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Nine RIA firms fined $850K by SEC for marketing rule violations
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 12, 2023
Nine RIA firms fined $850K by SEC for marketing rule violations

The firms were caught in a sweep wrongly advertising hypothetical performance.

By Steve Randall
Homrich Berg announces C-suite change
RIAS SEP 12, 2023
Homrich Berg announces C-suite change

Thomas Carroll to replace Andy Berg at the RIA's helm in 2024.

By Josh Welsh
Wealthtender announces acquisition of AGC
FINTECH SEP 12, 2023
Wealthtender announces acquisition of AGC

The partnership will provide financial advisors with digital marketing tools and access to a community of peers.

By Lauren Johnson
What problems? Violations in NASAA sweep exams fall dramatically
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 11, 2023
What problems? Violations in NASAA sweep exams fall dramatically

States found lower rates of problems with investment advisors across numerous categories.

By Emile Hallez
Goldman confirms rumors of Laurence Stein's departure
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 11, 2023
Goldman confirms rumors of Laurence Stein's departure

Goldman’s executive vice president and chief operating officer of its asset and wealth management division is retiring amid a wave of changes at the firm.

By Gregg Greenberg
Staying home to raise kids has retirement repercussions, study finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2023
Staying home to raise kids has retirement repercussions, study finds

Women should ensure spouse's wealth is aligned to long-term goals of both, says Schwab Wealth Advisory director.

By Emile Hallez
AssetMark CEO Natalie Wolfsen leaves for top job at Orion
FINTECH SEP 08, 2023
AssetMark CEO Natalie Wolfsen leaves for top job at Orion

As Wolfsen succeeds founder Eric Clarke as CEO of Orion, AssetMark announces she will be replaced by Michael Kim, a 13-year veteran of the company.

By Ryan W. Neal
Flourish Cash increases FDIC coverage, interest rate to meet advisor demand
FINTECH SEP 08, 2023
Flourish Cash increases FDIC coverage, interest rate to meet advisor demand

Independent advisors can use Flourish to offer clients 5% APY on cash and up to $10 million in FDIC insurance.

By Ryan W. Neal
Goldman underperformers could be out next month
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 08, 2023
Goldman underperformers could be out next month

The Wall Street bank is likely to shed 1% to 5% of its workforce in annual review.

By Bloomberg
Vetting fund managers on DEI: Why it matters
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 07, 2023
Vetting fund managers on DEI: Why it matters

Diversity, equity and inclusion is increasingly important to many advisors and their clients.

By Emile Hallez
Two startups merge into $1.2 billion digital family office
FINTECH SEP 07, 2023
Two startups merge into $1.2 billion digital family office

Compound, a financial and tax advisory service for tech executives, is joining Alternativ Wealth, a digital RIA, to form Compound Planning.

By Ryan W. Neal
Osaic nabs veteran Wells Fargo group managing $600 million in Michigan
BROKER DEALERS SEP 07, 2023
Osaic nabs veteran Wells Fargo group managing $600 million in Michigan

Labor Day weekend is a traditional time for financial advisors to leave one firm and be recruited by another.

By Bruce Kelly
Create a Sustainable Practice by Developing New Talent
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 07, 2023
Create a Sustainable Practice by Developing New Talent

If you’re looking to scale your business or build a lasting legacy, you’ll want to expand your thinking and formulate a plan for more than just adding new clients. One thing to consider for long-term growth is hiring an associate advisor.

By Commonwealth Financial Network
Commonwealth expands Talent Exchange Initiative
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 06, 2023
Commonwealth expands Talent Exchange Initiative

The firm aims to connect its advisors with a new generation of talent.

By Lauren Johnson
SEC provides road map for investment advisory firm examinations
RIAS SEP 06, 2023
SEC provides road map for investment advisory firm examinations

'I can’t recall when they’ve been so explicit about what they do and why they choose a firm for examination,' a compliance expert says.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Implications of the SEC rulemaking agenda
OPINION SEP 06, 2023
Implications of the SEC rulemaking agenda

The more than a dozen major new rules the agency has proposed or finalized will create significant disruption for investment advisors, with substantial long-term implications.

By Karen Barr
Wealth management firms need scale to help advisors thrive
OPINION SEP 06, 2023
Wealth management firms need scale to help advisors thrive

Scale offers the solutions, capital and expertise entrepreneurial financial advisors need to serve their clients with distinction and build strong businesses.

By Greg Cornick
Schwab execs declare RIA transition from TD a success
FINTECH SEP 05, 2023
Schwab execs declare RIA transition from TD a success

Despite some minor glitches and some email outreach confusion, most advisors are handling the change well.

By Ryan W. Neal
Finra fines, censures New Jersey broker-dealer for violating Reg BI
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 01, 2023
Finra fines, censures New Jersey broker-dealer for violating Reg BI

Network 1 Financial Securities did not have a written system to identify and flag excessive trading, resulting in $533,500 in commissions for the firm, regulator says.

By Ryan W. Neal
Another key executive to leave Goldman asset and wealth group?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 01, 2023
Another key executive to leave Goldman asset and wealth group?

The New York Post report comes after a string of executives have left the group in recent months.

By Bruce Kelly