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Morgan Stanley eyes retirement, overseas wealth management opportunities
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 14, 2022
Morgan Stanley eyes retirement, overseas wealth management opportunities

'I think in the wealth and asset management spaces internationally, we punch below our weight,' Chairman and CEO James Gorman said during the firm's conference call to discuss first-quarter earnings.

By Bruce Kelly
Mother-son duo managing $175 million affiliates with LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 14, 2022
Mother-son duo managing $175 million affiliates with LPL

Theresa and Kevin Hannon, who operate as Hannon Financial Group in Oak Brook, Illinois, are switching from American Portfolios.

By InvestmentNews
Edward Jones rep managing $230 million goes indie with Raymond James
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 14, 2022
Edward Jones rep managing $230 million goes indie with Raymond James

Logan Skinner and his team are setting up Axis Private Wealth in Longview, Texas.

By InvestmentNews
ESG options would increase 401(k) engagement, survey finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 13, 2022
ESG options would increase 401(k) engagement, survey finds

The problem, though, is that the 401(k) system is hardly ready to meet much demand for ESG.

By Emile Hallez
Finra arbitrators award former Morgan Stanley broker $900,000
WIREHOUSES APR 13, 2022
Finra arbitrators award former Morgan Stanley broker $900,000

The former rep, Joseph C. DeNicola, alleged wrongful termination, defamation and unpaid compensation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Advisor360 upgrades new-account processing
FINTECH APR 13, 2022
Advisor360 upgrades new-account processing

Automated Document Bundling detects, enriches and batches new-account documents.

By InvestmentNews
The 4 key drivers of RIA consolidation
OPINION APR 13, 2022
The 4 key drivers of RIA consolidation

Even if a prolonged bear market conspires with rising rates and valuations take a hit, the other factors driving M&A will continue to push more sellers into the market than we’ve seen in the past.

By Scott Hanson
Advisers cheer SECURE 2.0 and renewed focus on retirement savings
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 12, 2022
Advisers cheer SECURE 2.0 and renewed focus on retirement savings

The proposed legislation's popular provisions include increasing the RMD age to 75 and allowing employers to match student loan payments with retirement plan contributions.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Envestnet embraces remote work in move from Chicago
FINTECH APR 12, 2022
Envestnet embraces remote work in move from Chicago

The 23-year-old management software company is moving its headquarters to Berwyn, Pennsylvania, while offering employees 'maximum flexibility.'

By Jeff Benjamin
Large retirement plan consultant switches to Triad
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 12, 2022
Large retirement plan consultant switches to Triad

Gallagher Retirement Plan Consulting, which is based in Elmhurt, Illinois, had previously been affiliated with Kestra.

By InvestmentNews
Goldman women pick lawsuit over arbitration but many abstain
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 12, 2022
Goldman women pick lawsuit over arbitration but many abstain

Almost everyone who’s responded wants to stay in court. But half of the group didn’t respond at all, which means they’re leaving the lawsuit.

By Bloomberg
Trade associations raise concerns about SEC’s cybersecurity proposal
FINTECH APR 11, 2022
Trade associations raise concerns about SEC’s cybersecurity proposal

Investment Adviser Association, American Securities Association say advisers need more than 48 hours to report breaches to SEC.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
10 IBDs with the most annuity revenue
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 11, 2022
10 IBDs with the most annuity revenue

In 2021, annuity sales hit their highest level since the financial crisis. Here are the firms that took in the most annuity revenue last year.

By InvestmentNews
Turn leads into clients with this irresistible marketing strategy
OPINION APR 08, 2022
Turn leads into clients with this irresistible marketing strategy

Here are 5 steps that need to be considered when making potential clients an offer they can't refuse.

By Robert Sofia
Trump-era DOL rule for ESG arises in model bill for pensions
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2022
Trump-era DOL rule for ESG arises in model bill for pensions

A proposal from a group that supports conservative initiatives targets ESG in state pension plans.

By Emile Hallez
Retirees’ financial confidence outpaces that of workers
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2022
Retirees’ financial confidence outpaces that of workers

The pandemic era spotlights the vulnerability of pre-retirees and the resilience of retirees.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Wells Fargo Advisors fires back in Georgia court dispute over arb decision
WIREHOUSES APR 08, 2022
Wells Fargo Advisors fires back in Georgia court dispute over arb decision

In its appeal, the firm argues that the judge was wrong and that the arbitration decision it had initially won against a client should stand.

By Bruce Kelly
Annuity sales in 2021 hit highest level since 2008
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2022
Annuity sales in 2021 hit highest level since 2008

One of the best-performing products last year was registered index linked annuities, which are touted for use in volatile markets.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Why women make great financial advisers
OPINION APR 08, 2022
Why women make great financial advisers

Women's emotional and social competencies are essential for financial advisers, who often have to have tough conversations with clients and handle delicate situations.

By Kristine McManus
Capital Group, Morningstar offer personalized TDFs
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2022
Capital Group, Morningstar offer personalized TDFs

Target Date Plus helps participants to determine a mix of target-date funds that is more suited to their particular needs.

By InvestmentNews