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Advice industry tilts toward model portfolios as surest path to building scale
RIA NEWS OCT 12, 2022
Advice industry tilts toward model portfolios as surest path to building scale

Client-level investment management is gradually going the way of white tennis balls as asset management becomes increasingly commoditized.

By Jeff Benjamin
Diverse voices drive employees' engagement with financial benefits – and beyond
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 11, 2022
Diverse voices drive employees' engagement with financial benefits – and beyond

People are more likely to listen to messages delivered by those who appear to share their identities

By Joanne Cleaver
Here’s why organic growth still drives the advice industry
RIA NEWS OCT 11, 2022
Here’s why organic growth still drives the advice industry

While there are techniques galore for recruiting new clients, it all comes down to hustle and hard work.

By Jeff Benjamin
Rising interest rates make cash management fun again
EQUITIES OCT 10, 2022
Rising interest rates make cash management fun again

Financial advisers are adding value by finding higher yields for clients' cash balances.

By Jeff Benjamin
Schwab loses adviser fintech leader Jon Patullo to Apex
FINTECH OCT 10, 2022
Schwab loses adviser fintech leader Jon Patullo to Apex

At TD Ameritrade, Patullo oversaw the strategic direction of adviser-facing technology and spearheaded the open-architecture approach to third-party integrations.

By Ryan W. Neal
A marketing conundrum
RIA NEWS OCT 10, 2022
A marketing conundrum

Hitting the sweet spot between taking advantage of new marketing opportunities and staying in compliance with the SEC marketing rule will be a big challenge for advisers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
The ‘best’ way to pay for advice
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 10, 2022
The ‘best’ way to pay for advice

An adviser who’s honest and transparent about compensation, regardless of the model, is bound to engender the trust that advice seekers want most of all.

By InvestmentNews
State regulators look to keep pace with SEC marketing rule
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 10, 2022
State regulators look to keep pace with SEC marketing rule

The North American Securities Administrators Association is working on a model rule that 'mirrors' the SEC regulation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Turning an ESG Conversation into E, S & G Conversations
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 10, 2022
Turning an ESG Conversation into E, S & G Conversations

As responsible investing continues to increase in popularity, focusing on specific E, S and G elements rather than ESG as a category may allow advisors to better serve clients.

By InvestmentNews Create
Closing the gap: New network sees potential in  client care circles
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 05, 2022
Closing the gap: New network sees potential in client care circles

Collaboration between complementary professionals is a missing link for many clients, who are expected to patch advice from various professionals into a comprehensive plan.

By Joanne Cleaver
5 client personas advisers need to know to build wallet share
OPINION OCT 05, 2022
5 client personas advisers need to know to build wallet share

It's important for advisers to understand how the emotions of clients can dictate whether and when they'll give you more assets to manage.

By Laura Hanichak Gregg
Finra slaps UBS with $2.5 million fine over short-selling violations
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 04, 2022
Finra slaps UBS with $2.5 million fine over short-selling violations

It's the second time in as many weeks that Finra has penalized a firm for such trading problems.

By Bruce Kelly
Savant Wealth Management acquires two Iowa-based financial firms
RIA NEWS OCT 04, 2022
Savant Wealth Management acquires two Iowa-based financial firms

The deals push Savant's assets to $12.4 billion while moving it forward on its five-year growth plan.

By Jeff Benjamin
Concourse Financial names David Perry CEO
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 04, 2022
Concourse Financial names David Perry CEO

Perry, who most recently served as the firm's chief operating officer, succeeds Doyle Williams, who is returning to parent company Protective Life.

By InvestmentNews
Mercer Global Advisors adds $1 billion with deal for Goldstein Munger
RIA NEWS OCT 04, 2022
Mercer Global Advisors adds $1 billion with deal for Goldstein Munger

The San Ramon, California-based family office has a history dating back to 1979.

By Jeff Benjamin
Merrill launches matchmaking service to connect investors and advisers
FINTECH OCT 04, 2022
Merrill launches matchmaking service to connect investors and advisers

The firm is positioning Merrill Advisor Match as a modern solution for investors who are looking for financial advice.

By Ryan W. Neal
FPA offers course on planning psychology
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 03, 2022
FPA offers course on planning psychology

The nine-credit on-demand program includes seven hours of video instruction and focuses on how financial planners can build deeper relationships with clients.

By InvestmentNews
Advisers and clients slammed by Hurricane Ian
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 29, 2022
Advisers and clients slammed by Hurricane Ian

Florida, full of retirees looking for sunshine and low state taxes, is also densely populated with financial advisers.

By Bruce Kelly and Ryan W. Neal
People of color getting less financial advice than a year ago
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 29, 2022
People of color getting less financial advice than a year ago

An Allianz survey finds that African Americans, Hispanics, Asians and Asian Americans all saw a decline in the portion consulting with a financial professional in 2022.

By InvestmentNews
LPL offers advisers access to broker-savvy bookkeepers
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 29, 2022
LPL offers advisers access to broker-savvy bookkeepers

The bookkeeping service, which aims to boost advisers' efficiency and productivity, follows LPL's offering earlier this year of a paraplanner service.

By InvestmentNews