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.

-
About 76% of the average account was in stocks across the 4.7 million participants in plans that Vanguard keeps records for.
June 14 -
For advisors, this structure can deepen relationships and help bring interaction with new populations and prospects, writes Marianne Caswell.
June 13
Park Avenue Securities -
Clayton Bland is Chief Wealth Advisory Officer at CLA, with more than 20 years of experiences within the financial services industry.
June 12 -
Marianne Caswell is the President of Park Avenue Securities, LLC and is building a comprehensive wealth management platform to help financial advisors meet the wealth management needs of their clients. Park Avenue Securities is a registered broker-dealer, investment adviser and a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. PAS is a member of FINRA and SIPC.
June 12 -
The company is making many employees sift through years of text messages on personal devices and set aside any related to work to ensure U.S. rules on keeping copies of business communications are met even after many months of remote work, according to people with knowledge of the situation.
June 11 -
Here's what you missed this week in the world of financial advice, including people moves, deals, enforcement, and research.
June 11 -
Firms using the fintech will lose support on September 6.
June 11 -
Advisors John Gill and Bryan Horner were joined in the move by Mari Hurd, business practice coordinator, and Katie Bosler, senior registered client service associate.
June 11 -
The Boston trust bank has set up a division called State Street Digital, led by Nadine Chakar, that will help customers invest in cryptocurrencies. It will also develop blockchain and smart contract technology and the ability to tokenize assets.
June 11 -









