Practice management

(Bloomberg Opinion) — More than 100,000 people who used to work or live in New York State have received notices from the tax department questioning them about their whereabouts last year and asking why they paid less to the state than they have in years past.

Nicholas Spagnoletti, 52, had “images and videos depicting the sexual exploitation and/or abuse of a minor” on his phone, investigators say.

71 companies participate in corporate bonds issued by private prison firms, Adasina Social Capital found.

Steven Black was a board member of BNY Mellon when Wells CEO Charlie Scharf led the trust bank. He will become Wells Fargo’s fifth chairman in five years.

With such a massive number of deals and tens of billions of dollars in assets changing hands, even experts sometimes struggle to keep up.

Joining an existing RIA has its appeal, whether as a final destination or as a way station on the path to full independence.

With succession plans fueling the industry’s continuing records in M&A deals, one firm is trying to address the challenge through its acquisition strategy.

Executives from Alliance Bernstein, Edward Jones and Kasisto discuss best practices and ways to improve the client experience.

A conversation with Penny Pennington, manager partner at Edward Jones.

SEC enforcement actions and regulatory requirements citing Form CRS suggests that firms need to step up their compliance operations.

The Robertson Stephens financial advisor discussed how marriages and relationships are changing during the coronavirus.

Clients depend on us to know not just how to handle their investments, but why they are investing in the first place.

Kristin Kimmell brings decades of experience and notable success as the replacement to the former head recruiter promoted only last year.

The reorganization includes the addition of five managers to focus on business goals and client engagement.

Banks and other institutions are driving significant recruiting moves while aiming to convince more members and clients to sign up for financial advice.

Strategic buyers and consolidators like Captrust are driving a record pace in overall transactions and those involving sellers with at least $1 billion in AUM.

Michele Dillon, a 30-year veteran of wealth management, started in April

In J.D. Power’s annual survey, independent and employee reps gave wealth managers a higher satisfaction index than last year.

The company received $15 million to build out a platform connecting clients to financial planning, investment management and tax professionals.

The regulator’s annual industry snapshot and financial report offer a nuanced picture of wealth management’s most significant dividing line.