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Vanguard’s efforts to navigate politics of ESG could be blueprint for others
Last month's decision to exit the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative puts Vanguard in a spotlight it was likely trying to avoid.
Vanguard expert offers tips on hardship withdrawals
Spiking inflation coupled with a sinking stock market have forced more investors to tap their retirement savings for cash.
Prime Capital buys sustainable investment RIA
North Carolina-based Earth Equity Advisors is a certified B Corporation and specializes in fossil-fuel-free portfolios.
EP Wealth acquires Maine firm managing $347 million
The acquisition of Cribstone Capital Management was EP Wealth's sixth deal of 2022.
Before FTX collapsed, it was targeting retirement accounts
The push to interest retirement savers in crypto was part of an effort by FTX Group to expand its base of everyday retail customers.
ESG has DOL’s blessing. Here’s what can happen next in 401(k)s
Target-date funds that are sustainable or responsible are fair game now for retirement plans, but there aren't many of them.
New regulatory agenda sets April, October deadlines for SEC ESG rules
The SEC also has custody and ETF regulations to tackle, while the Department of Labor continues work on the next iteration of an investment advice rule for retirement accounts.
LPL shares remain analyst’s top pick in 2023
The share price of LPL Financial Holdings Inc. increased 27% over the past year, even as the S&P 500 index fell 19.4%.
James Lee begins term as 2023 FPA president
Lee plans to focus on advancing the FPA's mission of title protection for financial planners.
Focus Financial partner deal expands access to alternative investments
Chicago firms Kovitz and Origin will combine real estate investment expertise, creating greater access across the Focus network.
Advisors, plan sponsors dig into the many, many provisions of SECURE 2.0
The retirement savings legislation signed into effect by President Biden last week as part of a government funding bill includes 92 provisions designed to boost the number of Americans saving for retirement, as well as the size of their nest eggs.
After rough ride in ’22, 60/40 portfolio looks poised for solid ’23
The same Fed policy that hurt fixed income last year is likely to make it the ballast for portfolios for the year ahead.
Protect against the sequence of return risk
Having multiple sources to pull from during retirement, clients can manage the volatility and order in which they tap accounts much more easily than if they had only one option.
Tom Naratil one of four nominees to Envestnet board in escalating proxy contest
Instead of a single seat on the company's board, activist investor Impactive Capital is now seeking more significant change.
Alvarium Tiedemann shares drop on first day of trading
The Tiedemann/Alvarium merger had been cited as a standout by industry observers because of its focus on high-net-worth investors.
Raymond James adds Tennessee team managing $832 million
The nine-member group, which will do business as Fountain Financial Group, had been affiliated with First Horizon Advisors.
Janney hires industry vet Yackel to run wealth management
Yackel will be joining Janney as executive vice president after co-founding estate planning platform Trucendent.
Investing novices call the shots on $4 trillion at public pensions
Public-employee plans are underfunded, chasing higher returns and underperforming international peers overseen by professionals.
Alera Group continues aggressive acquisition pace with $2.8 billion deal
The purchase of Virginia-based Ascent Group keeps Alera on track to meet its goal of reaching $10 billion in AUM this year.
SEC meets strong industry resistance on advisor outsourcing proposal
Critics say the measure's due diligence and monitoring requirements for third-party providers of portfolio management and other services are unnecessary given advisors' fiduciary duty.
