Fidelity has launched two new fixed income active exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to its sustainable active ETF range.
Hightower deal tops $1.8T in assets with stake in investment consultant
The Chicago-based RIA giant is taking majority ownership in NEPC, a firm offering institutional research and new investing opportunities.
IMF upgrades UK growth forecast
There was good news for the government today ahead of next week’s Budget after the International Monetary Fund upgraded its UK GDP forecast for 2024 to 1.1%, up from 0.7% in July.
#FASuccess Ep 408: Merging Into A Mid-Sized Firm To Grow Something Together (And Have A Real Piece Of It), With Maddi Keegan
Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 408th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast! My guest on today’s podcast is Maddi Keegan. Maddi is a Financial Advisor and the Director of Operations of Frazier Financial Advisors, an RIA based in Columbus, Ohio that oversees $860M in assets under management for 650 client households. What’s unique about Maddi, […]
Three weeks after Arnold’s ouster, LPL names Steinmeier permanent CEO
The appointment comes less than a month after the former company head, Dan Arnold, was fired for failing to maintain a respectful workplace.
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.