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Tony Soprano's guide to a secure retirement
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 12, 2023
Tony Soprano's guide to a secure retirement

If things are getting better on the retirement front, or at the very least not getting worse, why all the glum faces?

By Gregg Greenberg
Wells Fargo adds sports and entertainment program
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 12, 2023
Wells Fargo adds sports and entertainment program

The firm cited the sports and entertainment accredited wealth management advisor designation rolled out in 2022 by the College for Financial Planning as a factor that will help advisors meet such clients' needs.

By Bruce Kelly
DOL has its say in court on ESG challenge
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 12, 2023
DOL has its say in court on ESG challenge

The plaintiffs and defendant recently filed cross motions for summary judgment of the challenge over the Labor Department's recently implemented ESG rule for retirement plans.

By Emile Hallez
New bull market doesn't take recession off the table
NEWS RIAS JUN 12, 2023
New bull market doesn't take recession off the table

Market watchers warn against falling for the head fake of a tech-driven stock market that isn't accurately reflecting broader economic risks.

By Jeff Benjamin
With Credit Suisse deal done, UBS sets team to lead wealth management
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 12, 2023
With Credit Suisse deal done, UBS sets team to lead wealth management

Veteran UBS wealth management executive Tom Naratil is not part of the new team, however.

By Bruce Kelly
Quakers divesting $17 million from Vanguard over climate change
NEWS ESG JUN 12, 2023
Quakers divesting $17 million from Vanguard over climate change

Earth Quaker Action Team is planning to announce the withdrawals this week at Vanguard's headquarters.

By Emile Hallez
ETF niche players combine to form nearly $8 billion suite of specialty funds
NEWS RIAS JUN 12, 2023
ETF niche players combine to form nearly $8 billion suite of specialty funds

Amplify ETFs is acquiring the assets of ETF Managers Group, bringing under one roof funds that offer exposure to marijuana, blockchain, artificial intelligence and more.

By Jeff Benjamin
$200 million team from Valic signs on with LPL
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUN 12, 2023
$200 million team from Valic signs on with LPL

Rodney Van Buren and Whitney Colton have launched Van Buren Wealth Management in Melbourne, Florida.

By InvestmentNews
JPMorgan to pay $290 million to settle suit from Epstein victim
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 12, 2023
JPMorgan to pay $290 million to settle suit from Epstein victim

The firm reached an agreement to settle a proposed class action alleging that it knowingly benefited from former client Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking.

By Bloomberg
UBS completes Credit Suisse takeover, creating wealth management titan
NEWS WIREHOUSES JUN 12, 2023
UBS completes Credit Suisse takeover, creating wealth management titan

The closing of the deal allows UBS to move forward with the integration of its former rival, a process that's likely to involve thousands of job cuts.

By Bloomberg
'700 Club' founder Pat Robertson's death raises estate planning questions
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 09, 2023
'700 Club' founder Pat Robertson's death raises estate planning questions

The conservative religious leader and televangelist leaves behind a considerable estate and various nonprofit organizations.

By Emile Hallez
Finra hits TD Ameritrade with $500,000 fine for disclosures on callable securities
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 09, 2023
Finra hits TD Ameritrade with $500,000 fine for disclosures on callable securities

TD Ameritrade self-reported the lack of disclosure, which occurred from January 2016 to June 2021, to Finra, according to the settlement.

By Bruce Kelly
Former Morgan Stanley advisor pleads guilty to ripping off own mother
NEWS WIREHOUSES JUN 09, 2023
Former Morgan Stanley advisor pleads guilty to ripping off own mother

Doug McKelvey of South Lake, Texas, misused at least $1.5 million of funds held in brokerage accounts belonging to clients that included his mother and another elderly family member. 

By Gregg Greenberg
$1.7 billion team exits Avidian to form new RIA affiliated with Hightower
NEWS RIAS JUN 09, 2023
$1.7 billion team exits Avidian to form new RIA affiliated with Hightower

Houston-based Presidio Wealth Partners is leaving with nearly half of Avidian's $4 billion in assets and aspires to reach $5 billion in five years.

By Jeff Benjamin
UBS CEO Ermotti predicts 'bumpy' months as Credit Suisse deal closes
NEWS WIREHOUSES JUN 09, 2023
UBS CEO Ermotti predicts 'bumpy' months as Credit Suisse deal closes

UBS will see its workforce, costs and balance sheet swell next week when the Credit Suisse deal likely closes, prompting it to weigh deep cuts to staffing levels and wind down riskier assets.

By Bloomberg
10 IBDs that earned the most fees in 2022
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUN 09, 2023
10 IBDs that earned the most fees in 2022

As independent broker-dealers’ shift toward fee revenue continued last year, here are the firms that earned the most in fees.

By InvestmentNews
Anti-ESG funds started with roar, tapered to meow, report finds
NEWS ESG JUN 08, 2023
Anti-ESG funds started with roar, tapered to meow, report finds

Sales were strong late last year amid several ETF launches in this category, but have since slowed, according to Morningstar.

By Emile Hallez
Gen Xers aren't ready for retirement: Prudential
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 08, 2023
Gen Xers aren't ready for retirement: Prudential

A new study shows roughly 35% of Gen Xers have less than $10,000 saved, and 18% have no nest egg at all.

By Gregg Greenberg
Can Goldman Sachs and Citigroup catch up on hiring advisors?
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 08, 2023
Can Goldman Sachs and Citigroup catch up on hiring advisors?

Both banks have recently signaled their interest in bolstering their wealth management operations, but they can't snap their fingers and conjure financial advisors from thin air.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL nabs Edward Jones duo in Tennessee
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUN 08, 2023
LPL nabs Edward Jones duo in Tennessee

Todd Rosel and Larry D. Smith oversee $310 million in assets and are combining their practices to form a new firm, Integrity Wealth Advisor Group.

By Bruce Kelly