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Ben Bernanke, two colleagues awarded Nobel Prize in Economics
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 10, 2022
Ben Bernanke, two colleagues awarded Nobel Prize in Economics

By honoring Bernanke, the prize committee have taken an unusual step of adding an actual practitioner of economics policy to their pantheon.

By Bloomberg
A marketing conundrum
NEWS RIAS OCT 10, 2022
A marketing conundrum

Hitting the sweet spot between taking advantage of new marketing opportunities and staying in compliance with the SEC marketing rule will be a big challenge for advisers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
The ‘best’ way to pay for advice
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 10, 2022
The ‘best’ way to pay for advice

An adviser who’s honest and transparent about compensation, regardless of the model, is bound to engender the trust that advice seekers want most of all.

By InvestmentNews
DOL set to finalize ESG rule for retirement plans
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 07, 2022
DOL set to finalize ESG rule for retirement plans

The final rule is coming out at a time when sustainable investing has become a political flashpoint.

By Emile Hallez
Strong job market not enough to calm nervous employees
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 07, 2022
Strong job market not enough to calm nervous employees

62% of workers have cut their contributions to their savings in response to the economic impacts related to inflation or concerns about a recession.

By Gregg Greenberg
Joe Biden lights up marijuana stocks
NEWS ALTERNATIVES OCT 07, 2022
Joe Biden lights up marijuana stocks

The presidential pardon for those with marijuana convictions was interpreted as a step toward federal decriminalization and sparked a rally in funds offering exposure to cannabis companies.

By Jeff Benjamin
Morgan Stanley advisers managing $1.4 billion move to UBS
NEWS RIAS OCT 07, 2022
Morgan Stanley advisers managing $1.4 billion move to UBS

Two soloists and a team make the switch in Northern California.

By InvestmentNews
Credit Suisse offers $3 billion debt buyback to soothe investors
NEWS EQUITIES OCT 07, 2022
Credit Suisse offers $3 billion debt buyback to soothe investors

The announcement signals the bank's confidence that it has enough liquidity to take advantage of the recent slump in debt markets.

By InvestmentNews
Hub acquires Northern California-based Quintes
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 06, 2022
Hub acquires Northern California-based Quintes

The firm designs and manages retirement plans, including 401(k)s, 403(b)s and 457(b)s, as well as defined-benefit and cash-balance plans.

By InvestmentNews
Billion-dollar Merrill rep goes indie with LPL
NEWS WIREHOUSES OCT 06, 2022
Billion-dollar Merrill rep goes indie with LPL

Alexander Guiliano is launching Resonate Wealth in Ridgewood, New Jersey, along with two staffers.

By InvestmentNews
Colorado regulators mulling update to guidance on financial planning fees
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 06, 2022
Colorado regulators mulling update to guidance on financial planning fees

Groups like XY Planning Network and the CFP Board view a document from the state's Division of Securities as undermining fee-for-service models.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Fend off inflation with these strategic tips
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 06, 2022
Fend off inflation with these strategic tips

Economist Laurence Kotlikoff offers his outlook on inflation and how investors can prepare their portfolios to defend against it.

By Gregg Greenberg
Fidelity, Vanguard join forces to help workers move 401(k)s
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 05, 2022
Fidelity, Vanguard join forces to help workers move 401(k)s

The two retirement giants, along with Alight Solutions, are forming a consortium to automate the transfer of 401(k) accounts with balances below $5,000 when workers change jobs.

By Bloomberg
ESG investments move a step closer to strict definitions and certification
NEWS ESG OCT 05, 2022
ESG investments move a step closer to strict definitions and certification

Fintech firms are joining forces to help investors avoid the pitfalls of greenwashing.

By Jeff Benjamin
Mercer Global Advisors adds Cincinnati firm managing $370 million
NEWS RIAS OCT 05, 2022
Mercer Global Advisors adds Cincinnati firm managing $370 million

The Asset Advisory Group, founded in 1988, serves about 160 clients and will expand Mercer's presence in Ohio.

By InvestmentNews
Fisher Investments adviser snags Judge's history-making homer
NEWS RIAS OCT 05, 2022
Fisher Investments adviser snags Judge's history-making homer

Cory Youmans, a vice president and investment adviser at Fisher in Plano, Texas, caught Aaron Judge's historic 62nd home run of the season Tuesday night.

By Bruce Kelly
Closing the gap: New network sees potential in  client care circles
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 05, 2022
Closing the gap: New network sees potential in client care circles

Collaboration between complementary professionals is a missing link for many clients, who are expected to patch advice from various professionals into a comprehensive plan.

By Joanne Cleaver
5 client personas advisers need to know to build wallet share
NEWS OPINION OCT 05, 2022
5 client personas advisers need to know to build wallet share

It's important for advisers to understand how the emotions of clients can dictate whether and when they'll give you more assets to manage.

By Laura Hanichak Gregg
Edelman Financial Engines adds to Northern California presence with $490 million deal
NEWS RIAS OCT 05, 2022
Edelman Financial Engines adds to Northern California presence with $490 million deal

The acquisition of Herrmann & Cooke Wealth Management adds 600 new clients to Edelman's base of more than 1.3 million clients.

By Jeff Benjamin
Life insurance can be a valuable asset for seniors battling inflation
NEWS OPINION OCT 05, 2022
Life insurance can be a valuable asset for seniors battling inflation

Selling life insurance policies can help retirees meet expenses, but such transactions, known as life settlements, are overlooked by the financial planning world.

By Lucas Siegel