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Raymond James shares pop on strong wealth management earnings
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 27, 2022
Raymond James shares pop on strong wealth management earnings

The firm reported 8,681 financial advisers at the end of September, an increase of 199 compared to the same time last year.

By Bruce Kelly
Annuity sales soared again in third quarter
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 27, 2022
Annuity sales soared again in third quarter

Total annuity sales rose 27% to $79.6 billion in Q3, Limra reported, while fixed-rate deferred annuity sales came in 159% higher than in the same quarter last year.

By Gregg Greenberg
Nuveen bulks up private equity and private credit business with deal for Arcmont
NEWS ALTERNATIVES OCT 27, 2022
Nuveen bulks up private equity and private credit business with deal for Arcmont

The deal combines North American and European businesses to create Nuveen Private Capital, a global debt platform with more than $60 billion in committed capital.

By Jeff Benjamin
Credit Suisse stock sinks on restructuring plan
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 27, 2022
Credit Suisse stock sinks on restructuring plan

The bank will raise $4 billion to fund a years-long reshaping that includes carving out its investment bank and slashing its head count by 9,000.

By Bloomberg
Americans expect to work longer, save more for retirement, survey shows
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 27, 2022
Americans expect to work longer, save more for retirement, survey shows

Americans age 18 and older anticipate they'll need $1.25 million to retire comfortably, a 20% spike since 2021.

By Gregg Greenberg
Deciphering a cryptic letter from Social Security
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 26, 2022
Deciphering a cryptic letter from Social Security

It’s a good idea to hold on to correspondence from the Social Security Administration to keep track of your benefits and understand any changes in the monthly amount.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Maine practice managing $170 million opts for Arkadios
NEWS RIAS OCT 26, 2022
Maine practice managing $170 million opts for Arkadios

Downeast Private Wealth, led by Lena-Jo Hartley, was affiliated with Investacorp for almost 25 years.

By InvestmentNews
Financial services firms leave billions on the table by overlooking women investors
NEWS RIAS OCT 26, 2022
Financial services firms leave billions on the table by overlooking women investors

A report details unique needs and investing perspectives of women and estimates that failing to tailor products to their needs cost the industry about $14 billion last year.

By Jeff Benjamin
Ameriprise reports more adviser hiring in third quarter
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 26, 2022
Ameriprise reports more adviser hiring in third quarter

The company continued to increase revenue per adviser despite the headwinds of the currently stormy stock market.

By Bruce Kelly
Dividend ETFs see record $50 billion allocation bonanza so far this year
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 26, 2022
Dividend ETFs see record $50 billion allocation bonanza so far this year

The cash flowing into dividend-focused exchange-traded funds is already running 25% higher than the record haul secured in 2021.

By Bloomberg
How advisers should navigate this bear market
NEWS OPINION OCT 26, 2022
How advisers should navigate this bear market

Guiding jittery clients through rough financial patches is one of the most important things advisers do, but they need to keep themselves from being emotionally drained by the effort.

By Scott Hanson
Federal court orders company and its owner to repay 401(k) plan
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 26, 2022
Federal court orders company and its owner to repay 401(k) plan

The president and owner of an Illinois-based health care company failed to make necessary contributions to the retirement plan.

By InvestmentNews
Truist advisers managing $446 million depart for D.A. Davidson
NEWS ADVISOR MOVES OCT 26, 2022
Truist advisers managing $446 million depart for D.A. Davidson

Gary Kurtz and Michael Campos are opening an office in Lexington, South Carolina.

By InvestmentNews
Foundations stepped up and opened pocketbooks during pandemic
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 26, 2022
Foundations stepped up and opened pocketbooks during pandemic

Endowments at private foundations saw double-digit growth in both 2020 and 2021, rising $1.7 billion last year.

By Gregg Greenberg
30-year fixed mortgage rises to 7.16%, marking 10th straight increase
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 26, 2022
30-year fixed mortgage rises to 7.16%, marking 10th straight increase

MBA’s gauge of applications falls again to lowest since 1997 as higher borrowing costs have stifled demand for homes this year.

By Bloomberg
Top 529 college savings plans in 2022
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 26, 2022
Top 529 college savings plans in 2022

Here are the college savings plans that Morningstar awarded with its highest rankings of gold and silver.

By InvestmentNews
Merrill adviser family managing $540 million moves to RBC
NEWS RIAS OCT 25, 2022
Merrill adviser family managing $540 million moves to RBC

Teams led by Bill and Bruce Sandry make the switch to RBC Wealth Management’s Davenport, Iowa, office.

By InvestmentNews
Rising above minutiae can offer new view of opportunities
NEWS OPINION OCT 25, 2022
Rising above minutiae can offer new view of opportunities

When considering a move, it’s critical to strike the right balance between satisfying specific, objective criteria for immediate needs while taking a wider perspective of longer-term goals and shared values.

By Barbara Herman
Fidelity will pay for undergraduate degrees of its customer service reps
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 25, 2022
Fidelity will pay for undergraduate degrees of its customer service reps

Entry-level employees working at the company's regional call centers are eligible for the program, which will fully pay for tuition, books, fees and taxes.

By InvestmentNews
Clock is ticking on 9.62% I bond yields
NEWS RIAS OCT 25, 2022
Clock is ticking on 9.62% I bond yields

Financial advisers have until Nov. 1 to help clients lock in the current rate, which drops by a third to 6.48%.

By Jeff Benjamin