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Into the metaverse
ALTERNATIVES APR 18, 2022
Into the metaverse

Financial services firms are hanging out their shingles in the burgeoning world of virtual societies, hoping to attract a new breed of digitally native customers.

By Sean Allocca
The persistence of remote work
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 18, 2022
The persistence of remote work

In the short space of four months, remote work seems to have become an even more permanent part of our everyday lives.

By InvestmentNews
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — April 2022
FINTECH APR 15, 2022
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — April 2022

This month’s #AdviserTech roundup looks at Wealthbox's funding round and the transition in advisory firms' use of CRM systems, Summit Wealth Systems' attempt to build the next generation of performance reporting, and Advyzon's new TAMP.

By Michael Kitces
See It Be It Role Model: Carlos Muñoz 
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 15, 2022
See It Be It Role Model: Carlos Muñoz 

Carlos Muñoz, who leads the Morgan Stanley team that manages relationships with asset management firms, also heads the Equity Collective, an initiative at the firm that aims to develop the next generation of diverse leaders.

By InvestmentNews
Advisers searching for new and diverse talent should cast a wider net
RIAS APR 15, 2022
Advisers searching for new and diverse talent should cast a wider net

Building a more diverse workforce solves multiple challenges currently facing the wealth management industry.

By Jeff Benjamin
Revenue per rep rises but head count slips at Wells Fargo Advisors
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 14, 2022
Revenue per rep rises but head count slips at Wells Fargo Advisors

Annualized revenue per adviser, a key industry metric, was $1.22 million at the end of March, up 4.3% from the end of last year.

By Bruce Kelly
Wells Fargo rolls out new racial equity initiative amid scrutiny
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 14, 2022
Wells Fargo rolls out new racial equity initiative amid scrutiny

The firm announced a $210 million effort to help minority families refinance mortgages.

By Bloomberg
Advisor360 upgrades new-account processing
FINTECH APR 13, 2022
Advisor360 upgrades new-account processing

Automated Document Bundling detects, enriches and batches new-account documents.

By InvestmentNews
First Republic keeps hiring
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 13, 2022
First Republic keeps hiring

The bank's wealth management group, a destination for wirehouse brokers for the past decade, has recruited three teams so far in 2022.

By Bruce Kelly
Creative Planning adds $644 million in Keystone Wealth Partners deal
RIAS APR 12, 2022
Creative Planning adds $644 million in Keystone Wealth Partners deal

Keystone's team-based approach is described as having sealed the deal; the firm's 29 employees include advisers, attorneys and CPAs.

By Jeff Benjamin
Envestnet embraces remote work in move from Chicago
FINTECH APR 12, 2022
Envestnet embraces remote work in move from Chicago

The 23-year-old management software company is moving its headquarters to Berwyn, Pennsylvania, while offering employees 'maximum flexibility.'

By Jeff Benjamin
Trade associations raise concerns about SEC’s cybersecurity proposal
FINTECH APR 11, 2022
Trade associations raise concerns about SEC’s cybersecurity proposal

Investment Adviser Association, American Securities Association say advisers need more than 48 hours to report breaches to SEC.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NYC won’t open Wells Fargo accounts over racial disparities
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 09, 2022
NYC won’t open Wells Fargo accounts over racial disparities

The bank approved Black homeowners seeking to refinance mortgages in the pandemic at a far lower rate than white ones.

By Bloomberg
Turn leads into clients with this irresistible marketing strategy
OPINION APR 08, 2022
Turn leads into clients with this irresistible marketing strategy

Here are 5 steps that need to be considered when making potential clients an offer they can't refuse.

By Robert Sofia
Why women make great financial advisers
OPINION APR 08, 2022
Why women make great financial advisers

Women's emotional and social competencies are essential for financial advisers, who often have to have tough conversations with clients and handle delicate situations.

By Kristine McManus
Finra smacks National Securities with $663,000 penalty over private placement
ALTERNATIVES APR 08, 2022
Finra smacks National Securities with $663,000 penalty over private placement

The agency said Boca Raton, Florida-based National Securities deceived investors in December 2017 and January 2018 about the price of shares in the private placement offering.

By Bruce Kelly
Made a killing in crypto? Your tax bill is coming due
ALTERNATIVES APR 07, 2022
Made a killing in crypto? Your tax bill is coming due

Digital tokens like Bitcoin and Ethereum are classified as property by the Internal Revenue Service and taxed like stocks and bonds.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
UBS wealth unit launches group focused on inclusive investing
ESG APR 07, 2022
UBS wealth unit launches group focused on inclusive investing

The new team will offer investments that focus on promoting equality, expanding opportunities and improving outcomes for underrepresented or marginalized groups.

By Bloomberg
Schroders maps out engagement priorities
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 07, 2022
Schroders maps out engagement priorities

The company says it is taking 'a further step forward in sustainability leadership.'

By Emile Hallez
Ellevest raises $53 million in Series B funding
FINTECH APR 07, 2022
Ellevest raises $53 million in Series B funding

The company will use the capital to deepen its offerings and product solutions, and help women reach their money goals.

By InvestmentNews