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RIAS NOV 20, 2017
Women can help themselves and other women in financial advice

First off, speak up and take credit for accomplishments.

By Hollie Fagan
What really deters women from staying in the financial advice profession
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 20, 2017
What really deters women from staying in the financial advice profession

First of all, it's not about math! The real issues involve pushing poor products, no workplace flexibility and old-school bureaucracy.

By Sophia Bera
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 18, 2017
Pershing's Lisa Dolly asks one key question to judge a job candidate

CEO recommends women gather as many skills as possible while coming up.

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 18, 2017
Deena Katz on the key to the profession's future

Professor, planner and 2016 Alexandra Armstrong Award winner wants advisers to do these things to motivate more young advisers.

By Deena Katz
ESG NOV 17, 2017
Advisers ignore 'responsible investing' at their own risk

Women, millennials and those worth at least $10 million are the biggest fans of SRI or ESG strategies, says Nuveen's Marcus Valesco.

By Jeff Benjamin
RIAS NOV 16, 2017
'Affiliation arbitrage' is a bad reason to go RIA

Compliance and opportunity costs are just two reasons why trying to sidestep brokerages may not be in the best interests of advisers and clients.

By Rich Whitworth
FINTECH NOV 16, 2017
Morningstar, Orion and many more vendors unleash tech launches at Schwab IMPACT

The custodian's annual conference is becoming a prime showcase for new adviser-focused software.

By Ryan W. Neal
FINTECH NOV 15, 2017
Betterment launches 'free' charitable-giving platform

Robo-software provider lets investors donate directly from their accounts, and will not charge charities with less than $1 million on the platform.

By Ryan W. Neal
RIAS NOV 15, 2017
Fidelity's eMoney Advisor partners with Schwab

Tech vendor says, professional rivalry aside, integration with Schwab's OpenView Gateway upholds its commitment to support advisers regardless of where they custody assets.

By Ryan W. Neal
FINTECH NOV 15, 2017
Digital disruption coming for asset managers, says Moody's

FANG gang may be eying business for its data value, not revenue.

By InvestmentNews
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 15, 2017
LPL's recruiting of top advisers falls for third straight quarter

Decline in the number of new individuals or teams with $100 million or more in assets comes after best recruiting year ever in 2016.

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 15, 2017
Schwab study: Firms want people skills more than analytical prowess

Sales ability and experience remains a high priority for new personnel.

By InvestmentNews
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 14, 2017
RBC Wealth Management on recruiting roll

Firm has seen a net gain of 11 advisory teams and $4.25 billion in client assets in the year through September.

By Bruce Kelly
FINTECH NOV 14, 2017
Envestnet Tamarac overhauls adviser software

Developer says total suite revamp is part of plan to improve client engagement and open architecture features.

By Ryan W. Neal
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 14, 2017
Firms explore ways to bolster the number of female financial advisers

Advisory firms describe changes in recruiting, compensation and coaching that can boost support for women.

By Liz Skinner
BROKER DEALERS NOV 13, 2017
Say goodbye to IBDs, and hello to 'IAB firms'

"Independent advisory and brokerage " is a more precise description for firms with proper fees and services.

By Richard J. Lampen
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 13, 2017
Financial advice industry must give 'soft skills' the credit they deserve

Leaders need to shift the culture and start reinforcing the idea that communication skills are valuable and highly desired.

By Kathleen Burns Kingsbury
FINTECH NOV 13, 2017
Three former TD execs have big plans for small TAMP

After recapitalizing Fusion Capital Management, they are ready to invest in marketing and technology to accelerate growth.

By Ryan W. Neal
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 09, 2017
Ex-Merrill rep suspended, fined $10,000 over expense reports

Finra says Sandy Galuppo submitted improper reimbursement requests.

By InvestmentNews
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 09, 2017
How confusing are the fees brokers charge?

Although a common cost estimate is 100 basis points of assets under management, a new Personal Capital report finds advisory fees at large firms ranging from 1.25% to 3%.

By Bruce Kelly