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Sanctuary Wealth nabs $1 billion Merrill team
NEWS RIAS APR 28, 2023
Sanctuary Wealth nabs $1 billion Merrill team

Chicago-based Burnham Harbor Private Wealth has four advisors.

By InvestmentNews
RBC adds First Republic duo managing $400 million
NEWS ADVISOR MOVES APR 28, 2023
RBC adds First Republic duo managing $400 million

Mark Friedman and Mitchell Peters, who are joining RBC's San Francisco office, had been affiliated with First Republic since 2017.

By InvestmentNews
Envestnet CEO on the company’s recent challenges and the opportunities ahead
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 27, 2023
Envestnet CEO on the company’s recent challenges and the opportunities ahead

Although its efforts to meld its businesses met with some opposition, the company's revamped platform will provide great returns for users and investors, Bill Crager says.

By Ryan W. Neal
Top Democrat opposes bill facilitating e-delivery of investment documents
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 27, 2023
Top Democrat opposes bill facilitating e-delivery of investment documents

Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., said she's worried that seniors who aren't tech savvy may not be able to opt out and receive paper disclosures.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Tax hangover tees up client discussions about new RMD strategies
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 27, 2023
Tax hangover tees up client discussions about new RMD strategies

The SECURE 2.0 legislation, tax rates and other changes can pave the way for conversations with clients about strategies around required minimum distributions, Ed Slott says.

By Joanne Cleaver
Raymond James' 'enhanced savings program' got bump from SVB failure, execs say
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 27, 2023
Raymond James' 'enhanced savings program' got bump from SVB failure, execs say

Interest income brought the firm's revenue to a record high during the quarter ended in March, offsetting lower income from asset management fees.

By Emile Hallez
Asset managers hash out the future of the 60/40 portfolio
NEWS EQUITIES APR 27, 2023
Asset managers hash out the future of the 60/40 portfolio

For a lot of investors, moving beyond the classic allocation of 60% stocks and 40% bonds will mean a bigger allocation to alternatives and other active strategies.

By Jeff Benjamin
Wealth Enhancement buys $1.1 billion Minnesota-based hybrid
NEWS RIAS APR 27, 2023
Wealth Enhancement buys $1.1 billion Minnesota-based hybrid

New Era Financial Advisors has six advisors and offices in Wayzata and Hutchinson.

By InvestmentNews
First Republic plunges on report of buyers for new shares
NEWS EQUITIES APR 27, 2023
First Republic plunges on report of buyers for new shares

The firm's advisors have lined up possible purchasers of new shares in the bank as part of a rescue plan.

By Bloomberg
Top things advisors need to tell their clients about retiring abroad
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 26, 2023
Top things advisors need to tell their clients about retiring abroad

Retirees need to consider a lot more than just the exchange rate, the cuisine and the climate before retiring in a foreign country.

By Gregg Greenberg
Allworth Financial adds $506 million Kansas-based firm
NEWS RIAS APR 26, 2023
Allworth Financial adds $506 million Kansas-based firm

The purchase of Lawrence-based McDaniel Knutson Financial Partners is Allworth’s 28th deal in five years.

By InvestmentNews
Millennials getting a jump on retirement saving: Natixis survey
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 26, 2023
Millennials getting a jump on retirement saving: Natixis survey

The study shows millennials started saving for retirement 11 years earlier in life than baby boomers did.

By Gregg Greenberg
BlackRock's Dalia Blass leaves for law firm Sullivan & Cromwell
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 26, 2023
BlackRock's Dalia Blass leaves for law firm Sullivan & Cromwell

Blass, the former head of the SEC's division of investment management, led external affairs at BlackRock for two years.

By Emile Hallez
Advisors want to use alternatives. Here are 3 reasons they aren't
NEWS OPINION APR 26, 2023
Advisors want to use alternatives. Here are 3 reasons they aren't

The investments may fit the times, but lack of choice and transparency, and liability fears help explain why some are dissatisfied with the offerings.

By Matt Schiffman
Schwab's Liz Ann Sonders says return to normal could be a rocky ride
NEWS EQUITIES APR 26, 2023
Schwab's Liz Ann Sonders says return to normal could be a rocky ride

Speaking at the Morningstar conference this week, the popular strategist said there are still excesses that need to be wrung out of the economy.

By Jeff Benjamin
Lumiant acquires longevity and health planning fintech Genivity
NEWS FINTECH APR 26, 2023
Lumiant acquires longevity and health planning fintech Genivity

Genivity's core product creates a customized longevity model based on a client's health risks, lifestyle choices and demographics.

By Ryan W. Neal
Wells Fargo investors overrule board on annual harassment report
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 26, 2023
Wells Fargo investors overrule board on annual harassment report

A majority of the bank's investors voted in favor of a shareholder proposal requesting an annual public report on efforts to prevent harassment and discrimination against employees.

By Bloomberg
Advisor Group makes rebranding campaign official
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 26, 2023
Advisor Group makes rebranding campaign official

A new name is forthcoming, and the firm's eight independent broker-dealers will be merged under that new name in 18 months.

By Emile Hallez
Morningstar brings competing model portfolios onto its proprietary platform
NEWS FINTECH APR 25, 2023
Morningstar brings competing model portfolios onto its proprietary platform

BlackRock, T. Rowe Price, Fidelity and Clark Capital will get shelf space alongside Morningstar's own models.

By Jeff Benjamin
Legislation would allow use of 529 funds to finance training for CFP credential
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 25, 2023
Legislation would allow use of 529 funds to finance training for CFP credential

The American Institute of CPAs is also backing the measure because it would cover expenses related to the CPA exam.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.