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Financial advisors are jumping on the bull market bandwagon
NEWS RIAS APR 11, 2023
Financial advisors are jumping on the bull market bandwagon

As some of the worst performers of 2022 rebound in the first quarter, the outlook for the financial markets looks rosy.

By Jeff Benjamin
Harvard hockey star exits family office of Fidelity dynasty
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 11, 2023
Harvard hockey star exits family office of Fidelity dynasty

Lane MacDonald had been chief investment officer of FMR’s diversified investments group.

By Bloomberg
Parents tap retirement savings to support adult children
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 11, 2023
Parents tap retirement savings to support adult children

Nearly 70% of parents with children 18 or older say they've sacrificed their own finances to help them, according to a Bankrate report.

By Bloomberg
Finlit makes the grade in high schools
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 10, 2023
Finlit makes the grade in high schools

Financial literacy programs need stories, more than data, from financial services professionals.

By Joanne Cleaver
First Republic team managing $1 billion joins RBC
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 10, 2023
First Republic team managing $1 billion joins RBC

The trio of advisors will operate as the Todd Halbrook and Adam MacDonald Wealth Management Group in Newport Beach, California.

By InvestmentNews
Family office acquires ownership stake in IAA
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 10, 2023
Family office acquires ownership stake in IAA

The Orlando, Florida-based firm's entire management team will remain intact, with Ed Cofrancesco, president and CEO of IAA, continuing as CEO of Pecunia.

By Ryan W. Neal
Nuveen gets new muni bond leader amid lawsuit settlement
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 10, 2023
Nuveen gets new muni bond leader amid lawsuit settlement

As the firm announces a settlement of suits brought by Preston Hollow Community Capital, Nuveen announced that John Miller is retiring and will be replaced by Daniel Close.

By Emile Hallez
Most Americans say they can't count on Social Security for retirement income
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 10, 2023
Most Americans say they can't count on Social Security for retirement income

The Allianz Life survey also showed fewer Americans than last year are worried about a major recession hitting the economy any time soon.

By Gregg Greenberg
Digital RIA Savvy launches direct indexing
NEWS FINTECH APR 07, 2023
Digital RIA Savvy launches direct indexing

Instead of using a product that was already on the market, Savvy built its direct indexing software in-house.

By Ryan W. Neal
CFP Board survey indicates inflation is a concern for 9 in 10 Americans
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 07, 2023
CFP Board survey indicates inflation is a concern for 9 in 10 Americans

Advisors say the results of the poll reflect what they're hearing from their clients these days: Upward pressure on prices is 'a hot topic.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra bars former LPL, RayJay rep who borrowed $850,000 from clients
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 07, 2023
Finra bars former LPL, RayJay rep who borrowed $850,000 from clients

Chattanooga, Tennessee-based William F. Winchester III was registered with LPL Financial from 2007 to 2012 and then with Raymond James Financial Services.

By Bruce Kelly
Financial advisors ignore succession planning at their own peril
NEWS RIAS APR 07, 2023
Financial advisors ignore succession planning at their own peril

Experts detail the nuances of navigating ownership transition plans, and it's rarely a straightforward and easy path.

By Jeff Benjamin
Voya, Morningstar jointly roll out advisory services for 401(k) savers
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 07, 2023
Voya, Morningstar jointly roll out advisory services for 401(k) savers

Voya says its new program will provide greater support for plan participants when it comes to retirement saving, including tailored investment advice and managed accounts.

By Gregg Greenberg
Uncertainty about student loan forgiveness complicates use of 401(k) provision
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 06, 2023
Uncertainty about student loan forgiveness complicates use of 401(k) provision

Many employers are wary of implementing a SECURE 2.0 program that lets them apply matching contributions to student loan repayments in 401(k) plans.

By Bloomberg
Advisor Group to rebrand — more to follow
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 06, 2023
Advisor Group to rebrand — more to follow

It's all part of the push by the private equity-owned network of independent broker-dealers toward an initial public offering.

By Bruce Kelly
Definiti adds former Sen. Toomey, AssetMark co-founder to board of managers
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 06, 2023
Definiti adds former Sen. Toomey, AssetMark co-founder to board of managers

Toomey represented Pennsylvania in the Senate from 2011 to 2023 and served as the ranking member of the Senate Banking Committee from 2021 to 2023.

By Gregg Greenberg
Financial stresses create a learning moment
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 06, 2023
Financial stresses create a learning moment

Bank failures, inflation and retirement fears are propelling financial literacy to the top of Americans' minds.

By Joanne Cleaver
Insurance fintech adds long-term care products
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 05, 2023
Insurance fintech adds long-term care products

Modern Life is adding long-term care and hybrid long-term care products to its menu of insurance for financial advisors.

By Ryan W. Neal
United Capital veterans launch RIA aggregator with big goals
NEWS RIAS APR 05, 2023
United Capital veterans launch RIA aggregator with big goals

Private equity-backed Modern Wealth Management aims to be a multibillion-dollar firm by year-end.

By Jeff Benjamin
ERISA lawsuit roundup: Court backs ADP (again), Mutual of America settles
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 05, 2023
ERISA lawsuit roundup: Court backs ADP (again), Mutual of America settles

Mutual of America agreed to settle an ERISA excessive fee lawsuit filed by 401(k) participants last week.

By Gregg Greenberg