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Independent Financial Group snaps up small Southern California B-D
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 21, 2022
Independent Financial Group snaps up small Southern California B-D

The deal for NPB Financial Group in Burbank is the latest in a modest string of broker-dealer acquisitions occurring against the backdrop of the red-hot M&A market for RIAs.

By Bruce Kelly
NAPA unveils new adviser designation for nonqualified plans
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 21, 2022
NAPA unveils new adviser designation for nonqualified plans

The credential will confirm an adviser’s expertise in working with nonqualified deferred compensation and executive compensation plans.

By Gregg Greenberg
Equitable, American Century prepare for SECURE 2.0 with new retirement tools
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 21, 2022
Equitable, American Century prepare for SECURE 2.0 with new retirement tools

Equitable's new program is aimed at the micro 401(k) market, while American Century launched a product to help select guaranteed income products for plans.

By Gregg Greenberg
Pension funds fixate on climate change
NEWS EQUITIES SEP 21, 2022
Pension funds fixate on climate change

A survey of pension fund managers responsible for nearly $2 trillion worth of assets shows asset allocation decisions are being driven by a focus on climate change and a search for yield.

By Jeff Benjamin
Enhancing tax alpha on a multi-account UMA platform
NEWS OPINION SEP 21, 2022
Enhancing tax alpha on a multi-account UMA platform

Adding a tax overlay to multiple unified managed accounts lets advisers generate tax alpha through APIs that identify and recommend tax-smart trades and sales.

By Jack Sharry
CEO Scharf sees 'several years' of regulatory work ahead for Wells Fargo
NEWS WIREHOUSES SEP 20, 2022
CEO Scharf sees 'several years' of regulatory work ahead for Wells Fargo

The bank remains committed to turning itself around after a series of scandals, but implementing all its plans will take time, Scharf said in prepared testimony for a congressional committee hearing.

By Bloomberg
Insurers talk big, spend small with diverse asset management firms
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 20, 2022
Insurers talk big, spend small with diverse asset management firms

The largest American insurance companies have uneven track records with diversity when it comes to selecting asset managers.

By Joanne Cleaver
Taking RMDs in the form of stock
NEWS IRA ALERT SEP 20, 2022
Taking RMDs in the form of stock

Clients don't have to sell stocks in their individual retirement accounts to take their required minimum distributions.

By Ed Slott
Charitable giving isn't falling despite growing economic worries: Fidelity
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 20, 2022
Charitable giving isn't falling despite growing economic worries: Fidelity

Nearly 60% of Fidelity Charitable donors plan to give more in 2022 in light of current economic volatility, study says.

By Gregg Greenberg
RBC adds $1 billion group from J.P. Morgan
NEWS ADVISOR MOVES SEP 20, 2022
RBC adds $1 billion group from J.P. Morgan

The Nolan Group, a father-son team, will join RBC’s New York City office.

By InvestmentNews
Mariner Wealth Advisors buying $256 million Pittsburgh-based firm
NEWS RIAS SEP 20, 2022
Mariner Wealth Advisors buying $256 million Pittsburgh-based firm

Executive Wealth Counselors will assume the Mariner name when the deal closes at the end of the month.

By InvestmentNews
$1 billion California team joins Private Advisor Group
NEWS RIAS SEP 20, 2022
$1 billion California team joins Private Advisor Group

Irvine-based AK Financial Group will transition its RIA to Private Advisor Group's.

By InvestmentNews
Women-led $340 million team pivots to LPL from Ameriprise
NEWS RIAS SEP 20, 2022
Women-led $340 million team pivots to LPL from Ameriprise

Rubino Skedsvold Moran & Associates, which is based in Portland, Oregon, will use the firm’s RIA and custodial platforms.

By InvestmentNews
B. Riley nabs Alex. Brown adviser managing $325 million
NEWS ADVISOR MOVES SEP 19, 2022
B. Riley nabs Alex. Brown adviser managing $325 million

Jay Murphy joins wealth management office in Boston financial district as a senior managing director of investments. 

By InvestmentNews
Step-up in mortgage rates has advisers rethinking retirement strategies
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 19, 2022
Step-up in mortgage rates has advisers rethinking retirement strategies

Financial advisers are fielding calls from clients wondering what, if anything, they should be doing with their home loans now that 30-year fixed mortgages have pierced 6%.

By Gregg Greenberg
Two Minnesota advisory firms merge
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 19, 2022
Two Minnesota advisory firms merge

360 Financial of Wayzata and Fleming Investment Group of Elk River will operate under the 360 Financial brand and serve more than 1,000 clients.

By InvestmentNews
As Fed battles inflation, financial advisers brace for recession fallout
NEWS EQUITIES SEP 19, 2022
As Fed battles inflation, financial advisers brace for recession fallout

Advisers are adjusting clients' portfolios to weather the recession that could result from the central bank's response to spiking prices.

By Jeff Benjamin
Bitcoin hits 3-month low as sentiment takes knock from wave of monetary tightening
NEWS ALTERNATIVES SEP 19, 2022
Bitcoin hits 3-month low as sentiment takes knock from wave of monetary tightening

Investors are bracing for volatility from the jumbo Federal Reserve interest-rate hike expected Wednesday to fight price pressures.

By Bloomberg
Voya launches holistic platform for plan participants
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 16, 2022
Voya launches holistic platform for plan participants

The digital platform, myVoyage, integrates account balances in defined-contribution retirement plans with guidance and information about external accounts.

By InvestmentNews
EBRI CEO Lori Lucas to retire
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 16, 2022
EBRI CEO Lori Lucas to retire

Lucas has headed the nonprofit employee benefit research group since 2018.

By InvestmentNews