M&A Update: Wealth Management in Focus
CAPTRUST Financial Advisors has announced two additional acquisition deals that were completed last year.
Tag: Advice
CAPTRUST Makes Portfolio Evaluations Its First Acquisition of 2022
In one of CAPTRUST’s largest acquisitions to date, the move to onboard Portfolio Evaluations brings more than $107 billion in assets and several hundred clients.
Why Edward Jones Is Funding Alzheimer’s Research
The simple fact of the matter is that debilitating neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s present a major financial and physical challenge to individuals, unpaid caregivers and their families.
More CFP Board Sanctions Revealed, in Warning to Adviser Professionals
From personal income tax issues to fraud and involvement in civil litigation, the financial professional accreditation organization has identified a variety of punishable issues among its members or candidates.
Tips for Sourcing Diverse Talent in 2022
According to one advisory firm leader who has had success creating a diverse and dynamic team, anyone who says there is a lack of diverse and talented people seeking success in financial services is not making a sufficient effort to find them.
Creative Planning Acquires Berno Financial Management
One of the first adviser industry acquisition deals of 2022 underscores the trend of retirement plan-focused firms and wealth management firms joining forces.
The Year in Top PLANADVISER News
From continued coverage of the CARES Act and government stimulus bills to the machinations surrounding the DOL’s fiduciary regulations, some key topics gained outsized attention from readers this year.
The Role of Firm ‘Culture’ in an Evolving Industry
Adviser industry leaders engaged in merger and acquisition activity often say a target firm’s culture matters as much as its financials—but what, exactly, is firm culture?
Office Space in 2022: Flexibility Is Key
When most advisers transitioned to fully remote offices in spring 2020, few imagined they’d still be working on how (and whether) to bring staff back two years later.
FeeX and Coastal Partner on Held-Away Account Solution
The firms say held-away accounts often represent a large opportunity for individuals to grow their net worth, but they have historically been challenging for advisers to support.
Practice Management | Succession Planning
Trends
Future Faces
What to consider when creating a succession plan.
The Role of Pro Bono Services
Advisers working gratis for the underserved help get them on track.
Cover Story
A Shift in the Tech Landscape
The pandemic forces advisers to rethink their business models and integrate technology.
Practice Management | Diversity
Client Service
Data & Research
Practice Management
Compliance
Strength in Diversity
The business case for building a heterogeneous workforce.
More Sponsors Seeking Expert Advisers
After a year of nuanced challenges, plan sponsors say they are looking to DC plan specialists for a broad spectrum of advice, and they want higher levels of expertise.
Business Owners Are More Confident With Adviser Collaboration
Nonetheless, economic uncertainty and market volatility continue to be top concerns when it comes to business owners achieving their financial goals.
Watch the 2021 Practice Progress Webinar Finale on Demand
Industry leaders say there is simply no question that the events of the past two years have caused a fundamental rethinking within the industry regarding the importance of improving diversity and inclusion. The last Practice Progress webinar for 2021 will explore this critical topic.
Differentiating ‘Diversity’ and ‘Inclusion’ Helps Address Both
One research report defines ‘inclusion’ as the degree to which employees are embraced and enabled to make meaningful contributions.
Succession Planning Marketplace Evolves
While plan advisers often discuss the importance of succession planning with plan participants or wealth management clients, they might need to follow their own advice when evaluating plans for their business.
Learning From the CFP Board’s Latest Sanctions
While not a regulator, the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards still keeps a close eye on its members’ conduct, and it has recently ordered sanctions against nearly two dozen advisory professionals for a variety of ethical failures.