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FOMO, social media driving millennials' investing decisions
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 10, 2018
FOMO, social media driving millennials' investing decisions

Wealth managers are being forced to reassess the services they provide to this generation.

By Bloomberg
Robinhood launches self-built custody and clearing service
RIAS OCT 10, 2018
Robinhood launches self-built custody and clearing service

Company follows in the footsteps of discount brokerages like Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade that leveraged retail brokerage platforms 30 years ago.

By Ryan W. Neal
RIA revenue growth on the rise, but smart firms are prepared for it all
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 10, 2018
RIA revenue growth on the rise, but smart firms are prepared for it all

Armed with the 2018 Pricing and Profitability study, learn how to navigate any path forward by focusing on key areas like adviser capacity, training, strategic marketing and a disciplined sales process.

By Gabriel Garcia, Managing Director, BNY Mellon's Pershing Advisor Solutions
eMoney introduces mass-market planning tool for advisers
FINTECH OCT 09, 2018
eMoney introduces mass-market planning tool for advisers

Foundational Planning will be rolled out in January to help advisers create plans for clients with less complex financial needs.

By Bloomberg
LPL reels in $275 million team from Securities America
BROKER DEALERS OCT 09, 2018
LPL reels in $275 million team from Securities America

Colorado firm JBA Wealth Management moves to LPL.

By Bruce Kelly
What financial advisers can learn from Starbucks, Apple and SoulCycle
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 09, 2018
What financial advisers can learn from Starbucks, Apple and SoulCycle

Advisory firm clients want many of the same things as other consumers — comfort, consistency, community and empowerment.

By David J. Petoskey
FINTECH OCT 08, 2018
Morgan Stanley rolls out tech-friendly offices for brokers, bankers

Wealth management unit to use machine learning to help with trade recommendations for clients.

By Bloomberg
LPL Retirement Partners hires new chief
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 08, 2018
LPL Retirement Partners hires new chief

Appointment of Bryan Hodgens is second shake-up in a year at the retirement unit.

By Greg Iacurci
A human touch in a digital world
FINTECH OCT 06, 2018
A human touch in a digital world

Hybrid robo-advisers are bridging the gap between automated advice and traditional advice by hiring financial advisers looking for an alternative career path.

By Ryan W. Neal
Voya cybersecurity blunder should serve as a wake-up call to the entire industry
FINTECH OCT 06, 2018
Voya cybersecurity blunder should serve as a wake-up call to the entire industry

The stakes are high: Procedures have to be reviewed and tested on a regular basis.

By crain-api
New robo-adviser to collect management fees only when it beats the market
FINTECH OCT 05, 2018
New robo-adviser to collect management fees only when it beats the market

Instead of a basket of ETFs, SGIM's algorithm will actively pick individual securities.

By Ryan W. Neal
Cetera Financial Group selling stock to its advisers
BROKER DEALERS OCT 05, 2018
Cetera Financial Group selling stock to its advisers

New stock and business loan plans are part of a broader outreach to 8,000 advisers.

By Bruce Kelly
Outdated tech could be the industry's greatest vulnerability — and greatest defense
FINTECH OCT 05, 2018
Outdated tech could be the industry's greatest vulnerability — and greatest defense

Legacy systems exposefinancial institutions to big outsiders such as Google and Amazon, which can offer a better experience for users.

By Ryan W. Neal
FPA welcomes conference attendees with #MeToo notice
RIAS OCT 04, 2018
FPA welcomes conference attendees with #MeToo notice

Annual meeting includes new harassment policy aimed at avoiding uncomfortable situations.

By Jeff Benjamin
Jack-of-all-trades client service satisfies none
FINTECH OCT 04, 2018
Jack-of-all-trades client service satisfies none

A jack-of-all-trades is master of none, and often clients need a master's help to solve their problems.

By Randy Lambert
More big names in financial services enter the cryptocurrency world
ALTERNATIVES OCT 04, 2018
More big names in financial services enter the cryptocurrency world

TD Ameritrade and Ric Edelman are the latest to invest in digital asset companies.

By Ryan W. Neal
Why You Needed a Continuity Plan Yesterday
OPINION OCT 04, 2018
Why You Needed a Continuity Plan Yesterday

With many people depending on a practice to continue operating in an advisor's absence, it's vital to have a detailed continuity plan. Learn how to get started on yours today.

By Roger Verboon
Michael Kitces: The latest in financial adviser fintech — October 2018
FINTECH OCT 03, 2018
Michael Kitces: The latest in financial adviser fintech — October 2018

This month's edition kicks off with the big news that private equity firm Warburg Pincus is investing a whopping $33M into Facet Wealth.

By Michael Kitces
Divide between former robo-rivals widens
FINTECH OCT 03, 2018
Divide between former robo-rivals widens

As Wealthfront doubles down on its purely digital service for millennials, Betterment continues its courtship of human advisers.

By Ryan W. Neal
New FPA survey reveals characteristics of top advisers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 03, 2018
New FPA survey reveals characteristics of top advisers

'Behavioralists' outpace their colleagues in such areas as net client growth rates and referrals.

By Jeff Benjamin