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Riskalyze CEO teases new company name as fintech moves beyond risk assessment
FINTECH OCT 21, 2022
Riskalyze CEO teases new company name as fintech moves beyond risk assessment

Riskalyze has long since outgrown its roots as a digital risk questionnaire and will soon update its branding to reflect its growing role in financial adviser fintech.

By Ryan W. Neal
R.J. Moore stepping down as CEO of Private Advisor Group
RIAS OCT 20, 2022
R.J. Moore stepping down as CEO of Private Advisor Group

Frank Smith, an LPL veteran who's the firm's current president, will succeed Moore as chief executive in mid-January.

By Bruce Kelly
Why advisers should go all in on niche markets
OPINION OCT 19, 2022
Why advisers should go all in on niche markets

Such a move can be the rocket fuel to grow a meaningful practice with long-term growth potential and a recession-proof business model.

By Rick Kent
eMoney provides fintech update at virtual Summit
FINTECH OCT 18, 2022
eMoney provides fintech update at virtual Summit

The financial planning software is continuing to shift toward Decision Center, its cash flow-based planning product.

By Ryan W. Neal
Envestnet rolls out program that lets advisers see how they measure up against peers
RIAS OCT 18, 2022
Envestnet rolls out program that lets advisers see how they measure up against peers

The free, anonymous assessment takes about 20 minutes to complete, and Envestnet is building a comprehensive database from the findings.

By Jeff Benjamin
How is a household like a hedge fund?
OPINION OCT 17, 2022
How is a household like a hedge fund?

While hedge funds are aware of how leverage and low liquidity can pull them into deep markets, advisers need to keep in mind how this risk dynamic can play out within households.

By Rick Bookstaber
Fintech Bytes: Morgan Stanley AI, Docupace hires Lori Hardwick, and Franklin Templeton integrates LifeYield
FINTECH OCT 14, 2022
Fintech Bytes: Morgan Stanley AI, Docupace hires Lori Hardwick, and Franklin Templeton integrates LifeYield

Here are some of the other fintech headlines you may have missed this week.

By Ryan W. Neal
Morgan Stanley CEO hints at job cuts
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 14, 2022
Morgan Stanley CEO hints at job cuts

The firm is assessing its head count, CEO James Gorman suggested on an earnings conference call.

By Bloomberg
Schwab responds to investor activism by giving fund shareholders more say in proxy voting
FINTECH OCT 13, 2022
Schwab responds to investor activism by giving fund shareholders more say in proxy voting

Pilot program marks the first time mutual fund and ETF investors have been asked their opinions on proxy matters.

By Jeff Benjamin
Prospera Financial names Tarah Williams president
BROKER DEALERS OCT 13, 2022
Prospera Financial names Tarah Williams president

Williams, who will continue as chief operating officer, assumes the presidency from David Stringer.

By InvestmentNews
SageView to acquire $415 million RIA
RIAS OCT 13, 2022
SageView to acquire $415 million RIA

The women-led Lakeview Wealth Management, which is based in Deer Park, Illinois, offers retirement and financial planning services.

By InvestmentNews
Betterment's crypto portfolios include allocations to Dogecoin
ALTERNATIVES OCT 12, 2022
Betterment's crypto portfolios include allocations to Dogecoin

The robo will now offer four managed portfolios of cryptocurrencies alongside its traditional investment portfolios.

By Ryan W. Neal
The road to loyalty is paved with exceptional customer experiences
OPINION OCT 12, 2022
The road to loyalty is paved with exceptional customer experiences

Go beyond customer satisfaction — satisfied customers don't drive ROI and profitability the way that a raving fan does.

By Kristine McManus
Reimagining wealth through my mother's eyes
OPINION OCT 12, 2022
Reimagining wealth through my mother's eyes

Many Hispanics are choosing to start their own businesses, and financial advisers can help those business owners realize their goals.

By Jorge Andres Garcia Jr.
Advice industry tilts toward model portfolios as surest path to building scale
RIAS OCT 12, 2022
Advice industry tilts toward model portfolios as surest path to building scale

Client-level investment management is gradually going the way of white tennis balls as asset management becomes increasingly commoditized.

By Jeff Benjamin
Diverse voices drive employees' engagement with financial benefits – and beyond
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 11, 2022
Diverse voices drive employees' engagement with financial benefits – and beyond

People are more likely to listen to messages delivered by those who appear to share their identities

By Joanne Cleaver
Here’s why organic growth still drives the advice industry
RIAS OCT 11, 2022
Here’s why organic growth still drives the advice industry

While there are techniques galore for recruiting new clients, it all comes down to hustle and hard work.

By Jeff Benjamin
Edward Jones adviser managing $331 million opts for Ameriprise
RIAS OCT 11, 2022
Edward Jones adviser managing $331 million opts for Ameriprise

Cate Grinney forms all-female indie firm in Fairbault, Minnesota, and affiliates with the independent channel of Ameriprise.

By InvestmentNews
Rising interest rates make cash management fun again
EQUITIES OCT 10, 2022
Rising interest rates make cash management fun again

Financial advisers are adding value by finding higher yields for clients' cash balances.

By Jeff Benjamin
Schwab loses adviser fintech leader Jon Patullo to Apex
FINTECH OCT 10, 2022
Schwab loses adviser fintech leader Jon Patullo to Apex

At TD Ameritrade, Patullo oversaw the strategic direction of adviser-facing technology and spearheaded the open-architecture approach to third-party integrations.

By Ryan W. Neal