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.
U.S. Locked in Economic 'Death Match' With China: Richard Vague
By Jane Wollman RusoffThe former longtime banking exec talks to ThinkAdvisor about China, how tech can stifle productivity and how 1900s brokerages served women.
August 03, 2021
Top 4 Lessons From Commonwealth's Summit for Women AdvisorsResearch shows that for firms that want to be innovative and transformative, diversity, equity and inclusion is mission critical.
August 02, 2021
Working Longer Is Losing Traction for Less Educated and Black AmericansWhile the average American can work into their 70s, that doesn't tell the whole story, according to the Center for Retirement Research.
July 30, 2021
Advisor Group, Cetera and Pershing Tackle 2 Big Advisory MythsDespite the widely held belief to the contrary, not all advisors at IBDs are rushing to become RIAs, executives from the firms say.
July 28, 2021
Merrill Makes Strides on Diversity but Says More Progress Is NeededThe growth of diverse, affluent U.S. households is outpacing that of the general population, according to new research by the firm.
July 23, 2021
MassMutual Brings Over State Street Exec for New Post: Personnel MovesAmeriLife has a new product innovation executive. MDRT added a channel relations director.
July 20, 2021
3 Key Lessons From a Year of CrisesEdward Jones advisor Jesse Abercrombie explains what he's learned from the pandemic and the fight for racial justice.
July 08, 2021
Merrill Faces Discrimination Suit by Black Ex-RepsTwo former Merrill brokers allege Black advisors at the firm received less compensation and were promoted less often than white advisors.