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UBS revamps unit for wealthiest clients
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 01, 2022
UBS revamps unit for wealthiest clients

The business group formerly known as the Global Family Office is being folded into a larger unit in an effort to link the bank's work serving billionaires more closely to its investment banking business.

By Bloomberg
Commonwealth creates ‘rent-an-admin’ program
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 28, 2022
Commonwealth creates ‘rent-an-admin’ program

Advisers are matched with an administrative person who acts as a part-time staff member for the duration of a six-month agreement.

By InvestmentNews
Some memorable exchanges with clients
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION FEB 28, 2022
Some memorable exchanges with clients

In the course of working with clients on financial planning, some are comfortable enough to talk about parts of their personal lives.

By Michael Broad
Have financial adviser, will travel
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS FEB 25, 2022
Have financial adviser, will travel

Jake Northrup caters to upper-income clients who don't subscribe to a 9-to-5, work-till-you're-65 mindset.

By Jeff Benjamin
Small advisory firms need tech, too
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH FEB 25, 2022
Small advisory firms need tech, too

Small to midsize wealth management firms are more likely to purchase third-party tools than their wirehouse counterparts.

By Sean Allocca
Goldman probed by SEC over messages sent using unapproved services
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 25, 2022
Goldman probed by SEC over messages sent using unapproved services

In December, the SEC and CFTC imposed $200 million in fines on JPMorgan Chase over messaging apps.

By Bloomberg
5 essentials to secure the best valuation for your firm
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION FEB 25, 2022
5 essentials to secure the best valuation for your firm

If you're thinking of selling, you should be considering factors like the rate at which your firm is growing, your relationship with your employees, the age of your clients and the state of your tech stack.

By Rick Kent
Firms outline DEI efforts for Black History Month
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 25, 2022
Firms outline DEI efforts for Black History Month

Financial services companies recognize Black History Month, and DiversityQ has guidance for being a better ally.

By Emile Hallez
Gold emerges once again as rock of stability amid market unrest
YOUR PRACTICE ALTERNATIVES FEB 24, 2022
Gold emerges once again as rock of stability amid market unrest

The precious metal is up 4.3% this year, which compares to the 11% drop in the S&P 500 Index.

By Jeff Benjamin
Financial steps to help close the racial wealth gap
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION FEB 24, 2022
Financial steps to help close the racial wealth gap

While the Covid-19 pandemic brought financial challenges for many Americans, African Americans and people of color faced more financial emergencies with fewer economic resources.

By Leo Tucker
Financial advisers downplay geopolitical unrest while preparing for the worst
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS FEB 24, 2022
Financial advisers downplay geopolitical unrest while preparing for the worst

Financial markets are reacting to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, while market watchers dissect the bigger picture.

By Jeff Benjamin
Credit union managing $245 million goes to Raymond James
YOUR PRACTICE BROKER DEALERS FEB 24, 2022
Credit union managing $245 million goes to Raymond James

A solo adviser, along with seven staff members, runs the First Community Credit Union program in Houston, which had been affiliated with CUNA Brokerage Services.

By InvestmentNews
CFA Institute unveils DEI code for investment firms
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 24, 2022
CFA Institute unveils DEI code for investment firms

Only a small proportion of the financial services industry includes women and minorities, something the organization would like to change.

By Emile Hallez
Advisers aid widows, fire victims, domestic violence survivors through pro bono work
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 23, 2022
Advisers aid widows, fire victims, domestic violence survivors through pro bono work

The Financial Planning Association says its members increased the hours they spent providing services to at-risk populations by 18% last year.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
When building a tech stack, best-in-breed isn't always best
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS FEB 23, 2022
When building a tech stack, best-in-breed isn't always best

The RIA Lab panelists offered suggestions on how advisers can navigate the challenges and opportunities of technology integration.

By Jeff Benjamin
The subconscious power of brand familiarity
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION FEB 23, 2022
The subconscious power of brand familiarity

The more we see a brand, the more we come to recognize it as trustworthy. This applies to financial advisers, too.

By Robert Sofia
HSBC under investigation in US over WhatsApp use
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH FEB 23, 2022
HSBC under investigation in US over WhatsApp use

Bank cooperating with CFTC probe into business communications. This comes after JPMorgan was fined for messages outside work systems.

By Bloomberg
Why traveling the world has made me a better adviser
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION FEB 23, 2022
Why traveling the world has made me a better adviser

Each of my adventures has taken time, energy, effort and a willingness to be pushed outside of my comfort zone. The same is true for investing.

By Francois Schramek
Pursuing what matters most when you go independent
YOUR PRACTICE BROKER DEALERS FEB 22, 2022
Pursuing what matters most when you go independent

The trend of breaking away seems to have intensified a year after most employee-advisers were suddenly left without the resources or supervision of daily office life.

By Devin McGinley
Baird adds reps managing $850 million at Morgan Stanley
YOUR PRACTICE BROKER DEALERS FEB 22, 2022
Baird adds reps managing $850 million at Morgan Stanley

A solo adviser joined the firm in Yakima, Washington, and a duo signed on in Durango, Colorado.

By InvestmentNews