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Tom Naratil to leave UBS
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 12, 2022
Tom Naratil to leave UBS

Iqbal Khan, who had served as co-president of Global Wealth Management with Naratil, was promoted to president. Naureen Hassan will succeed Naratil as president of UBS Americas.

By Bruce Kelly
Schwab enhances digital onboarding to support multiple account opening
FINTECH JUL 12, 2022
Schwab enhances digital onboarding to support multiple account opening

The latest update to Schwab Advisor Services' digital onboarding technology lets independent financial advisers open and fund up to 10 new client accounts in a single workflow.

By Ryan W. Neal
Diversifying investment firms’ supply chains poses challenges
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 12, 2022
Diversifying investment firms’ supply chains poses challenges

Large investment firms make big diversity promises but overall fail to convert those promises to structured spending with women- and minority-owned firms.

By Joanne Cleaver
David Canter to exit Fidelity's RIA custody business
RIA NEWS JUL 12, 2022
David Canter to exit Fidelity's RIA custody business

The popular Fidelity exec has been in charge of the firm's registered investment adviser business since 2017, and has worked for Fidelity since 2009.

By Jeff Benjamin
Lawyer for alleged Philly fraud settles with the SEC
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 11, 2022
Lawyer for alleged Philly fraud settles with the SEC

The attorney, John W. Pauciolo, provided the legal approval for years of commercials advertising the unregistered Par Funding investments.

By Bruce Kelly
UBS considers promoting Khan to sole wealth management head
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 11, 2022
UBS considers promoting Khan to sole wealth management head

The move would potentially position Iqbal Khan as the eventual successor to CEO Ralph Hamers.

By Bloomberg
Statement shock is the beginning, but longevity may be clients’ biggest risk
OPINION JUL 08, 2022
Statement shock is the beginning, but longevity may be clients’ biggest risk

Longer lifespans increase the chance that your clients will outlive their money or have to drastically downgrade their lifestyle.

By Andrew Corn
Envestnet acquires fee and billing fintech Redi2 Technologies
FINTECH JUL 07, 2022
Envestnet acquires fee and billing fintech Redi2 Technologies

The acquisition brings more than 700 RIAs using Redi2's billing and invoicing software, BillFin, into the Envestnet ecosystem.

By Ryan W. Neal
The advantage of tiering your advisory fees 
OPINION JUL 07, 2022
The advantage of tiering your advisory fees 

The AUM fee model works well in rising markets, but when markets begin to decline, the model means revenues are falling as the needs of clients increase.

By Scott Hanson
Economic uncertainty has both advisers and clients delaying retirement
RIA NEWS JUL 07, 2022
Economic uncertainty has both advisers and clients delaying retirement

Research from Ameriprise also shows that at least a quarter of financial advisers have no succession plan, and 14% expect to leave the business to a buyer.

By Jeff Benjamin
Love it or hate it, empathy is the new required leadership skill
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 07, 2022
Love it or hate it, empathy is the new required leadership skill

Leading with empathy builds the trust that managers need for sustained productivity

By Joanne Cleaver
Risk of dissatisfied advisers taking flight is rising: J.D. Power
RIA NEWS JUL 06, 2022
Risk of dissatisfied advisers taking flight is rising: J.D. Power

Ongoing discontent, worsened by the pandemic and tech shortfalls, has resulted in 15% of wirehouse advisers and 7% of independent advisers being 'at risk' of exiting their firms in the next two years.

By Gregg Greenberg
Advisers must weigh whether to be first to use testimonials for marketing
RIA NEWS JUL 06, 2022
Advisers must weigh whether to be first to use testimonials for marketing

An Investment Adviser Association survey shows that for the second year in a row, the SEC advertising rule is the top compliance concern.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
How financing options can help advisers drive growth
OPINION JUL 06, 2022
How financing options can help advisers drive growth

There have been exciting developments in terms of partner firms offering loans and equity options that can provide the capital advisers need to realize their business growth goals.

By Kristine McManus
Curb the paper chase with digital document strategies
OPINION JUL 01, 2022
Curb the paper chase with digital document strategies

Eliminating paper processes can reduce error rates, driving efficiencies for the firm and improving the customer experience.

By Richard Thoeny
A happenstance focus on wealthy widows
RIA NEWS JUN 29, 2022
A happenstance focus on wealthy widows

Spuds Powell defies popular thinking with the niche client base he's built, one that he says makes both him and his clients happy.

By Jeff Benjamin
Match retirement cash flow with clients' long-term goals
OPINION JUN 29, 2022
Match retirement cash flow with clients' long-term goals

Don't assume that clients intend to spend their principal in retirement.

By Sharon Carson
Raymond James to rebrand Carillon Tower Advisers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 29, 2022
Raymond James to rebrand Carillon Tower Advisers

The asset management firm will change its name this fall to Raymond James Investment Management.

By InvestmentNews
What to do if your client wins the lottery
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUN 29, 2022
What to do if your client wins the lottery

Advisers weigh in with their suggestions for the lucky individual who has the winning ticket for the Mega Millions drawing.

By Gregg Greenberg
Why finfluencers especially resonate with women and minorities
FINTECH JUN 28, 2022
Why finfluencers especially resonate with women and minorities

Style often trumps substance for personal finance commentators on social media platforms, though some are blending the best of digital and traditional advice

By Joanne Cleaver