The Charles Schwab Corp. is looking for ways to boost the number of female financial advisers among its ranks after a survey found that 40% of its firms don't have a single woman advising clients. The solution is not something quick, easy or particularly well-demonstrated by other financial firms. It's also something that Schwab's female financial advisers likely will have to lead.
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With total fundraising at $15 million, firm plans to bolster product, boost distribution.
Flexibility designed to make CE more relevant; ethics still a requirement
Dynasty Financial Partners has scored a two-person financial adviser team from Credit Suisse Group AG who managed $1 billion in client assets, the advisory platform provider said Monday.
New minimum upped to $15 million in assets under custody
For advisers who serve clients and country, like U.S. Army reservist David Hollands, serving the dual role of soldier and adviser underlines the importance of having a contingency plan in place.
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Advisers who can show how they can make a person's financial life easier — without coming off as condescending — will find an enthusiastic audience in Generation Y women, experts said.
'Critically important' for the industry to better educate students on value of career in advice.
Knowing the levels of advancement to come helps younger recruits plan their futures.
What seasoned veterans can do to prop up the industry and ensure their own firm's continuance.
From analytics to zettabytes, big data is overtaking tech platforms in the financial services industry.
Goldman Sachs, along with the investment-banking divisions of six of its biggest U.S. and European rivals, allocated a collective 39% of revenue for compensation in the first nine months, down from 42% a year earlier and the 50% some firms earmarked before the financial crisis. Goldman Sachs's 41% ratio so far this year is its lowest nine-month figure as a public company.
Bond giant Pacific Investment Management Co. has hired a new global head of equities, replacing Neel Kashkari, who left the company at the beginning of the year to pursue a political career.
We all want to give exceptional client service.Unfortunately, the belief that superior service must include instant access can be detrimental to both you and your clients.
