First Quad-A Conference Bridges Gap for African-American Advisors
By Savita Iyer-AhrestaniAlthough the industry is becoming more diverse, most African-American advisors still "operate individually," says planner Brewer, "and its hard to find others and make connections."
November 09, 2015
United Capital Adds 2 Firms, $1.5B in AssetsThe fast-growing RIA consolidator picks up retirement and wealth management groups in Maryland and Pennsylvania.
November 09, 2015
10 Best Unusually Ranked Public Colleges: 2015The CollegeNet Social Mobility Index aims to recast the competition for prestige around factors that improve access, affordability and graduation.
November 09, 2015
Outsourcing Compliance Officer Role Can Be Rife With Risk: SECSEC exam division urges advisors employing outside compliance providers to be especially mindful of their obligations under the SECs compliance rules.
November 09, 2015
Changing Demography to Force Big Shift in Retirement PlanningPosting 3% to 4% economic growth 'like we had in the 70s or 80s is never going to happen, says Research Affiliates' Chris Brightman.
November 06, 2015
Treasury’s AML Plan for Advisors Needs Big Changes: IAAIAA says FinCEN's plan is based on a "fundamental misunderstanding" of the services advisors provide.
November 05, 2015
A New Approach to Talent for Next-Gen Advisors Reaching Next-Gen InvestorsThis is a case study on how Securities America, an independent BD, has taken steps to support their next-gen advisors.
November 05, 2015
Top 6 Cybersecurity Mistakes Financial Firms Make: External ITAn External IT paper looks at how to help firms prepare for the next round of cybersecurity-related testing by the SEC.