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Millennials more likely to seek stock gains through index funds
EQUITIES NOV 06, 2024
Millennials more likely to seek stock gains through index funds

Research suggests Gen Y investors' embrace of index investing could create an entry point for advisors looking to work with the next generation.

By Leo Almazora
Trump wins… now what? Women advisors on calming clients and steering strategy
WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY NOV 06, 2024
Trump wins… now what? Women advisors on calming clients and steering strategy

The morning after election night, panelists at the InvestmentNews 2024 Women Advisors Summit talk about cooling emotions and staying steady for clients.

By Manal Ali
Over half of clients don’t want to fire their advisor
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 04, 2024
Over half of clients don’t want to fire their advisor

Fifty-two percent of investors have only ever had a relationship with one advisor, a survey from Dynasty Financial Partners found. "Clients are the advisor's employer," one advisor said.

By Josh Welsh
Are financial firms exposing themselves to AI compliance risks?
FINTECH NOV 04, 2024
Are financial firms exposing themselves to AI compliance risks?

Survey research points to concerning gaps in governance and cybersecurity, with nine-tenths of respondents lacking policies around AI use by third parties.

By Leo Almazora
Envestnet extends integration network with Axos Clearing and Pontera
FINTECH NOV 04, 2024
Envestnet extends integration network with Axos Clearing and Pontera

The fintech behemoth's latest tie-ups bolster its footprint in the managed accounts and 401(k) spaces.

By Leo Almazora
Why requesting referrals for business growth is "a terrible idea"
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 01, 2024
Why requesting referrals for business growth is "a terrible idea"

Advisors argue that there are other means to drive growth than requesting referrals.

By Josh Welsh
Flourish bolsters RIA support with Salesforce integration
FINTECH NOV 01, 2024
Flourish bolsters RIA support with Salesforce integration

The partnership, which extends to CRM leaders Practifi, XLR8, and Salentica will give advisors a smoother path toward managing their clients' held-away cash assets.

By Leo Almazora
Credent opens partnership onramp for advisors with TAMP rollout
RIAS OCT 31, 2024
Credent opens partnership onramp for advisors with TAMP rollout

Offering several flexible options, the $3.2B RIA is making the service more widely available to advisors considering a path to supported independence.

By Leo Almazora
What sets high-performing RIAs apart? Healthy growth, says Fidelity
RIAS OCT 31, 2024
What sets high-performing RIAs apart? Healthy growth, says Fidelity

Annual benchmarking study highlights how a disciplined organic approach, including cost controls and clear client segmentation, put high performers on a sustainable pace.

By Leo Almazora
What role do commissions now play for advisors?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 31, 2024
What role do commissions now play for advisors?

InvestmentNews survey highlights almost half of advisors continue to be compensated by commissions despite model often being publicly denounced.

By Josh Welsh
RightCapital and MaxMyInterest forge data integration partnership
FINTECH OCT 30, 2024
RightCapital and MaxMyInterest forge data integration partnership

The strategic collaboration will enable certain RightCapital advisor users to get a more complete view of their clients' financial picture.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth tech firm Amplify adds $2B Kingswood to platform
FINTECH OCT 30, 2024
Wealth tech firm Amplify adds $2B Kingswood to platform

The fintech provider will provide digital onboarding, reporting, and trading capabilities to drive the independent wealth firm's growth.

By Leo Almazora
iCapital seals deal to scoop up AltExchange
ALTERNATIVES OCT 30, 2024
iCapital seals deal to scoop up AltExchange

The alts-focused wealth tech giant is looking to ramp up its data management capabilities with an AI-driven solution courtesy of its latest strategic acquisition.

By Leo Almazora
These states have the best 529 college savings plans, Morningstar says
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 29, 2024
These states have the best 529 college savings plans, Morningstar says

Costs have come down, investment options have gotten better, and stewardship by states over 529 college savings programs has improved, says ratings firm.

By Emile Hallez
CAIA expands UniFi learning platform with PE microcredential
ALTERNATIVES OCT 29, 2024
CAIA expands UniFi learning platform with PE microcredential

The association's latest alts education offering gives advisors a self-paced exploration of private equity categories, evolving PE vehicles, and their place in portfolio construction.

By Leo Almazora
RISR-Citadel partnership boosts support for business owner advisors
FINTECH OCT 28, 2024
RISR-Citadel partnership boosts support for business owner advisors

The fledgling fintech firm expands its platform in the Greater Philadelphia area as it makes two key additions to its leadership.

By Leo Almazora
Robinhood wades into event trading with Harris and Trump contracts
ALTERNATIVES OCT 28, 2024
Robinhood wades into event trading with Harris and Trump contracts

The retail trading titan is offering users new ways to trade on the outcome of the hotly contested presidential election.

By Leo Almazora
Envestnet rolls out customizable options strategy for HNW clients
FINTECH OCT 28, 2024
Envestnet rolls out customizable options strategy for HNW clients

The latest addition to the platform's quantitative portfolio suite aims to help advisors blunt the risks of stock concentration as they are unwound.

By Leo Almazora
GeoWealth forges UMA tie-up with Goldman Sachs
FINTECH OCT 28, 2024
GeoWealth forges UMA tie-up with Goldman Sachs

The agreement with Goldman Sachs Asset Management will expand the TAMP provider's custom portfolio offering for RIAs.

By Leo Almazora
TradePMR taps AI to simplify RIA transitions
FINTECH OCT 25, 2024
TradePMR taps AI to simplify RIA transitions

The fintech provider is looking to shorten the custodian-switching process with an automated data processing tool.

By Leo Almazora