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Average 401(k) balance dropped in Q3: Fidelity
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 12, 2021
Average 401(k) balance dropped in Q3: Fidelity

At the same time, the average IRA balance saw a slight uptick. A recent survey shows many people have low estimates of how much they will need to retire, and a paper explores the need to update the 4% rule.

By Emile Hallez
Breathing new life into old-school 60/40 models
NEWS EQUITIES NOV 12, 2021
Breathing new life into old-school 60/40 models

As more advisers and pundits lean toward heavier allocations to stocks over bonds, there are still ways and reasons to benefit from fixed income.

By Jeff Benjamin
Rockefeller Capital nabs $1.5 billion Truist team
NEWS ADVISOR MOVES NOV 12, 2021
Rockefeller Capital nabs $1.5 billion Truist team

The eight-member Atlantic Group has offices in Palm Beach, Florida, and Bethesda, Maryland.

By InvestmentNews
CI Financial posts record profits as it moves beyond just buying RIAs
NEWS RIAS NOV 11, 2021
CI Financial posts record profits as it moves beyond just buying RIAs

After acquiring 25 U.S. RIAs over the past 24 months, the Toronto-based aggregator is taking a minority stake in GLASfunds, a $1 billion alternative investments platform.

By Jeff Benjamin
Military vets best served by those who have served
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 11, 2021
Military vets best served by those who have served

In the ultimate niche advisory strategy, veterans are stepping in to help current and former members of the military navigate the nuanced world of financial planning.

By Jeff Benjamin
Creative Planning picks up Lockton's U.S. retirement business
NEWS RIAS NOV 11, 2021
Creative Planning picks up Lockton's U.S. retirement business

The deal expands Creative Planning’s presence in the retirement plan business by about $110 billion and gives it access to the large-plan segment of the 401(k) market.

By Emile Hallez
LPL names three to its Advisor Inclusion Council
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 10, 2021
LPL names three to its Advisor Inclusion Council

Sam Cone, Jessica McNamee and Grace Yung are joining the group, whose members have diverse backgrounds and specialties.

By InvestmentNews
Allworth Financial acquires another Arizona RIA
NEWS RIAS NOV 10, 2021
Allworth Financial acquires another Arizona RIA

Scottsdale-based RG Capital manages $176 million and serves approximately 300 clients, with a focus on dentists.

By InvestmentNews
ESG still scant in DC plans, used more in public sector
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 10, 2021
ESG still scant in DC plans, used more in public sector

ESG is only used in 5% of corporate DC plans, according to Callan. Use by institutional investors also varies a lot by geography.

By Emile Hallez
UK crypto trader Nexo buys piece of Brooklyn B-D
NEWS ALTERNATIVES NOV 10, 2021
UK crypto trader Nexo buys piece of Brooklyn B-D

The terms of Nexo's deal for a stake in Texture Capital Holdings were not disclosed.

By Bruce Kelly
J.P. Morgan opens remote adviser business
NEWS RIAS NOV 10, 2021
J.P. Morgan opens remote adviser business

The new registered investment adviser unit, J.P. Morgan Personal Advisors, operates under the roof of J.P. Morgan Wealth Management and will launch broadly next year.

By Bruce Kelly
Georgia teams managing $308 million join Raymond James
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 10, 2021
Georgia teams managing $308 million join Raymond James

Two advisers from Truist and a trio from Merrill Lynch are moving to the firm's employee channel.

By InvestmentNews
Net-zero asset managers fall short of targets set by scientists
NEWS ESG NOV 10, 2021
Net-zero asset managers fall short of targets set by scientists

Firms that have recently disclosed interim portfolio decarbonization targets are on track to cut their CO2 footprint by just 20% this decade, according to nonprofit Universal Owner.

By Bloomberg
CI Financial notches 25th deal in 24 months
NEWS RIAS NOV 10, 2021
CI Financial notches 25th deal in 24 months

The Toronto-based mega buyer adds $7.5 billion Gofen and Glossberg, growing its U.S. RIA assets to $95 billion.

By Jeff Benjamin
Arkadios acquires California broker-dealer, advisory firm
NEWS RIAS NOV 09, 2021
Arkadios acquires California broker-dealer, advisory firm

Petaluma-based Investment Architects and its affiliated RIA, Resource Investment Architects, manage $1.25 billion.

By InvestmentNews
Finra pops Aegis Capital $2.75 million for churning
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 09, 2021
Finra pops Aegis Capital $2.75 million for churning

Over four years, the New York-based broker-dealer failed to identify trading that was potentially excessive and unsuitable in hundreds of customer accounts, according to Finra.

By Bruce Kelly
Merrill Lynch duo managing $215 million join Raymond James
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 09, 2021
Merrill Lynch duo managing $215 million join Raymond James

Francine Payson and Tarek Salhab are joining the firm's employee unit in Fort Myers, Florida.

By InvestmentNews
Bank rep serving $400 million goes indie with LPL
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 09, 2021
Bank rep serving $400 million goes indie with LPL

Scott Howell will open an office in Summit, New Jersey.

By InvestmentNews
Confusion about Medicare plagues older workers
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 09, 2021
Confusion about Medicare plagues older workers

Contributions to health savings accounts can trip up enrollment after the age of 65.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Bipartisan House bill would help workers keep track of retirement plans
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 09, 2021
Bipartisan House bill would help workers keep track of retirement plans

The legislation would also expand access to workplace plans by creating more opportunities for part-time workers to join and allowing 403(b) plans to participate in multiple-employer and pooled employer plans.

By InvestmentNews