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Fintech Bytes: STP acquires WealthSite, Docupace launches productivity tool kit
FINTECH DEC 16, 2022
Fintech Bytes: STP acquires WealthSite, Docupace launches productivity tool kit

Plus Stifel turns to KX to enhance analytics and decision making, and digital insurance brokerage Modern Life unveils a new platform for advisers.

By Ryan W. Neal
Adviser coach awards $50,000 in scholarships
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 15, 2022
Adviser coach awards $50,000 in scholarships

The grants from Stephanie Bogan will support training for diverse advisers.

By InvestmentNews
At LPL Financial, advisory assets are far sweeter than brokerage
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 15, 2022
At LPL Financial, advisory assets are far sweeter than brokerage

An LPL presentation on the return on various types of assets shows the age of advisory assets and fees has arrived in the broad financial advice industry.

By Bruce Kelly
CFP Board opposes FPA on title protection effort
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 14, 2022
CFP Board opposes FPA on title protection effort

CFP Chair Kamila Elliott said the current political environment would make it too difficult to obtain legal recognition of financial planning.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra fines Edward Jones $1.1 million over bungled phone records
FINTECH DEC 14, 2022
Finra fines Edward Jones $1.1 million over bungled phone records

The firm used two locations to store phone records, which caused a confused response to Finra document requests in investigations, according to the regulator.

By Bruce Kelly
Alexandra Lebenthal, third-generation Wall Streeter, invests in first-generation women business owners
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
RIA NEWS 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
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
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
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
RIA NEWS 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
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
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
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