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A tech transition gone wrong
RIAS MAR 28, 2019
A tech transition gone wrong

What other firms can learn from the problems we encountered in adopting a new technology system.

By George McCuen
Regional firms provide an alternative to wirehouses
BROKER DEALERS MAR 27, 2019
Regional firms provide an alternative to wirehouses

As big brokerages lose their competitive edge, regionals are offering a home to advisers who want to stay in the employee channel.

By Danny Sarch
SigFig launches platform to help retail banks sell financial products
FINTECH MAR 27, 2019
SigFig launches platform to help retail banks sell financial products

The tool is part of a growing trend of banks turning to fintech for cross-selling opportunities.

By Ryan W. Neal
Social media has changed, but here's one thing that never will
FINTECH MAR 27, 2019
Social media has changed, but here's one thing that never will

Social media has been around a long time, and nothing stays the same — except your voice

By Scott Kleinberg
Advisers can increase business while boosting financial literacy
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 27, 2019
Advisers can increase business while boosting financial literacy

Teachers don't feel qualified to explain financial concepts, but advisers do it all the time.

By Liz Skinner
How to handle a client with low risk tolerance
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 27, 2019
How to handle a client with low risk tolerance

If loss aversion is high, here's how an adviser can approach the situation and make up for lower long-term investment gains.

By Jamie Hopkins
3 lessons advisers can learn from the Midwest flooding
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 27, 2019
3 lessons advisers can learn from the Midwest flooding

Disasters show us the importance of preparing for the unexpected and knowing what to do when life throws you a curve ball.

By Bloomberg
Apple wades deeper into financial services territory
FINTECH MAR 26, 2019
Apple wades deeper into financial services territory

The tech giant isn't a threat to advisers yet, but it's easy to see where the company goes from here.

By Ryan W. Neal
Bots are forging the next generation of index funds
FINTECH MAR 26, 2019
Bots are forging the next generation of index funds

At least 20 funds now claim to use artificial intelligence as a building block.

By Bloomberg
Client onboarding presents a critical first impression
FINTECH MAR 25, 2019
Client onboarding presents a critical first impression

The trick is finding the balance of smooth automation combined with the human touch

By Jeff Benjamin
Top performing advice firms have a distinctive focus on technology
FINTECH MAR 22, 2019
Top performing advice firms have a distinctive focus on technology

Top performers also spend twice as much: InvestmentNews technology survey.

By Ryan W. Neal
Warren, Brown ask regulators to oust Wells Fargo CEO Sloan
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 22, 2019
Warren, Brown ask regulators to oust Wells Fargo CEO Sloan

The two senators call on the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to remove Sloan from the bank's top job

By Bloomberg
Has the quarterly client newsletter become old news?
RIAS MAR 22, 2019
Has the quarterly client newsletter become old news?

Some advisers still crank out quarterly newsletters for clients, while critics say the effort just lines the bottom of bird cages.

By Jeff Benjamin
Voya Financial Advisors exposes more sensitive adviser information on its website
FINTECH MAR 22, 2019
Voya Financial Advisors exposes more sensitive adviser information on its website

List of top advisers at the firm comes after Social Security numbers were put at risk.

By Bruce Kelly
EQUITIES MAR 22, 2019
Big data: seeing investments in an entirely new way

Read more to find out how ESG data may help enhance long-term value and manage downside risk

By Gillian Albert
Cybersecurity concerns over messaging apps grow as more firms enable adviser texting
FINTECH MAR 21, 2019
Cybersecurity concerns over messaging apps grow as more firms enable adviser texting

IFP is the latest firm to let advisers text with clients. But are these apps secure?

By Ryan W. Neal
Carolyn McClanahan talks aging, prostates and going out of business
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2019
Carolyn McClanahan talks aging, prostates and going out of business

Most advisers have a tough time discussing health issues with clients — and that imperils them.

By Greg Iacurci
Wells Fargo could be putting more of its focus on wealth management
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 20, 2019
Wells Fargo could be putting more of its focus on wealth management

Speculation is mounting that the bank is dumping some lines of business to focus on just a few areas, including financial advice.

By Bruce Kelly
Say goodbye to technologies that don't spark joy
FINTECH MAR 19, 2019
Say goodbye to technologies that don't spark joy

How advisers can use Marie Kondo's method to tidy up their tech stack.

By Ryan W. Neal
Growth is a must, but watch out for the trap
OPINION MAR 19, 2019
Growth is a must, but watch out for the trap

In our rapidly evolving world, what was good enough for a business yesterday is not good enough today.

By Joe Duran