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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Leverage Shares on Friday launched two funds offering juiced up returns on either Nvidia or Tesla.
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The rival firms will pay for a forensic consultant to preserve evidence of transferred confidential data while they await FINRA arbitration.
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Terri Kallsen is a managing partner atRise Growth Partners , a financial partner for middle-market RIAs, and was elected the 2025 CFP Board chair-elect.Formerly, she was the COO of Wealth Enhancement Group leading advisor teams, platform/digital strategy and high net worth and trust services. Prior to WEG, she was executive vice president of Investor Services at Charles Schwab, leading 7,000 employees and $1.6 trillion in AUM. Her tenure at Charles Schwab was highlighted by multiple J.D. Power awards for client satisfaction.
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The deadline is fast approaching for brokerages to register home offices for employees performing supervisory functions.
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Here's a look at the lighter side of financial advising, from bizarre complaints to parking lot fraudsters.
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Cerulli Associates reports that retail direct investor platforms grew faster than all other distribution channels from 2022 to 2023, while wirehouses have lost ground.
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Amplified Planning is expanding beyond the Externship into a new four-month course and a monthly subscription service for outsourced professional development.
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Homrich Berg also acquires a $6.4 billion RIA and Hightower takes a stake in an $800 million advisory practice.
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American households' net worth jumped by 2.9% in the third quarter of 2024, reaching $168.8 trillion — a new record.
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In ways big — e.g., Donald Trump's reelection — and small — e.g., a slight reprieve for Social Security's trust fund — 2024 was a turning point for American retirement. Here's what happened.
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