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Thank you, SECURE 2.0, for 529-to-Roth IRA rollovers
While the legislation provides an attractive option for families who end up not needing the money in a 529 plan, it's not clear how many will be eligible to use it.
TradePMR, FP Transitions partner on consulting service
The service aims to help RIAs and breakaways with organizational structure, compensation and entity design.
Fidelity donors undeterred by market pullback, report says
Fidelity Charitable distributed $11.2 billion in donor-recommended grants last year, nearly $1 billion, or 9%, more than in 2021.
With recession looming, advisors prepare for the worst
Clients are being advised to build up their cash positions, reduce equity risk and load up on high-quality fixed income.
Finra fines small B-D after years of net capital problems
Laidlaw & Co., with eight branch offices and 75 registered reps, was fined $200,000, according to Finra.
Mariner acquires California firm that advises medical professionals
Fullerton, California-based Walker Wealth manages $301 million in assets.
Investors think they need at least $3 million to retire
According to a Bloomberg survey, most respondents are optimistic they’ll move closer to their retirement goal by ending 2023 with more in retirement savings than at the end of 2022.
Helping clients apply for survivor benefits
If a surviving spouse is collecting their own Social Security retirement or disability benefit when their spouse dies, or is not yet collecting Social Security, they will have to apply for survivor benefits.
How to Restore Retirement Confidence During a Volatile Market
Advisors find themselves challenged to support clients who are about to start relying on their portfolio for income. Protective explains why they should look to guaranteed income.
Are financial advisors recession-proof?
What the numbers say about advisory jobs in a potential downturn, according to an InvestmentNews Research analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
The ’secret’ of advisor job security
As long as wealth management firms can continue to attract and retain knowledgeable and empathetic individuals, financial advisors should always have a job.
Bad apps + Bad actors = Bad news for advisors
Two types of worrisome trends emerge in the app landscape that financial advisors must watch out for.
Schwab’s game plan for a TD touchdown
Perfection is impossible for a data migration of this magnitude, but Schwab’s leadership is ready to tackle any technical hiccups on the field.
Industry, investor advocates oppose key parts of SEC mutual fund reform
The SEC has proposed using swing pricing and a hard close for share purchases to protect investors during market meltdowns. Critics warn changes could ruin mutual funds.
Advisors’ worst fears coming into 2023 proving groundless, so far
A relatively smoother ride in the financial markets this year should allow advisors and their clients to breathe a sigh of relief.
NewEdge Advisors rolls out employee affiliation model
South Dakota-based Reinke Gray Wealth Management is the first to join NewEdge using the new model.
How advisors can use technology to seize their opportunity with Gen Z
It's vital for advisors to develop relationships with the next generation of investors and carve out a niche for their business.
Vestwell selected to administer California ABLE program
The digital record keeper is now administering ABLE programs for 20 states.
Betterment lays off 28 as fintechs continue to feel the pinch
The robo-advisor is also reportedly closing its Philadelphia office and subleasing a floor of its New York City office.
Americans lack emergency funds, Edward Jones study shows
A new study shows the rainy day funds of nearly 2 in 5 Americans wouldn't last them longer than a month.
