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The multigenerational practice decided it was time to make the move.

The 10-person practice, rebranded as Puzzle Wealth Solutions, is led by CEO John Klaas and COO David Millington.

Its parent seeks to support more holistic planning by combining it with two other subsidiaries.

The vision is to democratize “high-quality, personalized advice at scale, just as the independent advisor has disrupted wealth management,” the companies said in a statement.

More than 70% of U.S. bank workers expect their employers to allow some flexibility about where and when they do their jobs, according to a new survey from Arizent. The findings suggest that to attract and retain talent, banks will have to continue work-from-home arrangements that became standard during the pandemic.

The historic abolitionist showed how to be an ally in a specific and useful way, writes Keith Beverly.

Good Life Companies fosters competition among wealth managers for its own health and runs food stores and a gym.

As technology and diversity take center stage, firms are using new strategies to attract women.

Employers have evolved and recognize the importance of discussing and supporting employee well-being.

Employers and employees don't agree on what a return-to-normal looks like in a post-COVID world. But to move forward with success, they must see eye-to-eye.

The hybrid firm’s giant parent tapped a new leader as it builds out a growing team with a mission.

The organization seeks to expand on the success of its first year offering the internship-style training in its second summer.

Bill and Chris Hamm admit it’s been something of a rocky start, but they say IFP is saving advisors and clients money compared to a typical wealth manager.

The wacky performers can teach us how to grow our businesses, writes Chip Munn.

Many White Americans are retiring because they can afford to, while Black Americans are forced to stop working by health problems or a disability.

CUNA Mutual Group’s wealth manager of 550 financial advisors will almost certainly represent the largest recruiting move in the sector next year.

About 76% of the average account was in stocks across the 4.7 million participants in plans that Vanguard keeps records for.

For advisors, this structure can deepen relationships and help bring interaction with new populations and prospects, writes Marianne Caswell.

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