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Buffalo Bills owner backs startup targeting independent advisory firms
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 01, 2022
Buffalo Bills owner backs startup targeting independent advisory firms

Atlanta-based Bison Wealth provides back-office support for advisory firms in exchange for a share of their revenues.

By Bloomberg
Fintech Bytes: FutureProof, Tifin, Docupace and Envestnet
FINTECH JUL 29, 2022
Fintech Bytes: FutureProof, Tifin, Docupace and Envestnet

Here's the rest of the week’s news from the adviser fintech companies that aren’t on vacation.

By Ryan W. Neal
SEC slaps Aegis Capital with $2.3 million penalty
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 29, 2022
SEC slaps Aegis Capital with $2.3 million penalty

The firm was charged with inadequately supervising its representatives, who made unsuitable recommendations of structured products.

By InvestmentNews
Latest crop of diversity programs hope to create wider, more welcoming points of entry
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 29, 2022
Latest crop of diversity programs hope to create wider, more welcoming points of entry

Goals include dismantling barriers and creating new ways to reach and invite women and minorities.

By Joanne Cleaver
National Securities shuts down after 75 years, reps rolled into B. Riley
BROKER DEALERS JUL 29, 2022
National Securities shuts down after 75 years, reps rolled into B. Riley

B. Riley Financial had purchased a large stake in National Securities Corp.'s parent in 2018 and bought the remaining shares last year.

By Bruce Kelly
Ken Van Leeuwen works with clients in two underserved niche areas
RIAS JUL 29, 2022
Ken Van Leeuwen works with clients in two underserved niche areas

The adviser targets younger corporate executives and parents whose children have special needs.

By Jeff Benjamin
Secrets to success for RIAs
RIAS JUL 29, 2022
Secrets to success for RIAs

Schwab’s annual benchmarking study shows top-performing firms are more likely to use such tools as marketing plans and ideal client profiles.

By InvestmentNews
Raymond James hanging onto RIA assets of shifting advisers: Reilly
RIAS JUL 28, 2022
Raymond James hanging onto RIA assets of shifting advisers: Reilly

Raymond James said that its head count of private client group financial advisers was 8,616 at the end of June, an increase of 203 compared to a year earlier.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC fines J.P. Morgan, UBS, TradeStation total of $2.5 million for lax ID theft prevention
FINTECH JUL 27, 2022
SEC fines J.P. Morgan, UBS, TradeStation total of $2.5 million for lax ID theft prevention

Each of the firms failed to comply with the agency's rule on identify theft red flags.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEI launches practice management hub
FINTECH JUL 27, 2022
SEI launches practice management hub

The asset manager's new resource, Growth Lab, will provide tools to help independent financial advisers with growing their practices and lead generation.

By InvestmentNews
Hightower names Robert Picard to head alternatives
ALTERNATIVES JUL 27, 2022
Hightower names Robert Picard to head alternatives

Former First Republic executive built alternatives platforms at Carlyle Group, RBC.

By InvestmentNews
Market downturn shines new light on pros and cons of stock options
RIAS JUL 27, 2022
Market downturn shines new light on pros and cons of stock options

In the wake of the 12-year bull market, some financial planners and clients are getting their first look at the flip side of equity compensation.

By Jeff Benjamin
Ameriprise reports robust hiring of advisers despite market turbulence
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 27, 2022
Ameriprise reports robust hiring of advisers despite market turbulence

The total head count of financial advisers at Ameriprise increased 2% in the second quarter compared to June 2021, reaching 10,245.

By Bruce Kelly
5 wealth management trends to pay close attention to
OPINION JUL 26, 2022
5 wealth management trends to pay close attention to

If you’re hoping to capitalize on new opportunities and remain ahead of the curve, it’s crucial to stay on top of current industry trends.

By Kristian Borghesan
Riskalyze expands leadership team to push for larger clients
FINTECH JUL 26, 2022
Riskalyze expands leadership team to push for larger clients

The company named Josh Gray as its new chief technology officer, promoted former senior vice president of marketing Justin Boatman to chief product officer and hired Craig Clark as first chief marketing officer.

By Ryan W. Neal
Advisor Group launches employee wellness program
BROKER DEALERS JUL 26, 2022
Advisor Group launches employee wellness program

As part of the program, confidential mental health support will be provided to employees of the company’s six independent broker-dealers.

By InvestmentNews
Drawn to specialize in serving innovators and entrepreneurs
RIAS JUL 25, 2022
Drawn to specialize in serving innovators and entrepreneurs

Flavia Trento says an 'accident in geography' opened her eyes to the opportunities in the innovation economy.

By Jeff Benjamin
BPAS updates financial planning tool for participants
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 25, 2022
BPAS updates financial planning tool for participants

Roadways Mile Marker 2.0 adds real-time updates and projections to present a bigger picture of each participant's overall financial health.

By InvestmentNews
70% of advisers describe themselves as successful
WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY JUL 25, 2022
70% of advisers describe themselves as successful

American College survey finds trust, individual effort and specialized knowledge as the three most important influences on achieving success.

By InvestmentNews
Carson Group snags another exec from LPL
RIAS JUL 25, 2022
Carson Group snags another exec from LPL

Former LPL exec Burt White recruits Ryan Detrick for Carson Group's newly created role of chief market strategist.

By Jeff Benjamin