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A big hand for the team behind the scenes
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 15, 2023
A big hand for the team behind the scenes

It is my pleasure to show the InvestmentNews Events team some appreciation for the great work they do behind the scenes.

By Paul Curcio
Retirement savings gap could cost US government $1.3 trillion
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 12, 2023
Retirement savings gap could cost US government $1.3 trillion

Shortfalls in individuals' nest eggs will mean higher public assistance costs, decreased tax revenue, lower household spending and a decline in standards of living, a study finds.

By InvestmentNews
Finra kicks B-D out of industry for Reg BI failures linked to pre-IPO market
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 12, 2023
Finra kicks B-D out of industry for Reg BI failures linked to pre-IPO market

Melville, New York-based SW Financial received $2 million in undisclosed compensation for selling the private placements, according to Finra.

By Bruce Kelly
NYC pension funds sued for selling fossil-fuel assets
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 12, 2023
NYC pension funds sued for selling fossil-fuel assets

Plaintiffs claim the three pension funds breached their fiduciary duty when they sold roughly $4 billion in fossil-fuel investments in 2021.

By Bloomberg
EVs, heat pumps and solar panels: What advisors say about new tax credits
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 12, 2023
EVs, heat pumps and solar panels: What advisors say about new tax credits

The Inflation Reduction Act gives clients many reasons to make their homes more energy-efficient or get an electric vehicle, now or later.

By Emile Hallez
RIAs need to get past their fear of asking for referrals
NEWS RIAS MAY 11, 2023
RIAs need to get past their fear of asking for referrals

Research shows most new clients come directly from referrals from existing clients, yet most advisors are reluctant to ask for referrals.

By Jeff Benjamin
J.P. Morgan partners with Vestwell to expand 401(k) business
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 11, 2023
J.P. Morgan partners with Vestwell to expand 401(k) business

Vestwell will provide a new record-keeping solution and help power Everyday 401(k), Chase’s workplace savings program for small businesses.

By Ryan W. Neal
CI equity sale seen as endorsement of higher wealth management valuations
NEWS RIAS MAY 11, 2023
CI equity sale seen as endorsement of higher wealth management valuations

The sale of the 20% equity stake values the US wealth unit, CI Private Wealth, at $5.3 billion, and it postpones the planned IPO.

By Jeff Benjamin
Random Walk's Malkiel offers tips on tax-loss harvesting
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 11, 2023
Random Walk's Malkiel offers tips on tax-loss harvesting

The economist and writer, who's chief investment officer at robo-advisor Wealthfront, advocates using direct indexing to harvest tax losses.

By Bloomberg
Organic growth in the RIA space is fading away
NEWS RIAS MAY 11, 2023
Organic growth in the RIA space is fading away

David DeVoe challenges the industry to refocus on organic growth, but not just for growth's sake.

By Jeff Benjamin
Company launches to evaluate annuity options in 401(k) plans
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 11, 2023
Company launches to evaluate annuity options in 401(k) plans

Annuity Research & Consulting will provide fee-only vetting of lifetime income options for company retirement plans.

By InvestmentNews
Bain, Abu Dhabi purchase 20% stake in CI Financial's US wealth unit
NEWS RIAS MAY 11, 2023
Bain, Abu Dhabi purchase 20% stake in CI Financial's US wealth unit

The transaction allows CI to pay down some of the debt it accumulated as it acquired wealth management firms across the US.

By Bloomberg
Guaranteed lifetime income products mark a new era of retirement plan design
NEWS OPINION MAY 11, 2023
Guaranteed lifetime income products mark a new era of retirement plan design

Fifty years after the passage of ERISA, the insurance industry has come to the rescue with solutions that allow retirement plans to address the problem of decumulation.

By Mitchell Shames
HSA Bank offers accounts to help plan participants with education costs
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 11, 2023
HSA Bank offers accounts to help plan participants with education costs

Tuition reimbursement accounts are designed to help workers pay for degrees and ongoing training.

By InvestmentNews
InvestmentNews honors Stifel's Alex David at sixth annual DEI Summit
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 10, 2023
InvestmentNews honors Stifel's Alex David at sixth annual DEI Summit

Six firms and 15 individuals were recognized for their contributions at the event in New York City Wednesday.

By Ryan W. Neal
Savant Wealth closes in on $20 billion with fourth acquisition of the year
NEWS RIAS MAY 10, 2023
Savant Wealth closes in on $20 billion with fourth acquisition of the year

The deal for Domani Wealth adds $1.5 billion and expands Savant's footprint with Domani's four offices in central Pennsylvania.

By Jeff Benjamin
LPL adds long-time Advisor Group advisor with $220 million
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAY 10, 2023
LPL adds long-time Advisor Group advisor with $220 million

Michelle Brennan Hall had been registered at FSC Securities since 1989.

By Bruce Kelly
Wells Fargo team with $1 billion jumps to RIA
NEWS RIAS MAY 10, 2023
Wells Fargo team with $1 billion jumps to RIA

The Compass Group advisors are joining DayMark Wealth Partners, a Cincinnati, Ohio-based RIA with $907 million in assets.

By Bruce Kelly
Creating an equity ownership track: Look before you leap
NEWS OPINION MAY 10, 2023
Creating an equity ownership track: Look before you leap

While the economics have to work for the owners and partners of the firm, they have to make sense for the next-gen advisors, too.

By Kristine McManus
Financial planning for your client's chimpanzee  — or other pets
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 10, 2023
Financial planning for your client's chimpanzee — or other pets

There are several approaches an advisor can take to give a client peace of mind regarding their pet's future care.

By Gregg Greenberg