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Summary: The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority said Wednesday that it has formed an Office of Financial Innovation to be headed by Haimera Workie.The new office “will serve as a central point of coordination for issues related to significant financial innovations by FINRA member firms, particularly new uses of financial technology, or fintech,” FINRA states.
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Summary: The financial advisory industry is evolving, with client demands shifting and substantial demographic changes underway. Today’s investors expect financial advisors to incorporate digital technologies into their client experience and business practices: according to a study by Ernst & Young, 53% of investors report digital channels and self-service capabilities are the primary factors influencing their advising experience. In conjunction with this trend, client demographics are shifting significantly, with 10,000 baby boomers reaching retirement age each day—spurring increasing demand for advisors.
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Summary: Independent advisors rely on custodians for technology, products and support. But RIAs with low AUM don’t always have access to them. Where should these firms turn? Seek out smaller custodians. Check out TAMPs. Or plead your case to the big guys, industry insiders say.
Added on April 2019 in Form an RIA
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Summary: If financial planning and new, younger clients are key to the future of the financial advisory industry, then the industry needs to attract young advisors who are interested in planning and not just investment management.
Added on April 2019 in M&A Issues
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Summary: As society becomes more diverse, it's time for a broader swath of the independent financial advice industry to reflect the country's changing demographics. Simply put, we need more women, young people and ethnocultural minority advisers and support staff.
