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17 Top Financial Services M&A Deals of 2021
By Janet LevauxM&A action involved BDs like LPL and Raymond James and asset managers like BlackRock, Vanguard and State Street.
November 17, 2021
Clients Want Tax-Smart Advice, and Most Aren't Getting It: OrionOnly 20% of advisors employ ongoing, automated tax management, according to a survey commissioned by Orion Advisor Solutions.
November 11, 2021
XYPN to Launch Virtual Assistant Program for Advisor MembersA pilot for the program is expected to start in Q2 2022, says Alan Moore, XYPN CEO and co-founder.
November 11, 2021
Vanguard Model Portfolios Added to CircleBlack Platform: Tech RoundupAlso, Betterment for Advisors made a deal with an advisor-client matchmaker.
November 09, 2021
SEC Finds Widespread Deficiencies Among Robo-AdvisorsNearly all the advisors examined, including those serving retirement plans, received deficiency letters, the SEC said.
November 08, 2021
Schwab Trading Platform Glitch Irks InvestorsHundreds of investors complained Monday morning that they couldn't trade on Schwab's app.
November 05, 2021
6 Trends Reshaping the Wealth IndustryThoughtLab Group study reveals how advisors and firms can move to a more client-centric approach to succeed.
November 04, 2021
Kitces Gives Schwab's iRebal Enhancements a Thumbs Up: Tech RoundupAlso, GeoWealth nabs $19 million in funding and follow-on investment from J.P. Morgan Asset Management.