CCLS
Solutions for Compliance Professionals – March 31, 2013
In February 2013, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (“OCIE”) issued their exam priorities for 2013
RIABiz
The Mutual Fund Store makes big moves: storming Manhattan, going big on Tamarac and quadrupling its disc jockey force – February 19, 2013
With John Bunch in charge and Warburg Pincus capital in the tank, the $7.4 billion RIA is making an honest effort at creating a national mass-affluent firm
RIABiz
Tamarac picks second Microsoft partner to handle spike in demand from big RIAs – December 21, 2012
Stuart DePina wants Salentica's sheer personpower to avoid getting flooded by his own pipeline
On Wall Street
Are Your Clients' Investments Ripe for Tax Harvesting? – November 8, 2012
Maybe you fancy yourself such a staunch investor that you would never have a chance to utilize the practice, but selling a position at a loss and rebuying later, also known as tax loss harvesting, can give you and your client an advantage as 2013 closes in, according to Envestnet.
RIABiz
Tamarac listens to advisers' suggestions and implements them – October 14, 2012
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of presenting the keynote address at Envestnet | Tamarac's sixth annual user conference
RIABiz
A $2.5 billion RIA makes its mass-market bid for thousands of new clients – September 4, 2012
Hewins Financial is making the no-minimum move after a six-figure investment in Tamarac software
RIABiz
Schwab shifts its strategy on its massive Intelligent Integration – June 6, 2012
Hathi said that the best example of the firm’s new strategy is its relationship with Tamarac
InvestmentNews
Hopes for Tamarac deal: A 'one-stop portal' for front and back offices – May 20, 2012
Schwab Advisor Services said last week that Tamarac will be the latest “selected participant” to be added to its lineup of advisory platforms
RIABiz
Schwab taps Tamarac as its next integration partner – May 17, 2012
The allure was Microsoft CRM and a significant overlap in customer bases
InvestmentNews
Schwab taps Tamarac as next integration partner – May 17, 2012
The latest 'selected participant' added to Schwab's Intelligent Integration platform(s)
Financial Planning
Mobile Management – April 1, 2012
To woo young clients, advisors are increasingly using on-the-go technology.
Registered Rep.
The Battle for Outsource Supremacy – March 13, 2012
Envestnet President Bill Crager talks about the recent string of rapid acquisitions among outsource service providers, the appeal of the high net worth space and how Unified Managed Accounts are poised to change the industry.
RIABiz
The top 10 people to watch in the RIA business in 2012, Part 1 – March 12, 2012
Forces changing the trajectory of the RIA movement
RIABiz
Looking for a second growth spurt, a billion-dollar-plus RIA hires away a Nuveen global ops man – February 9, 2012
Patrick Goshtigian, new president of EP Wealth Advisors has taken over back-office operations from its founders and is also heading up its expansion efforts
InvestmentNews
Tech vendors unveil new offerings at TD's conference – February 2, 2012
A new version of IAS; Tamarac integrates with Veo
AdvisorOne
Fear of Flying: Jumping From Wirehouse to Independence – February 2, 2012
Advisors who leave a wirehouse for an independent or hybrid business model may soar, but they must overcome anxiety about the unknown
RIABiz
Tamarac shuts out Black Diamond from integration – January 18, 2012
The Seattle-based software company says it's a data issue but Black Diamond says it'll expend resources to serve mutual clients
RIABiz
What Tamarac's overhauling of its Advisor Xi has yielded – January 17, 2012
The Seattle company's wants RIAs to buy into its whole system so it's sprinting to create the latest word in integration
AdvisorOne
Choosing a Cloud-Based Platform – January 3, 2012
Cloud computing? Software as a Service (SaaS)? What does it all mean?
Financial Planning:
Tech Survey – December 1, 2011
Financial planners tell us which software, hardware and advisory platforms are emerging as favorites - and why.
AdvisorOne:
Schwab Impact Video – November 12, 2011
Stuart DePina of Tamarac on New Advisor Xi Platform.
Registered Rep:
Live at Schwab IMPACT 2011 – November 8, 2011
What advisors should think about when outsourcing software needs.
Financial Planning's AdvisorTV:
Close-Up: Schwab IMPACT – November 8, 2011
Tamarac's Daryl Celkupa says today's range of technology choices is "unprecedented."
Technology Tools for Today
Selecting an SaaS Vendor – November 1, 2011
What You Need toKnow
InvestmentNews:
Tamarac announces availability of Advisor Xi – November 1, 2011
"Tamarac Inc. today announced availability of the latest version of its web-based integrated portfolio and customer management platform for advisers, Advisor Xi."
FP Pad - Financial Planning Technology Blog:
Tamarac announces Advisor® Xi, new integration partners, facilitates document management for advisers – November 1, 2011
"Tamarac’s integrated platform expands connections to popular document management software applications."
InvestmentNews:
Tamarac makes it into the club – October 12, 2011
"The company has been named to the 2011 Microsoft Dynamics President's Club."
RIABiz:
One firm's odyssey to upgrade its rebalancing system with Tamarac – September 13, 2011
"Because Tamarac Advisor integrates seamlessly with our PortfolioCenter database, we have significantly reduced data entry time and substantially reduced the potential for error in client accounts."
InvestmentNews:
The top 20 technology products used by advisers – August 24, 2011
"The most popular products, overall, according to an InvestmentNews survey."
InvestmentNews:
Advisers: How do you know when it's time for an upgrade? – June 19, 2011
"Financial advisers, whether solo practitioners or members of a multiperson firm, need to think regularly about whether their technology is keeping pace with their business needs. "
Financial Planning's AdvisorTV:
The Tech Needs of Advisors – May 5, 2011
At the Tiburon CEO Summit, Stuart DePina, CEO of software provider, Tamarac Corp., discusses what firms need to do with technology to service clients more effectively.
RIABiz:
How five recent RIABiz articles caught readers' attention and what bigger stories they tell – April 28, 2011
"If advisors blinked in the last two weeks, telling chapters of growth slipped by"
RIABiz:
Eavesdropping on the Tiburon CEO Summit: A cross-advisory channel power crowd converges on Wall Street Ritz-Carlton – April 28, 2011
"Tiburon Strategic Advisors held its CEO Summit on April 13 and 14 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in New York City for 172 people"
RIABiz:
The inside story of a giant RIA's move to Tamarac from Advent – April 12, 2011
"The Seattle-based provider delivers Schwab PortfolioCenter, with a flair, to $2-billion Signature Estate."
RIABiz:
How a $2 billion LA-based Schwab RIA doubled in size in five years with a laid-back California style – April 12, 2011
"he John Hancock agents behind Signature believe they have cracked the code for near 100% retention"
InvestmentNews:
CRM systems for the big guys – February 13, 2011
"For larger advisory firms, choosing the right system is like selecting the right marriage partner."
Wall Street & Technology:
A Look at Asset Dedication's Virtual Business Model – February 10, 2011
"A virtual business model built on best-of-breed technology proves to be the ideal solution for a small subadvisory firm with big dreams. "
Morningstar Advisor:
2010's Best Tech for Advisors – February, 7 2011
"In an annual tradition at Morningstar Advisor, December's column reviews the best technology of the past year for financial advisors and recognizes three truly exceptional products or services."
Financial Planning Magazine:
Silent Partner – January, 31 2011
"The operations side of the business is often overlooked, but an efficient, integrated and automated system can help a young firm reach its potential."
Financial Advisor Magazine:
X Marks The Spot – December 5, 2010
"The result is a more integrated, intuitive platform that is truly impressive."
Financial Planning:
Technology Survey 2010 – December 1, 2010
Tamarac Advisor, which has only been around for about a year, has already grabbed a 3% share. That's impressive for a new entrant into the space."
Morningstar Advisor:
For Independent Integration, X Marks The Spot – November 11, 2010
"Tamarac Inc. is the first independent provider to release a custodian-agnostic platform for advisors that integrates CRM, portfolio-management, rebalancing, and performance reporting all in one attractive solution."
RIABiz
Schwab chooses some giant software partners, apparently with big RIAs in mind – October 28, 2010
"In a widely anticipated announcement that opened a small window into its priorit Schwab Advisor Services used the IMPACT 2010 stage to anoint two vendors for Schwab Intelligent Integration"
Financial Planning
Better Balance - Advisors recognize how rebalancing software can streamline portfolio management, but these unique tools can also enhance compliance – July 30, 2010
"To improve operations, advisors are turning increasingly to sophisticated rebalancing software, which can plot the most efficient rebalancing trades for a client's..."
RIABiz
A close look at Tamarac's Advisor 9 and its strategic use of Schwab software – July 12, 2010
"The Seattle company is trying to create a sense of familiarity for users with Outlook and PortfolioCenter features"
RIABiz
Tamarac claims what was unthinkable two years ago -- that it is on the same playing field as iRebal for rebalancing software – July 9, 2010
"Long thought of as the number two player in portfolio rebalancing software, Tamarac Inc. is staking a claim to being the new industry leader."
InvestmentNews
Advisers hang on for next market dip – May 3-7, 2010
"With the S&P 500 up 80% since March 2009 and the specter of a correction looming, financial advisers are scrambling to keep clients calm and to make key adjustments to their portfolios… The Center for Financial Planning Inc. has established a process to make sure that it can re-balance clients' portfolios more quickly in the event of a market dip."
Morningstar Advisor
Rebalancing the Back Office - February 25th, 2010
"Using a performance attribution methodology, McAfee and Barnes said that they believe Tamarac has actually improved their clients' return on investment by approximately 135 basis points...."
Advisor Perspectives
Transforming Your Business with an Integrated Solution - February 9th, 2010
"What happens at your firm when a client calls? Marie Swift looks at the typical activities that are kicked-off from a common client interaction and compares that to an office that's using an integrated software and services solution. Her findings call out dramatic gains in efficiencies for those firms that are ready for change."
InvestmentNews
First Look - Tamarac's Advisor 9 - January 13th, 2010
"Tamarac's Advisor 9 offers a full range of features in one bundle..."
InvestmentNews
Tamarac takes a leap by offering a single solution – January 10, 2010
"…based on the strength of the company's re-balancing technology — a complex and challenging engineering endeavor, to be sure — industry analysts and experts consider Tamarac's entry into the [all-in-one solution] field promising."
CFA Magazine
Balancing Acts – January - February, 2010
"Baker Avenue Asset Management in San Francisco said his firm evaluated several programs and found that Tamarac was the option most frequently recommended by the advisers with whom they consulted."
Financial Planning
2009 Software Survey - December 1st, 2009
"Tamarac's integrated software suite places second behind Morningstar....."
InvestmentNews
Tamarac announces new Advisor 9 and outsourced services - September 11th, 2009
"To date, Tamarac Inc. has been known for its re-balancing and trade order generation platform, but that is about to change...."
FP Pad
Tamarac 9 is Industry's Latest Integrated Solution for Advisers - September 11th, 2009
"Tamarac is poised to quickly conquer the competition and become the industry standard in integrated software for independent registered investment advisers..."
Advisor Perspectives
A New Way to Measure Technology Adoption Return on Service - August 4th, 2009
"The "right" technology should free up time that can be better, more effectively spent on further enhancing client relationships and on delivering better and more personalized service."
Virtual Office News
Morningstar's dbCAMS+ Integrates with Tamarac Advisor - June 1st, 2009
"Morningstar, Inc. and Tamarac, Inc. recently announced that Morningstar's dbCAMS+ and Tamarac Advisor can now be integrated..."
Virtual Office News
Embracing Process Change to Drive Profitability - January 1st, 2009
"Typical fee-only or fee-based based RIA firm has experienced erosion in top-line revenue..."
InvestmentNews
Tamarac Updates Advisor - July 28th, 2008
"The new version is far more navigable than its predecessor,..."
InvestmentNews
Technology Roundtable Transcript - June 16th, 2008
"What do you see as the greatest technology challenge facing advisers?"
Financial Planning
Revisiting Rebalancing - April 1, 2008
"The good news is that Tamarac lets you create rules to address just about any situation you're likely to encounter. In addition, Tamarac makes managing clients' cash positions easier."
Morningstar
What I learned at the TD Ameritrade Partnership 2008 Conference - February 14, 2008
"Of the advisors I spoke with, about two out of three seemed to be leaning toward Tamarac..."