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7 Ways to Create an Exceptional High-Net-Worth Client Experience
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 01, 2023
7 Ways to Create an Exceptional High-Net-Worth Client Experience

If you’re a financial advisor seeking to work with more high-net-worth clients, you need to have an arsenal of resources, products, and services to meet their expectations—and exceed them. Here are seven tools you’ll want to consider.

By Commonwealth Financial Network
Morgan Stanley ordered to pay Schwab $7.3 million over broker recruiting
NEWS WIREHOUSES FEB 28, 2023
Morgan Stanley ordered to pay Schwab $7.3 million over broker recruiting

In its arbitration claim, Schwab accused Morgan Stanley and the two brokers who joined Morgan Stanley of violating a non-solicitation agreement.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Biden plans to name Julie Su as next Secretary of Labor
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 28, 2023
Biden plans to name Julie Su as next Secretary of Labor

Su, who would become the first Asian American Cabinet secretary in Biden’s administration, would replace Marty Walsh.

By Bloomberg
LPL adds Merrill advisor managing $300 million
NEWS BROKER DEALERS FEB 28, 2023
LPL adds Merrill advisor managing $300 million

Irvine, California-based Eric Gallinger is affiliating with LPL through Stratos Wealth Partners.

By InvestmentNews
Advisors recommend solo 401(k) to sole-proprietor clients
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 28, 2023
Advisors recommend solo 401(k) to sole-proprietor clients

Some business owners are able to accumulate more retirement savings in the vehicles than in a SEP IRA, and such funds can also become part of a Roth IRA rollover strategy.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Supreme Court dubious about Biden student-loan relief plan
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 28, 2023
Supreme Court dubious about Biden student-loan relief plan

Justice Brett Kavanaugh suggested he is wary of expanding presidential powers during national emergencies.

By Bloomberg
Arkansas RIA recruits $650 million trio, becoming one of state's largest advisory firms
NEWS RIAS FEB 28, 2023
Arkansas RIA recruits $650 million trio, becoming one of state's largest advisory firms

Brian Wood, Michael Peebles and DeAnn Gann are joining Legacy from Arvest Bank and will open a new office in Northeast Arkansas.

By Jeff Benjamin
Orion reveals ChatGPT integration at Ascent conference
NEWS FINTECH FEB 28, 2023
Orion reveals ChatGPT integration at Ascent conference

An integration with Redtail Speak, a compliant texting service, is just the beginning of the company's plans to bring artificial intelligence into its technology.

By Ryan W. Neal
Slowdown in M&A threatens decade-long streak of increasing RIA consolidation
NEWS RIAS FEB 28, 2023
Slowdown in M&A threatens decade-long streak of increasing RIA consolidation

The number of deals in the first two months of this year is down from the same period last year, but deal trackers are calling it a reversion to normal M&A levels.

By Jeff Benjamin
Most Americans aren't ready for retirement and don't want to talk about it: Study
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 28, 2023
Most Americans aren't ready for retirement and don't want to talk about it: Study

Despite fairly aggressive spending plans, the majority of Americans are not feeling too confident about their retirement resources going forward.

By Gregg Greenberg
Merrill Private Wealth promotes Hans to lead unit
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 27, 2023
Merrill Private Wealth promotes Hans to lead unit

For the last six years, Lindsay Hans has headed Merrill's Northeast and Mid Atlantic Divisions. She succeeds Don Plaus, who's retiring.

By Bruce Kelly
Insured Retirement Institute seeks to build on SECURE 2.0 wins
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 27, 2023
Insured Retirement Institute seeks to build on SECURE 2.0 wins

The annuity sector trade association is advocating for legislation that would mandate retirement plans for small employers that don't have them, as well as bills that would increase the use of annuities.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Focus Financial Partners says it's being bought, as expected
NEWS RIAS FEB 27, 2023
Focus Financial Partners says it's being bought, as expected

The firm, which has been a dealmaking machine since it launched in 2004, will go private as a result of its acquisition by private equity manager Clayton Dubilier & Rice.

By Bruce Kelly
Top things for estate planners to do before Tax Day 2023
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 27, 2023
Top things for estate planners to do before Tax Day 2023

What estate planners need to accomplish for their clients before Tax Day, as well as the regulatory changes they need to be aware of while preparing for the big day.

By Gregg Greenberg
Morgan Stanley team with $715 million joins Americana Partners
NEWS WIREHOUSES FEB 27, 2023
Morgan Stanley team with $715 million joins Americana Partners

The team of eight in Midland, Texas, was brought to Americana by Dynasty Financial Partners.

By Bloomberg
Merrill advisor with $440 million in assets affiliates with LPL
NEWS BROKER DEALERS FEB 27, 2023
Merrill advisor with $440 million in assets affiliates with LPL

Thom Maher is launching a firm, Maher Wealth Management, in Phoenix.

By InvestmentNews
Focus Financial to be acquired by Clayton Dubilier in $7 billion deal
NEWS RIAS FEB 27, 2023
Focus Financial to be acquired by Clayton Dubilier in $7 billion deal

Shareholders in Focus will receive $53 in cash per share, and Stone Point Capital has agreed to retain a portion of its investment in Focus.

By Bloomberg
10 cities with the highest concentrations of financial advisors in 2023
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 27, 2023
10 cities with the highest concentrations of financial advisors in 2023

Some cities have far higher ratios of personal financial advisors to adult inhabitants than others.

By InvestmentNews
Sanctuary Wealth adds $1.5 billion Merrill team
NEWS WIREHOUSES FEB 24, 2023
Sanctuary Wealth adds $1.5 billion Merrill team

Chappell Wealth Management is based in The Woodlands, Texas.

By InvestmentNews
Thomas H. Lee bought RIAs before anyone else
NEWS RIAS FEB 24, 2023
Thomas H. Lee bought RIAs before anyone else

After leaving Thomas H. Lee Partners in 2006, he started another firm, Lee Equity Partners, that made a handful of significant transactions in wealth management shops.

By Bruce Kelly