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Chasing retirement plan prospects with a minority business owner connection
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS JUL 31, 2023
Chasing retirement plan prospects with a minority business owner connection

Martin Smith blends his advisory niche with an old-school method of rolling up his sleeves and making lots of cold calls.

By Jeff Benjamin
Kingswood US hires experienced industry duo to enhance in-house capabilities
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS JUL 31, 2023
Kingswood US hires experienced industry duo to enhance in-house capabilities

The expanded investment banking and capital markets team will focus on three key verticals.

By Steve Randall
Can Jaylen Brown bring a Black Wall Street to Boston?
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 28, 2023
Can Jaylen Brown bring a Black Wall Street to Boston?

Celtics star has been awarded the largest contract in NBA history but financial planner, while commending Brown's efforts, says wealth inequality is a complex issue.

By Ryan W. Neal
LPL focus on smaller acquisitions bears fruit
YOUR PRACTICE BROKER DEALERS JUL 28, 2023
LPL focus on smaller acquisitions bears fruit

'We’re in many more conversations than deals,' one LPL executive noted.

By Bruce Kelly
With market cooking, Ameriprise advisors see boost in revenue
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 27, 2023
With market cooking, Ameriprise advisors see boost in revenue

Bad markets make clients realize they need their advisors, says industry expert.

By Bruce Kelly
Former CNBC anchor Ron Insana joining Dynasty Financial
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 27, 2023
Former CNBC anchor Ron Insana joining Dynasty Financial

Insana will work with Dynasty chief investment officer Bob Shea to identify strategic opportunities for investment portfolios.

By Gregg Greenberg
How communicating expectations makes a good advisor
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JUL 26, 2023
How communicating expectations makes a good advisor

It's up to us to let our clients know from the start about the services we will and won't provide, so they'll stick with us during market cycles.

By Scott Hanson
Social media's impact on investing
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JUL 26, 2023
Social media's impact on investing

The uncertain economic environment means the general public can benefit from the experience of a good financial advisor, rather than getting their investment ideas from TikTok or YouTube.

By Kelvin Cheng
Finra fines LPL $3M for failing to detect wire transfers that harmed clients
YOUR PRACTICE BROKER DEALERS JUL 26, 2023
Finra fines LPL $3M for failing to detect wire transfers that harmed clients

One broker used client funds to pay expenses, while another used client cash to buy real estate.

By Bruce Kelly
Our next moon goal — the best for the world
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JUL 26, 2023
Our next moon goal — the best for the world

InvestmentNews board member Dr. Benjamin Akande, a distinguished economist, shares an inspiring message.

By Dr. Benjamin Akande
Are you asking your partner firms these 5 questions?
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JUL 26, 2023
Are you asking your partner firms these 5 questions?

Both clients and advisors are seeking assurance that solutions implemented today will remain effective and achievable in the future.

By Philip E. Caminiti
Advisors find rewards in pro bono work
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 25, 2023
Advisors find rewards in pro bono work

From teaching inmates financial literacy to working with divorced women, CFP Board's initiative is resonating with advisors.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
AdvicePay hires new CEO to succeed Alan Moore
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS JUL 25, 2023
AdvicePay hires new CEO to succeed Alan Moore

The payment platform brings on fintech veteran Alex Sauickie, who plans to help expand services to banks and broker-dealers.

By Jeff Benjamin
Ex-UBS wealth chief Tom Naratil joins Lightyear Capital
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS JUL 24, 2023
Ex-UBS wealth chief Tom Naratil joins Lightyear Capital

Naratil, a 39-year veteran of UBS, last fall stepped down from his senior roles at the wirehouse.

By Bruce Kelly
Cetera sees 9% of Securian advisors bolt after acquisition
YOUR PRACTICE BROKER DEALERS JUL 24, 2023
Cetera sees 9% of Securian advisors bolt after acquisition

Meanwhile, Cetera is offering tailored retention bonuses to Securian advisors who manage offices.

By Bruce Kelly
Lingering pain for clients of defunct broker-dealer
YOUR PRACTICE ALTERNATIVES JUL 21, 2023
Lingering pain for clients of defunct broker-dealer

The egregious case of Jamie Worden and the continuing issue of unpaid arbitration awards.

By Bruce Kelly
Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and others spend $1 billion on redundancies
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 21, 2023
Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and others spend $1 billion on redundancies

More job cuts to come, meanwhile JPMorgan is hiring.

By Matthew Sellers
Investment advisor numbers escalate while ideas for stronger oversight remain stuck
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS JUL 19, 2023
Investment advisor numbers escalate while ideas for stronger oversight remain stuck

Should the SEC turn to a third-party organization to help it increase the number of exams?

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
CFP Board taps Elizabeth Miller as 2024 chair-elect
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 19, 2023
CFP Board taps Elizabeth Miller as 2024 chair-elect

Miller will succeed the current chair-elect Matt Boersen next year and will subsequently ascend to chair of the Board in 2025.

By Gregg Greenberg
Why investment banking deals should be part of your firm's tool kit
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JUL 19, 2023
Why investment banking deals should be part of your firm's tool kit

Having a capital markets division in-house gives financial advisors the opportunity to access high-quality transactions for their clients.

By Michael Nessim