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Latest strategies for attracting Black college students to advisory careers take long view
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 21, 2022
Latest strategies for attracting Black college students to advisory careers take long view

Firms are investing in HBCUs and beyond, then creating a spectrum of entry points to financial industry careers.

By Joanne Cleaver
MAI Capital bulks up sports and entertainment planning with West Coast deal
NEWS RIAS JUL 21, 2022
MAI Capital bulks up sports and entertainment planning with West Coast deal

Once the acquisition of Intersect Capital closes, working with professional athletes and entertainers will make up 20% of the $13.4 billion Cleveland-based RIA's business.

By Jeff Benjamin
FPA to push for 'financial planner' title protection
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 21, 2022
FPA to push for 'financial planner' title protection

Legal recognition of the title is 'a critical step in recognizing financial planning as a distinct, essential profession,' the organization said.

By Bruce Kelly
Annuities flew off the shelves in second quarter, Limra says
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 21, 2022
Annuities flew off the shelves in second quarter, Limra says

Total U.S. annuity sales increased 22% to a record $77.5 billion during the quarter, and fixed-rate deferred annuity sales jumped 76% from the year-ago period.

By Gregg Greenberg
Acquired RIAs are becoming the new acquirers
NEWS RIAS JUL 21, 2022
Acquired RIAs are becoming the new acquirers

The latest research from DeVoe & Co. highlights the emerging trend of sub-acquisitions, which are on track to set a record this year.

By Jeff Benjamin
Fidelity Charitable grants soared in first half even as market cratered
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 21, 2022
Fidelity Charitable grants soared in first half even as market cratered

Its donors recommended nearly a million grants to charity totaling a record $4.8 billion in the first half, up 11% from $4.3 billion in the first half of 2021.

By Gregg Greenberg
Inflation, Covid stoking retirement savings fears, says Nationwide survey
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 21, 2022
Inflation, Covid stoking retirement savings fears, says Nationwide survey

Two-thirds of Americans worry more now than they did last year about their retirement income, and 70% are concerned that Social Security will run out of funding.

By Gregg Greenberg
Schwab benchmarking report shows strong RIA growth, hiring challenges ahead
NEWS RIAS JUL 21, 2022
Schwab benchmarking report shows strong RIA growth, hiring challenges ahead

The 16th annual study, which compiles data from more than 1,200 firms managing a combined $1.8 trillion, shows top-tier firms succeed through efficiencies.

By Jeff Benjamin
All rise! 401(k) legal battles set to surge in second half of year
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 20, 2022
All rise! 401(k) legal battles set to surge in second half of year

A couple of major court rulings may lead to more litigation related to defined-contribution retirement plans.

By Gregg Greenberg
Focus Financial unit adds Strategic Capital Advisers
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 20, 2022
Focus Financial unit adds Strategic Capital Advisers

Denver-based Strategic Capital, which manages more than $770 million, is joining Focus partner firm Transform Wealth.

By InvestmentNews
Is this the death of 60/40?
NEWS OPINION JUL 20, 2022
Is this the death of 60/40?

So far this year, the 60/40 portfolio has posted its worst performance in over 60 years, as both stocks and bonds sold off.

By Rick Bookstaber
BlackRock tilts the tables on ESG toward value stocks
NEWS ESG JUL 20, 2022
BlackRock tilts the tables on ESG toward value stocks

A note circulated by the Wall Street giant has triggered a rethink across the industry.

By Bloomberg
Confidence in retirement security dropping, inflation not helping: BlackRock study
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 20, 2022
Confidence in retirement security dropping, inflation not helping: BlackRock study

The investment giant's latest survey showed more women have concerns than any other group.

By Gregg Greenberg
Edelman Financial Engines launches workplace financial wellness platform
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 20, 2022
Edelman Financial Engines launches workplace financial wellness platform

Digital content, webinars, educational tools and access to an adviser are part of the offering.

By InvestmentNews
Two essential retirement guides for women
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 19, 2022
Two essential retirement guides for women

Financial planning pioneers share their experiences and wisdom on the challenges of retirement.

By Mary Beth Franklin
SEC enforcement will help ensure Reg BI delivers on investor protection: Grewal
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 19, 2022
SEC enforcement will help ensure Reg BI delivers on investor protection: Grewal

The first Reg BI enforcement action, filed last month, won't be the last, division director Gurbir Grewal told lawmakers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Schwab turns page, changes decades-old name of RIA
NEWS RIAS JUL 19, 2022
Schwab turns page, changes decades-old name of RIA

The firm rebranded its registered investment adviser, formerly known as Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory Inc., as Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL hires former BNY Mellon exec to head banking
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUL 19, 2022
LPL hires former BNY Mellon exec to head banking

Bill Sappington will lead efforts to build the IBD’s banking and lending platform.

By InvestmentNews
Eight advisers managing $355 million affiliate with Kingswood US
NEWS RIAS JUL 19, 2022
Eight advisers managing $355 million affiliate with Kingswood US

Two advisers came from Merrill Lynch, others from independent brokerages.

By InvestmentNews
Equitable settles with SEC for $50 million over misleading annuity statements
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 19, 2022
Equitable settles with SEC for $50 million over misleading annuity statements

The SEC said Equitable had provided false statements to 1.4 million variable annuity customers, most of whom were teachers or other public school employees.

By Gregg Greenberg