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State-regulated advisers want a piece of testimonial marketing action
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 18, 2021
State-regulated advisers want a piece of testimonial marketing action

Smaller state advisers want to be able to post client endorsements and quote them in ads when bigger SEC-registered firms get the green light.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Fidelity, MassMutual point to student-loan perks for workers
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 18, 2021
Fidelity, MassMutual point to student-loan perks for workers

Fidelity is increasing its limit for student loan contributions for its employees, and MassMutual is letting people apply vacation time to payments.

By Emile Hallez
Nominations are open for InvestmentNews Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 18, 2021
Nominations are open for InvestmentNews Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards

Know someone who's a role model for individuals and a driving force to building a diverse and inclusive culture within the financial advice profession, or a firm that’s making efforts to foster diversity, equity and inclusion? InvestmentNews is accepting nominations for The Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards. The current deadline has been extended to January 31.

By InvestmentNews
Edward Jones loses $30 million cyberbullying claim over fake sex ads
FINTECH OCT 18, 2021
Edward Jones loses $30 million cyberbullying claim over fake sex ads

The former broker, Dalas Gundersen, sued Edward Jones in 2015, seeking damages, after three fake gay-sex ads were posted on Craigslist earlier that year listing his business phone number.

By Bruce Kelly
Adviser brings balance to clients' divorce proceedings
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 18, 2021
Adviser brings balance to clients' divorce proceedings

Aviva Pinto found her niche when she realized most divorces include a 'non-monied' spouse in search of financial footing.

By Jeff Benjamin
Merrill ramps up adviser training after record revenues in Q3
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 14, 2021
Merrill ramps up adviser training after record revenues in Q3

The new adviser development program is up and running with 750 advisers. Some of the new recruits could be already licensed to sell securities, but don't have a background in financial advice, according to the company.

By Bruce Kelly
3 keys to capturing Gen XYZ clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 14, 2021
3 keys to capturing Gen XYZ clients

Gen XYZ investors have been the most likely to drop their financial professionals during the pandemic, according to Fidelity Institutional research.

By Nicole Casperson
Head count down, Wells Fargo has 'underinvested' in independent advisers, CEO says
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 14, 2021
Head count down, Wells Fargo has 'underinvested' in independent advisers, CEO says

In July, Charlie Scharf said that indie brokers were 'underutilized.' In the latest quarter, the number of advisers declined 2.1%.

By Bruce Kelly
Pershing lures custody business with latest turnkey offering
RIA NEWS OCT 14, 2021
Pershing lures custody business with latest turnkey offering

The new offering, called Pershing X, is headed by Ainslie Simmonds and will enable RIAs to outsource almost all of their practice management needs, like client relationship and investment management tools.

By Jeff Benjamin
Former LPL adviser back in business after allegations of racism
RIA NEWS OCT 13, 2021
Former LPL adviser back in business after allegations of racism

The broker-dealer cut ties with Eileen Cure in the wake of allegations of racism on social media. She is now part of a small RIA, Wealth Management of Kentucky.

By Bruce Kelly
First Republic recruiting slows in Q3
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 13, 2021
First Republic recruiting slows in Q3

After recruiting seven teams of advisers in the first half of the year, the bank added just one team over the summer, executives of the firm said on an earnings call.

By Bruce Kelly
Captrust takes a big bite out of Texas with latest deal
RIA NEWS OCT 13, 2021
Captrust takes a big bite out of Texas with latest deal

The addition of Covenant Multifamily Offices expands Captrust's Texas footprint and adds $2.6 billion under management.

By Jeff Benjamin
3 Questions to Ask to Power Up Your People Strategy
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 13, 2021
3 Questions to Ask to Power Up Your People Strategy

In 2020, many firms chose a steady-as-she-goes approach to compensation and staffing levels – but may face a major retention challenge as the “great resignation” wave engulfs America.

By Christina Townsend, Managing Director and Co-Head of Relationship Management, Wealth Solutions, BNY
A plan for yourself is a plan for the future of your firm
OPINION OCT 12, 2021
A plan for yourself is a plan for the future of your firm

The No. 1 reason given for the increase in advisory firm M&A is the desire to create a succession plan. Advisers nearing retirement should consider their alternatives.

By Scott Hanson
Vestwell names Rob Molchon CTO
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 12, 2021
Vestwell names Rob Molchon CTO

The digital record-keeping platform also promoted Ryan Anderson to chief product officer.

By InvestmentNews
OneDigital hires CIO from Carson Group
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 12, 2021
OneDigital hires CIO from Carson Group

Saumen Chattopadhyay fills a role that had been vacant since former OneDigital CIO Jamie Battmer left the company in March.

By Emile Hallez
The New Age of RIA Marketing
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 11, 2021
The New Age of RIA Marketing

A look at the evolving marketing landscape, and the five trends advisory firms must command to optimize growth in the next decade.

By Carla Flores
Morgan Stanley rep managing $200 million goes indie with LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 11, 2021
Morgan Stanley rep managing $200 million goes indie with LPL

The financial adviser Douglas Chin has affiliated with the independent broker-dealer through Gladstone Wealth Partners in Red Bank, New Jersey

By InvestmentNews
In search of adviser tech’s holy grail
FINTECH OCT 11, 2021
In search of adviser tech’s holy grail

An ecosystem is emerging whose ultimate goal is to increase advisers’ wallet share by enabling them to unify a client’s entire financial world onto a single platform.

By Nicole Casperson
SEC enforcement director stresses ‘proactive compliance’ on Reg BI
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 08, 2021
SEC enforcement director stresses ‘proactive compliance’ on Reg BI

The rule goes 'significantly beyond' suitability, and firms should give their reps the tools they need to 'identify, disclose and mitigate conflicts prohibited under Reg BI,' Gurbir Grewal said.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.