The Daily Brief

The former assistant secretary of Labor will serve on the board of the RIA.

The changes kick off a rollout of new features coming to Betterment for Advisors in 2019.

Orion is making a polished Report Builder available to advisors, beginning with beta users, along with finalizing its SaleMove integration, and providing an update for its Schwab Digital Account Opening tool.

The latest move will provide retirement plans to gig economy workers.

RIA commitments at TCA by E*Trade are growing, says the self-described “champion of RIAs.”

The investment bank’s wealth management unit sees opportunity in Florida, an increasingly popular client destination for its tax advantages and lifestyle.

Hybrid RIAs were traditionally thought of as a pit stop for advisors going independent, but many now see it as a gateway for growth.

Replacing the favor, though in limited supply, will be the FAVR—supplanting them or simply better enabling them—among the young and digitally savvy.

The program, Combatting Elder Financial Abuse and Securities Fraud, will focus on the impact of financial fraud and exploitation of seniors.

“The Squirrel Manifesto” is due out later this month.