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Orion bringing HSA data to portfolio management dashboard
YOUR PRACTICE RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 30, 2019
Orion bringing HSA data to portfolio management dashboard

Fintech wants to help satisfy a growing adviser demand to offer HSAs to clients.

By Ryan W. Neal
Capital One data hack puts financial advisers on high alert
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS JUL 30, 2019
Capital One data hack puts financial advisers on high alert

With 100 million consumers at risk, advisers are reminding clients to follow basic cybersecurity practices.

By Jeff Benjamin
New twist on private equity in RIA space: Silent minority ownership
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS JUL 29, 2019
New twist on private equity in RIA space: Silent minority ownership

Upstart Kudu Investment Management acquires piece of a second advisory firm.

By Jeff Benjamin
CFP Board omits thousands of regulatory, criminal problems of its certificants on consumer site: WSJ
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 29, 2019
CFP Board omits thousands of regulatory, criminal problems of its certificants on consumer site: WSJ

Board to react Tuesday to article analyzing 72,000 CFP profiles on LetsMakeAPlan.org.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Two of the most widely-used adviser fintechs you've never heard of
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUL 29, 2019
Two of the most widely-used adviser fintechs you've never heard of

While not as flashy as robo-advice or financial planning, forms automation vendors count most of the broker-dealers as their customers.

By Ryan W. Neal
Advisers view diversity efforts as a complex, heavy lift
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS JUL 26, 2019
Advisers view diversity efforts as a complex, heavy lift

Survey of InvestmentNews readers shows they see upside of diversity but have limited motivation to address it.

By Jeff Benjamin
Advisory firm founder carries half his clients' fees into retirement
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS JUL 25, 2019
Advisory firm founder carries half his clients' fees into retirement

Mohr Financial Group's unique succession plan relies on the dedication of the next generation of advisers to keep clients happy.

By Jeff Benjamin
Vendors need to be held to a higher standard on privacy
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUL 25, 2019
Vendors need to be held to a higher standard on privacy

Advisory firms should perform due diligence on how all their providers safeguard clients' personal information, including custodians, software and back-office services.

By Sheryl Rowling
Young adviser's focus on 'joy, security, confidence' resonates with millennials
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 24, 2019
Young adviser's focus on 'joy, security, confidence' resonates with millennials

Sophia Bera says financial planning industry needs more practitioners who can connect with younger, less wealthy customers

By Bloomberg
TD Ameritrade CEO Tim Hockey says his exit is unrelated to M&A
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS JUL 23, 2019
TD Ameritrade CEO Tim Hockey says his exit is unrelated to M&A

He brushes off a question about whether his departure has to do with a potential deal with ETrade.

By Bloomberg
UBS loses 248 advisers in the Americas over past year
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 23, 2019
UBS loses 248 advisers in the Americas over past year

Meanwhile adviser annual productivity reaches new peak of $1.35 million.

By Bruce Kelly
5 ways to achieve healthy innovation as an adviser
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JUL 23, 2019
5 ways to achieve healthy innovation as an adviser

Firms should take steps now to intentionally create a culture of innovation

By Ron Carson
Self-reliance is essential, but it could be your downfall
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 23, 2019
Self-reliance is essential, but it could be your downfall

Many people never make the transition from self-reliant individual to being a delegator, working with a partner or being a member of a team — traits that are necessary to grow a practice.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley launches 'digital vault' platform for clients
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUL 22, 2019
Morgan Stanley launches 'digital vault' platform for clients

Using cloud-based technology from Box, clients can share wills, estate plans with advisers.

By InvestmentNews
Financial advisers shouldn't have to stress over health insurance
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JUL 22, 2019
Financial advisers shouldn't have to stress over health insurance

Professional employer organizations give independent advisory firms a way to gain quality coverage.

By Keith Gregg
TD Ameritrade CEO Tim Hockey resigning
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 22, 2019
TD Ameritrade CEO Tim Hockey resigning

The company's board is searching for a successor.

By Ryan W. Neal
If you aren't asking tough questions, you aren't doing your job
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 22, 2019
If you aren't asking tough questions, you aren't doing your job

Bringing up challenging topics with clients can be awkward and painful, but advisers need to become comfortable with the uncomfortable.

By Nick Strain
Dearth of young advisers who can meet participant needs
YOUR PRACTICE RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 20, 2019
Dearth of young advisers who can meet participant needs

By Fred Barstein
Why a culture of compliance is critical
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 19, 2019
Why a culture of compliance is critical

In an age of heightened consumer demand for fiduciary advice, retaining assets and protecting your firm are complementary strategies.

By Steve Gresham and Kevin J. Ruth
Merrill Lynch pays $40 million settlement over broker churning, faces second claim for $42 million
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 19, 2019
Merrill Lynch pays $40 million settlement over broker churning, faces second claim for $42 million

Two clients, including the former governor of New Hampshire, alleged their broker excessively traded their accounts.

By Bruce Kelly