RIAs

Little-known provisions include the economic injury disaster loan program, the employee retention credit and even an option to defer some payroll taxes.

Charles Schwab and other firms have swooped in to absorb the thematic investing company’s remains, even as the reasons for its demise are murky.

The firm has recruited at least 22 advisors this year who managed $3.3 billion in client assets.

In a still male-dominated industry, does the network help attract and keep more women at the firm? CEO Shirl Penney says yes and has the results to prove it.

Changes to compensation plans get put on hold as advisors and firms reel from pandemic’s economic fallout.

In just two days, technology and remote staff helped ex-Wells Fargo FAs managing $281 million open client accounts at their new employer.

The demand is there but it isn’t easy to pull off, according to one custodian that’s already done it.

Financial advisors’ choices about capital infusions into their practices show “how this industry needs to evolve and mature,” Merchant Credit Partners Managing Partner Rick D'Amico says in an episode of Financial Planning’s Invest Podcast.

“This virtual program will fill a major a hole left by internship cancellations,” says FPA President Martin Seay.

Advisors who switch firms during the pandemic have tough (virtual) conversations with clients in store.