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Captrust takes a big bite out of Texas with latest deal
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 13, 2021
Captrust takes a big bite out of Texas with latest deal

The addition of Covenant Multifamily Offices expands Captrust's Texas footprint and adds $2.6 billion under management.

By Jeff Benjamin
3 Questions to Ask to Power Up Your People Strategy
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 13, 2021
3 Questions to Ask to Power Up Your People Strategy

In 2020, many firms chose a steady-as-she-goes approach to compensation and staffing levels – but may face a major retention challenge as the “great resignation” wave engulfs America.

By Christina Townsend, Managing Director and Co-Head of Relationship Management, Wealth Solutions, BNY
A plan for yourself is a plan for the future of your firm
OPINION OCT 12, 2021
A plan for yourself is a plan for the future of your firm

The No. 1 reason given for the increase in advisory firm M&A is the desire to create a succession plan. Advisers nearing retirement should consider their alternatives.

By Scott Hanson
Vestwell names Rob Molchon CTO
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 12, 2021
Vestwell names Rob Molchon CTO

The digital record-keeping platform also promoted Ryan Anderson to chief product officer.

By InvestmentNews
OneDigital hires CIO from Carson Group
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 12, 2021
OneDigital hires CIO from Carson Group

Saumen Chattopadhyay fills a role that had been vacant since former OneDigital CIO Jamie Battmer left the company in March.

By Emile Hallez
The New Age of RIA Marketing
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 11, 2021
The New Age of RIA Marketing

A look at the evolving marketing landscape, and the five trends advisory firms must command to optimize growth in the next decade.

By Carla Flores
Morgan Stanley rep managing $200 million goes indie with LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 11, 2021
Morgan Stanley rep managing $200 million goes indie with LPL

The financial adviser Douglas Chin has affiliated with the independent broker-dealer through Gladstone Wealth Partners in Red Bank, New Jersey

By InvestmentNews
In search of adviser tech’s holy grail
FINTECH OCT 11, 2021
In search of adviser tech’s holy grail

An ecosystem is emerging whose ultimate goal is to increase advisers’ wallet share by enabling them to unify a client’s entire financial world onto a single platform.

By Nicole Casperson
SEC enforcement director stresses ‘proactive compliance’ on Reg BI
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 08, 2021
SEC enforcement director stresses ‘proactive compliance’ on Reg BI

The rule goes 'significantly beyond' suitability, and firms should give their reps the tools they need to 'identify, disclose and mitigate conflicts prohibited under Reg BI,' Gurbir Grewal said.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Arizona RIA managing $370 million joins Carson
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 07, 2021
Arizona RIA managing $370 million joins Carson

Scottsdale, Arizona-based Integrated Wealth Management has a 10-person team.

By InvestmentNews
Getting to know you: Telling your story in your bio
OPINION OCT 06, 2021
Getting to know you: Telling your story in your bio

Advisers' biographies tend to be generic, filled with jargon and acronyms. Write a bio that gives prospects the information they need to decide whether they want to talk with you.

By Kristine McManus
Barred adviser to fight elderly theft charges in court
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 05, 2021
Barred adviser to fight elderly theft charges in court

Jeffrey Dampf was barred from the securities industry last week for not cooperating in Finra's investigation of allegations that he stole money from elderly clients.

By Bruce Kelly
Ameriprise team managing $195 million jumps to Raymond James
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 05, 2021
Ameriprise team managing $195 million jumps to Raymond James

Eric Cornell and Patrick Shea have formed their own firm, Helius Wealth, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

By InvestmentNews
How do I market my RIA?
OPINION OCT 04, 2021
How do I market my RIA?

The compliance friction points that advisers detest the most are almost always centered around marketing.

By [email protected]
John French joins Bonhill Group as US board chairman
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 04, 2021
John French joins Bonhill Group as US board chairman

The media executive will help provide strategy and guidance for InvestmentNews.

By InvestmentNews
Brother and sister advisers focus on environmentally conscious business owners
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 04, 2021
Brother and sister advisers focus on environmentally conscious business owners

Christopher and Michelle Mackin are leveraging their love for the outdoors into a focused advisory practice.

By Jeff Benjamin
Trader who blew up IFS Securities charged with fraud
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 04, 2021
Trader who blew up IFS Securities charged with fraud

The trader, Keith Wakefield, was charged with one count of securities fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of one year in prison.

By Bruce Kelly
Adviser managing $170 million at Wells Fargo goes indie with LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 04, 2021
Adviser managing $170 million at Wells Fargo goes indie with LPL

Sean Khaligh, who joined Wells in 2007, is affiliating with LPL through The Financial Services Network and has formed EQ Private Wealth Advisors in Palos Verdes, California.

By InvestmentNews
What we talk about when we talk about risk profiles
OPINION OCT 04, 2021
What we talk about when we talk about risk profiles

Client risk profiles can be messy and complex, and even the language is confusing. Here are guidelines advisers can use to properly vet the tools they use to create client risk profiles.

By Sarah Newcomb
LPL to pay $4.8 million over anti-money laundering charges
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 01, 2021
LPL to pay $4.8 million over anti-money laundering charges

Last year, the SEC charged the unregistered adviser at the heart of the matter with defrauding a town in Puerto Rico and misappropriating $7.1 million.

By Bruce Kelly