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State regulators, PIABA continue to resist Finra’s plan for remote supervision  
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 03, 2023
State regulators, PIABA continue to resist Finra’s plan for remote supervision  

But LPL Financial, Fidelity back the idea of allowing supervisors to work from home, using technology to oversee reps, as they did during the pandemic.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Allworth’s Hanson, McClain stepping down as co-CEOs
RIA NEWS AUG 02, 2023
Allworth’s Hanson, McClain stepping down as co-CEOs

Allworth's board has begun a search for a new chief executive.

By InvestmentNews
SEC bars another advisor involved in church scam
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 02, 2023
SEC bars another advisor involved in church scam

Scams involving members of a group such as a church, known as affinity frauds, pose perils for investors, one attorney notes.

By Bruce Kelly
Embrace mobile tech or risk being left behind in next demographic shift
OPINION AUG 02, 2023
Embrace mobile tech or risk being left behind in next demographic shift

The use of mobile technology is becoming more deeply ingrained in the advisor-client relationship.

By Kevin Fusco
A road map for selling concentrated stock positions
OPINION AUG 02, 2023
A road map for selling concentrated stock positions

If a client's position in a single stock has become untenable, here are five strategies for reducing concentration risk.

By David Bigelow
Another summer rebrand: CI Private Wealth is now Corient
RIA NEWS AUG 01, 2023
Another summer rebrand: CI Private Wealth is now Corient

'It's a weird little portmanteau,' one marketing executive said.

By Bruce Kelly
Goldman wealth exec exits abruptly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 01, 2023
Goldman wealth exec exits abruptly

Lisa Opoku, a Goldman partner, had been running the firm's family office for its top brass since last year.

By Bloomberg
More turnover at top of Wells Fargo brokerage group
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 31, 2023
More turnover at top of Wells Fargo brokerage group

'New leadership has been making big strides,' says industry source.

By Bruce Kelly
Investing lessons from the Beanie Babies bubble
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 31, 2023
Investing lessons from the Beanie Babies bubble

The collectibles market is very different from the stock market, and value can be difficult to assess.

By Emile Hallez
Chasing retirement plan prospects with a minority business owner connection
RIA NEWS 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
RIA NEWS 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?
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
INDEPENDENT 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
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
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
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
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
INDEPENDENT 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
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?
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