Diversity and Inclusion
The latest news regarding the industry's growing diversity and inclusion initiatives, including updates on financial advisors and executives leading the way.
Black and Hispanic Americans Face Extra Retirement Planning Challenges
By Michael S. FischerSome of the challenges transcend having lower average incomes than white Americans, EBRI finds.
June 07, 2021
J.P. Morgan Creates Scholarship Program for Black College StudentsThe program, aimed at financial planning students at historically Black colleges and universities, is part of its $30 billion racial equity commitment.
June 03, 2021
Why Some Advisory Firms Struggle With RecruitingBNY Mellon Pershing's Christina Townsend talks to ThinkAdvisor about recruiting mistakes to avoid and how to boost diversity.
May 28, 2021
Morgan Stanley Exec: The Top 3 Attributes of a Successful AdvisorThe firm's head of field management discusses what it takes to succeed as demands on advisors grow.
May 21, 2021
Carson Group Launches Free Online Diversity Course for AdvisorsHighlights of the new course are videos featuring diversity and inclusion experts including Sonya Dreizler, as well as a DEI toolbox.
May 17, 2021
How CFP Certification Benefits Female AdvisorsFemale CFPs are more confident than their male counterparts in terms of working with clients, financial planning and growing revenue, a study finds.
May 04, 2021
Dynasty to Make Minority Investments in Network Partner RIAsThe company also added Rebecca Zeitels Alcalay, GF Investments vice president, to its board.
May 03, 2021
LUMINARIES FAQ: How to Participate in ThinkAdvisor's New Awards ProgramThere are two weeks left to nominate advisors and firms for our new, pioneering recognition program. Here's what you need to know.