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NAPFA OKs membership for advisors with trailing commissions 
YOUR PRACTICE LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUN 28, 2023
NAPFA OKs membership for advisors with trailing commissions 

If advisors receive $2,500 or less in commissions and donate the proceeds to charity, they can join the fee-only organization.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
UBS plans to cut over half of Credit Suisse employees
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 27, 2023
UBS plans to cut over half of Credit Suisse employees

Banks, traders and support staff in Credit Suisse's investment bank in London, New York and some parts of Asia are expected to bear the brunt of the cuts.

By Bloomberg
How to normalize allyship
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 27, 2023
How to normalize allyship

Here's how men can step up and into allyship. It's not that hard.

By Joanne Cleaver
Procyon Partners adds two advisors managing $600 million
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS JUN 27, 2023
Procyon Partners adds two advisors managing $600 million

Frank McKiernan and Jerry Sneed are joining Procyon, a Dynasty Financial network firm, from Baker Tilly Wealth Management.

By Bruce Kelly
Not enough rookie advisors to go around, Cerulli says
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS JUN 26, 2023
Not enough rookie advisors to go around, Cerulli says

Financial advisor head count grew by just 2,579 advisors in 2022, while the failure rate among rookie advisors was more than 72%, according to a Cerulli study.

By Gregg Greenberg
Edward Jones quartet in Wisconsin jumps to LPL
YOUR PRACTICE BROKER DEALERS JUN 26, 2023
Edward Jones quartet in Wisconsin jumps to LPL

The four advisors control $400 million in client assets and their Elkhorn-based firm is called Omnia Wealth Group.

By Bruce Kelly
Memo to young advisors: Know the cost of a client
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 23, 2023
Memo to young advisors: Know the cost of a client

The opportunities for younger financial advisors to increase the value of their practices couldn't be better.

By Bruce Kelly
10 banks that retail customers rank highest for financial advice
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 23, 2023
10 banks that retail customers rank highest for financial advice

Consumers dealing with inflation and market volatility would appreciate guidance from their bank, but few say they’re getting that, according to a new study from J.D. Power.

By InvestmentNews
Bank of America earns highest marks for retail bank financial advice: J.D. Power
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 22, 2023
Bank of America earns highest marks for retail bank financial advice: J.D. Power

However, most retail banks are falling short of customers' expectations when it comes to the advice and guidance they get from their banks.

By Ryan W. Neal
SEC fines JPMorgan $4 million for deleting electronic communications
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUN 22, 2023
SEC fines JPMorgan $4 million for deleting electronic communications

A vendor improperly destroyed 47 million electronic communications, including emails and instant messages, from 8,700 inboxes.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC bars RIA chief compliance officer previously found guilty of fraud
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS JUN 22, 2023
SEC bars RIA chief compliance officer previously found guilty of fraud

Jennifer Campbell was office manager and chief compliance officer for a registered investment advisor in Buffalo, New York.

By Bruce Kelly
Charging clients fees based on planning rather than AUM works ‘beautifully’ for advisor
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 21, 2023
Charging clients fees based on planning rather than AUM works ‘beautifully’ for advisor

Although AUM fees still dominate, other models — such as planning, subscription, monthly and hourly fees — are gaining traction, according to IN's goRIA panelists.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Execs call for mandatory reporting of employee well-being metrics
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS JUN 21, 2023
Execs call for mandatory reporting of employee well-being metrics

Some 85% of C-suite executives believe that organizations should require mandatory reporting of well-being metrics, according to a study.

By Bloomberg
How retirees and pre-retirees can benefit from high interest-rate environment 
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JUN 21, 2023
How retirees and pre-retirees can benefit from high interest-rate environment 

Clients can explore savings strategies and financial products with higher risk-free returns and alternative fixed-income investments.

By Mike DeKoning
Forget Advisor Group. It's now Osaic
YOUR PRACTICE BROKER DEALERS JUN 21, 2023
Forget Advisor Group. It's now Osaic

While the giant network of 11,000 brokers and advisors has announced its new name, the process of rolling its eight firms into one will take up to two years.

By Bruce Kelly
AI: It’s more personal than you think
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JUN 21, 2023
AI: It’s more personal than you think

Artificial intelligence stands to positively impact advisory firms' relationships with their clients by fostering more personalized experiences.

By Nick Graham
What advisors need to know about estate planning for LGBTQ couples, individuals
YOUR PRACTICE RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 20, 2023
What advisors need to know about estate planning for LGBTQ couples, individuals

In the absence of proper estate planning, there's a risk that LGBTQ individuals' intentions may not be respected.

By Gregg Greenberg
Finra warns brokerages to pay attention to rising cybersecurity threats
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUN 20, 2023
Finra warns brokerages to pay attention to rising cybersecurity threats

The broker-dealer self-regulator highlighted a recent government advisory about a ransomware attack and told member firms to brush up on Finra's guidance on the topic from last December.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra suspends financial advisor facing child sex charge
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS JUN 20, 2023
Finra suspends financial advisor facing child sex charge

Thomas Vernor is based in Huntsville, Alabama, and started in the securities industry in 1984 at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter.

By Bruce Kelly
More than just a number
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS JUN 19, 2023
More than just a number

Pay equity in the advisory industry might seem like a straightforward proposition. It isn’t.

By Joanne Cleaver