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Survey shows more employees contributing to retirement plans, receiving matches
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2022
Survey shows more employees contributing to retirement plans, receiving matches

A PSCA study shows plan participant and employer contribution rates in 2021 combined to produce an average savings rate of 13.9% of pay, an all-time high.

By Gregg Greenberg
5 biggest crypto hacks of 2022
NEWS ALTERNATIVES DEC 13, 2022
5 biggest crypto hacks of 2022

The money pouring into digital assets has attracted the attention of criminals.

By Ryan W. Neal
Former broker, insurance agent arrested in California on fraud charges
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 13, 2022
Former broker, insurance agent arrested in California on fraud charges

Gautam Arora allegedly defrauded four victims out of $100,000 to secure investments that didn't exist.

By Bruce Kelly
J.P. Morgan partners with cash management platform Trovata
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS DEC 13, 2022
J.P. Morgan partners with cash management platform Trovata

Trovata will host the Morgan Money corporate investing and trading solutions.

By Jeff Benjamin
Americans close to retirement get good news on 4% rule
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2022
Americans close to retirement get good news on 4% rule

With the outlook improving for stocks and bonds next year, the percentage of a nest egg that retirees can safely start withdrawing from savings has increased to 3.8% from 3.3% in 2021, according to a Morningstar report.

By Bloomberg
Stifel adviser managing $200 million joins Raymond James team
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 13, 2022
Stifel adviser managing $200 million joins Raymond James team

Howard Kaplan is affiliating through indie Riegel Financial in Ohio.

By InvestmentNews
CFP Board to launch review of competency standards for credential
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 13, 2022
CFP Board to launch review of competency standards for credential

The panel will conduct the first comprehensive assessment of the education, examination, experience and continuing education requirements related to the CFP mark.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Morningstar adds Luma annuity technology to Advisor Workstation
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2022
Morningstar adds Luma annuity technology to Advisor Workstation

The new annuity functionality will help advisers using Morningstar's workstations manage annuity transactions for their clients.

By Gregg Greenberg
Goldman plans to slash hundreds of more jobs
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 13, 2022
Goldman plans to slash hundreds of more jobs

Chief Executive Officer David Solomon has said he’s dialing back the firm’s ambitions for consumer banking.

By Bloomberg
An adviser who zooms in on OnlyFans stars
NEWS RIAS DEC 12, 2022
An adviser who zooms in on OnlyFans stars

Jessica Goedtel is building an advisory practice where people who earn a living via online platforms like OnlyFans feel welcome.

By Jeff Benjamin
Hightower Bellevue merges with local $350 million RIA
NEWS RIAS DEC 12, 2022
Hightower Bellevue merges with local $350 million RIA

Sovereign Wealth Advisors has been providing wealth management and financial guidance across the Pacific Northwest for more than 30 years.

By InvestmentNews
FPA leader calls title protection top advocacy priority for years to come
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 12, 2022
FPA leader calls title protection top advocacy priority for years to come

The organization representing financial planners wants to obtain legal recognition of the profession, a process that could involve a long, winding road through state and federal legislatures.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
5 retirement planning resolutions for advisers in 2023
NEWS OPINION DEC 12, 2022
5 retirement planning resolutions for advisers in 2023

The new year presents an opportunity for advisers to encourage clients to focus on key retirement priorities.

By Sharon Carson
Inflation, bear market means donors need to dig deep, says Morgan Stanley Foundation president
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 12, 2022
Inflation, bear market means donors need to dig deep, says Morgan Stanley Foundation president

The president of the Morgan Stanley Foundation says the current uncertain economic environment is a challenge for many individuals and families, and of course for nonprofits as well.

By Gregg Greenberg
Timing Matters: Know the Milestones for a Successful 1031 Exchange
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 12, 2022
Timing Matters: Know the Milestones for a Successful 1031 Exchange

Seizing the opportunity for deferring taxes is worth a little advance strategizing. Learn what it takes to make this tactic work for your clients.

By InvestmentNews Create
Fintech Bytes: Morgan Stanley at Work, Vestwell and Redtail updates
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2022
Fintech Bytes: Morgan Stanley at Work, Vestwell and Redtail updates

Additionally, BNY Mellon invests in a fixed-income fintech and Broadridge partners with IntraFi on securities-backed lending.

By Ryan W. Neal
Giving funds in IRAs to charity with QCDs
NEWS IRA ALERT DEC 09, 2022
Giving funds in IRAs to charity with QCDs

A qualified charitable distribution is a direct transfer of traditional IRA funds to a qualified charity.

By Ed Slott
Bipartisan retirement savings bill foreshadows post-SECURE 2.0 debate
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2022
Bipartisan retirement savings bill foreshadows post-SECURE 2.0 debate

Senate and House members introduce a measure that would establish retirement accounts for low- and middle-income workers not covered by an employer plan.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Nontraded REIT chickens come home to roost at wirehouses, RIAs
NEWS RIAS DEC 09, 2022
Nontraded REIT chickens come home to roost at wirehouses, RIAs

The liquidity issue is squarely in the laps of financial advisers who have never had to deal with the difficulties posed by nontraded REITs before.

By Bruce Kelly
Bonhill receives offers for InvestmentNews
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 09, 2022
Bonhill receives offers for InvestmentNews

The sale of the company's UK and Asian business to a privately owned UK media company is expected to close in January.

By InvestmentNews