The Institute for the Fiduciary Standard (Institute) announced the line-up for Fiduciary September 2024. This year, Fiduciary September, the largest annual conversation of investment advisors, financial planners, attorneys and experts focused on why fiduciary advice matters, builds on the press briefing held on July 24, 2024, during which a panel of experts assessed the state of the SEC’s Reg BI five years after its release June 5, 2019.

​The schedule of events for Fiduciary September 2024 includes seven panels and 21 speakers who will continue the discussion, dissecting DOL and SEC rules and shining a light on explosive fiduciary breaches alleged against TIAA. Financial planning practitioners will talk about fees and whether organizations should celebrate sales production and, in practical terms, what “fiduciary” truly means.

​Originally published on Agility Newsroom​ on August 30, 2024. Read full article here.

​C. Marie Swift has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Swift works in PR and marketing communications, leveraging 35 years of expertise to support her role as the president and chief executive officer of Impact Communications Inc., where she has been instrumental for over three decades. Serving the financial services industry since 1993, her company delivers quality services to wealthtech companies and financial services firms – including independent advisory firms and entrepreneurial advisors, custodians, independent broker/dealers, and allied others. Managing a team of 15 professionals, Ms. Swift’s goal is to ensure the delivery of strategic execution to clients. Her leadership has driven the company’s success and fostered a culture of innovation and proactive problem-solving.

Originally published on 24-7 Press Release on August 30, 2024. Read full article here.

The Oasis Group launched a new research series called Vantage Point Peaks, which provides in-depth reports and competitive analysis on a range of service providers in the wealth management industry. The reports are designed to help wealth management firms become more informed buyers when breaking away or looking for new wealthtech solutions.

“We’re so excited to bring our new research series to the marketplace,” said John O’Connell, founder and CEO of The Oasis Group. “Vantage Point Peaks will give wealth management firms a leg up when determining which service providers are the right fit for their firm. This research will save firms significant time when generating their short list of custodian providers.”

Originally published on Business Wire on August 27, 2024. Read full article here.

Crux Wealth Advisors (Crux) announced their official launch as a hybrid Registered Investment Adviser and full service wealth management firm. After two years of due diligence and preparation, the now fully autonomous firm launched with its first tranche of $1 billion in client assets under management (AUM) in a planned multi-phase transition strategy in order to minimize client and business disruption while allowing for equally as efficient transitions in the coming months.

Originally published on Morningstar on August 13, 2024. Read full article here.

Equita Financial Network (Equita) announced three new member firms have joined its signature platform bringing the number of signature firms to ten. Mountain Wealth Planning, led by Amy Hamasaki, CFP®; Equila Financial, led by Ann J. Shubert, CFP®; and Your Story Financial, led by Shehara Wooten, CFP®, have all been added to the Equita community in recent months.

​All three firms are full-service fiduciary financial advisory firms. Mountain Wealth Planning was established in 2020; Equila Financial launched just a few months ago, and Your Story Financial took root in 2016. All integrate financial planning, investment management, and coaching for small business owners, professional women, STEM professionals, and the LGBTQIA+ community.

​Originally published on Agility​ on August 12, 2024. Read full article here.

Travis Alexander, Founder and CEO of Crux Wealth Advisors, was named on June 20, 2024 to the 2024 AdvisorHub 150 Advisors to Watch over $1B – ranking #50 on the list. According to the publisher, all who made the lists represent sophisticated practices that achieved scale without compromising their level of service and maintain a commitment to professionalism.

​Travis Alexander, a visionary leader, built Crux Wealth Advisors by offering a comprehensive suite of resources that empowers advisors to maximize the impact on their clients’ financial success. His commitment to personalized financial advising is rooted in the Crux core values: Integrity, innovation, and client-centricity. By combining a systematized approach with a dedicated team, Crux Wealth Advisors goes to great lengths to provide a holistic approach of creative, bespoke financial planning to help clients achieve their goals.

​Originally published on Business Wire​ on July 30, 2024. Read full article here.

The Institute for the Fiduciary Standard will hold an important briefing to assess the state of the SEC’s Reg BI five years after its release June 5, 2019. The 90-minute briefing will be held virtually on July 24, 2024, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm ET.

​Robert J. Jackson Jr will share his thoughts on Reg BI going forward. Commissioner Jackson will be joined by Joseph Peiffer (PIABA), Benjamin Schiffrin (Better Markets), and Knut Rostad (Institute for the Fiduciary Standard). Phyllis Borzi, Assistant Secretary for Employee Benefits Security, Department of Labor, who served from 2009-2017 in this role, will moderate the panel.

Originally published on Agility​ on July 18, 2024. Read full article here.

The Oasis Group released their AI WealthTech Map, a resource that financial advisors and wealth management firms can use to discover leading artificial intelligence solutions and AI-focused firms serving the wealth management industry.

​The Oasis Group identified 55 leading technology firms that specifically serve the financial services industry for inclusion in the map. The firms are not existing wealthtech solutions that are developing AI capabilities – these firms are AI first and were built to support the wealth management industry.

Originally published on Business Wire​ on July 17, 2024. Read full article here.

Advyzon announced the dates and location of the second annual Advyzon Conference, which will take place February 12-14, 2025 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay in Tampa, Florida.

The inaugural Advyzon Conference took place earlier this year, held February 20-22, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona, and combined storytelling, immersive programming, and unrivaled technology. The event was not just a user forum, but an influential industry event with not only clients of Advyzon in attendance, but industry thought leaders, influencers, consultants, media, integration partners, and financial advisors and financial services firms of all kinds.

​Originally published on Business Wire​ on June 4, 2024. Read full article here.