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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The wealth manager claimed bank management knew a customer had a history of sexual harassment, but allowed him to continue doing business at the branch anyway.
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The former Cetera advisors joined the firm’s employee channel.
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“When you mess with everybody’s day-to-day work flows, you have to get everyone involved from the get-go,” said advisor Andrew Altfest.
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Amid a “rapidly increasing” number of ESG-aware clients, planners say the sector must clean up its act to survive.
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Jeremy King is principal and co-founder of
Crafted ERP . He began his career in investment banking and corporate development where he focused on the technology and manufacturing industries. He went on to hold senior executive roles in the finance, e-commerce, and software industries, including as the CFO of a publicly traded software company. Eventually, he took over the national technology and management consulting practice of a Top 20 CPA firm where he learned the intricacies of the craft beverage industry and identified a desperate need for modern technology solutions. He co-founded Crafted ERP in 2017 as a solution for breweries, wineries, distilleries and more.February 14
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David Erdman is a managing director at Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors after retiring from a nearly 30-year career as issuer for the state of Wisconsin.
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While it’s debatable whether private donations should matter to an investor, transparency rules could become an issue as global warming accelerates.
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CEO Sergio Ermotti has struggled to meet key financial targets and he cut his goals again in January, the third time in three years that he’s had to reset ambitions.
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The firm, like many of its European peers, has dialed back its ambitions amid negative interest rates and muted client activity.
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