The appointment comes less than a month after the former company head, Dan Arnold, was fired for failing to maintain a respectful workplace.
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A 90-Day Onboarding Plan To Train Your New Superstar Client Service Associate (CSA)
For small advisory firms that are beginning to grow and ready to add new staff, a Client Service Associate (CSA) or similar support role is a common early hire. Ideally, this person will free up an advisor’s time to let them focus on other tasks (which are likely income-producing and will allow the advisor to […]
Quartet of Planners scoop top award
Elaine Bedel (CFP), Kevin R Keller (CAE), Tim Kochis (CFP) and Ulf Mannhardt (CFP) have been awarded the 2024 FPSB Noel Maye Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Profession.
Many advisors still wary nearly a year after spot bitcoin ETFs approved
While these generated a flood of initial interest, broad adoption of these digital assets in portfolios will take some time.
Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (October 19–20)
Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” – this week’s edition kicks off with the news that Charles Schwab has revealed changes to its technology offerings in the wake of its merger with TD Ameritrade, bringing over several popular TD tools, including portfolio rebalancing tool iRebal, its Model Market Center model management […]
Advisor moves: Raymond James, Beacon Pointe, Carson have big week
LPL Financial also pulls advisors from Raymond James, and Raymond James draws from Merrill. Osaic meanwhile appoints a chief financial officer.
LPL calls Ameriprise recruiting suit ‘public relations stunt’
In court response, LPL warns victory for Ameriprise would “chill” advisors’ ability to move from one independent broker-dealer to another.
Investment scams fall 29% in first half 2024
The number of investment scams fell 29% to 3,647 cases in the first half of 2024 (H2 2023: 5,114 cases), according to new data from professional body UK Finance.
Chancellor may be planning IHT raid – reports
The Chancellor is planning to increase the amount of money the Treasury raises from inheritance tax (IHT) in its upcoming Budget, according to reports.
Should small businesses cash in on Halloween?
Halloween rears its spooky head every year, and Australian feelings are mixed. Halloween is an American cultural export, where costumed kids take the streets searching for lollies, and adults either hand out treats at the door or attend dress-up parties with varying degrees of effort. Regardless of what Aussies think, however, data shows that consumers […]