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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
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.
Rising interest rates make cash management fun again
Financial advisers are adding value by finding higher yields for clients' cash balances.
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.
A marketing conundrum
Hitting the sweet spot between taking advantage of new marketing opportunities and staying in compliance with the SEC marketing rule will be a big challenge for advisers.
The ‘best’ way to pay for advice
An adviser who’s honest and transparent about compensation, regardless of the model, is bound to engender the trust that advice seekers want most of all.
State regulators look to keep pace with SEC marketing rule
The North American Securities Administrators Association is working on a model rule that 'mirrors' the SEC regulation.
Turning an ESG Conversation into E, S & G Conversations
As responsible investing continues to increase in popularity, focusing on specific E, S and G elements rather than ESG as a category may allow advisors to better serve clients.
Closing the gap: New network sees potential in client care circles
Collaboration between complementary professionals is a missing link for many clients, who are expected to patch advice from various professionals into a comprehensive plan.
5 client personas advisers need to know to build wallet share
It's important for advisers to understand how the emotions of clients can dictate whether and when they'll give you more assets to manage.
Finra slaps UBS with $2.5 million fine over short-selling violations
It's the second time in as many weeks that Finra has penalized a firm for such trading problems.
Savant Wealth Management acquires two Iowa-based financial firms
The deals push Savant's assets to $12.4 billion while moving it forward on its five-year growth plan.
Concourse Financial names David Perry CEO
Perry, who most recently served as the firm's chief operating officer, succeeds Doyle Williams, who is returning to parent company Protective Life.
Mercer Global Advisors adds $1 billion with deal for Goldstein Munger
The San Ramon, California-based family office has a history dating back to 1979.
Merrill launches matchmaking service to connect investors and advisers
The firm is positioning Merrill Advisor Match as a modern solution for investors who are looking for financial advice.
FPA offers course on planning psychology
The nine-credit on-demand program includes seven hours of video instruction and focuses on how financial planners can build deeper relationships with clients.
Advisers and clients slammed by Hurricane Ian
Florida, full of retirees looking for sunshine and low state taxes, is also densely populated with financial advisers.
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.
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.
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.
