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• Letters From Larry

Constant Evolution in Tech, Products, Alliances, M&A and Recruiting

Considerations for Family Office and Workflow Management Technology, Innovation in Real Estate Investing, Massive Acquisitions, Strong Recruiting and More

By Larry Roth

/ 23 Aug 2022

• Letters From Larry

The Compliance Violation You Carry in Your Pocket

Instant Messaging Apps Become an Expensive Compliance Headache, Preventing Elder Abuse, Improving Regulatory Clarity for Alternatives in ERISA DC Plans and More

By Larry Roth

/ 18 Aug 2022

• Letters From Larry

The Crypto Collapse Ain’t All Bad

Plus, GP Stakes Investing for FA Clients and Advising on Employee Stock Options Before Exercise

By Larry Roth

/ 9 Aug 2022

• Letters From Larry

Envestnet, Redtail, FMG: WealthTech Initiatives Sizzle Through Summer

Plus: Sharper Focus on Employee Wellness Among Wealth Management Firms and Renewed Interest in Bank and Credit-Union Based Financial Advice

By Larry Roth

/ 2 Aug 2022

• Letters From Larry

What Happened to the Summer Lull?

A Busy Summer for M&A, People Moves, Recruiting, Bizarre Stories and More, How to Customize ESG to Fit Individual Clients and an Expert View on Alts

By Larry Roth

/ 26 Jul 2022

• Letters From Larry

The End of the World as We Know It – For Regulators?

An Activist SCOTUS Could Shake the Regulatory Landscape, Devoe’s Take on M&A Marketplace, and the Latest People Moves and Acquisitions

By Larry Roth

/ 19 Jul 2022

• Letters From Larry

Are Embattled Markets Impacting FA Recruiting?

Plus: 2022 Becoming Banner Year for M&A, Hidden Costs of Back-Office Automation Implementation and More

By Larry Roth

/ 13 Jul 2022

• Letters From Larry

Wealth Management Summer Internships Matter More Than Ever

Internships Create Opportunities to Showcase Our Industry, Recruit the Next Generation and Teach Students Though Real-World Experience

By Larry Roth

/ 5 Jul 2022

• Letters From Larry

Will Elon Musk Ruin Twitter Advertising for Firms?

Advertising on Tomorrow’s Twitter May Present Risks, Plus Wells Fargo’s Alleged Fake Diversity Interviews, Advisors Impersonating Police, Financial Bullsh!t and More

By Larry Roth

/ 30 Jun 2022

• Letters From Larry

What’s Behind the W-2 Channel Resurgence?

Traditionally Independent Firms Now Building W-2 Structures. Plus, Recent M&A Transactions Highlight Emerging Financial Institutions and High-Net-Worth Trends

By Larry Roth

/ 22 Jun 2022

• Letters From Larry

During Market Turmoil, All Eyes Are on Technology

Technology Continues to Improve Our Industry, Including Reaching the Underserved and Tackling Regtech Challenges, Plus High Net Worth M&A and LPL’s Strong Financials

By Larry Roth

/ 15 Jun 2022

• Letters From Larry

Are Plunging Markets Impacting FA Business Valuations?

Plus: Did FA Asset Retention Fears Help Fuel the Crypto Craze? And Why Are Ultra-Wealthy Clients Getting More Interested in Private Placement Life Insurance Solutions?

By Larry Roth

/ 9 Jun 2022