Diversity and Inclusion
The latest news regarding the industry's growing diversity and inclusion initiatives, including updates on financial advisors and executives leading the way.
Lawmakers Discuss How Financial Institutions Should Address Ties to Slavery
By Allison BellA House witness reported that both lenders and insurers profited from slavery.
December 07, 2022
Advisors Must Embrace ESG or Risk Losing Clients, a Top Merrill Advisor SaysFinancial advising has to be driven by a larger mission, private wealth advisor Raj Sharma tells ThinkAdvisor.
December 06, 2022
Cetera Keeps First Allied Brand After BD Closure"First Allied remains a community" within Cetera Advisors but is "no longer a separate legal entity," said CEO Adam Antoniades.
December 02, 2022
Black Ex-Merrill Reps Dismiss Discrimination SuitTwo ex-brokers had alleged that African American advisors were paid less and promoted less often than white advisors.
November 23, 2022
Groups Team Up to Recruit Diverse Talent to Financial ServicesFARE member firms, including Nationwide and Advisor Group, funded a recent hiring event for students of color.
November 12, 2022
Meet the Winners of the Excell Women in Wealth Management AwardsMeanwhile, Carson Group said nearly 90% of poll respondents believe women in the industry face barriers that men are less likely to deal with.
November 02, 2022
Schwab Considers Loan Options for ClientsOne goal is to prevent advisors from introducing other firms into the client relationship, the company says.
October 28, 2022
Penny Pennington Leads Edward Jones Into Its 100th YearEdward Jones faces tremendous opportunities, Pennington tells ThinkAdvisor. Yet there are challenges to surmount, as well.