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The announcement of the firm’s new name ends speculation that one of the best-known brands in the fast-growing RIA space might disappear.
By Ann MarshNovember 8 -
To win over advisors, don't force tech changes: Q&A with In|Vest speaker, HD Vest's Crystal Clifford Despite the IBD converting much of its technology, HD Vest's COO says the process has been less painful because its planners are supportive of the changes.
By Ann MarshNovember 7 -
The developing spat pits two RIA titans and former business partners against one another.
By Ann MarshOctober 30 -
Startup entrepreneur sees an opportunity to simplify savings plans and financial giving for children, and hook their parents into wealth management in the process.
By Ann MarshOctober 24 -
The deal is Captrust's 31st purchase in the past 12 years.
By Ann MarshOctober 17 -
How this startup is convincing its customers to sign up not only for investing accounts, but also retirement savings and banking.
By Ann MarshOctober 11 -
Love or hate Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, Ric Edelman says advisors still must prepare to help clients invest in a "cashless future."
By Ann MarshOctober 5 -
Investable assets isn't the only category in which this demographic outstrips others.
By Ann MarshSeptember 27 -
For younger investors, the current experience of "finding and investing in a mutual fund feels very broken," says co-founder of the investing app startup.
By Ann MarshSeptember 26 -
John Gregory Schmidt allegedly devised a 14-year scheme that straddled his time with Stifel and Wells Fargo.
By Ann MarshSeptember 25 -
It's decision time for Ric Edelman and his new merger partners, including Financial Engines, to pick a name for their new $200 billion RIA.
By Ann MarshSeptember 21 -
Two of the league's top lifetime earners, Tim Duncan, and now Kevin Garnett, say Banks collectively stole more than $100 million.
By Ann MarshSeptember 14 -
The IBD’s advisors did not understand investments they sold to clients, the SEC says.
By Ann MarshSeptember 12 -
The founder of Edelman Financial Services says his critiques of automated advice have been proven right, and that the merger with Financial Engines sets his firm to reach new industry heights.
By Ann MarshSeptember 12 -
Use these best practices to maximize savings for clients' kids — from birth to college graduation.
By Ann MarshSeptember 7 -
Joel N. Burstein allegedly helped his father-in-law defraud foreign investors hoping to immigrate to the U.S.
By Ann MarshSeptember 7 -
Use this checklist to help clients avoid the bill from surprise capital gains distributions.
By Ann MarshSeptember 7 -
State Treasurer John Chiang says that Wells Fargo is keeping patterns of abuse hidden from view by resolving customer disputes through private arbitration.
By Ann MarshAugust 23 -
As some investors flee emerging markets, others see deals. Here’s what advisors should know.
By Ann MarshAugust 22 -
Missouri legislators inadvertently passed a law that would outlaw the Certified Financial Planner credential.
By Ann MarshAugust 16

















