More about InVest: As new digital tools transform wealth management, the industry’s largest players are rushing to adapt to ever-increasing customer expectations, while smaller firms strive to keep pace. Behind the scenes, many are investing more on technology and hiring to drive growth, but margins remain under pressure. In|Vest West is exploring all the dynamics at play — from front to back office — and the technologies that are shaping the future of the firm.
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Nathan McCauley is the CEO and co-founder of Anchorage Digital in San Francisco.
February 9
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The CEO of The Williams Group breaks down the many complicated factors involved with discussing generational wealth transfers.
February 9
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A full 98% of texts get read, as opposed to 25% open rate for emails.
February 9
Snappy Kraken -
Greg is a licensed financial advisor, business consultant and fintech entrepreneur with a mission to teach, inspire and guide people in areas of wealth management, business, marketing, and leadership. Greg is the director of business development for convos, Snappy Kraken’s text messaging program that helps financial advisors build deeper relationships with their prospects and clients to drive business growth and the CEO of Drozdow Financial, his financial education and services group.
With over a decade experience in financial services, Greg has helped hundreds of clients, including individuals, families and executives get to a better place financially, and has worked with some of the top financial institutions in the industry, including VOYA Financial, Penn Mutual and Prudential, to name a few. Through his experience, Greg has focused on helping other advisors on marketing and business strategy and is passionate about advancing technology and systems that improve the financial services industry overall.
February 8
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Officials said when he could no longer keep his investment fraud running, Scott Nicholson admitted to his clients that their money was gone and their investment was worthless.
February 8
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The strategy provides an alternate course to clients claiming their monthly checks as soon as they leave their jobs, experts say.
February 8
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Investor advocates would like to see enforcement provisions, not just incentives.
February 8
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FINRA found that Michael Mancinelli improperly exercised discretion and caused his firm to have inaccurate books and records.
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Rick Dennen is the founder, president and CEO of Indianapolis-based
Oak Street Funding , a First Financial Bank company with customized loan products and services for specialty lines of business including CPAs, registered investment advisors and insurance agents nationwide.February 8
