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Dickson out as head of Sanctuary Wealth, ex-Ladenburg exec Malamed in
YOUR PRACTICE BROKER DEALERS FEB 03, 2023
Dickson out as head of Sanctuary Wealth, ex-Ladenburg exec Malamed in

The firm declined to comment about Jim Dickson's sudden departure from Sanctuary Wealth, which he had led since 2018.

By Bruce Kelly
Bucking the trend: Why some advisors refuse to outsource investment management
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS FEB 02, 2023
Bucking the trend: Why some advisors refuse to outsource investment management

As portfolio management becomes increasingly commoditized, advisors make the case for managing assets in-house and promoting that to clients as a unique value-add.

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra fines, suspends two brokers for Reg BI violations
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 02, 2023
Finra fines, suspends two brokers for Reg BI violations

The self-regulator claimed the reps traded excessively in the accounts of elderly customers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Advisors must evolve to survive in the AI era
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH FEB 01, 2023
Advisors must evolve to survive in the AI era

While advisors are in no immediate danger of displacement, simply repeating the 'people will always need a human advisor' mantra won’t stop the inevitable march of progress.

By Ryan W. Neal
Brokerages need to update tech systems to show Reg BI work to SEC
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 01, 2023
Brokerages need to update tech systems to show Reg BI work to SEC

An SEC risk alert this week warned firms that surveillance systems fell short in ensuring reps consider costs and reasonably available alternatives. Will enforcement be next?

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
The consolidation contradiction
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION FEB 01, 2023
The consolidation contradiction

Smaller firms can still flourish amid the rampant M&A activity, but they need to employ targeted client development and strategic outsourcing.

By Mitch Avnet
How leading firms are utilizing technology
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION FEB 01, 2023
How leading firms are utilizing technology

It's safe to say that the more adept you are at selecting, implementing and utilizing the available technologies, the better off your practice and your clients will be.

By Sandeep Mishra
AIG interim CFO Lyons fired over confidentiality breach
YOUR PRACTICE LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 31, 2023
AIG interim CFO Lyons fired over confidentiality breach

Sabra Purtill succeeds Lyons as the insurer's interim CFO, while Turab Hussain was named interim chief actuary.

By Bloomberg
Goldman cuts CEO Solomon's pay about 30%, to $25 million
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 30, 2023
Goldman cuts CEO Solomon's pay about 30%, to $25 million

The CEO's package includes $2 million in base salary and $23 million in variable compensation, with $16.1 million of that in the form of restricted stock units.

By Bloomberg
FPA takes CFP Board at its word that it won’t crowd onto association’s turf
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 26, 2023
FPA takes CFP Board at its word that it won’t crowd onto association’s turf

The CFP Board's decision to split itself into two nonprofits would allow it to establish a membership organization, but groups like FPA don't expect it to do so.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Transparent gender data paves way for reaping gender-driven results, advocates say
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 26, 2023
Transparent gender data paves way for reaping gender-driven results, advocates say

Counting the number of women leading a company is harder than it looks, which complicates investors' ability to achieve gender-correlated returns.

By Joanne Cleaver
3 reasons I love my career as a financial planner
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JAN 25, 2023
3 reasons I love my career as a financial planner

A young financial planner cites the benefits of having a supportive team and the fascination of learning about financial planning's emotional and psychological side.

By Kelly Gwynn
Broadridge adds ESG comparison service
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JAN 25, 2023
Broadridge adds ESG comparison service

The data, which is aggregated to artificial intelligence, cover more than 5,000 North American companies across 385 ESG topics.

By ESG Clarity
CFP Board creates separate arm to promote planning careers, hiring of planners
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 25, 2023
CFP Board creates separate arm to promote planning careers, hiring of planners

The group is setting up a 501(c)(6) organization that will give it more latitude to talk to students about the benefits of becoming a CFP and to the public about the benefits of working with one.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Bank of America grants employees shares
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 25, 2023
Bank of America grants employees shares

Staffers earning up to $500,000 a year will share in a pool of restricted stock, according to a memo from CEO Brian Moynihan.

By Bloomberg
Schwab sees increasing tech adoption among RIAs
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS JAN 24, 2023
Schwab sees increasing tech adoption among RIAs

According to data collected from 14,000 RIAs, 80% are using digital client onboarding tools.

By Ryan W. Neal
Fidelity hopes to bridge the gap between aging advisors and young investors
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS JAN 24, 2023
Fidelity hopes to bridge the gap between aging advisors and young investors

It stars with a new toolkit to help industry veterans better relate to a universe of potential clients that wants advice on its own terms.

By Jeff Benjamin
ESG is about quality, not quantity
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JAN 24, 2023
ESG is about quality, not quantity

We have reached a moment of reflection after a period of exuberant expansion.

By Matt Patsky
LPL adds two tech execs from Bank of America
YOUR PRACTICE BROKER DEALERS JAN 24, 2023
LPL adds two tech execs from Bank of America

Cory Triolo and Tim Checko are joining the IBD's investor and investment solutions team.

By InvestmentNews
Recruiting takes a hit in 2022, with moves down 5.3% from 2021
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS JAN 23, 2023
Recruiting takes a hit in 2022, with moves down 5.3% from 2021

On net, the RIA channel gained 1,097 advisors and independent broker-dealers gained 923, while 1,291 advisors on net left wirehouses.

By Devin McGinley