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Orion bringing HSA data to portfolio management dashboard
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 30, 2019
Orion bringing HSA data to portfolio management dashboard

Fintech wants to help satisfy a growing adviser demand to offer HSAs to clients.

By Ryan W. Neal
Capital One data hack puts financial advisers on high alert
RIAS JUL 30, 2019
Capital One data hack puts financial advisers on high alert

With 100 million consumers at risk, advisers are reminding clients to follow basic cybersecurity practices.

By Jeff Benjamin
New twist on private equity in RIA space: Silent minority ownership
RIAS JUL 29, 2019
New twist on private equity in RIA space: Silent minority ownership

Upstart Kudu Investment Management acquires piece of a second advisory firm.

By Jeff Benjamin
CFP Board omits thousands of regulatory, criminal problems of its certificants on consumer site: WSJ
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 29, 2019
CFP Board omits thousands of regulatory, criminal problems of its certificants on consumer site: WSJ

Board to react Tuesday to article analyzing 72,000 CFP profiles on LetsMakeAPlan.org.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Two of the most widely-used adviser fintechs you've never heard of
FINTECH JUL 29, 2019
Two of the most widely-used adviser fintechs you've never heard of

While not as flashy as robo-advice or financial planning, forms automation vendors count most of the broker-dealers as their customers.

By Ryan W. Neal
IRS is tracking down 10,000 cryptocurrency owners who may have failed to pay taxes
FINTECH JUL 26, 2019
IRS is tracking down 10,000 cryptocurrency owners who may have failed to pay taxes

The agency is sending letters to warn taxpayers they may be subject to penalties for skirting taxes.

By Bloomberg
Advisers view diversity efforts as a complex, heavy lift
RIAS JUL 26, 2019
Advisers view diversity efforts as a complex, heavy lift

Survey of InvestmentNews readers shows they see upside of diversity but have limited motivation to address it.

By Jeff Benjamin
Pacific Life shutters ESG robo-adviser Swell Investing
FINTECH JUL 25, 2019
Pacific Life shutters ESG robo-adviser Swell Investing

Investors have until August 30 to log in to their account to either withdraw funds, rollover them to an IRA or transfer funds.

By Ryan W. Neal
Advisory firm founder carries half his clients' fees into retirement
RIAS JUL 25, 2019
Advisory firm founder carries half his clients' fees into retirement

Mohr Financial Group's unique succession plan relies on the dedication of the next generation of advisers to keep clients happy.

By Jeff Benjamin
Vendors need to be held to a higher standard on privacy
FINTECH JUL 25, 2019
Vendors need to be held to a higher standard on privacy

Advisory firms should perform due diligence on how all their providers safeguard clients' personal information, including custodians, software and back-office services.

By Sheryl Rowling
Disruptive ETFs face an ESG disruption
FINTECH JUL 25, 2019
Disruptive ETFs face an ESG disruption

Online advisers are allowing investors to customize their portfolios around their social investing priorities instead of using ETFs.

By Bloomberg
Young adviser's focus on 'joy, security, confidence' resonates with millennials
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 24, 2019
Young adviser's focus on 'joy, security, confidence' resonates with millennials

Sophia Bera says financial planning industry needs more practitioners who can connect with younger, less wealthy customers

By Bloomberg
TD Ameritrade CEO Tim Hockey says his exit is unrelated to M&A
RIAS JUL 23, 2019
TD Ameritrade CEO Tim Hockey says his exit is unrelated to M&A

He brushes off a question about whether his departure has to do with a potential deal with ETrade.

By Bloomberg
UBS loses 248 advisers in the Americas over past year
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 23, 2019
UBS loses 248 advisers in the Americas over past year

Meanwhile adviser annual productivity reaches new peak of $1.35 million.

By Bruce Kelly
Betterment escalates robo battle with new 2.69 percent interest rate
FINTECH JUL 23, 2019
Betterment escalates robo battle with new 2.69 percent interest rate

The digital adviser is offering savings accounts with that rate for customers who also sign up for a checking account.

By Ryan W. Neal
5 ways to achieve healthy innovation as an adviser
OPINION JUL 23, 2019
5 ways to achieve healthy innovation as an adviser

Firms should take steps now to intentionally create a culture of innovation

By Ron Carson
Self-reliance is essential, but it could be your downfall
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 23, 2019
Self-reliance is essential, but it could be your downfall

Many people never make the transition from self-reliant individual to being a delegator, working with a partner or being a member of a team — traits that are necessary to grow a practice.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley launches 'digital vault' platform for clients
FINTECH JUL 22, 2019
Morgan Stanley launches 'digital vault' platform for clients

Using cloud-based technology from Box, clients can share wills, estate plans with advisers.

By InvestmentNews
TD Ameritrade inches closer to enabling in-vehicle trading
FINTECH JUL 22, 2019
TD Ameritrade inches closer to enabling in-vehicle trading

TD Ameritrade's voice-activated technology now allows account holders to check their portfolio or get a quote while they're in the car.

By Bloomberg
Financial advisers shouldn't have to stress over health insurance
OPINION JUL 22, 2019
Financial advisers shouldn't have to stress over health insurance

Professional employer organizations give independent advisory firms a way to gain quality coverage.

By Keith Gregg