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7 Lessons Learned Launching A Sustainable Business Model To Serve (And Attract!) Profitable Millennials And Gen Z Clients
The business model of many financial advisory firms revolves around serving clients who are able to pay a certain minimum in annual advisory fees, which reflects not only the value that the advisor can provide for the client, but also the amount that the advisor must charge in order to provide the level of deep […]
Advisors are using AI to boost productivity. See how at ADVISE AI
Leading financial advisors and AI developers will show how the industry can save hours in back-office workflow, generating more time with customers, at Financial Planning’s upcoming conference, ADVISE AI.
Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (September 14–September 15)
Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” – this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the SEC this week fined 4 RIAs for violations of its marketing rule related to their claims that they offered ‘conflict-free’ financial advice. Which means that while many fee-only RIAs use the reduced conflicts that […]
Wells Fargo’s $3M fine shows ‘churning’ is alive and well
A FINRA settlement accuses the firm of failing to supervise a broker who recommended frequent purchases and then resales of various investment products.
Londoners among least likely to take retirement advice
Londoners are among the least likely people in the UK to seek retirement planning financial advice with just 9% stating that financial advisers have been their main source of retirement advice compared to 18% in Scotland.
Reckon Community spotlight: what’s new at Reckon
Ever had a question about Reckon? Chances are Rav Singh has an answer for you. Rav moderates the Reckon Community, a forum where members can discuss and discover all things Reckon. This week, we sat down with him to get the inside scoop on what makes the Reckon Community tick. This interview has been edited […]
BlackRock to offer retail investors ‘one-stop’ access to private markets
The offering comes amid a slowdown in large insitutional investors’ funding of private credit and equity.
FE Fundinfo acquires product selection tool provider
Fintech and data firm FE Fundinfo has acquired adviser platform and product selection tool provider AdviserAsset.
Why a Goldman ESG stock picker is so high on a coal company
The recommendation relies on the “circular economy.”