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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 30, 2018
The mutual fund men's club needs more women

Only 2% of the $12 trillion in assets in U.S. open-end mutual funds are managed by women.

By Tara Lachapelle
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 10, 2018
Time's up for feminine famine in financial planning?

Despite record number of new female CFPs, women still stuck at 23%.

By Mary Beth Franklin
WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY JAN 09, 2018
Misperceptions about the financial advice industry are stalling gender equality

Advisers say old stereotypes are thwarting the advance of women.

By apino
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 21, 2017
Female clients have gone from niche to the new normal

There is a significant opportunity for advisers who can help women make the most of complex financial dynamics.

By Rebekah Barsch
FINTECH DEC 20, 2017
Krawcheck expands Ellevest robo to three service levels with more human advice

Firm adds premium and private wealth management tiers with elements of goals-based planning and career advice.

By Ryan W. Neal
Women in Advice
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 20, 2017
Women in Advice

Inspiring the Next Generation of Financial Advisers.

By Gregory Crawford
WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY NOV 28, 2017
Eleanor Blayney to retire from CFP Board

Trailblazing women's advocate gives $100,000 to a new gender diversity fund.

By Mary Beth Franklin
OPINION NOV 20, 2017
Adviser recruiting may need new tack for women

Supplies are running low and outreach needs to grow.

By Kate Healy
WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY NOV 17, 2017
Advisers ignore 'responsible investing' at their own risk

Women, millennials and those worth at least $10 million are the biggest fans of SRI or ESG strategies, says Nuveen's Marcus Valesco.

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 14, 2017
Firms explore ways to bolster the number of female financial advisers

Advisory firms describe changes in recruiting, compensation and coaching that can boost support for women.

By Liz Skinner
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 07, 2017
Millennials, women drive assets to ESG strategies

The number of ESG funds has increased sharply over the past few years, and interest is growing among advisers.

By John Waggoner
WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY NOV 03, 2017
Women at Fidelity describe culture of bias, revenge

CEO Abigail Johnson has promised to root out the mistreatment of women

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 25, 2017
Don't fall for myths about women investors

Despite economic clout, 81% of women confront stereotypes, such as financial ignorance or risk-aversion.

By Mary Beth Franklin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 27, 2017
Fidelity has 'real need' to recruit more women, Johnson says

Female clients prefer female advisers, the fund giant has found

By Bloomberg
Sallie Krawcheck wants Ellevest to change the way women save for retirement
FINTECH SEP 18, 2017
Sallie Krawcheck wants Ellevest to change the way women save for retirement

The former wealth management executive's startup robo-adviser tailors portfolios to women's distinct career paths.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2017
Social Security underpaid some survivor benefits

New report says staff errors resulted in lower payments to widows and widowers.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 27, 2017
Most women flunk retirement income literacy quiz

Many female clients want advisers to educate them about investing and longevity risks.

By Mary Beth Franklin
FINTECH JUL 06, 2017
Dominated by women, tech-heavy fund is up 36% on the year

Seattle-based Zevenbergen Genea observes what products consumers are gravitating to when picking stocks.

By John Waggoner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 26, 2017
Advice firm carves out unit for women investors

New Fairport division seeks to help widows and other wealthy women feel supported.

By Liz Skinner
WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY JUN 21, 2017
5 takeaways from women leaders in the industry

A panel of high-profile women in the financial advice business offers tips for success.

By Greg Iacurci