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Schwab Launches Virtual Practice Management Program for Advisors
By Bernice NapachThe VPM program is designed to help smaller independent firms reach their strategic goals.
March 03, 2020
SEC Fires Back in Reg BI Court BattleReg BI "reasonably balances" the SEC's regulatory objectives, its lawyers say.
March 02, 2020
For New California Privacy Law, Start Tracking Employee Data NowEach piece of personal information affected by a breach can lead to damages of $150-$750, says one attorney.
February 27, 2020
First Republic Add 3 Female Wells Fargo Advisors: Recruiting RoundupMeanwhile, Merrill Lynch names a new market chief, Kestra draws reps from rivals, and RIA M&As continue.
February 26, 2020
Two LPL Attorneys Picked as National Diversity FellowsThe news comes a month after the firm received a perfect score for its LGBTQ workplace-equality policies and practices.
February 26, 2020
How Schwab Plans to Sweeten the Deal for Small RIAs After TD Ameritrade MergerTom Bradley and Bernie Clark talked to ThinkAdvisor about plans for a "best in breed," open-access platform.
February 26, 2020
Commonwealth Grabs Fidelity Exec to Lead RIA EffortsMatthew Chisholm's hiring comes "as our industry continues to shift to fee-based advice," said CEO Wayne Bloom.
February 25, 2020
How 'Tough Love' Prepped Erinn Ford to Lead Billion-Dollar FirmsHer mother "was such a pioneer" starting out in the advisory field in 1975, says the head of KMS Financial.