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Why ESG is hard to sell to many advisors
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 21, 2023
Why ESG is hard to sell to many advisors

The term is used and misused to the extent that it has lost meaning — but it's not going away, and it could be a mistake to ignore it.

By Emile Hallez
Tsunami of new rules bears down on advisors
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 21, 2023
Tsunami of new rules bears down on advisors

With the SEC preparing to approve a number of major proposals next year, firms face added costs and a huge amount of compliance work.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RBC snags giant $5.5 billion team from UBS in Atlanta
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 18, 2023
RBC snags giant $5.5 billion team from UBS in Atlanta

The ESOP Group, founded in 1989, specializes in working with business owners on the sale of their businesses.

By Bruce Kelly
Financial advisors already finding answers with AI as they look to the future
FINTECH AUG 17, 2023
Financial advisors already finding answers with AI as they look to the future

'We see AI as a friend and not a foe' — advisors say technology is driving down costs and allowing them to serve a bigger book of business.

By Gregg Greenberg
Ex-Wells chief Kowach wants 100 advisors at new firm &Partners
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 17, 2023
Ex-Wells chief Kowach wants 100 advisors at new firm &Partners

The new firm's pay 'is significantly enhanced from the industry norms,' according to an investor presentation.

By Bruce Kelly
The latest in financial #AdvisorTech — August 2023
FINTECH AUG 16, 2023
The latest in financial #AdvisorTech — August 2023

This month's highlights include Wealth.com’s launch of an AI-driven ‘legal assistant,’ the Kitces Research AdvisorTech study’s depiction of the industry’s integration challenges, and the crop of digitally native RIAs.

By Michael Kitces and Ben Henry-Moreland
SageView founder to become chairman as private wealth leader joins as CEO
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 15, 2023
SageView founder to become chairman as private wealth leader joins as CEO

The firm is expanding its focus on wealth management and retirement plan advisory.

By Steve Randall
Former Wells Fargo private bank execs gather assets at new firm
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 14, 2023
Former Wells Fargo private bank execs gather assets at new firm

Jack Ginter was the president of Wells Fargo's private bank until he left in 2021.

By Bruce Kelly
Helping clients avoid the cost of financial ignorance
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 14, 2023
Helping clients avoid the cost of financial ignorance

Advisors can bring back 'rational thinking' as study to mark Financial Awareness Day reveals lack of knowledge costs average household up to $5,059 a year.

By Gregg Greenberg
Goodbye, Royal Alliance. Hello, Osaic Wealth
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 11, 2023
Goodbye, Royal Alliance. Hello, Osaic Wealth

The Royal Alliance name and brand had been around since 1989.

By Bruce Kelly
Edward Jones head count, assets grow in second quarter
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 11, 2023
Edward Jones head count, assets grow in second quarter

The firm said it is up 42 financial advisors compared to the first quarter.

By Gregg Greenberg
Real estate surges to new record value
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 11, 2023
Real estate surges to new record value

But not everyone is a winner – and here’s why.

By Matthew Sellers
Millionaire clients are less likely to invest more with current firm, report reveals
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 11, 2023
Millionaire clients are less likely to invest more with current firm, report reveals

Clients are less loyal than ever, so how can you boost your share of wallet?

By Steve Randall
Schwab invests in next generation of investment advisor talent
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 11, 2023
Schwab invests in next generation of investment advisor talent

Firm announces its next round of scholarships for those aiming to become RIAs.

By Steve Randall
Financial services leaders would rather quit than return to the office
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 11, 2023
Financial services leaders would rather quit than return to the office

Working from home is deeply entrenched in the psyche of many leaders and firms should take note, Deloitte says.

By Steve Randall
In CEO race, Morgan Stanley hopes for drama-free handoff
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 10, 2023
In CEO race, Morgan Stanley hopes for drama-free handoff

Outgoing CEO Gorman wants an outcome in which the rejected finalists stay with the firm.

By Bloomberg
Why I stepped aside as CEO of Allworth
OPINION AUG 09, 2023
Why I stepped aside as CEO of Allworth

I’m not retiring nor am I leaving – I’m moving into a position that more closely aligns with my skill sets and passions.

By Scott Hanson
Building a strong culture to inspire your team
OPINION AUG 09, 2023
Building a strong culture to inspire your team

As a practice grows, it's harder to make sure that everyone on the team understands what's important to the firm.

By Kristine McManus
'Location' isn't the only concern for advisors recommending real estate to clients
ALTERNATIVES AUG 09, 2023
'Location' isn't the only concern for advisors recommending real estate to clients

The volatility in publicly traded real estate stocks begs the question as to the best way to allocate to the sector.

By Gregg Greenberg
Wedbush wealth management had 'pervasive' texting problems: SEC
FINTECH AUG 08, 2023
Wedbush wealth management had 'pervasive' texting problems: SEC

Wedbush staff members sent and received messages related to providing investment advice to the firm's clients, according to the SEC.

By Bruce Kelly