October 29, 2020
Cetera Exec: 'Our Pool of Candidates Has Expanded'
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John Pierce, head of business development at Cetera Financial Group, says the pandemic has made the industry rethink technology, mental health, productivity and affiliation models, among other things.
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October 28, 2020
LPL’s Parent Firm Acquires Fintech Firm Blaze Portfolio
Established in 2010, Blaze Portfolio provides an advisor trading platform that LPL will integrate into its operations while offering it as a standalone service to other firms as well.
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October 28, 2020
Industry M&A Activity: Minority Stakes, Growing Organically, Outsourcing
Speakers at a Money Management Institute conference identified trends, made some recommendations and predicted non-traditional approaches.
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October 28, 2020
Schwab CEO on Integrating with TD Ameritrade: ‘Tough Choices’ Ahead
Walt Bettinger said each decision is being weighed “based on whether it's ultimately better for our clients or not.”
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October 28, 2020
UBS Developing Mobile App Tool to Make FAs ‘Omnipresent:’ Exec
The wirehouse is also developing a training program for a “sandbox” version of a new wealth management platform.
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October 26, 2020
Most Clients Followed FAs to Their New Firms Amid the Pandemic: Recruiter
Advisors who have embraced technology that enables them to function during the pandemic are “exploding with assets,” another recruiter says.
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October 26, 2020
Betterment Launches New Socially Responsible Investing Options
The company has rolled out a new portfolio aimed at racial and gender diversity and another one aimed at climate impact, while updated its existing socially responsible investment offering.
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October 23, 2020
UBS Plans to Unveil Easier Client Onboarding Digital Tool for FAs in 2021
The innovation is happening thanks to UBS’ technology development cost-sharing pact with Broadridge Financial Solutions, according to the bank’s chief financial officer.
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October 23, 2020
Janney Montgomery Scott FAs Texting Twice as Much Amid Pandemic
The company says its advisors have also turned to social media to stay connected to clients.
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October 23, 2020
Envestnet Rolls Out Premium Plan Analytics Options on MoneyGuide
Several premium tools aim to give advisors opportunities to engage with clients and discuss additional services.
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