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Why technology is crucial for RIAs focused on M&A
OPINION NOV 12, 2020
Why technology is crucial for RIAs focused on M&A

A wealth management technology offering that helps RIAs reinforce and expand their value propositions is something prospective M&A partners find attractive

By Michael Reed
DOL issues key rule for pooled employer plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 12, 2020
DOL issues key rule for pooled employer plans

Pooled plan providers will be able to register beginning later this month and launch plans at the beginning of the new year

By Emile Hallez
Unregistered broker claiming to 'invest like the big boys' sued for fraud
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 12, 2020
Unregistered broker claiming to 'invest like the big boys' sued for fraud

Dean Vagnozzi primed the airwaves with advertisements. Now his clients are seeking damages

By Bruce Kelly
FPA launches a certificate program in cybersecurity
FINTECH NOV 12, 2020
FPA launches a certificate program in cybersecurity

Aim is to help planners create a cybersecurity program and aid in compliance

By InvestmentNews
Team managing $1.8 billion at UBS goes to Venture Visionary Partners
RIA NEWS NOV 12, 2020
Team managing $1.8 billion at UBS goes to Venture Visionary Partners

The addition of 12 professionals and AUM almost doubles the size of the Toledo, Ohio, RIA

By InvestmentNews
Contributions to retirement accounts steady, but withdrawals up: Fidelity
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 12, 2020
Contributions to retirement accounts steady, but withdrawals up: Fidelity

CARES Act distributions averaging $9,000 were taken by 1.2 million account holders

By InvestmentNews
New York duo managing $350 million at HSBC go indie with LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 12, 2020
New York duo managing $350 million at HSBC go indie with LPL

Jerry Giordano and Joseph Praino will work with existing LPL indie firm, KM Capital Group

By InvestmentNews
Robert Coppola joins Envestnet as chief technology officer
FINTECH NOV 12, 2020
Robert Coppola joins Envestnet as chief technology officer

The former Cision CIO wil succeeds company veteran Scott Grinis, who will retire in 2021

By InvestmentNews
Captrust expands to Colorado with purchase of female-led RIA
RIA NEWS NOV 12, 2020
Captrust expands to Colorado with purchase of female-led RIA

$785 million Denver-based Shine Wealth Partners will rebrand as Captrust

By Jeff Benjamin
Holding nontraditional jobs after age 62 can build retirement security, study finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 11, 2020
Holding nontraditional jobs after age 62 can build retirement security, study finds

The Center for Retirement Research finds value in such jobs even if workers receive no benefits

By InvestmentNews
Texas teams managing $151 million link with Advisory Services Network
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 11, 2020
Texas teams managing $151 million link with Advisory Services Network

Springer Financial Services, a hybrid, and RB Welborn work in tandem

By InvestmentNews
Tech could push more advisers to break away: Fidelity
FINTECH NOV 11, 2020
Tech could push more advisers to break away: Fidelity

A majority of advisers surveyed say firms that have been digitally innovative during the pandemic are more attractive destinations

By Nicole Casperson
Broker-dealer sues Finra in latest salvo against regulators
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 11, 2020
Broker-dealer sues Finra in latest salvo against regulators

Utah-based Alpine Securities claims Finra violated "due process" in hearings

By Bruce Kelly
Amway's 401(k) at center of lawsuit
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 11, 2020
Amway's 401(k) at center of lawsuit

The multi-level marketing company's plan had allegedly excessive fees, according to the complaint

By Emile Hallez
Ex-CFTC chief Gensler advising Biden on financial regulators
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 11, 2020
Ex-CFTC chief Gensler advising Biden on financial regulators

Gensler gained a reputation for standing up to Wall Street during the Obama administration

By Bloomberg
Biden administration needs to consider climate change at every turn
OPINION NOV 11, 2020
Biden administration needs to consider climate change at every turn

Biden should prioritize climate when he picks the EPA, FERC and transportation chiefs, as well as other cabinet positions

By Michael Bloomberg
How to assess a firm’s culture in a time of virtual due diligence
OPINION NOV 11, 2020
How to assess a firm’s culture in a time of virtual due diligence

11 questions advisers can ask to unlock what is often an intangible yet important aspect of their assessment of a firm

By Barbara Herman
Mass Mutual team managing $250 million affiliates with LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 10, 2020
Mass Mutual team managing $250 million affiliates with LPL

Trivium Point Advisory in Tarrytown, New York, also does tax prep

By InvestmentNews
Record increases in assets and job growth for RIAs
RIA NEWS NOV 10, 2020
Record increases in assets and job growth for RIAs

Total assets under management were $97.2 trillion, a 16.2% jump from 2018, according to the Investment Adviser Association

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Coastal Equities to pay back $280,000 for unsuitable trades
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 10, 2020
Coastal Equities to pay back $280,000 for unsuitable trades

The firm failed to flag excessive trading in four client accounts, according to Finra

By Bruce Kelly