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CEO Jamie Price pledged that the consolidation would not prompt "a repapering event" and the firm will work to make the transition as easy as possible.

Treating the financial plan as an end product instead of a first chapter can impede portfolio performance and erode trust.

The firm also sees additional recruiting opportunities at banks and other financial institutions after attracting Comerica Bank's wealth program last month.

At EncorEstate Plans, Matt Pistone will lead the tech strategy for fintech that develops estate planning software for financial advisors.

With trillions of dollars just sitting in accounts and earning nothing for clients, the industry veteran said cash presents a significant business opportunity for advisors.

Plus, iCapital launches structured investments via Envestnet, Betterment beefs up client onboarding and Onramp adds Coinbase Prime as trading partner.

New portfolios from BlackRock, Fidelity, T. Rowe Price and Clark Capital underscore the Chicago-based firm's ambitions with independent advisors.

The firm saw profits halved over the past year and had a net loss of 98 advisors in the Americas last quarter. But its wealth unit brought in $28 billion of net new money.

Catchlight leaders say their tool can scale individualized engagement and overcome writer's block.