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People of color getting less financial advice than a year ago
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 29, 2022
People of color getting less financial advice than a year ago

An Allianz survey finds that African Americans, Hispanics, Asians and Asian Americans all saw a decline in the portion consulting with a financial professional in 2022.

By InvestmentNews
LPL offers advisers access to broker-savvy bookkeepers
BROKER DEALERS SEP 29, 2022
LPL offers advisers access to broker-savvy bookkeepers

The bookkeeping service, which aims to boost advisers' efficiency and productivity, follows LPL's offering earlier this year of a paraplanner service.

By InvestmentNews
The opportunity presented by middle-class millionaires
OPINION SEP 28, 2022
The opportunity presented by middle-class millionaires

Instead of pursuing ultra-high-net-worth clients, more advisers should target the largest group in need of wealth management advice in America.

By Scott Hanson
Retail investors grow weary of cryptocurrency as institutional interest grows
ALTERNATIVES SEP 28, 2022
Retail investors grow weary of cryptocurrency as institutional interest grows

Only 21% of Americans feel comfortable investing in cryptocurrencies, down from 35% in 2021.

By Ryan W. Neal
Wedbush Securities hit with $900,000 fine for trading problems
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 28, 2022
Wedbush Securities hit with $900,000 fine for trading problems

The Los Angeles-based firm has had a history of failing to supervise certain trades that resulted in scrutiny from regulators and penalties.

By Bruce Kelly
Recharging your brain with a sabbatical
OPINION SEP 28, 2022
Recharging your brain with a sabbatical

Sometimes employees need an exodus from the professional grind that will give them some rest and time for fresh thinking, and even allow them to fulfill pursuits that have nothing to do with work.

By C. Angus Schaal
Kane voted FPA 2023 president-elect
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 28, 2022
Kane voted FPA 2023 president-elect

George Fernández was elected to replace Kane as the Financial Planning Association's treasurer.

By InvestmentNews
GeoWealth expands cast of available managers
FINTECH SEP 28, 2022
GeoWealth expands cast of available managers

Chicago-based TAMP also launches investment consulting service for advisers who want to completely outsource portfolio and UMA construction while retaining their brand.

By InvestmentNews
Wall Street banks hire WhatsApp cops after being hit with big fines
FINTECH SEP 28, 2022
Wall Street banks hire WhatsApp cops after being hit with big fines

In court documents, the SEC described at least a few senior managers at each firm who engaged in rampant texting with colleagues and clients.

By Bloomberg
Former Northern Trust exec Shundrawn Thomas launches private equity firm
ALTERNATIVES SEP 28, 2022
Former Northern Trust exec Shundrawn Thomas launches private equity firm

Thomas is partnering with former Bank of America credit specialist Anthony Hoye to provide financing to minority and women-led businesses.

By Jeff Benjamin
Wall Street firms hit with $2 billion in fines in WhatsApp probe
FINTECH SEP 27, 2022
Wall Street firms hit with $2 billion in fines in WhatsApp probe

The penalties levied against firms including Citigroup, Bank of America and Goldman Sachs constitute the largest-ever penalties against US banks for record-keeping lapses.

By Bloomberg
$13 billion branch office to leave Raymond James
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 27, 2022
$13 billion branch office to leave Raymond James

Large branch offices of independent broker-dealers like Concurrent Advisors increasingly are flexing their muscles and either adding on new custodians or spinning off on their own.

By Bruce Kelly
Cathie Wood launches new venture fund on robo-adviser Titan Invest
ALTERNATIVES SEP 27, 2022
Cathie Wood launches new venture fund on robo-adviser Titan Invest

The fund requires a $500 minimum investment and charges a management fee of 2.75%, with a total expense ratio estimated at 4.22%.

By Ryan W. Neal
Wall Street firms seen paying historic fine to settle WhatsApp probe
FINTECH SEP 27, 2022
Wall Street firms seen paying historic fine to settle WhatsApp probe

The results of the investigation could be released as soon as Wednesday and could see regulators extracting total fines of around $2 billion.

By Bloomberg
How digital platforms can be more accessible to minority investors
FINTECH SEP 26, 2022
How digital platforms can be more accessible to minority investors

Research uncovered three ways that investing platforms can foster a more inclusive and accessible environment for those living on a low to moderate income.

By Ryan W. Neal
TAMPs race to build comprehensive wealth management platforms
FINTECH SEP 26, 2022
TAMPs race to build comprehensive wealth management platforms

After years of consolidation, the platforms that solve the puzzle could win future advisers and their assets. The ones that don’t may find themselves acquired.

By Ryan W. Neal
A time for difficult conversations
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2022
A time for difficult conversations

It may be time for advisers to talk to clients about reducing spending and either continuing or returning to work.

By InvestmentNews
New thinking on neurodiversity opens doors for advisers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 26, 2022
New thinking on neurodiversity opens doors for advisers

Autism, Asperger's, dyslexia and other neurological differences open surprising opportunities for talent and employers.

By Joanne Cleaver
Fintech Bytes: Fidelity integrates with Salesforce; RightCapital launched new tool
FINTECH SEP 23, 2022
Fintech Bytes: Fidelity integrates with Salesforce; RightCapital launched new tool

Here's a roundup of some of the adviser fintech news you may have missed this week.

By Ryan W. Neal
Market pullback, recession threat send more financial advisers to alternatives
RIAS SEP 23, 2022
Market pullback, recession threat send more financial advisers to alternatives

In an RIA Lab discussion of what investors should expect from alternative investments, panelists note that fees are high and liquidity is limited.

By Jeff Benjamin