The debate at the conference reflects a broader dispute taking place across corporate America over the role of DEI.

At its inaugural investor forum for the RIA community, the firm presented its vision of playing a bigger role as an advisor to RIA practitioners.

Also, Nepsis named Amanda Butler its first CTO and Hearsay’s annual social media study found original content rules, even as overall audience engagement dropped.

Several strategies vetted by Mercer are now available to financial advisors using CAIS’s platform.

Kelly Milligan filed a class action complaint in federal court, arguing he lost $500,000 in deferred compensation after leaving the wirehouse several years ago. One attorney estimated more than 1,000 former Merrill advisors have a similar story.

The move will allow CEO and founder Paul Saganey to focus on coaching the firm’s advisors working with higher-net-worth clients.

A recent New York Times article suggested that Blackstone's non-traded REIT is inflating its property valuations. But real estate industry insiders say they are not worried.

The five advisors are based in Newton Lower Falls, Mass. and will form Lightship Wealth Strategies.