As a small business owner, one of the first decisions you make is deciding between the different types of business structures. But, choosing between business structures can be intimidating and confusing. Before you decide what business structure type to use for your small business, understand your options. Types of business structures The type of business […]
Archives for February 2024
AICPA’s member insurer to cover BOI work for accounting firms
CNA, which has policies with 25,000 AICPA member accounting firms, said in a statement last week that its professional liability policies generally will cover work services associated with the Corporate Transparency Act, which includes rules for BOI reporting.
Alison Platt is confirmed as HL chair
Hargreaves Lansdown has today confirmed the appointment of Alison Platt to the role of chair of the board and as a non-executive director of HL, following regulatory approval. She has replaced Deanna Oppenheimer who unexpectedly quit in November after activist investors had threatened to vote against her re-appointment at the December AGM. Some investors had […]
#FA Success Ep 371: Pairing Equity Appreciation Rights With Partnership Equity To Retain Long-Term Advisor Talent, With David Savir
Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 371st episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast! My guest on today’s podcast is David Savir. David is the Co-Founder and CEO of Element Pointe Family Office, a Fee-Only RIA based in Miami, Florida that oversees almost $1.6 billion in assets under advisement for 50 client households. What’s unique about David, […]
Fixed expenses: how to manage them effectively
Guest post by Maya Kirianova Managing fixed expenses is essential for individuals, families, and businesses when it comes to management. These expenses refer to the recurring costs that remain relatively stable in terms of their amount. Examples of fixed expenses include rent or mortgage payments, utility bills, insurance premiums, loan repayments, and more. The effective […]
Another Merrill team decamps to UBS
Industry headhunters look for a revival of Merrill’s recruiting efforts to stem the slow bleed of talent to industry rivals.
Tembo acquires Lifetime ISA provider Nude
Family mortgage specialist Tembo has acquired Lifetime ISA provider Nude Finance. Tembo says the deal will give it a platform to develop new propositions to help the ‘next generation’ of homeowners get on the property ladder sooner. The deal will mean Tembo being able to offer customers Nude’s Lifetime ISA. In turn Nude customers will gain […]
The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech (February 2024)
Welcome to the February 2024 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors! This month’s edition kicks off with the news that financial planning software platform RightCapital has launched […]
Amazon warns climate change could disrupt its business in annual filing
Amazon is telling investors that the climate crisis could start having a material effect on its business.
Disbarment likely awaits Ameriprise advisor accused of storming Capitol on Jan. 6
The charges likely lead to a “layup” situation for FINRA should it seek to oust the broker.