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Ex-Cetera broker sentenced to 5 years in prison for fraud
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUN 08, 2021
Ex-Cetera broker sentenced to 5 years in prison for fraud

The broker David A. Rockwell defrauded a bank when he applied for lines of credit in the names of two clients

By Bruce Kelly
Schwab-TD integration on track with more layoffs expected: Bernie Clark
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 08, 2021
Schwab-TD integration on track with more layoffs expected: Bernie Clark

Head of Schwab Advisor Services Bernie Clark gave progress updates, while unveiling the firm's annual Independent Advisor Survey Outlook. Results showed sweeping adviser optimism and lessons learned from 2020.

By Jeff Benjamin
It’s time to add emergency savings to work benefits
NEWS OPINION JUN 07, 2021
It’s time to add emergency savings to work benefits

Bipartisan emergency savings legislation would allow employees to withdraw up to $1,000 per year from their workplace retirement account without penalty.

By Eric Stevenson
Answering questions about going RIA
NEWS OPINION JUN 07, 2021
Answering questions about going RIA

RIA Summit attendees had more questions about going RIA than panelists had time to answer. Find more answers here.

By Brad Wales
As RIAs evolve, C-suite specialization begins to emerge
NEWS OPINION JUN 07, 2021
As RIAs evolve, C-suite specialization begins to emerge

When RIAs add professional managers beyond the founding group of advisers to add professional managers, they can finally achieve the levels of growth and profitability the advisers envisioned upon launching their firm.

By Matt Sonnen
Ric Edelman stepping down from current role at Edelman Financial Engines
NEWS RIAS JUN 07, 2021
Ric Edelman stepping down from current role at Edelman Financial Engines

Edelman will stay on as a strategic adviser, a board member and the firm’s largest individual shareholder. Currently, he serves as the firm's chairman of financial education and client experience.

By Emile Hallez
Plans, savers more aware of retirement income, but will demand follow?
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 07, 2021
Plans, savers more aware of retirement income, but will demand follow?

Among retirement plan participants, about 90% said they are interested in retirement-income products and that having guaranteed income would be a plus, according to a BlackRock survey.

By Emile Hallez
Aon to sell U.S. retirement business
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 07, 2021
Aon to sell U.S. retirement business

Aquiline is buying the unit, while Alight Solutions is buying Aon's Retiree Health Exchange business. The sales are aimed at winning government approval for Aon's merger with Willis Towers Watson.

By InvestmentNews
Is the Carson Group worth $1 billion?
NEWS RIAS JUN 07, 2021
Is the Carson Group worth $1 billion?

Just five years ago, the Carson Group had a total valuation of $120 million, or six to eight times less than its current potential valuation. The firm said in October it is looking to raise capital to continue to invest in registered investment advisers and wealth management firms.

By Bruce Kelly
Blanchett leaves Morningstar to head retirement research at QMA
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 07, 2021
Blanchett leaves Morningstar to head retirement research at QMA

His role will involve positioning Prudential’s investment arm for the retirement income challenge.

By InvestmentNews
JPMorgan hires from Goldman, Wells for growth-equity effort
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JUN 07, 2021
JPMorgan hires from Goldman, Wells for growth-equity effort

The new venture aims to give JPMorgan's clients exposure to companies before they go public.

By InvestmentNews
Yellen says higher interest rates would be ‘plus’ for US, Fed
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 07, 2021
Yellen says higher interest rates would be ‘plus’ for US, Fed

The Treasury Secretary said President Joe Biden should push forward with his $4 trillion spending plans even if they trigger inflation that persists into next year and higher interest rates.

By Bloomberg
InvestmentNews' 2021 class of 40 Under 40
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 07, 2021
InvestmentNews' 2021 class of 40 Under 40

Our 40 Under 40 project, now in its eighth year, highlights young talent in the financial advice industry. The profiles of these individuals illustrate the tremendous potential of those coming up in the profession. Their stories will surprise, entertain, educate and inspire.

By InvestmentNews
How to buy the Bitcoin dip without buying Bitcoin
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JUN 04, 2021
How to buy the Bitcoin dip without buying Bitcoin

Research finds that companies that do business in the cryptocurrency space can be reliable proxies for digital currency exposure. For those who might have been waiting for an entry point, the case could be made that now is a good time to buy.

By Jeff Benjamin
John Hancock, Lowe's 401(k) settlements each more than $10M
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 04, 2021
John Hancock, Lowe's 401(k) settlements each more than $10M

John Hancock and Lowe's are paying millions to settle class-action claims, while a new lawsuit was filed against Northern Trust that rehashes old claims.

By Emile Hallez
Surge in early retirements exposes inequalities among baby boomers
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 04, 2021
Surge in early retirements exposes inequalities among baby boomers

Older Black workers without a college degree are more likely to be forced to exit the labor market prematurely, a study shows.

By Bloomberg
Two Connecticut hybrids to merge, creating $1.4 billion firm
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 04, 2021
Two Connecticut hybrids to merge, creating $1.4 billion firm

The two Hartford-area firms, ClearGuidance and Gottfried & Somberg, will operate under the latter's name.

By InvestmentNews
OneDigital acquires Fiduciary Plan Advisors
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 03, 2021
OneDigital acquires Fiduciary Plan Advisors

The deal adds $6 billion in retirement plan assets under advisement among 200,000 participants to OneDigital’s book. It follows seven other purchases the Atlanta-based company has made so far this year.

By Emile Hallez
ESG investing can be volatile — but doesn't have to be
NEWS EQUITIES JUN 03, 2021
ESG investing can be volatile — but doesn't have to be

Investors in concentrated ESG strategies have experienced crashing lows from the highs of last year, while broadly diversified strategies have offered a smoother ride and still beat the S&P 500.

By Jeff Benjamin
Congress' inaction on Social Security could cost clients 2 months’ pay
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 03, 2021
Congress' inaction on Social Security could cost clients 2 months’ pay

The estimate of lost income, due to planning mistakes alone, is separate from actual cuts to benefits, according to a recent academic paper.

By Emile Hallez