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The deal values the robo advisor at close to $966 million, according to people familiar with the matter.

The vision is to democratize “high-quality, personalized advice at scale, just as the independent advisor has disrupted wealth management,” the companies said in a statement.

Building a safer ecosystem: Why transparency, controls, and partnerships will drive next era of financial services.

More than 70% of U.S. bank workers expect their employers to allow some flexibility about where and when they do their jobs, according to a new survey from Arizent. The findings suggest that to attract and retain talent, banks will have to continue work-from-home arrangements that became standard during the pandemic.

The historic abolitionist showed how to be an ally in a specific and useful way, writes Keith Beverly.

Good Life Companies fosters competition among wealth managers for its own health and runs food stores and a gym.

As technology and diversity take center stage, firms are using new strategies to attract women.

Employers have evolved and recognize the importance of discussing and supporting employee well-being.

Advisors can now access model portfolios and client “Risk Numbers” from within the financial planning software.

The oldest borrowers hold the fastest-growing piece of the U.S.’s $1.7 trillion student-loan pile.