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Merrill looks to boost hiring of experienced advisers in 2022
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 11, 2022
Merrill looks to boost hiring of experienced advisers in 2022

The hiring push comes after Merrill and Bank of America reported a 6.3% decline in financial adviser head count last year.

By Bruce Kelly
New ways to communicate are complicating compliance
OPINION MAR 10, 2022
New ways to communicate are complicating compliance

Firms need purpose-built tools to manage their discovery responsibilities as the emergence of Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams and other communication channels has made e-discovery far more complex.

By Robert Cruz
Ex-Merrill adviser who threw smoothie wants probation
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 10, 2022
Ex-Merrill adviser who threw smoothie wants probation

James Iannazzo, who's facing three charges as a result of the incident in January, seeks to plead not guilty and be put on probation for up to two years.

By Bruce Kelly
ESG managers press SEC for full emissions disclosure rule
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 10, 2022
ESG managers press SEC for full emissions disclosure rule

Investors representing $4 trillion urge regulator to include Scope 3 emissions in corporate climate reporting.

By Emile Hallez
Raymond James lands $220 million team from RBC
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 10, 2022
Raymond James lands $220 million team from RBC

Father-and-son team of James and Christopher Domgard operate as Capital Private Wealth in Lincoln, Nebraska.

By InvestmentNews
Avantax boosts forgivable loans to advisers
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 09, 2022
Avantax boosts forgivable loans to advisers

It's an indication the firm is carrying through on its strategy to attract experienced financial advisers who generate more revenue.

By Bruce Kelly
Avoiding the post-transition blues
OPINION MAR 09, 2022
Avoiding the post-transition blues

8 tips to help advisers enjoy a less stressful experience during and after a move.

By Barbara Herman
See It Be It Role Model: Angela Ribuffo
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 08, 2022
See It Be It Role Model: Angela Ribuffo

Angela Ribuffo, president of Raion Financial Strategies, decided to become an adviser after working as a nurse, teacher, and employee and contractor with the Defense Department.

By InvestmentNews
RBC hires UBS adviser with $270 million in assets
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 08, 2022
RBC hires UBS adviser with $270 million in assets

Ryan McHugh and his team will join RBC's branch in Bend, Oregon.

By InvestmentNews
More consolidation to come for Wells Fargo Advisors?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 08, 2022
More consolidation to come for Wells Fargo Advisors?

No details about closing branches or offices of Wells Fargo Advisors locations were included in the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra fines Deutsche Bank $2 million for failing to get best prices for customer orders
EQUITIES MAR 08, 2022
Finra fines Deutsche Bank $2 million for failing to get best prices for customer orders

Best execution has become a regulatory priority for Finra and the SEC in the wake of the January 2021 GameStop trading frenzy.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Financial Planning Association taps Carson Group to be its official coach
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 08, 2022
Financial Planning Association taps Carson Group to be its official coach

The three-year partnership provides FPA members with access to services including Carson Coaching's online platform and its on-demand coaching.

By InvestmentNews
Creating connections: How answering the 'why' can attract prospects
OPINION MAR 08, 2022
Creating connections: How answering the 'why' can attract prospects

Often advisers have a backstory or personal connection that allows them to understand the needs of their core clientele, and that 'why' is where they get the chance to set themselves apart.

By Kristine McManus
Morgan Stanley CEO says workers staying despite office push
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 08, 2022
Morgan Stanley CEO says workers staying despite office push

CEO James Gorman says the firm has seen relatively few departures in the wake of the pandemic. In contrast, he says the bank received about 500,000 job applications last year.

By Bloomberg
SEC promises not to play ‘gotcha’ in early days of new marketing rule
RIA NEWS MAR 07, 2022
SEC promises not to play ‘gotcha’ in early days of new marketing rule

Even with a long runway — the rule became effective last May 4 with an implementation deadline of Nov. 4 — getting ready for the measure has become a top compliance worry for advisers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
LPL adds $280 million team from Wells Fargo
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 07, 2022
LPL adds $280 million team from Wells Fargo

Richard DeYoung and Jessica Boehm opened their new firm, Highland Wealth Partners, in The Woodlands, Texas, and affiliated with LPL's Strategic Wealth Services.

By InvestmentNews
Shareholders slammed CEO pay last year. Will 2022 be different?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 07, 2022
Shareholders slammed CEO pay last year. Will 2022 be different?

CEOs at S&P 500 companies are paid more than 350 times the median salary for workers, on average, something institutional investors are watching.

By Emile Hallez
A taxing situation
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 07, 2022
A taxing situation

Last year’s attempt to raise taxes on the wealthy has catalyzed conversations between advisers and clients about tax strategies this season.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
LPL kept spending big on recruiting in 2021
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 04, 2022
LPL kept spending big on recruiting in 2021

A rough calculation puts the independent broker-dealer's forgivable loans at $773 million at the end of last year, up 84% from $419 million a year earlier.

By Bruce Kelly
Why many advisers need to rethink retirement income
OPINION MAR 03, 2022
Why many advisers need to rethink retirement income

Incorporating long-term planning to account for higher spending after age 80 can help clients retire with the quality of life they deserve while ensuring they don’t run out of money.

By Katherine Roy