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Former Merrill broker settles civil lawsuit over throwing smoothie
NEWS WIREHOUSES SEP 01, 2022
Former Merrill broker settles civil lawsuit over throwing smoothie

On Wednesday, James Iannazzo agreed to pay $7,500, an amount his attorney called a 'token payment.'

By Ryan W. Neal
5 questions advisers should ask to make SEC audits as seamless as possible
NEWS OPINION SEP 01, 2022
5 questions advisers should ask to make SEC audits as seamless as possible

By using a proactive approach, firms not only save time and minimize risk, but they also instill confidence into their team from the top down.

By Jason Vinsonhaler
Legislation would end taxes on Social Security payments
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2022
Legislation would end taxes on Social Security payments

A bill introduced by Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., faces long odds this year, while the prospects for broader reform of the program depend on the outcome of November's election.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Edward Jones rep managing $130 million goes indie with Raymond James
NEWS ADVISOR MOVES SEP 01, 2022
Edward Jones rep managing $130 million goes indie with Raymond James

Amy Bush establishes Sage Investment Advice in Ingram, Texas, and joins the firm’s independent adviser channel.

By InvestmentNews
Merit acquires Connecticut firms managing $277 million
NEWS RIAS SEP 01, 2022
Merit acquires Connecticut firms managing $277 million

Ceponis Financial Group and Brook Wealth Management are both based in Fairfield County.

By InvestmentNews
Hightower acquires $1.2 billion RIA in Pacific Northwest
NEWS RIAS SEP 01, 2022
Hightower acquires $1.2 billion RIA in Pacific Northwest

Highland Private Wealth Management in Bellevue, Washington, has 18 employees, including five advisers.

By InvestmentNews
Pensions ahead of ESG funds on proxy votes
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2022
Pensions ahead of ESG funds on proxy votes

Compared with general shareholder votes, defined-benefit programs were much more likely to support resolutions around ESG governance and worker protection.

By Emile Hallez
UBS duo managing $600 million bolts for Cadaret Grant
NEWS BROKER DEALERS AUG 31, 2022
UBS duo managing $600 million bolts for Cadaret Grant

Anthony Mona and Joseph Mansoor make the switch in Birmingham, Michigan, through OSJ Spartan Wealth Management.

By InvestmentNews
State regulators warn real money can be lost in fake world
NEWS FINTECH AUG 31, 2022
State regulators warn real money can be lost in fake world

Denizens of the metaverse can be ripped off by virtual investments, the North American Securities Administrators Association said in an advisory.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Inflation nudges retirement plan participants to adopt healthy habits
NEWS OPINION AUG 31, 2022
Inflation nudges retirement plan participants to adopt healthy habits

While the current economy is causing uncertainty and jitters, it’s also encouraging participants to act more like institutional investors.

By Nick Della Vedova and Jeff Elvander
RPA offers expanded adviser managed accounts
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 31, 2022
RPA offers expanded adviser managed accounts

The RIA specializing in public-sector retirement plans is working with Stadion on participant-level personalization and using EPIC's record-keeping platform.

By InvestmentNews
Goldman, Morgan Stanley move to return employees to office by easing Covid rules
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 31, 2022
Goldman, Morgan Stanley move to return employees to office by easing Covid rules

The two investment banks both told staff that they will lift some of their remaining Covid-19 mitigation efforts after the Labor Day weekend.

By Bloomberg
Eldridge, Atlas Merchant doubling down on annuity provider DPL Financial
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 31, 2022
Eldridge, Atlas Merchant doubling down on annuity provider DPL Financial

The two private investors are investing $20 million of additional capital in the commission-free insurance specialist.

By Gregg Greenberg
SEC charges two North Carolina advisers with $75 million fraud
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 30, 2022
SEC charges two North Carolina advisers with $75 million fraud

Gregory Lindberg and Christopher Herwig allegedly misappropriated $57 million in client funds, while their firm collected more than $21.4 million in advisory fees in connection with these schemes.

By InvestmentNews
Make the right initial Medicare decision
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 30, 2022
Make the right initial Medicare decision

As clients consider the different types of coverage, they need to ask the correct questions and observe sign-up deadlines.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Succession planning isn't driving all M&A
NEWS OPINION AUG 30, 2022
Succession planning isn't driving all M&A

The economics are attractive right now, and many advisers see a better future for virtually everyone involved if they join forces with a larger firm.

By Scott Hanson
CI Financial shares lose value amid US deal spree 
NEWS RIAS AUG 30, 2022
CI Financial shares lose value amid US deal spree 

CEO’s radical remake was accompanied by the exodus of 13 portfolio managers, traders and analysts to the Bank of Montreal.

By Bloomberg
Team managing $250 million at Edward Jones joins Raymond James
NEWS ADVISOR MOVES AUG 30, 2022
Team managing $250 million at Edward Jones joins Raymond James

Samuel Bates, Darin Frandsen and Adam Fluckiger set up shop at North Rim Financial Group in Saint George, Utah.

By InvestmentNews
Wealthspire funds four scholarships to encourage CFP diversity
NEWS RIAS AUG 30, 2022
Wealthspire funds four scholarships to encourage CFP diversity

The New York-based RIA will provide four awards per year of up to $5,000 per student for individuals pursuing their CFP certification.

By InvestmentNews
Is the housing market in trouble or poised for more gains?
NEWS OPINION AUG 30, 2022
Is the housing market in trouble or poised for more gains?

With the guidance of a well-informed financial professional, homeowners and investors can potentially tap into the value of their homes and be in a stronger liquidity position as the economy recovers.

By Ashley Bete