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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Retirees often only take distributions when they are forced to do so because of the IRS’ RMD rules, an expert says.
October 16
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Independent investment platforms are projected to lose market share to larger entrants, according to industry data.
October 16
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In a little-noticed rule change, mutual funds no longer disclose their shrinking BD commission load-sharing payments.
October 16
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“Not every muni is trying to achieve the same thing,” an expert says.
October 16
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The firm's compensation plan, which is to remain unchanged for 2019, has turbocharged advisor productivity, an executive says.
October 16
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The leading TAMP partnered with an exchange to offer advisors access to prequalified loans for clients.
October 16
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The “get” marks one of the largest hires the year for the regional BD.
October 16
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He used investor money for his $6.7 million home and $3.1 million for chartering planes and personal travel, according to prosecutors.
October 16
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The decommissioning of redundant measures outweighed the creation of new benchmarks, according to a new report from the Index Industry Association.
October 16
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Carolyn Clancy, head of the BD segment, says its 200 client firms need more tools and capabilities in a new era of wealth management.
October 16
