There was a time when one of the benefits of hiring was access to information. Certainly, experienced recruiters understand aspects of wealth management in ways that would be difficult for consultants to replicate on their own. We know how companies differ, how business models compare, where opportunities lie, and perhaps most importantly, what questions advisors […]
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The Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed a rule to make e-filing the default option for registrants (including broker/dealers and advisers) when communicating with the agency (and investors). The rule has been long-awaited (and often discussed), and Chairman Paul Atkins said in a statement that the change “will significantly reduce paper, printing and postage costs […]
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Modera Wealth Management, a Westwood, NJ-based registered investment advisor managing $17.5 billion in assets, has appointed Gaurav Malik as chief investment officer and Shelley Kapoor as chief operating officer. Based in Modera’s Boston office, Malik will lead the firm’s investment strategy and guidance on portfolio allocation, investment solutions and governance framework, according to an announcement. […]
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As Warren Buffett famously said, “Danger comes from not knowing what you’re doing. Building something independent of one of the most prominent institutions in American finance doesn’t invite questions from peers, customers, and especially from within. Are we doing this activity for the right reasons? Do we understand the risks? Can we build something not […]
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Discussions among financial advisors are focused on flexibility and leverage. That the market is in an artificial intelligence bubbleexecutives at Vanguard have some reassuring news. The company forecasts US GDP growth of 2.3% in 2026 and 3% growth in 2027, driven largely by continued evolution and investment in AI technology. Vanguard researchers estimate that this […]
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OneDigital, an Atlanta-based insurance, talent and financial advisory firm with more than $155 billion in client assets, has acquired Rosenthal Wealth Management Group, a $1.8 billion registered investment advisor in Manassas with additional offices in Maryland and Western Pennsylvania. The eight-advisor team will leave independent broker/dealer Cetera for OneDigital Investment Advisors. The firm marks the […]
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It’s on Section 87 On the COO Roundtable Podcast, OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners Vince Nauheimer and Grace Balestrieri of Brighton Jones sat down with two operators who have led their companies through significant growth, and asked, “How do you maintain your culture as your organization scales?” I asked them a question. Thanks to Vince, he […]
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You are all welcome! Welcome to the 496th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast! My guest on today’s podcast is Shannon Iuse. Shannon is chairman and co-founder of Beacon Pointe Advisors, a Newport Beach, California-based company that manages $62 billion in assets for 25,000 client households. What is unique about Shannon is how she […]
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For most of our history, the financial advisory domain has been helping clients achieve their retirement and other savings goals by investing their savings in publicly traded stocks and bonds that provide the opportunity for long-term growth. While some of the vehicles have changed over time—from individual securities, to mutual funds, to exchange-traded funds—the basic […]
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Enjoy the current edition of “Weekend Reading for Financial Planners” – this week’s edition begins on the eve of when individuals can open and fund Section 530A “Trump” accounts. The IRS has issued a revenue procedure. By enacting safe harbor rules that would greatly reduce the number of individuals filing gift tax returns for contributions […]
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