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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Even though advisors doubt it will pass, California's proposed billionaire tax is already reigniting residency and wealth planning conversations.
February 6
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Financial advisor Drew Boyer turned an accidental acceptance from a fire chief into a successful niche serving firefighters and police officers.
February 5
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Private equity-backed M&A activity has steadily risen. Owners may do great in a sale, but what about advisors lower in the organization?
February 5
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With unfounded rumors spreading that Osaic was about to buy its rival Cetera, a Texas-based headhunting firm started calling advisors to see if they wanted to move. Other industry recruiters say that crossed an ethical line.
February 5
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Doug Simons is a former investment banker who worked at Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse and UBS as an advisor to U.S. banks and other financial institutions. Most recently, he served as a senior markets and policy fellow at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, where he advised the director and his team on issues related to the banking industry. In this role, he also represented the CFPB on FSOC's Systemic Risk Committee.
February 5
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A federal judge rejects arguments that U.S. Bank has a fiduciary duty toward uninvested cash sitting in clients' brokerage accounts.
February 5
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Elizabeth (Liz) Reimer serves as the chief human resources officer at Premise Health, where she leads the company's overall human resources strategy. She manages major initiatives across talent recruitment, leadership development, HR technologies, data analytics, employee engagement, employee relations, HR business partnerships, and comprehensive rewards packages—including pay, benefits, and wellness programs.
February 4
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A new McKinsey report on the future of wealth management identifies a disturbing trend: Younger investors are losing trust in advisors.
February 4
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None of the findings in a new working academic paper will likely surprise financial advisors. But they could provide some helpful data for conversations with investors.
February 4
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UBS Americas reported $14 billion in net new asset outflows in Q4, marking its worst period since the firm announced major compensation changes in November 2024.
February 4
