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Raymond James scores a big win at the Super Bowl
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 05, 2021
Raymond James scores a big win at the Super Bowl

With naming rights to the stadium in Tampa Bay, Raymond James and its 8,000 advisers will particularly enjoy the Super Bowl this Sunday.

By Bruce Kelly
Increasing diversity increases diversity of thought
OPINION FEB 05, 2021
Increasing diversity increases diversity of thought

It’s important to form a pipeline so that younger minorities can be aware of the finance industry’s prospects and become educated on money matters and career opportunities within the finance industry.

By InvestmentNews Staff
Who runs the world? Women – almost!
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 04, 2021
Who runs the world? Women – almost!

Females in leadership work. But,with women making up less than 20% of global leadership teams, there is a clear case for more action to bolster women in leadership in corporate America. If a woman can run a country, why not a Fortune 500 company?

By Cheryl Cole
Whistleblowers' big bucks come with big risks for financial advisers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 03, 2021
Whistleblowers' big bucks come with big risks for financial advisers

The SEC has awarded more than $738 million to 134 whistleblowers since 2012. But becoming a tipster could involve sacrifices.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
DeNoyior named head of Hub’s wealth management business
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 03, 2021
DeNoyior named head of Hub’s wealth management business

The former CEO of Washington Financial Group succeeds the late David Reich in the role of national president of Hub Retirement and Private Wealth.

By InvestmentNews
Financial Services Institute defends Reg BI under new administration
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 02, 2021
Financial Services Institute defends Reg BI under new administration

Fiduciary advocates are pressing the Securities and Exchange Commission to overhaul the measure. FSI and other industry groups will lobby to keep it intact.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Team managing $1.35 billion at Merrill Lynch moves to Stifel
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 02, 2021
Team managing $1.35 billion at Merrill Lynch moves to Stifel

The practice in Dallas includes four advisers and three support staff.

By InvestmentNews
Communicating for the good of your clients
OPINION FEB 02, 2021
Communicating for the good of your clients

Have systems in place so that clients experience a personal connection on a regular basis. This includes reminders to call or email them simply to touch base and let them know you’re thinking of them.

By Scott Hanson
Finra zeroes in on online brokerage apps
FINTECH FEB 01, 2021
Finra zeroes in on online brokerage apps

The broker-dealer self-regulator cited a surge of new retail investors entering the markets via online platforms, which has led to a spike in more sophisticated kinds of trading, such as options.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
CFP Board forms commission to strengthen sanction guidelines
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 01, 2021
CFP Board forms commission to strengthen sanction guidelines

The Certified Financial Planner Board established a 15-member commission to review and recommend changes to its sanction guidelines for current mark holders as well as its fitness standards for candidates for certification.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Emotions are information
OPINION FEB 01, 2021
Emotions are information

To help your clients make sound long-term decisions they can live and thrive with, work with them to think through options that will harmonize their financial and emotional lives.

By Sarah Newcomb
Trio managing $375 million at Merrill Lynch goes indie with Raymond James
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 01, 2021
Trio managing $375 million at Merrill Lynch goes indie with Raymond James

Michael Topinka, Carl Boomhower and Daniel Tyburski set up shop in Wayne, New Jersey, as Topinka Financial.

By InvestmentNews
Robinhood hit with lawsuits for blocking GameStop trades
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 28, 2021
Robinhood hit with lawsuits for blocking GameStop trades

While users of the trading platforms claim in court filings that they suffered losses from the restrictions, legal experts say brokerages have broad powers to block or restrict transactions — all of which is spelled out as part of customer agreements everyone signs to gain access to the services.

By Bloomberg
Facing competition, Raymond James boosts recruiting bonus
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 28, 2021
Facing competition, Raymond James boosts recruiting bonus

COVID-19 and increased competition slowed down recruiting in 2020, according to CEO Paul Reilly. Now, the firm is beefing up compensation to advisers who are employees.

By Bruce Kelly
UBS team managing $245 million goes indie with LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 26, 2021
UBS team managing $245 million goes indie with LPL

Brendan Biruk and Dan Rattigan form Washington Crossing Financial Group in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania.

By InvestmentNews
Conferences are planning in-person events in 2021
FINTECH JAN 26, 2021
Conferences are planning in-person events in 2021

Some companies are prepping for in-person events slated for the second half of 2021. The industry is hoping to meet face-to-face again as COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed across the country.

By Nicole Casperson
Black steps down as Apollo CEO in wake of Epstein scandal
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 26, 2021
Black steps down as Apollo CEO in wake of Epstein scandal

Marc Rowan, one of Black’s top lieutenants, will succeed him as CEO as part of a governance overhaul that will also eliminate weighted voting rights.

By Bloomberg
How to close prospects at the first meeting
OPINION JAN 26, 2021
How to close prospects at the first meeting

There is an art to prospecting, and a formula that helps close prospects in the first meeting.

By Erin Botsford
National Securities received $5.5 million PPP loan last year
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 25, 2021
National Securities received $5.5 million PPP loan last year

The loan program was aimed at buoying businesses with less than 500 employees; while National Securities surpassed that number of reps and advisers, those were not employees, but rather independent contractors.

By Bruce Kelly
Duo managing $473 million at Morgan Stanley joins Janney
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 25, 2021
Duo managing $473 million at Morgan Stanley joins Janney

Scott Phelan, Kevin Myers and an assistant switch firms in Atlanta.

By InvestmentNews