From InvestmentNews
Added on January 2018 in Form an RIA
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Summary: If consumers can automatically pay their Netflix or Amazon Prime subscriptions each month using a credit card, why can't they do the same for financial planning?
From ThinkAdvisor
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Summary: Advisors should not think of technology as just part of the ecosystem of their businesses, helping to onboard clients, develop financial plans and invest and monitor assets. Technology is also key in their clients’ lives and not just for communications with their financial advisor, including clients older than members of Gen X, Y and Z.
From InvestmentNews
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Summary: Finra launched a helpline for small-firm members on Monday to answer "general and routine" compliance questions.
From IRIS
Added on January 2018 in M&A Issues
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Summary: In our recent webinar, ‘M&A Success Drivers: How to Align Firm Culture and Integration’ we were privileged to have Beverly Flaxington, co-founder of The Collaborative, to share her insights and process on how to identify a strong culture fit and then integrate two firms.
From WealthManagement.com
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Summary: The beginning of the year is usually a busy time for wealth management firms and the investors they serve. As part of the year-ahead planning that wealth managers and registered investment advisors undergo, they typically evaluate relationships with all of their external service providers.This is a smart tactic for ensuring their businesses are well-positioned to operate efficiently and securely and comply with evolving regulations going forward.