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Wells Fargo resumes using its diverse candidate guidelines
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 02, 2022
Wells Fargo resumes using its diverse candidate guidelines

The banking giant completes 6-week review of procedures after ‘fake interviews’ fracas.

By InvestmentNews
Finra proposes 3-year pilot program for remote office inspections
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 02, 2022
Finra proposes 3-year pilot program for remote office inspections

The initiative effectively extends the online supervision of branch and non-branch operations that Finra allowed during the pandemic.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
J.P. Morgan hires trio of private bankers in Chicago
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 02, 2022
J.P. Morgan hires trio of private bankers in Chicago

The team is joining from Citigroup, where its members had managed more than $2 billion in client assets.

By Bruce Kelly
Citigroup plans to hire 500 people for new wealth unit
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 02, 2022
Citigroup plans to hire 500 people for new wealth unit

The division caters to junior employees at private equity offices, consultancies and accounting firms, betting those clients will someday join the ranks of the ultra-wealthy.

By Bloomberg
Policymakers should tailor regulations for small businesses
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION AUG 02, 2022
Policymakers should tailor regulations for small businesses

The SEC's proposed cybersecurity rule is an example of a one-size-fits-all regulation that would significantly affect smaller firms.

By Karen Barr
Using the Great Resignation to drive gender diversity in the industry
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION AUG 01, 2022
Using the Great Resignation to drive gender diversity in the industry

There's a growing pool of women seeking second careers who come from sectors including education and nursing, professions that create skills perfectly suited for wealth management.

By Kristen Kimmell
Courting clients with cigars and whiskey
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS AUG 01, 2022
Courting clients with cigars and whiskey

Rather than free chicken dinners, Ameriprise's Eric Reinhold prefers the slow burn of bonding with clients over a fine cigar and top-shelf spirits.

By Jeff Benjamin
Buffalo Bills owner backs startup targeting independent advisory firms
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 01, 2022
Buffalo Bills owner backs startup targeting independent advisory firms

Atlanta-based Bison Wealth provides back-office support for advisory firms in exchange for a share of their revenues.

By Bloomberg
SEC slaps Aegis Capital with $2.3 million penalty
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 29, 2022
SEC slaps Aegis Capital with $2.3 million penalty

The firm was charged with inadequately supervising its representatives, who made unsuitable recommendations of structured products.

By InvestmentNews
Latest crop of diversity programs hope to create wider, more welcoming points of entry
YOUR PRACTICE LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 29, 2022
Latest crop of diversity programs hope to create wider, more welcoming points of entry

Goals include dismantling barriers and creating new ways to reach and invite women and minorities.

By Joanne Cleaver
National Securities shuts down after 75 years, reps rolled into B. Riley
YOUR PRACTICE BROKER DEALERS JUL 29, 2022
National Securities shuts down after 75 years, reps rolled into B. Riley

B. Riley Financial had purchased a large stake in National Securities Corp.'s parent in 2018 and bought the remaining shares last year.

By Bruce Kelly
Ken Van Leeuwen works with clients in two underserved niche areas
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS JUL 29, 2022
Ken Van Leeuwen works with clients in two underserved niche areas

The adviser targets younger corporate executives and parents whose children have special needs.

By Jeff Benjamin
Secrets to success for RIAs
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS JUL 29, 2022
Secrets to success for RIAs

Schwab’s annual benchmarking study shows top-performing firms are more likely to use such tools as marketing plans and ideal client profiles.

By InvestmentNews
Raymond James hanging onto RIA assets of shifting advisers: Reilly
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS JUL 28, 2022
Raymond James hanging onto RIA assets of shifting advisers: Reilly

Raymond James said that its head count of private client group financial advisers was 8,616 at the end of June, an increase of 203 compared to a year earlier.

By Bruce Kelly
SEI launches practice management hub
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUL 27, 2022
SEI launches practice management hub

The asset manager's new resource, Growth Lab, will provide tools to help independent financial advisers with growing their practices and lead generation.

By InvestmentNews
Hightower names Robert Picard to head alternatives
YOUR PRACTICE ALTERNATIVES JUL 27, 2022
Hightower names Robert Picard to head alternatives

Former First Republic executive built alternatives platforms at Carlyle Group, RBC.

By InvestmentNews
Market downturn shines new light on pros and cons of stock options
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS JUL 27, 2022
Market downturn shines new light on pros and cons of stock options

In the wake of the 12-year bull market, some financial planners and clients are getting their first look at the flip side of equity compensation.

By Jeff Benjamin
Ameriprise reports robust hiring of advisers despite market turbulence
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 27, 2022
Ameriprise reports robust hiring of advisers despite market turbulence

The total head count of financial advisers at Ameriprise increased 2% in the second quarter compared to June 2021, reaching 10,245.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisor Group launches employee wellness program
YOUR PRACTICE BROKER DEALERS JUL 26, 2022
Advisor Group launches employee wellness program

As part of the program, confidential mental health support will be provided to employees of the company’s six independent broker-dealers.

By InvestmentNews
Drawn to specialize in serving innovators and entrepreneurs
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS JUL 25, 2022
Drawn to specialize in serving innovators and entrepreneurs

Flavia Trento says an 'accident in geography' opened her eyes to the opportunities in the innovation economy.

By Jeff Benjamin