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5 silver linings to be thankful for in 2020
OPINION DEC 07, 2020
5 silver linings to be thankful for in 2020

It's been a tough year, but here are some things we can all be grateful for

By Kristine McManus
Why funds must offer advice in 401(k) space
OPINION DEC 07, 2020
Why funds must offer advice in 401(k) space

Because of COVID-19, retirement savers need advice more than they ever did before

By Rob Foregger
Two more big 401(k) lawsuits filed, one dismissed
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 04, 2020
Two more big 401(k) lawsuits filed, one dismissed

RR Donnelley and Cognizant Technology Solutions were sued, and Trader Joe's fended off a legal attack

By Emile Hallez
FinHub becomes a separate SEC department
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 04, 2020
FinHub becomes a separate SEC department

Valerie Szczepanik will continue to head the office

By InvestmentNews
Aon to kick off pooled employer plan in January
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 04, 2020
Aon to kick off pooled employer plan in January

The company predicts half of U.S. employers will join pooled plans over the next decade

By InvestmentNews
Merrill Lynch keeps grid intact, cuts pay on small accounts
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 04, 2020
Merrill Lynch keeps grid intact, cuts pay on small accounts

Starting in January, advisers will see a reduction in how they are paid for clients' holdings in cash and on accounts under $250,000

By Bruce Kelly
7 reasons RIAs are adding insurance products
OPINION DEC 04, 2020
7 reasons RIAs are adding insurance products

As more commission-free products come to market, RIA firms are beginning to provide insurance solutions to clients

By David Lau
Boston FiNet team managing $3.75 billion becomes RIA
WIREHOUSES DEC 03, 2020
Boston FiNet team managing $3.75 billion becomes RIA

Mayflower Advisors breaks away; uses Pershing as custodian

By InvestmentNews
Advisers are adopting fee-for-planning models — and charging accordingly
FINTECH DEC 03, 2020
Advisers are adopting fee-for-planning models — and charging accordingly

With more clients engaged with financial planning, advisers are increasing fees and evolving the way they charge for their services, according to new research

By Nicole Casperson
'Booyah!' LPL scores win with Waddell & Reed deal, analysts say
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 03, 2020
'Booyah!' LPL scores win with Waddell & Reed deal, analysts say

The largest broker-dealer picked up 900-plus advisers, but most importantly at the right price

By Bruce Kelly
Americans experiencing high levels of financial stress, CFP Board finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 03, 2020
Americans experiencing high levels of financial stress, CFP Board finds

Health care is the top financial concern, survey reveals; 32% worry about unemployment

By InvestmentNews
Year in review: Pandemic edition
OPINION DEC 03, 2020
Year in review: Pandemic edition

By taking stock of what clients got right in this very weird year, you can set the stage for a strong start in the New Year

By Sarah Newcomb
Another election, another change in investment advice regulation
OPINION DEC 03, 2020
Another election, another change in investment advice regulation

Fiduciary duty? Best interest? They’re ultimately political decisions

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
CIOs live in a world of nonstandard data
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 02, 2020
CIOs live in a world of nonstandard data

Retirement plan and investment data seldom come in a common format, making CIOs' jobs trickier

By Emile Hallez
J.P. Morgan Asset Management to acquire fintech 55ip
FINTECH DEC 02, 2020
J.P. Morgan Asset Management to acquire fintech 55ip

The acquisition will expand access to model portfolios and automated tax management technology for J.P. Morgan Asset Management's network of advisers

By Nicole Casperson
LPL to scoop up 900 Waddell & Reed advisers in latest deal
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 02, 2020
LPL to scoop up 900 Waddell & Reed advisers in latest deal

The transaction will cost LPL Financial $300 million and represents $63 billion in assets

By Bruce Kelly
The $6.5 billion market most RPAs ignore: Government plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 02, 2020
The $6.5 billion market most RPAs ignore: Government plans

They represent the next blue ocean for retirement plan advisers

By Fred Barstein
Fund sponsor M&A makes retirement CIO jobs more complicated
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 02, 2020
Fund sponsor M&A makes retirement CIO jobs more complicated

Mergers of fund management companies add to due diligence chores for retirement industry chief investment officers

By Emile Hallez
Fund companies see target-dates adding annuities in future: Report
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 02, 2020
Fund companies see target-dates adding annuities in future: Report

The all-in-one products could also eventually include private equity, Cerulli Associates found

By Emile Hallez
FMG Suite acquires digital marketer Twenty Over Ten
FINTECH DEC 02, 2020
FMG Suite acquires digital marketer Twenty Over Ten

The acquisition closes during a year when the largest planned increase in spending is expected to be in digital marketing

By Nicole Casperson