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Not enough rookie advisors to go around, Cerulli says
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 26, 2023
Not enough rookie advisors to go around, Cerulli says

Financial advisor head count grew by just 2,579 advisors in 2022, while the failure rate among rookie advisors was more than 72%, according to a Cerulli study.

By Gregg Greenberg
Edward Jones quartet in Wisconsin jumps to LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 26, 2023
Edward Jones quartet in Wisconsin jumps to LPL

The four advisors control $400 million in client assets and their Elkhorn-based firm is called Omnia Wealth Group.

By Bruce Kelly
Memo to young advisors: Know the cost of a client
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 23, 2023
Memo to young advisors: Know the cost of a client

The opportunities for younger financial advisors to increase the value of their practices couldn't be better.

By Bruce Kelly
10 banks that retail customers rank highest for financial advice
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 23, 2023
10 banks that retail customers rank highest for financial advice

Consumers dealing with inflation and market volatility would appreciate guidance from their bank, but few say they’re getting that, according to a new study from J.D. Power.

By InvestmentNews
Bank of America earns highest marks for retail bank financial advice: J.D. Power
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 22, 2023
Bank of America earns highest marks for retail bank financial advice: J.D. Power

However, most retail banks are falling short of customers' expectations when it comes to the advice and guidance they get from their banks.

By Ryan W. Neal
SEC fines JPMorgan $4 million for deleting electronic communications
FINTECH JUN 22, 2023
SEC fines JPMorgan $4 million for deleting electronic communications

A vendor improperly destroyed 47 million electronic communications, including emails and instant messages, from 8,700 inboxes.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC bars RIA chief compliance officer previously found guilty of fraud
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 22, 2023
SEC bars RIA chief compliance officer previously found guilty of fraud

Jennifer Campbell was office manager and chief compliance officer for a registered investment advisor in Buffalo, New York.

By Bruce Kelly
Charging clients fees based on planning rather than AUM works ‘beautifully’ for advisor
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 21, 2023
Charging clients fees based on planning rather than AUM works ‘beautifully’ for advisor

Although AUM fees still dominate, other models — such as planning, subscription, monthly and hourly fees — are gaining traction, according to IN's goRIA panelists.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Execs call for mandatory reporting of employee well-being metrics
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 21, 2023
Execs call for mandatory reporting of employee well-being metrics

Some 85% of C-suite executives believe that organizations should require mandatory reporting of well-being metrics, according to a study.

By Bloomberg
How retirees and pre-retirees can benefit from high interest-rate environment 
OPINION JUN 21, 2023
How retirees and pre-retirees can benefit from high interest-rate environment 

Clients can explore savings strategies and financial products with higher risk-free returns and alternative fixed-income investments.

By Mike DeKoning
Forget Advisor Group. It's now Osaic
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 21, 2023
Forget Advisor Group. It's now Osaic

While the giant network of 11,000 brokers and advisors has announced its new name, the process of rolling its eight firms into one will take up to two years.

By Bruce Kelly
AI: It’s more personal than you think
OPINION JUN 21, 2023
AI: It’s more personal than you think

Artificial intelligence stands to positively impact advisory firms' relationships with their clients by fostering more personalized experiences.

By Nick Graham
What advisors need to know about estate planning for LGBTQ couples, individuals
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 20, 2023
What advisors need to know about estate planning for LGBTQ couples, individuals

In the absence of proper estate planning, there's a risk that LGBTQ individuals' intentions may not be respected.

By Gregg Greenberg
Finra warns brokerages to pay attention to rising cybersecurity threats
FINTECH JUN 20, 2023
Finra warns brokerages to pay attention to rising cybersecurity threats

The broker-dealer self-regulator highlighted a recent government advisory about a ransomware attack and told member firms to brush up on Finra's guidance on the topic from last December.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra suspends financial advisor facing child sex charge
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 20, 2023
Finra suspends financial advisor facing child sex charge

Thomas Vernor is based in Huntsville, Alabama, and started in the securities industry in 1984 at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter.

By Bruce Kelly
More than just a number
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 19, 2023
More than just a number

Pay equity in the advisory industry might seem like a straightforward proposition. It isn’t.

By Joanne Cleaver
Twitter struggles to match engagement found on other networks, study finds
FINTECH JUN 16, 2023
Twitter struggles to match engagement found on other networks, study finds

For advisors, LinkedIn and Facebook were far better for generating interactions than Twitter.

By Ryan W. Neal
Finra bars advisor who focused on special needs
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 16, 2023
Finra bars advisor who focused on special needs

Andrew Komarow was featured in InvestmentNews in May 2021 for his focus on understanding special-needs financial planning.

By Bruce Kelly
Cetera CEO Antoniades: 'I'm not going anywhere'
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 15, 2023
Cetera CEO Antoniades: 'I'm not going anywhere'

Regardless, plenty of questions remain about the future of the long-time Cetera executive.

By Bruce Kelly
Merit Financial adds LPL veteran Andy Kalbaugh to its board
ALTERNATIVES JUN 14, 2023
Merit Financial adds LPL veteran Andy Kalbaugh to its board

Kalbaugh will work with the fast-growing wealth management firm's executive leadership on strategic planning.

By Bruce Kelly