There are times when vendor contracts must come to an end, particularly as new technology providers enter the market. CEOs offer tips for ending a vendor relationship and what to put in contracts to protect data in a breakup.
TQA addresses related-party disclosure requirements
The AICPA issued a new Technical Question and Answer to provide nonauthoritative guidance regarding the audit implications of a new related-party disclosure requirement for institutions that participate in the financial assistance programs of the Higher Education Act.
Millennials and Gen Z are in the driver’s seat when it comes to holistic planning
Younger investors are surprisingly eager for financial guidance — even estate planning — from advisors willing to expand their services and worldviews.
#FASuccess Ep 390: Helping Prospects Find Their Way To You Online With (Local) SEO, With Brent Carnduff
Welcome back to the 390th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast! My guest on today’s podcast is Brent Carnduff. Brent is the founder of Advisor Rankings, a marketing firm based in Boise, Idaho that specializes in search engine optimization for financial advisors. What’s unique about Brent, though, is how his firm helps advisors maximize […]
What’s fresh this coming financial new year for small businesses?
Alrighty, there’s some new kids on the block and the score has changed. There’ll be come updates to your admin, compliance, and operations this coming financial year, as well as new opportunities and bonuses. So, what’s changing from 1 July 2024? New national minimum wage kicks in Don’t be caught out by the imminent boost […]
App partner stories: Keeping the wheels of Australia turning
This guest blog was written by the team behind transport management app MyTrucking. The powerhouse of regional Australia sits in part with its farming, mining and construction industries. The thousands of communities and family-owned small businesses in these sectors around the country help keep the wheels of Australia turning. One such family-owned business has been […]
Ken Fisher’s firm sells stake of up to $3B to PE firm, Abu Dhabi fund
The deal values closely held Fisher Investments at $12.75 billion and is part of the founder’s estate planning, according to the firm.
Welsh firm defaults over pension advice
Bridgend-based advice firm Broadlands Partnership (FRN: 402268) has been declared as in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), opening the door for compensation. Broadlands ceased to be authorised by the FCA in August 2012 and entered voluntary liquidation in 2020. FSCS said it has received 8 claims against the firm in relation to […]
How Financial Advisers Can Boost Online Reputation Through Google Reviews (While Complying With SEC Marketing Rule Requirements)
Online reviews are commonly given and used by consumers across many industries, from finding a good restaurant in a new town to reviewing a lawn care service provider. Nonetheless, fewer than 10% of SEC-registered investment advisers report using them, even though the SEC’s updated investment adviser marketing rule allows financial advisors to proactively encourage testimonials […]
Orion CEO Natalie Wolfsen on integrations, open data and RTO
In less than one year since taking over Orion, CEO Natalie Wolfsen has embarked on a massive journey to fully integrate the firm into an open architecture, holistic platform. Part of that plan includes employees coming into the office more.