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All States Should Offer Online Life Agent Exams, Industry Groups Say
By Allison BellCritics predict that returning to in-person-only testing will hurt rural candidates and weaken diversity.
August 14, 2024
12 One-Liners That Make an Impression With ClientsFor advisors, the right words can make a point, win someone over or earn a smile.
August 13, 2024
LPL Expands Business Support, Tech ServicesBy year-end, the IBD plans to expand its offerings to 20 services from 14.
August 12, 2024
Projects for When You Don't Feel Like WorkingSometimes, sitting behind a desk in a stuffy office isn't happening.
August 08, 2024
Ex-Vanguard Strategist Launches Fractional CIO Firm for RIAsDon Bennyhoff, co-creator of Advisor's Alpha and a former RIA exec, seeks to serve planning-centric advisors.
August 07, 2024
Invest in Others Foundation Revamps Mission, Adds Industry Vets to BoardThe appointments aim to help the organization remain a go-to charitable foundation in the financial services industry.
August 05, 2024
$3.6B West Coast RIA to Join Colony GroupThe two Focus Financial affiliates are forming a combined entity with some $114 billion in assets.
August 01, 2024
15 Best Value Private Colleges: Princeton Review, 2024The rankings take into account academics, costs, student debt, career services and graduation rates.