Aaron Klein's new firm has an agenda: 'Kill bad meetings'
The ex-Nitrogen CEO's new company, which plans to launch its first products in the fall, commenced operations Jan. 2 in Boise, Idaho, after raising $5.5 million in capital.
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AI-powered firm's tech could expand planning market exponentially
Quinn's technology could open personalized financial planning to clients who long weren't on advisors' radar screens.
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Ex-CFA Institute executive charged with embezzling millions
A former marketing executive at the CFA Institute faces charges of embezzling nearly $5 million to fund extravagant expenses, including luxury travel and a $150,000 engagement ring, according to prosecutors.
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As Social Security claims surge, young investors brace for its absence
Older Americans are worried about when to claim Social Security. Financial advisors need to have much different conversations with their younger clients.
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Robo-advisor Wealthfront files for an IPO
The fintech firm's plans could herald an increase in public filings after a protracted lull in IPOs.
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As LPL acquisition looms, Commonwealth pulls another team from Osaic
Patrick Funke & Associates' decision to join Commonwealth Financial Network suggests that despite its pending purchase by LPL, Commonwealth still appeals to advisors seeking a smaller setting.
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Deep digital footprints convert advisor referrals into clients
Word-of-mouth endorsements still pack a punch, but after prospects identify a trusted referral, they then verify online — here's how to be prepared.
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Morgan Stanley designates certain advisors worthy of serving founders
Roughly 200 advisors at the firm are being named "founder specialists" for their track record helping entrepreneurs do everything from set up employee-benefit plans to take their firms public.
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Annuities in 401(k)s? Savers show interest, but advisors are hesitant
A new TIAA Institute survey found that a vast majority of 401(k) plan participants are interested in accessing fixed annuities through their retirement accounts. Plan providers are listening.
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Easier said than done: Dual ETF, mutual fund share classes
The industry is awaiting SEC approval for dozens of applications, even as Vanguard's shareholder case highlights some of the tax complexity of the looming shift.
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How can advisors build trust with Asian American clients
Many advisors face challenges building trust with Asian-American clients. Here are key strategies to establish those relationships.
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Should Social Security ignore marital status? Most Americans say yes
Nearly 7 in 10 Americans say Social Security benefits should be equal for everyone, regardless of marital status, according to a new survey. Financial advisors are skeptical.
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How women can find success in a male-dominated industry
Financial advisors and other female wealth management professionals say eliminating the self-doubt represents an important first step.
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Stifel bags $2.1B megateam from Oppenheimer: Advisor Moves
Also this week, Raymond James pulls from Ameriprise, UBS from Morgan Stanley and LPL from RBC.
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AI-powered search is re-writing SEO rules, and advisors must adjust
Traditional methods of driving traffic to a firm's websites aren't enough in the new "zero-click" search results world.
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Social Security warns of 23% benefit cut by 2034 without a fix
Without legislative action, Social Security and Medicare trust funds are heading toward depletion within the next decade, triggering automatic benefit cuts that could severely impact retirees and the disabled.
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What's wrong with the big RIA model, straight from advisors' mouths
A consulting firm's report on the future of the channel reveals the ambivalence and frustration many feel about the impact of M&A consolidation.
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Envestnet partners with asset managers to provide alts access in model portfolios
Through collaboration with BlackRock, Fidelity Investments, Franklin Templeton and State Street, professionally managed model portfolios with alternative allocations are available via the firm's unified managed accounts.
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Osaic CEO on LPL's Commonwealth promises and why headcount isn't everything
Jamie Price of Osaic says attrition at his firm was below expectations during its recent internal consolidation of nine separate brokerages and that not having a self-clearing and self-custody business is an advantage these days.
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Vast majority of HSA savers skip the investing option
Despite health savings accounts being highly tax-advantaged, most savers do not fully utilize their unique benefits, new data from the Employee Benefit Research Institute shows.
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