Corporate governance

As proxy season nears, concerns grow around whether the manager is equipped to probe the companies in its funds to a more environmentally friendly line.

The biggest index fund companies follow the house view, which means at least 75% of their funds voted the same way, on environmental and social issues.

RIAs should begin the selling process by visualizing their ideal situation, investment banker and consultant David DeVoe says in an episode of Financial Planning’s In|Vest Podcast.

When financial advisors consider both the hard-dollar and time investments required to land quality leads, everyone benefits.

Investment in socially beneficial activities can be worthwhile. But it ignores the question of who decides what is beneficial.

The RIA’s revenues blow past $1 billion, but industry observers note fierce competition among rival buyers.

The exit of David Knoch is the latest change at the growing and rapidly pivoting tax-focused IBD formerly known as HD Vest.

Two other groups of MML Investors financial advisors have boarded what the expanded firm’s CEO calls a “big boat” under Coastal Wealth.

A rare appearance by one of the investors reshaping the IBD sector drew questions from rivals — and insights into the firms’ approach.

Compensation is critical — and keeps climbing — as 76% of RIAs say they plan to poach advisors from other firms.

The recent moves display the stakes of the competitive recruiting fight, which has led to firms like AmeriFlex seeking to give advisors greater flexibility and resources.

United Capital has a new name, but key challenges remain for its new owner.

CEO Dan Arnold describes the firm’s tech-fueled advisor strategy.

Jim Cracchiolo predicts the number of advisors will go back up, but he says the firm places more importance on boosting the size of their businesses.

The custodian has made three big announcements. The connection between the three may not be obvious, but together, they indicate what I think could be a brilliant strategy.

Protesters and nonprofits are ramping up criticism of the largest fund managers for what they say is insufficient action around the global environmental crisis.

MFA hired a former George W. Bush administration staffer to bolster its lobbying presence ahead of what promises to be a turbulent political year.

The partnership will likely help both industry titans with their long-term strategic plans.

The global wealth manager was drawn to the Boston-based RIA’s impact investing and OCIO businesses.

The Avantax Wealth Management parent views HK Financial as another way of working with CPAs and tax professionals branching into the field.