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Women advisers' skills questioned by men disproportionately, poll finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 24, 2021
Women advisers' skills questioned by men disproportionately, poll finds

In an industry dominated by men, women said they faced challenges early in their careers to prove themselves.

By Emile Hallez
The critical importance of thought leadership for RPAs
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 24, 2021
The critical importance of thought leadership for RPAs

RPAs need to create or use high-quality content. Ideally, RPAs get their content published or speak at industry events. Though social media is important, we have all learned that it is not necessarily reputable.

By Fred Barstein
Team managing $450 million switches to LPL from Sagepoint
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 24, 2021
Team managing $450 million switches to LPL from Sagepoint

Arizona’s Progressive Financial Concepts will affiliate through an LPL office of supervisory jurisdiction, Wealth Consulting Group.

By InvestmentNews
An adviser's social media strategy: Post, refresh, repeat
FINTECH MAR 24, 2021
An adviser's social media strategy: Post, refresh, repeat

Advisers should embrace social media with an authentic voice that shows their personal side, said marketing strategist April Rudin at the InvestmentNews Virtual Fintech Summit.

By Jeff Benjamin
Slimmed down 2020 comp for LPL, Ameriprise CEOs
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 23, 2021
Slimmed down 2020 comp for LPL, Ameriprise CEOs

In the face of an unprecedented pandemic, Dan Arnold and James Cracchiolo saw their total pay fall last year.

By Bruce Kelly
Your clients may be prepared for retirement, but are you?
OPINION MAR 23, 2021
Your clients may be prepared for retirement, but are you?

As an adviser, you've spent countless hours advising clients on how to prepare for retirement from a psychological perspective. Now it's time to think about that topic yourself.

By Robert Goff
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 23, 2021
Diversity Champions: Financial Alliance for Racial Equity

Seven financial and insurance firms work with six historically Black colleges and universities to provide resources, training and connections to Black students in this group formed by Nationwide Financial in 2020.

By InvestmentNews
New option for Social Security training
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 22, 2021
New option for Social Security training

The National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts' program qualifies for CFP and CPA continuing education credits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
$200 million Wells Fargo rep switches to LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 22, 2021
$200 million Wells Fargo rep switches to LPL

Tim Vanderloo is joining Silverleaf Wealth Management, an LPL affiliate in Omaha, Nebraska.

By InvestmentNews
Recognizing efforts around DEI
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 22, 2021
Recognizing efforts around DEI

The awards recognize individuals, firms and industry partners that cultivate a diverse and equitable profession.

By George Moriarty
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 20, 2021
See It Be It Role Model: Jason Howell

Howell’s eponymous RIA in Virginia is one of the relatively few in the nation owned by a person of color. And he’s trying to have his firm make a difference by working with Treasury Department programs that help encourage investments in neighborhoods that lack access to financing.

By InvestmentNews
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 19, 2021
Diversity Champions: Natixis Investment Managers

The events of 2020 led Natixis to implement several new initiatives, including creating a social justice matching-gift program, supporting the global expansion of MADE, the firm’s Boston-based group supporting racial and ethnic diversity, and incorporating shared values-based leadership training.

By InvestmentNews
Automation is easiest way to wow clients
OPINION MAR 19, 2021
Automation is easiest way to wow clients

The first year of a client relationship is a window of opportunity to create strong first impressions, and email automation can help with this.

By Robert Sofia
Merrill Lynch team managing $1.3 billion joins Rockefeller
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 19, 2021
Merrill Lynch team managing $1.3 billion joins Rockefeller

The four-adviser, eight-person Hambleton Fieler Group is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, and will be Rockefeller's first private wealth team in Ohio.

By InvestmentNews
Indie RIA managing $163 million joins Carson Partners
RIA NEWS MAR 19, 2021
Indie RIA managing $163 million joins Carson Partners

Main Street Financial Life Advisors, founded in 1999 by J. Joseph Roman, is based in Moorestown, New Jersey.

By InvestmentNews
When is the last time your practice grew 20% in a year?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 19, 2021
When is the last time your practice grew 20% in a year?

Coaching doesn’t just benefit new advisors — it’s something that can pay off for any advisor willing to invest in themselves and their practice. Learn 3 key ways coaching can jump start your practice.

By Ameriprise Financial
Buckingham's Hartman on pros and cons of remote work
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 18, 2021
Buckingham's Hartman on pros and cons of remote work

The president of the $16 billion RIA told attendees at the InvestmentNews Women Adviser Summit that that it's too early to guess when things will get back to normal.

By Jeff Benjamin
Roaring Kitty and phishing attacks expose cyber headaches for IBDs
OPINION MAR 17, 2021
Roaring Kitty and phishing attacks expose cyber headaches for IBDs

Firm leaders understand the cybersecurity threat is real. But have broker-dealers taken appropriate precautions to protect advisers and their clients?

By Bruce Kelly
Team managing $750 million at Merrill Lynch moves to UBS
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 17, 2021
Team managing $750 million at Merrill Lynch moves to UBS

The four-person, two-adviser unit will partner with an existing group at UBS Private Wealth Management in Kenwood, Ohio.

By InvestmentNews
Ex-Principal broker faces stunning $39 million in investor complaints
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 17, 2021
Ex-Principal broker faces stunning $39 million in investor complaints

Selling away charges are at the center of three large customer complaints against ex-broker John Krohn. In 2018, Finra reached a settlement with Krohn in which he was suspended from the industry for three months and paid a fine of $10,000.

By Bruce Kelly