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Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 09, 2022
Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards

Join InvestmentNews in celebrating its fifth annual Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards. We'll recognize the most impactful individual winners & firm finalists that are raising awareness about the need for a more diverse financial advice profession.

By InvestmentNews
Pelosi's portfolio performance now wrapped in an ETF
NEWS EQUITIES MAR 08, 2022
Pelosi's portfolio performance now wrapped in an ETF

Retail investors can now benefit from the inside scoop right along with the 18-term U.S. representative.

By Jeff Benjamin
RBC hires UBS adviser with $270 million in assets
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 08, 2022
RBC hires UBS adviser with $270 million in assets

Ryan McHugh and his team will join RBC's branch in Bend, Oregon.

By InvestmentNews
More consolidation to come for Wells Fargo Advisors?
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 08, 2022
More consolidation to come for Wells Fargo Advisors?

No details about closing branches or offices of Wells Fargo Advisors locations were included in the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

By Bruce Kelly
One super OSJ affiliated with LPL acquires another
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 08, 2022
One super OSJ affiliated with LPL acquires another

Gateway Financial Partners in Connecticut is buying Wisconsin-based Advisors’ Pride.

By InvestmentNews
AIG, Reliance Standard launch index annuities
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 08, 2022
AIG, Reliance Standard launch index annuities

The new products include features that are designed to protect against volatility and increase income.

By InvestmentNews
Morgan Stanley CEO says workers staying despite office push
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 08, 2022
Morgan Stanley CEO says workers staying despite office push

CEO James Gorman says the firm has seen relatively few departures in the wake of the pandemic. In contrast, he says the bank received about 500,000 job applications last year.

By Bloomberg
New retirement guide focuses on longevity, inflation
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 07, 2022
New retirement guide focuses on longevity, inflation

J.P. Morgan Asset Management says that advisers should plan for 35 years in retirement for clients, rather than the previous 30 years, as average life expectancy continues to increase.

By Mary Beth Franklin
SEC promises not to play ‘gotcha’ in early days of new marketing rule
NEWS RIAS MAR 07, 2022
SEC promises not to play ‘gotcha’ in early days of new marketing rule

Even with a long runway — the rule became effective last May 4 with an implementation deadline of Nov. 4 — getting ready for the measure has become a top compliance worry for advisers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
LPL adds $280 million team from Wells Fargo
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 07, 2022
LPL adds $280 million team from Wells Fargo

Richard DeYoung and Jessica Boehm opened their new firm, Highland Wealth Partners, in The Woodlands, Texas, and affiliated with LPL's Strategic Wealth Services.

By InvestmentNews
Vanguard tightens grip on $6.8 trillion ETF market
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS MAR 07, 2022
Vanguard tightens grip on $6.8 trillion ETF market

Strong inflows into its exchange-traded funds so far this year, coming on top of its record-shattering $328 million haul last year, put Vanguard on course to surprass BlackRock as the largest ETF manager within the next two years.

By Bloomberg
UBS has $200 million exposure to Russian assets in loans to rich
NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 07, 2022
UBS has $200 million exposure to Russian assets in loans to rich

The Swiss bank also identified 'a small number' of wealth management clients who were sanctioned in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

By Bloomberg
The future of the 401(k) lies with small           businesses
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 07, 2022
The future of the 401(k) lies with small businesses

The number of small businesses is growing, in some part due to unhappy workers leaving jobs to set up shop on their own. That has led to more startup 401(k) plans.

By Emile Hallez
A taxing situation
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 07, 2022
A taxing situation

Last year’s attempt to raise taxes on the wealthy has catalyzed conversations between advisers and clients about tax strategies this season.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
As Ukraine fights for its freedom, US firms should watch for Russian hacks
NEWS FINTECH MAR 07, 2022
As Ukraine fights for its freedom, US firms should watch for Russian hacks

The increase in remote work, conducted over networks that may not be secure, as well as the widespread use of mobile apps, have added a new level of risk.

By InvestmentNews
SEC examines 16% of RIAs, and it's not likely to go higher
NEWS RIAS MAR 04, 2022
SEC examines 16% of RIAs, and it's not likely to go higher

The size of the agency's examination staff hasn't increased meaningfully in recent years and it can't keep up with the growth in advisers, an official said.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
‘Weakening Putin’s regime’: A week of financial activism against Russia
NEWS ESG MAR 04, 2022
‘Weakening Putin’s regime’: A week of financial activism against Russia

Divestments abound but questions remain over who can and would buy the holdings being rapidly offloaded.

By Christine Dawson
Fidelity tool aims to make benefits more inclusive
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 04, 2022
Fidelity tool aims to make benefits more inclusive

The company's benefits equity scorecard can help employers match the benefits they provide to employees' needs.

By InvestmentNews
LPL kept spending big on recruiting in 2021
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 04, 2022
LPL kept spending big on recruiting in 2021

A rough calculation puts the independent broker-dealer's forgivable loans at $773 million at the end of last year, up 84% from $419 million a year earlier.

By Bruce Kelly
Land O'Lakes settles 401(k) suit for $1.8 million
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 04, 2022
Land O'Lakes settles 401(k) suit for $1.8 million

The lawsuit filed in 2020 questioned the plan's procedures for selecting prudent investments and alleged it failed to properly monitor record-keeping fees.

By InvestmentNews