Practice

The hurdles faced by Black professionals who break into the financial services belie the notion that their small numbers at the industry’s top ranks are a pipeline problem.

Existing regulations that protect investors and deliver clarity to the industry must be preserved by the incoming administration, writes Financial Services Institute CEO Dale Brown.

Disclosing such information is rare in wealth management, but long overdue, says Andy Sieg.

For some, estimated tax payments are a non-issue. Others may earn all of their income from sources that don’t withhold amounts for federal income taxes.

Necessary new approaches include better cultural understanding, more flexibility for new entrants and more outreach, advisors and executives say.

Two women employees at the firm’s Newport Beach, California office say they were demoted after reporting instances of bias and harassment.

The former wirehouse team oversaw $1.15 billion and will staff a newly opened office for the regional BD.

The top 20 have delivered overall outperformance. However, their gains come with fees more than twice the industry average.

Investing in virtual tools is a must but planners must also seize this moment to expand practices and deepen existing relationships, writes Broadridge Financial's Michael Alexander.

Firms have only six weeks to find a replacement technology platform.