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Colorado regulators mulling update to guidance on financial planning fees
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 06, 2022
Colorado regulators mulling update to guidance on financial planning fees

Groups like XY Planning Network and the CFP Board view a document from the state's Division of Securities as undermining fee-for-service models.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Fend off inflation with these strategic tips
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 06, 2022
Fend off inflation with these strategic tips

Economist Laurence Kotlikoff offers his outlook on inflation and how investors can prepare their portfolios to defend against it.

By Gregg Greenberg
Fidelity, Vanguard join forces to help workers move 401(k)s
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 05, 2022
Fidelity, Vanguard join forces to help workers move 401(k)s

The two retirement giants, along with Alight Solutions, are forming a consortium to automate the transfer of 401(k) accounts with balances below $5,000 when workers change jobs.

By Bloomberg
ESG investments move a step closer to strict definitions and certification
NEWS ESG OCT 05, 2022
ESG investments move a step closer to strict definitions and certification

Fintech firms are joining forces to help investors avoid the pitfalls of greenwashing.

By Jeff Benjamin
Mercer Global Advisors adds Cincinnati firm managing $370 million
NEWS RIAS OCT 05, 2022
Mercer Global Advisors adds Cincinnati firm managing $370 million

The Asset Advisory Group, founded in 1988, serves about 160 clients and will expand Mercer's presence in Ohio.

By InvestmentNews
Fisher Investments adviser snags Judge's history-making homer
NEWS RIAS OCT 05, 2022
Fisher Investments adviser snags Judge's history-making homer

Cory Youmans, a vice president and investment adviser at Fisher in Plano, Texas, caught Aaron Judge's historic 62nd home run of the season Tuesday night.

By Bruce Kelly
Closing the gap: New network sees potential in  client care circles
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 05, 2022
Closing the gap: New network sees potential in client care circles

Collaboration between complementary professionals is a missing link for many clients, who are expected to patch advice from various professionals into a comprehensive plan.

By Joanne Cleaver
5 client personas advisers need to know to build wallet share
NEWS OPINION OCT 05, 2022
5 client personas advisers need to know to build wallet share

It's important for advisers to understand how the emotions of clients can dictate whether and when they'll give you more assets to manage.

By Laura Hanichak Gregg
Edelman Financial Engines adds to Northern California presence with $490 million deal
NEWS RIAS OCT 05, 2022
Edelman Financial Engines adds to Northern California presence with $490 million deal

The acquisition of Herrmann & Cooke Wealth Management adds 600 new clients to Edelman's base of more than 1.3 million clients.

By Jeff Benjamin
Life insurance can be a valuable asset for seniors battling inflation
NEWS OPINION OCT 05, 2022
Life insurance can be a valuable asset for seniors battling inflation

Selling life insurance policies can help retirees meet expenses, but such transactions, known as life settlements, are overlooked by the financial planning world.

By Lucas Siegel
Vanguard gaining ground on BlackRock in the $6 trillion US ETF universe
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 05, 2022
Vanguard gaining ground on BlackRock in the $6 trillion US ETF universe

Nearly $45 billion flowed into Vanguard ETFs in the third quarter, compared to BlackRock Inc.’s $25 billion haul.

By Bloomberg
Market pain boosts case for adding alternatives to retirement accounts
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 04, 2022
Market pain boosts case for adding alternatives to retirement accounts

An increasing number of wealth managers are diversifying their clients’ portfolios away from traditional asset classes into alternative, and often less liquid, assets.

By Gregg Greenberg
MAI acquires Florida-based firm, launches retirement business
NEWS RIAS OCT 04, 2022
MAI acquires Florida-based firm, launches retirement business

The Cleveland-based RIA said the purchase of West Point Business Group allows it to launch MAI Retirement.

By InvestmentNews
Billion-dollar Merrill team joins Raymond James
NEWS RIAS OCT 04, 2022
Billion-dollar Merrill team joins Raymond James

Four-adviser group in Novi, Michigan, moves to the firm’s employee channel and will now operate as Stone Manor Wealth Advisors of Raymond James.

By InvestmentNews
Schwab adds 800 funds to no-transaction-fee program
NEWS RIAS OCT 04, 2022
Schwab adds 800 funds to no-transaction-fee program

The funds are in addition to the more than 130 no-transaction-fee, institutional share class funds from T. Rowe Price on the platform, which was announced in December.

By InvestmentNews
Finra slaps UBS with $2.5 million fine over short-selling violations
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 04, 2022
Finra slaps UBS with $2.5 million fine over short-selling violations

It's the second time in as many weeks that Finra has penalized a firm for such trading problems.

By Bruce Kelly
Savant Wealth Management acquires two Iowa-based financial firms
NEWS RIAS OCT 04, 2022
Savant Wealth Management acquires two Iowa-based financial firms

The deals push Savant's assets to $12.4 billion while moving it forward on its five-year growth plan.

By Jeff Benjamin
Figuring out the tax impact on clients' portfolios
NEWS OPINION OCT 04, 2022
Figuring out the tax impact on clients' portfolios

Taxes can create a significant drag on the value of a portfolio, so here are the things you should be looking for in a client's tax documents.

By Rob Kuharic
Latest cryptocurrency SMA platform shows bullishness about digital assets
NEWS RIAS OCT 04, 2022
Latest cryptocurrency SMA platform shows bullishness about digital assets

Valkyrie Funds continues to diversify its product offering by providing yet another way to gain exposure to cryptocurrencies.

By Jeff Benjamin
Concourse Financial names David Perry CEO
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 04, 2022
Concourse Financial names David Perry CEO

Perry, who most recently served as the firm's chief operating officer, succeeds Doyle Williams, who is returning to parent company Protective Life.

By InvestmentNews