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Alexandra Lebenthal, third-generation Wall Streeter, invests in first-generation women business owners
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 14, 2022
Alexandra Lebenthal, third-generation Wall Streeter, invests in first-generation women business owners

Steeped in finance, Lebenthal turns her considerable influence to accelerate growth for women-led businesses.

By Joanne Cleaver
Advisory firm valuations are dropping
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION DEC 14, 2022
Advisory firm valuations are dropping

Falling markets are cutting firms' revenue tied to AUM at the same time rising interest rates are making it more expensive for buyers to finance deals.

By Scott Hanson
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — December 2022
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH DEC 13, 2022
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — December 2022

This month’s highlights include Savvy Wealth’s $11 million funding round to enter the realm of tech-enabled RIAs, along with DPL Partners’ new adviser-matching solution and InvestCloud’s Advisor Connect solution.

By Michael Kitces
Build capacity by pruning clients
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION DEC 13, 2022
Build capacity by pruning clients

Advisers need to create an ‘ideal client’ description, grade their clients and eliminate those who aren't the right fit.

By Bonnie Buol Ruszczyk
Former broker, insurance agent arrested in California on fraud charges
YOUR PRACTICE LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 13, 2022
Former broker, insurance agent arrested in California on fraud charges

Gautam Arora allegedly defrauded four victims out of $100,000 to secure investments that didn't exist.

By Bruce Kelly
Morningstar adds Luma annuity technology to Advisor Workstation
YOUR PRACTICE RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2022
Morningstar adds Luma annuity technology to Advisor Workstation

The new annuity functionality will help advisers using Morningstar's workstations manage annuity transactions for their clients.

By Gregg Greenberg
Goldman plans to slash hundreds of more jobs
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 13, 2022
Goldman plans to slash hundreds of more jobs

Chief Executive Officer David Solomon has said he’s dialing back the firm’s ambitions for consumer banking.

By Bloomberg
An adviser who zooms in on OnlyFans stars
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS DEC 12, 2022
An adviser who zooms in on OnlyFans stars

Jessica Goedtel is building an advisory practice where people who earn a living via online platforms like OnlyFans feel welcome.

By Jeff Benjamin
FPA leader calls title protection top advocacy priority for years to come
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 12, 2022
FPA leader calls title protection top advocacy priority for years to come

The organization representing financial planners wants to obtain legal recognition of the profession, a process that could involve a long, winding road through state and federal legislatures.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
AdvisorFinder platform aims to put prospective clients in the driver's seat
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH DEC 12, 2022
AdvisorFinder platform aims to put prospective clients in the driver's seat

Entering the competitive space of client referral programs, AdvisorFinder faces the challenge of getting consumers to the site.

By Jeff Benjamin
Best gifts for star performers on your staff this holiday season
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 12, 2022
Best gifts for star performers on your staff this holiday season

Ways that firms can demonstrate their appreciation of their staff members amid the year-end festivities.

By Gregg Greenberg
Big RIAs hit a new high: $3 trillion in assets in '22
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS DEC 07, 2022
Big RIAs hit a new high: $3 trillion in assets in '22

In all 4 regions, 3,006 RIAs reported $3.015.5 trillion in assets, compared to $2.493.5 trillion in 2021, according to InvestmentNews research.

By Bruce Kelly
3 ways you can attract next-gen advisers
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION DEC 07, 2022
3 ways you can attract next-gen advisers

Finding younger advisers to join your firm isn’t easy, but it’s well worth the investment of your time and energy.

By Kristine McManus
3 new phishing attacks that will catch advisers off-guard
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION DEC 07, 2022
3 new phishing attacks that will catch advisers off-guard

As more advisers work remotely and turn to messaging apps and social media to communicate, they’re exposing themselves to a higher risk of exploitation through impersonated and hijacked accounts.

By Chris Pierson
Pass rate was 64% on the November CFP exam
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 07, 2022
Pass rate was 64% on the November CFP exam

Just 4% of the 3,204 candidates took the test remotely. Registration for the March exam is open until Feb. 21.

By InvestmentNews
Morgan Stanley cutting workforce while Goldman warns of job cuts
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 07, 2022
Morgan Stanley cutting workforce while Goldman warns of job cuts

As the U.S. braces for a recession, Morgan Stanley is reducing its global head count.

By Bloomberg
Viewing robo-advice as an ally to human advice
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH DEC 06, 2022
Viewing robo-advice as an ally to human advice

Riskalyze's Aaron Klein embraces the Luddite position of not expecting technology to ever replace the human adviser.

By Jeff Benjamin
Brokers, advisers fall short in protecting clients from identity theft
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH DEC 06, 2022
Brokers, advisers fall short in protecting clients from identity theft

The SEC finds that some firms use generic compliance programs that aren't tailored to the particular hacking dangers their accounts face.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Ex-LPL adviser arrested in Illinois on theft charges
YOUR PRACTICE BROKER DEALERS DEC 06, 2022
Ex-LPL adviser arrested in Illinois on theft charges

Bradley Goodbred now faces criminal charges of stealing money from an elderly client, in addition to civil charges from the SEC.

By Bruce Kelly
Millennials and Gen Xers want adviser help when inheritance hits, survey shows
YOUR PRACTICE RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 06, 2022
Millennials and Gen Xers want adviser help when inheritance hits, survey shows

Nearly eight out of 10 millennials and Gen Xers whose parents or grandparents work with a financial adviser and who expect to receive an inheritance are likely to seek professional help managing their money once they have more of it.

By Gregg Greenberg