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Advisors worry about losing independence under DOL contractor rule
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 09, 2024
Advisors worry about losing independence under DOL contractor rule

'We're small business owners; we’re entrepreneurs,' advisor says. 'I don't know what that would look like if we're suddenly employees of a broker-dealer.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
'Wall Street South' beckons financial services firms
OPINION JAN 09, 2024
'Wall Street South' beckons financial services firms

Why hedge fund managers, advisory firms and other financial services firms are basking in the sun in Miami.

By Michael Nessim
The younger, the better: Gen Zers are ready for estate planning
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 05, 2024
The younger, the better: Gen Zers are ready for estate planning

Advisors say Gen Zers are more curious and interested in post-death plans than other generations

By Josh Welsh
Unlock your firm’s full potential with the ultimate advisory study
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 05, 2024
Unlock your firm’s full potential with the ultimate advisory study

Stay on top of the industry with InvestmentNews’ Advisor Benchmarking Study.

By InvestmentNews
Prospecting for clients the ‘old-fashioned way’
FINTECH JAN 04, 2024
Prospecting for clients the ‘old-fashioned way’

Lead generation platforms are ‘worth exploring’ but advisors prefer other approaches.

By Josh Welsh
2024 brings plenty of concerns for advisors
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 03, 2024
2024 brings plenty of concerns for advisors

Increasing AUM, finding new clients and achieving scale are among the challenges they face this year.

By Josh Welsh
Adding and retaining women on Wall Street are goals for 2024
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 03, 2024
Adding and retaining women on Wall Street are goals for 2024

The percentage of female fund managers around the globe has consistently hovered around 12% over the past two decades.

By Gregg Greenberg
‘My generation is fairly traumatized’
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 03, 2024
‘My generation is fairly traumatized’

New York City advisor explains why he focused on millennial clients when ‘nobody else would invest in them.’

By Emily Douglas
Rediscovering your passion
OPINION JAN 03, 2024
Rediscovering your passion

The stress and complexity of running a small business can take a toll on financial advisors.

By Scott Hanson
5 ways wealth managers can better serve first-time Black investors
OPINION JAN 02, 2024
5 ways wealth managers can better serve first-time Black investors

Meeting the needs of emerging Black investors can be accomplished through incremental changes to client council and outreach.

By Saira Shariff
Nearly half of people regret their college majors. Do advisors?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 02, 2024
Nearly half of people regret their college majors. Do advisors?

While many wish they went a different route in school, advisors who studied different subjects say they wouldn't change a thing.

By Emile Hallez
Navigating the waters of IAR continuing education compliance
OPINION DEC 20, 2023
Navigating the waters of IAR continuing education compliance

It's crucial for investment advisors to recognize the consequences of failing to meet their annual continuing education obligations.

By Alex Krenke
Pursuing sustainable growth: Why RIAs wind up with a leaky bucket
OPINION DEC 20, 2023
Pursuing sustainable growth: Why RIAs wind up with a leaky bucket

The distinction between organic growth and market growth has never been more apparent, especially during periods of market volatility.

By Jason Gordo
This bull market will accelerate M&A
OPINION DEC 19, 2023
This bull market will accelerate M&A

We are approaching a perfect storm – could M&A in the wealth space set a record in 2024?

By Scott Hanson
‘Good people are doing good things’ with DAFs
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 19, 2023
‘Good people are doing good things’ with DAFs

Clients should want to give a charitable gift first and deal with tax deductions second, says director at Altair Advisers.

By Josh Welsh
JPMorgan among winners as Latin American wealth flocks to Miami
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 19, 2023
JPMorgan among winners as Latin American wealth flocks to Miami

However, Morgan Stanley has been losing clients in city amid Federal Reserve review of its measures to prevent potential money laundering.

By Bloomberg
Top trends shaping advisor business growth in 2024
FINTECH DEC 19, 2023
Top trends shaping advisor business growth in 2024

Envestnet reveals what it believes will shape the industry in the coming year.

By Steve Randall
Advisors reveal top resolutions for 2024
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 18, 2023
Advisors reveal top resolutions for 2024

Bull market provides advisors with breathing room to improve their practices - and get those new year’s resolutions on record.

By Gregg Greenberg
Even as financial firms slim down head count, hiring is growing in one area
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 18, 2023
Even as financial firms slim down head count, hiring is growing in one area

Hires reflect the increasingly competitive industry environment.

By Steve Randall
Students failing on fin lit, but advisors can help
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 15, 2023
Students failing on fin lit, but advisors can help

While nearly half of all states require financial education courses to be available, there are gaps.

By Emile Hallez