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The latest in financial #AdviserTech — November 2020
OPINION NOV 18, 2020
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — November 2020

The big news and underlying trends emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisers

By Michael Kitces
Clayton’s Capitol Hill coda: Democratic blasts, Republican praise
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 17, 2020
Clayton’s Capitol Hill coda: Democratic blasts, Republican praise

SEC chairman defends 12b-1 fee crackdown against GOP criticism

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Envestnet's CEO advocates for federal standard on data privacy
FINTECH NOV 17, 2020
Envestnet's CEO advocates for federal standard on data privacy

The chief executive officer is working with regulators to help build a federal rule to govern data usage

By Nicole Casperson
401(k) firms line up for PEPs, anticipating big business in 2021
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 17, 2020
401(k) firms line up for PEPs, anticipating big business in 2021

Registration for pooled plan providers begins later this month, but some companies are already announcing their plans

By Emile Hallez
After wild police chase, submarine adviser hauled in by Feds
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 17, 2020
After wild police chase, submarine adviser hauled in by Feds

The FBI arrested Matthew M. Piercey on fraud and other charges after he tried to elude authorities by diving underwater using a submersible device

By Bruce Kelly
Should 401(k)s require a test for savers to invest outside of target dates?
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 17, 2020
Should 401(k)s require a test for savers to invest outside of target dates?

Terms like 'mutual fund' and 'passive investing' are misunderstood, and those who can't define them are less likely to invest and save for retirement, according to a new report

By Emile Hallez
Trio managing $417 million heads to Raymond James
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 17, 2020
Trio managing $417 million heads to Raymond James

The team moved from Geneos Wealth Management

By InvestmentNews
7 reasons donor-advised funds can be a good place for impact investing
OPINION NOV 17, 2020
7 reasons donor-advised funds can be a good place for impact investing

DAFs can help investors surmount various barriers that discourage them from getting started with investments seeking social and environmental returns

By Adam Rein
Business and mastering the four freedoms
OPINION NOV 17, 2020
Business and mastering the four freedoms

As you consider each new endeavor, think about how it will affect four types of freedom

By Scott Hanson
Jay Clayton’s legacy at the SEC: productive or partisan?
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 16, 2020
Jay Clayton’s legacy at the SEC: productive or partisan?

As he heads for the door, the SEC chairman presided over a record 65 final rulemakings at the agency

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Missing radio adviser escalated fraud before bolting: SEC
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 16, 2020
Missing radio adviser escalated fraud before bolting: SEC

Christopher W. Burns became more 'brazen' in the days before his disappearance, according to the SEC

By Bruce Kelly
INmail: Unusual rules regarding survivors benefits
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 16, 2020
INmail: Unusual rules regarding survivors benefits

Full retirement age for survivor benefits may be different than for retirement benefits depending on the birth year.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Fidelity launches managed account platform
FINTECH NOV 16, 2020
Fidelity launches managed account platform

The new platform ties together eMoney financial planning and investment management that could position the custodian to rival TAMP offerings

By Nicole Casperson
SEC's Clayton to step down at year's end
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 16, 2020
SEC's Clayton to step down at year's end

Democrat Joe Biden is expected to name his chairman pick in the coming weeks

By Bloomberg
Free financial planning apps enter the equation
FINTECH NOV 16, 2020
Free financial planning apps enter the equation

The tools provided by big players like Fidelity and Schwab are a plus for investors just starting out, but what do they mean for smaller advisory firms?

By Nicole Casperson
Proven techniques to plan for a great 2021
OPINION NOV 16, 2020
Proven techniques to plan for a great 2021

If you want to grow your business, establishing a weekly planning ritual is a great place to start

By Erin Botsford
Merrill adds more choices to its model portfolio offering
WIREHOUSES NOV 13, 2020
Merrill adds more choices to its model portfolio offering

Additions include sustainable, hybrid and high-net-worth options from several managers

By InvestmentNews
SEC fines five firms $3 million over unsuitable exchange-traded volatility products
ETFS NOV 13, 2020
SEC fines five firms $3 million over unsuitable exchange-traded volatility products

American Portfolios, Benjamin Edwards, Royal Alliance, Securities America, Summit Financial to pay

By InvestmentNews
Biden financial transition team  cheers investor advocates
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 13, 2020
Biden financial transition team cheers investor advocates

But how a Democratic-led SEC interprets and enforces Reg BI depends on its chair

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Hub International snaps up almost $3 billion in assets
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 13, 2020
Hub International snaps up almost $3 billion in assets

With the latest deals, the firm's retirement plan and private wealth business oversees about $93 billion

By Emile Hallez