Raymond James will soon be integrating fintech 55ip’s cutting-edge tax management technology across its managed accounts platform, the firms announced Tuesday. The partnership marks an industry first, the announcement said, as it will provide custom, tax-smart management at scale for Raymond James advisors and their clients. “The enhancements will make tax-smart...
Wealth Enhancement Group has added a new location in Los Angeles with its acquisition of KCS Wealth Advisory, an independent registered investment advisor, the firm announced Thursday. The deal brings Wealth Enhancement Group $373 million in assets under management and provides both firms with additional resources to enhance client services,...
As artificial intelligence makes advances in all industries, one company has announced a flagship AI-driven product that will help financial firms with compliance protocols. Surge Ventures, a Menlo Park, California-based fintech company, Thursday announced the launch of its inaugural venture, RegVerse, which focuses on advancing regulatory technology, or regtech. Along with...
An upcoming webinar will explore how to be a better advisor and “amplify your impact” across your business. The Advisor Insights Lab, hosted by InvestmentNews and sponsored by Thrivent Advisor Network, will bring together industry leaders from Thrivent Advisor Network, Mission Wealth, Parable Wealth Partners, Advent Partners, The American College...
Consumers looking for retirement and tax planning advice may have a hard time finding an advisory firm that offers both. And advisors might want to step up to the plate to provide that combination. That’s one of the notable findings of a study released last week by Herbers & Co.,...
Authenticity is one character trait that is driving women toward success, especially in the wealth management industry. So why is it important? “When you are clear about your authenticity, it inspires trust because you are drawing in and aligning yourself with clients that also share your value,” said Tiffany Soricelli,...
When you ask Seth Streeter what he likes about the financial advice industry, he talks about what he loves. “I love that we operate from a place of caring,” Streeter said. “In finance, it’s such a head-based industry, and we try to be more heart-based. And so that’s how we...
Money is a means, not an end — it’s a tool. That’s the message Bruce Ensrud, wealth advisor and founding partner of Parable Wealth, wants to convey to advisors attending the Advisor Insights Lab. “The objective for us and for our clients is not to just make a big pile of...
Those who don’t have a certified financial planner may want to consider getting one. A study released Wednesday by the Financial Planning Standards Board found that people who work with a certified financial planner enjoy life more, have a better understanding of their finances and are also more confident...
When it comes to the different risks that surround retirement planning, advisors tend to focus on market risk. However, there are two more that shouldn’t be ignored: longevity risk and sequence of return risks. These were among the takeaways for attendees at the recent RIA LABS webinar, Fee-based Insurance &...