FARE, a partnership between financial services firms and associations and historically Black colleges and universities, plans to fund a scholarship next year to help people of color earn the CFP designation.
To stand out in the sea of sameness, you need to be willing to be different.
Financial advisers are uniquely qualified to become a part of the solution to this crisis by helping to bridge the financial literacy gap.
Financial advisers typically don't receive end-of-the-year bonuses. But that doesn't mean others in the broader financial services industry won't see a bumper year.
A new cohort of social media influencers is taking its knowledge and expertise into the financial realm, breathing new life into stodgy prospecting campaigns that have largely relied on blog posts and dinner seminars.
As cybercriminals become bolder and more sophisticated in their efforts to hack into networks, it's more important than ever for your firm to have a comprehensive plan to protect its data.
Winget Benton Wealth Management is comprised of advisers Al Winget, Rob Benton and Andrew Robson. The advisers are moving to LPL's recently launched employee adviser channel.
Successful advisory firms can act swiftly when an opportunity arises because they've already taken steps to position themselves to do so.
Amid the massive pandemic exodus, advisers have been guiding clients through career changes or early exits from the workforce. But some advisers have also been striking out on their own.
Seven industry notables offer their views on what the financial advice business will look like in coming years.
The prevailing trend of advisers going independent has only gathered steam, according to third-quarter Advisers on the Move data.
Finra said at the start of the year it was looking into possible violations by registered representatives who applied for coronavirus-relief loans.
The tool, Prospect Accelerator, covers areas including tax, estate and insurance opportunities.
In the ultimate niche advisory strategy, veterans are stepping in to help current and former members of the military navigate the nuanced world of financial planning.
Sam Cone, Jessica McNamee and Grace Yung are joining the group, whose members have diverse backgrounds and specialties.
In a separate exam sweep, the SEC found that robo-advisers weren't acting in clients' best interests and were misleading in their advertising.
Despite 2020’s multi-faceted disruption, many advisory firms managed to deliver strong revenue growth and profitability. However, a select group of firms significantly outperformed peers in these areas and others – by driving three key strategies.
After buying his first Bitcoin six years ago for $235, Steve Larsen believes the digital currency is still a value at over $66,000.
If you're trying to grow, you need to be prepared to dramatically upgrade your service, including providing a first-rate digital experience and a greater range of services.
Over four years, the New York-based broker-dealer failed to identify trading that was potentially excessive and unsuitable in hundreds of customer accounts, according to Finra.
