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Few are prepared for long-term care costs
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 05, 2021
Few are prepared for long-term care costs

Families continue to provide the bulk of unpaid care, according to a new report that estimates more than one-third of individuals don't have the resources for even a year of minimal care.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Hightower takes stake in Florida RIA
NEWS RIAS OCT 05, 2021
Hightower takes stake in Florida RIA

The Chicago-based RIA is buying an undisclosed interest in Punta Gorda-based Landsberg Bennett, which manages $1 billion.

By InvestmentNews
Murder victim's son can get money from 401(k) linked to killers
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 05, 2021
Murder victim's son can get money from 401(k) linked to killers

The son of a man murdered by a Colombian guerrilla group had sued for access to a 401(k) account connected to the perpetrators.

By InvestmentNews
Crypto gains appeal as inflation hedge
NEWS ALTERNATIVES OCT 05, 2021
Crypto gains appeal as inflation hedge

Research shows that investors in digital currencies also see inflation as a longer-term reality.

By Jeff Benjamin
How do I market my RIA?
NEWS OPINION OCT 04, 2021
How do I market my RIA?

The compliance friction points that advisers detest the most are almost always centered around marketing.

By [email protected]
Beacon Pointe acquires $430 million RIA
NEWS RIAS OCT 04, 2021
Beacon Pointe acquires $430 million RIA

Stonegate Capital Advisors will merge with the firm’s existing office in Scottsdale, Arizona.

By InvestmentNews
Brother and sister advisers focus on environmentally conscious business owners
NEWS RIAS OCT 04, 2021
Brother and sister advisers focus on environmentally conscious business owners

Christopher and Michelle Mackin are leveraging their love for the outdoors into a focused advisory practice.

By Jeff Benjamin
MAI Capital acquires $230 million RIA
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 04, 2021
MAI Capital acquires $230 million RIA

Storey & Associates is based in North Canton, Ohio.

By InvestmentNews
Adviser managing $170 million at Wells Fargo goes indie with LPL
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 04, 2021
Adviser managing $170 million at Wells Fargo goes indie with LPL

Sean Khaligh, who joined Wells in 2007, is affiliating with LPL through The Financial Services Network and has formed EQ Private Wealth Advisors in Palos Verdes, California.

By InvestmentNews
Treasury market pain seen deepening
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 04, 2021
Treasury market pain seen deepening

As the Federal Reserve moves toward curbing its bond buying, it's trying to avoid a repeat of 2013's taper tantrum. But 2021 could be an even worse year for the Treasury market than 2013.

By Bloomberg
The rise of insurtech
NEWS OPINION OCT 04, 2021
The rise of insurtech

Just 10 years ago, there was little crossover between securities and insurance, as insurance agents, health insurance agents and Wall Street advisers traditionally stayed in separate lanes. But that has started to change.

By Arron Price
Bipartisan aura around retirement savings diminishes in reconciliation
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 01, 2021
Bipartisan aura around retirement savings diminishes in reconciliation

Republicans are upset about auto-IRA and other proposals in the $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package. Will their ire carry over to SECURE 2.0?

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
LPL to pay $4.8 million over anti-money laundering charges
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 01, 2021
LPL to pay $4.8 million over anti-money laundering charges

Last year, the SEC charged the unregistered adviser at the heart of the matter with defrauding a town in Puerto Rico and misappropriating $7.1 million.

By Bruce Kelly
Lawsuit over AutoZone's 401(k) targets new defendant: Northern Trust
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 01, 2021
Lawsuit over AutoZone's 401(k) targets new defendant: Northern Trust

In other cases, claims have been dismissed against several plan sponsors, including Prudential and Eversource Energy.

By Emile Hallez
Ultra-rich have a tax problem: Not knowing when to sell
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 01, 2021
Ultra-rich have a tax problem: Not knowing when to sell

Legislators are preparing to raise taxes on those earning more than $400,000, but almost everything about the tax package is up in the air, including the new rates and when the various provisions go into effect.

By Bloomberg
How technology can embrace ‘financial therapy’
NEWS OPINION OCT 01, 2021
How technology can embrace ‘financial therapy’

Advisers can use their tech stack to seamlessly track the opportunities best suited for each client and recommend appropriate actions that result in long-term change.

By Sarah Rasmuss
Former Merrill CEO David Komansky dies at 82
NEWS WIREHOUSES OCT 01, 2021
Former Merrill CEO David Komansky dies at 82

Komansky, who joined Merrill Lynch as a stockbroker, expanded the firm around the globe as its chairman and CEO during the bull markets of the 1990s.

By Bloomberg
Schwab to investigate harassment claim made by former employee
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 30, 2021
Schwab to investigate harassment claim made by former employee

A discussion about what to wear on a casual Friday took an ugly turn, according to the former TD Ameritrade employee. CEO Walt Bettinger said harassment is unacceptable, and the firm will investigate the claims.

By Bruce Kelly
3 drivers of record M&A activity
NEWS OPINION SEP 30, 2021
3 drivers of record M&A activity

With valuations of financial planning and wealth management shops at record highs and private equity focusing on the space, it would seem prudent for firms to at least research their options.

By Scott Hanson
Avantax practices managing $350 million move to Cetera
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 30, 2021
Avantax practices managing $350 million move to Cetera

Veteran advisers in Oklahoma and Utah affiliate with Cetera through Texas-based Farpointe Wealth Partners.

By InvestmentNews