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Altruist names former Pixar, Blend exec as new CFO
NEWS FINTECH JUN 08, 2023
Altruist names former Pixar, Blend exec as new CFO

Marc Greenberg most recently worked at Blend, a white-label fintech that banks use to build consumer-facing digital products.

By Ryan W. Neal
Wealthspire acquires $1 billion firm to expand in the Atlantic region
NEWS RIAS JUN 07, 2023
Wealthspire acquires $1 billion firm to expand in the Atlantic region

Based in Richmond, Virginia, ACG Wealth Management offers investment management, qualified plans, tax strategies and third-party administrator services.

By Ryan W. Neal
Southwestern Pennsylvania credit union moves to CUSO Financial Services from LPL
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUN 07, 2023
Southwestern Pennsylvania credit union moves to CUSO Financial Services from LPL

Pittsburgh-based Clearview Federal Credit Unit has 117,000 members with more than $1.8 billion in assets.

By InvestmentNews
Food bank, homeless shelter donations spike in wake of pandemic, Fidelity Charitable says
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 07, 2023
Food bank, homeless shelter donations spike in wake of pandemic, Fidelity Charitable says

St. Louis was the city that ranked first for overall giving, followed by Salt Lake City and greater Atlanta.

By Gregg Greenberg
Unlocking the secret to luring Gen Z into the advisory industry
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 07, 2023
Unlocking the secret to luring Gen Z into the advisory industry

Emotionally engaging experiences will inspire interns to continue in the financial advisory profession.

By Joanne Cleaver
Former SEC Chair Clayton makes case for democratizing alternative investments
NEWS RIAS JUN 07, 2023
Former SEC Chair Clayton makes case for democratizing alternative investments

Clayton took a swipe at the current leadership of the Securities and Exchange Commission for swinging too far in the wrong direction.

By Jeff Benjamin
Retire and remain: Sellers seek greater flexibility in succession planning
NEWS OPINION JUN 07, 2023
Retire and remain: Sellers seek greater flexibility in succession planning

While some advisors choose to sell their practices and retire, others wish to remain for a specific time and work for the new owners.

By Kristine McManus
Financial wellness rising but younger workers left behind: Study
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 06, 2023
Financial wellness rising but younger workers left behind: Study

Morgan Stanley at Work's third annual survey showed 66% of employees have reduced contributions to retirement accounts, up from 62% last year, particularly to 401(k) plans, long-term savings, and emergency and short-term savings.

By Gregg Greenberg
First 401(k) lawsuit over ESG targets American Airlines' $26 billion plan
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 06, 2023
First 401(k) lawsuit over ESG targets American Airlines' $26 billion plan

The case, which is seeking class status, also names Fidelity and Financial Engines as defendants.

By Emile Hallez
Firm headed by former NFL player joins LPL from Lincoln Financial
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUN 06, 2023
Firm headed by former NFL player joins LPL from Lincoln Financial

Newport, Kentucky-based Hoff Bujnoch & Associates is led by Digger Bujnoch and oversees $150 million in client assets.

By InvestmentNews
Pershing X moves into the fintech lane with new Wove platform
NEWS CUSTODIAN JUN 06, 2023
Pershing X moves into the fintech lane with new Wove platform

The multicustodial open architecture platform promises to connect the various applications advisors use to service clients.

By Jeff Benjamin
Cetera continues RIA push with purchase of $1.45 billion Kansas firm
NEWS RIAS JUN 06, 2023
Cetera continues RIA push with purchase of $1.45 billion Kansas firm

At the end of April, The Retirement Planning Group had 14 advisors and 40 employees.

By Bruce Kelly
Mercer raises $1 billion in recapitalization deal, bringing in new private equity backer
NEWS RIAS JUN 06, 2023
Mercer raises $1 billion in recapitalization deal, bringing in new private equity backer

The additional investment from Altas Partners pushes Mercer's valuation past $3 billion.

By Ryan W. Neal
The 11 hottest markets for next-gen advisors
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 06, 2023
The 11 hottest markets for next-gen advisors

InvestmentNews used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to calculate future demand for advisors and identify metropolitan areas that will need a substantial number of new advisors.

By Devin McGinley
Creative Planning acquires $2.5 billion professional services firm
NEWS RIAS JUN 05, 2023
Creative Planning acquires $2.5 billion professional services firm

BerganKDV provides accounting, tax and audit services and business advice, in addition to wealth management.

By Ryan W. Neal
Advisor Group hires Dynasty co-founder Ed Swenson to lead RIA channel
NEWS RIAS JUN 05, 2023
Advisor Group hires Dynasty co-founder Ed Swenson to lead RIA channel

The independent broker-dealer is developing different channel strategies as part of its rebranding, and RIAs are a big part of that.

By Emile Hallez
Market volatility exposes generation gap among investors
NEWS RIAS JUN 05, 2023
Market volatility exposes generation gap among investors

As the banking crisis unfolded during the first quarter, the youngest investors were loading up on financial sector stocks and crypto, while older investors backed off.

By Jeff Benjamin
Alex. Brown adds Morgan Stanley advisor managing $509 million
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUN 05, 2023
Alex. Brown adds Morgan Stanley advisor managing $509 million

Miami-based Eva Marina Ovejero has more than two decades of experience.

By InvestmentNews
Advisor managing $475 million at Bank of America Private Bank joins LPL
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUN 05, 2023
Advisor managing $475 million at Bank of America Private Bank joins LPL

Amy Lawrence is launching Gorilla Investments Co. in Miami.

By InvestmentNews
Last chance for Social Security claiming strategy
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 05, 2023
Last chance for Social Security claiming strategy

While the rules for claiming Social Security will get a bit simpler starting in 2024, clients will continue to need advice on the best time to claim benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin