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Morgan Stanley introduces aggregation of held-away retirement accounts
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 07, 2022
Morgan Stanley introduces aggregation of held-away retirement accounts

Morgan Stanley at Work is rolling out a Corporate Retirement Portal to give its plan advisers a consolidated view of retirement data.

By Ryan W. Neal
Social Security minimum benefit rule for survivors
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 07, 2022
Social Security minimum benefit rule for survivors

Widows and widowers can boost their survivor benefits by waiting until their full retirement age to claim.

By Mary Beth Franklin
FPA leader says exit from Financial Planning Coalition ‘not acrimonious’  
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 07, 2022
FPA leader says exit from Financial Planning Coalition ‘not acrimonious’  

CEO Patrick Mahoney hopes to work with the CFP Board and NAPFA in achieving legal protection for planning profession, even though it left the group over differences on the issue.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Social Security head addresses complaints about long waits at offices
NEWS TAX SEP 07, 2022
Social Security head addresses complaints about long waits at offices

Acting Commissioner Kilolo Kijakazi outlined what the agency is doing to provide a safe environment for those waiting at the agency's offices.

By InvestmentNews
BlackRock and its ESG woes
NEWS ESG SEP 07, 2022
BlackRock and its ESG woes

The firm, which ramped up its presence in the ESG world over the past few years, can’t seem to please everyone, despite its efforts.

By Emile Hallez
Ameriprise terminates adviser in Texas
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 07, 2022
Ameriprise terminates adviser in Texas

Dusty Sternadel of Wichita Falls was fired for misappropriating funds, according to her BrokerCheck record.

By InvestmentNews
Oppenheimer loses Finra arbitration of $36.7 million stemming from alleged Ponzi
NEWS ALTERNATIVES SEP 07, 2022
Oppenheimer loses Finra arbitration of $36.7 million stemming from alleged Ponzi

The investors cited a violation of Georgia's RICO law to boost their award against Oppenheimer.

By Bruce Kelly
Parents unnerved by economic turmoil but still saving for kids' college
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 06, 2022
Parents unnerved by economic turmoil but still saving for kids' college

A Fidelity survey shows 81% of parents say that college remains worth the price of admission even in the face of spiraling costs.

By Gregg Greenberg
Eric Heaton joins Rockefeller to head strategy
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 06, 2022
Eric Heaton joins Rockefeller to head strategy

The former Morgan Stanley executive will expand the firm's product offerings.

By InvestmentNews
Accusations intensify in Wendy Williams' fight with Wells Fargo
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 06, 2022
Accusations intensify in Wendy Williams' fight with Wells Fargo

An attorney who formerly represented the TV talk show host claimed that Williams was 'left to die' by her adviser at Wells Fargo and her former business manager.

By Bruce Kelly
Big change is coming for 401(k)s
NEWS OPINION SEP 06, 2022
Big change is coming for 401(k)s

The move to provide guaranteed lifetime income products in defined-contribution plans will transform retirement planning.

By Mitchell Shames
End of Wealthfront deal dents UBS growth plans in US
NEWS FINTECH SEP 06, 2022
End of Wealthfront deal dents UBS growth plans in US

The acquisition of the robo-adviser was the centerpiece of UBS CEO Ralph Hamers' focus on broadening the wirehouse's wealth management offering.

By Bloomberg
Seasonal sadness linked with ESG preferences
NEWS ESG SEP 06, 2022
Seasonal sadness linked with ESG preferences

Lower moods are linked with risk aversion, and that might drive people to sustainable funds.

By Emile Hallez
10 best HSAs for investing in 2022
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 03, 2022
10 best HSAs for investing in 2022

Morningstar’s ranking of health savings accounts factors in menu design, the quality of the investments offered, the cost to investors and the investment threshold.

By InvestmentNews
UBS and Wealthfront terminate acquisition plans
NEWS FINTECH SEP 02, 2022
UBS and Wealthfront terminate acquisition plans

Instead, UBS is purchasing a $69.7 million note that is convertible into Wealthfront shares, an investment that values the robo-adviser at $1.4 billion.

By Ryan W. Neal
Single women trailing married counterparts when it comes to retirement, EBRI says
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 02, 2022
Single women trailing married counterparts when it comes to retirement, EBRI says

The latest report from the Employee Benefit Research Institute offers a significant wake-up call when it comes to single female employees and their retirement prospects.

By Gregg Greenberg
Team managing $140 million joins Cetera from Commonwealth
NEWS ADVISOR MOVES SEP 02, 2022
Team managing $140 million joins Cetera from Commonwealth

Bruce and Dawn Cramer of Cramer Capital Management in Kansas City, Missouri, make return trip to the firm after eight years.

By InvestmentNews
Overconfident, underinformed Americans prefer amateur advice
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 02, 2022
Overconfident, underinformed Americans prefer amateur advice

'Moments of truth' can overcome the reluctance of many consumers to approach a financial adviser.

By Joanne Cleaver
Global bonds step into bear market as central banks seek to quash inflation
NEWS FIXED INCOME SEP 02, 2022
Global bonds step into bear market as central banks seek to quash inflation

Rapid interest-rate hikes deployed by policy makers in response to soaring inflation have brought to an end a four-decade bull market in bonds.

By Bloomberg
Where will crypto head this fall?
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2022
Where will crypto head this fall?

Investors are debating whether to hold or not to hold cryptocurrency in their IRAs or 401(k)s ahead of Wall Street's traditionally volatile fall season.

By Gregg Greenberg