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Mercer Advisors acquires $5 billion RIA, Regis Management Co.
NEWS RIAS DEC 01, 2022
Mercer Advisors acquires $5 billion RIA, Regis Management Co.

The addition of the ultra-high-net-worth multifamily office pushes Mercer's assets near $40 billion.

By Jeff Benjamin
Hurricane Ian and the new retirement risk
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 30, 2022
Hurricane Ian and the new retirement risk

In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian, future retirees ought to factor 'Florida risk' into their retirement decision-making.

By Gregg Greenberg
Implementing direct indexing using sector ETFs
NEWS OPINION NOV 30, 2022
Implementing direct indexing using sector ETFs

It can be hard to keep direct-index portfolios from 'drifting' from their benchmark index as stocks are swapped in and out.

By Matthew Liebman
BlackRock's Fink predicts most crypto firms will fold in wake of FTX meltdown
NEWS ALTERNATIVES NOV 30, 2022
BlackRock's Fink predicts most crypto firms will fold in wake of FTX meltdown

BlackRock was among the financial firms stung by the bankruptcy of the crypto exchange, having invested roughly $24 million in FTX through a fund of funds.

By Bloomberg
Vatican report on faith-based investing crosses into ESG territory
NEWS EQUITIES NOV 30, 2022
Vatican report on faith-based investing crosses into ESG territory

The new report cites 24 areas of focus for Catholic-values investing, some of which overlap with ESG investing.

By Jeff Benjamin
Securian and Qualified Plan Advisors offer personalized managed accounts
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 30, 2022
Securian and Qualified Plan Advisors offer personalized managed accounts

The accounts are to be used in retirement plans, and Stadion Money Management will serve as the program's fiduciary.

By InvestmentNews
UBS retreats from plans to target US mass affluent clients
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 30, 2022
UBS retreats from plans to target US mass affluent clients

Chairman Colm Kelleher said the bank has been slow to identify cross-selling opportunities to wealth management clients.

By Bloomberg
4 keys to preparing your firm for a transaction
NEWS OPINION NOV 30, 2022
4 keys to preparing your firm for a transaction

Even if you have no plans to sell, taking these steps will mean you're running a better business.

By Scott Hanson
Aspiring next-gen advisers crave inspiration
NEWS OPINION NOV 30, 2022
Aspiring next-gen advisers crave inspiration

Next Gen advisers want to know that their investment in their careers is also an investment in others, and in the world.

By Sameer Somal
Last chance to switch Medicare drug plans and save
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 29, 2022
Last chance to switch Medicare drug plans and save

Most beneficiaries who stay in their current plans will pay more in 2023, and Medicare open enrollment, which lets beneficiaries change plans, ends next week.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Wealthspire Advisors to acquire Nevada RIA
NEWS RIAS NOV 29, 2022
Wealthspire Advisors to acquire Nevada RIA

The acquisition of Reno-based Sage Financial Advisors, which manages $194 million, will expand the firm’s presence in the West.

By InvestmentNews
Should you speak freely about politics and religion with your clients?
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 29, 2022
Should you speak freely about politics and religion with your clients?

Although advisers have long avoided discussing certain subjects with clients, David Bahnsen of Bahnsen Group advocates being open with clients about such topics.

By Gregg Greenberg
Perigon acquires $330 million RIA
NEWS RIAS NOV 29, 2022
Perigon acquires $330 million RIA

Nauset Wealth Management, based in Westport, Connecticut, was founded in 2000 by Michael Lombardo.

By InvestmentNews
Wells Fargo FiNet team managing $180 million switches to Prospera
NEWS ADVISOR MOVES NOV 29, 2022
Wells Fargo FiNet team managing $180 million switches to Prospera

Thayer Potter founded Twin River Wealth Management, based on Selingsgrove, Pennsylvania, in 2017.

By InvestmentNews
CFP Board, Foundation for Financial Planning partner on pro bono
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 29, 2022
CFP Board, Foundation for Financial Planning partner on pro bono

The two financial planning organizations will work together to make pro bono opportunities, training and resources available to all CFPs.

By InvestmentNews
Ascension winners set a high bar for themselves and the industry
NEWS WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY NOV 29, 2022
Ascension winners set a high bar for themselves and the industry

InvestmentNews' Ascension Award recognizes financial services industry workplaces where women comprise at least 30% of the C-suite.

By InvestmentNews
Former LPL exec Bill Morrissey to head Atria's independent channel
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 29, 2022
Former LPL exec Bill Morrissey to head Atria's independent channel

The private equity-backed firm operates six broker-dealers, including Cadaret Grant, NEXT Financial and Western International Securities.

By InvestmentNews
DOL turns its focus to next iteration of investment advice reg
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 28, 2022
DOL turns its focus to next iteration of investment advice reg

Now that the agency has finalized the ESG rule, it's likely to cast a wider net to establish who has a fiduciary duty to retirement savers. A new deadline is pending.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Alternative investments manager Ballast Rock joins RIA game
NEWS RIAS NOV 28, 2022
Alternative investments manager Ballast Rock joins RIA game

Ballast Rock Private Wealth will operate independently of Ballast Rock Asset Management, but both firms focus on offering alts to wealthy investors.

By Jeff Benjamin
Are your clients' kids learning the basics of money management?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 28, 2022
Are your clients' kids learning the basics of money management?

Less than half of US high school students currently receive instruction in personal finance.

By Gregg Greenberg