Tag: Practice management

Few financial advisers are satisfied with the technology offerings and communications resources at asset management firms, according to a recent kasina report.

Who is using value-added tools from providers, and are they a useful addition for sales, lead generation and other facets of an adviser’s business? 

The Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) established a corporate venture capital fund to invest $100 million in innovative financial services businesses.

Jeff Bosco, a senior vice president, has been named the head of CUNA Mutual group’s wealth management business.

United Benefit Advisors (UBA) named Les McPhearson as the organization’s next chief executive officer.

Russell Investments announced several updates to its Economic Indicators Dashboard, an analysis tool used by financial advisers to have informed conversations with clients about the U.S. economy.

The Newport Group, a national provider of retirement and executive benefit plans, has opened an office in the Chicago area.

Schwab Intelligent Technologies reached an agreement with Morningstar, Inc. through which the investment research provider will participate in the Schwab OpenView Gateway technology platform.

A secure retirement is achievable, research says, if retirement plan participants start saving early and consistently—and at levels far above 3%. 

Choosing the right share class needs careful consideration as the Department of Labor (DOL) is paying more attention to investment menu options.

Joseph Dunbar has joined SageView Advisory Group as an investment adviser based in the firm’s Boston office.

Pinnacle Plan Design hired Lauren Okum as a consulting actuary.

Envestnet Retirement Solutions (ERS), a subsidiary of Envestnet Inc., has completed its acquisition of participant advice and education solutions provider Klein Decisions Inc.

The newly launched Pensionmark Practice Acquisition Group will help retirement advisory firm owners prepare for and execute the sale of all or part of their practice.

Anthony Bunnell and Ryan Tolmie have joined the Securian Retirement sales staff as vice presidents.

Michael Welz has been promoted to president and chief investment officer of USI Advisors, Inc., a subsidiary of USI Consulting Group.

Research from Schwab Advisor Services shows registered investment advisers (RIAs) are enjoying their best growth since at least 2006, when Schwab launched its annual RIA Benchmarking Study.

Now that the White House has taken a hand in the redrafting process, it’s anyone’s guess whether the Department of Labor (DOL) will come out with a proposal...

Failure to communicate effectively with clients and their families will likely damage a financial adviser’s long-term business success, according to the Financial Planning Association (FPA).

Two-thirds of independent financial advisers believe Republicans will gain control of the U.S. Senate in November, according to a new Financial Services Institute (FSI) poll.