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Registrations soar ahead of California auto-IRA deadline
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 30, 2022
Registrations soar ahead of California auto-IRA deadline

More than 87,000 employers have already registered for CalSavers, which launched in 2019.

By Gregg Greenberg
Social Security program needs reform now
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 30, 2022
Social Security program needs reform now

Congress continues to ignore the fact that Social Security's trust fund is expected to run out of money in 2035, which would result in a 20% cut in benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Texas advisers managing $220 million switch to Raymond James from LPL
NEWS ADVISOR MOVES JUN 30, 2022
Texas advisers managing $220 million switch to Raymond James from LPL

Jon Burnett, Daniel Fowler and Chad Carlile have joined the firm’s independent adviser channel.

By InvestmentNews
SEC orders UBS to pay $25 million over fraud involving YES options strategy
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JUN 29, 2022
SEC orders UBS to pay $25 million over fraud involving YES options strategy

The agency said UBS reps didn't understand the complex product or whether buying it was in a client's best interests.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Prime Pensions acquires Northwest Retirement Plan Consultants
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 29, 2022
Prime Pensions acquires Northwest Retirement Plan Consultants

The acquisition diversifies Prime Pensions' client base and extends its geographic presence.

By InvestmentNews
A happenstance focus on wealthy widows
NEWS RIAS JUN 29, 2022
A happenstance focus on wealthy widows

Spuds Powell defies popular thinking with the niche client base he's built, one that he says makes both him and his clients happy.

By Jeff Benjamin
Inflation rising but 401(k) mutual fund fees falling, says ICI report
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 29, 2022
Inflation rising but 401(k) mutual fund fees falling, says ICI report

The downward trend in the expense ratios that 401(k) plan participants incur for investing in mutual funds continued in 2021.

By Gregg Greenberg
Match retirement cash flow with clients' long-term goals
NEWS OPINION JUN 29, 2022
Match retirement cash flow with clients' long-term goals

Don't assume that clients intend to spend their principal in retirement.

By Sharon Carson
Raymond James to rebrand Carillon Tower Advisers
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 29, 2022
Raymond James to rebrand Carillon Tower Advisers

The asset management firm will change its name this fall to Raymond James Investment Management.

By InvestmentNews
Advisers finding value in joining smaller firms
NEWS OPINION JUN 29, 2022
Advisers finding value in joining smaller firms

Smaller B-Ds and independent RIAs give advisers a platform for more strategic growth as well as a more attentive and supportive environment.

By Michael Nessim
What to do if your client wins the lottery
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUN 29, 2022
What to do if your client wins the lottery

Advisers weigh in with their suggestions for the lucky individual who has the winning ticket for the Mega Millions drawing.

By Gregg Greenberg
Why finfluencers especially resonate with women and minorities
NEWS FINTECH JUN 28, 2022
Why finfluencers especially resonate with women and minorities

Style often trumps substance for personal finance commentators on social media platforms, though some are blending the best of digital and traditional advice

By Joanne Cleaver
Fitch sees 'benefits' in Advisor Group's latest deal
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUN 28, 2022
Fitch sees 'benefits' in Advisor Group's latest deal

The acquisition of American Portfolios could bolster the network's revenue and profit margins over time, according to the rating agency.

By Bruce Kelly
Burr hopes to include 529-to-Roth bill in final retirement legislation
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 28, 2022
Burr hopes to include 529-to-Roth bill in final retirement legislation

The provision was rejected as an amendment to the Senate Finance Committee's EARN Act, but it could reemerge in a final bill sent to the floor of the House and Senate.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Cetera Financial Group hacked via printing vendor
NEWS FINTECH JUN 28, 2022
Cetera Financial Group hacked via printing vendor

The 'external system breach' put the Social Security numbers of 2,188 of the firm's clients at risk, according to the Maine Attorney General's office.

By Bruce Kelly
MAI Capital acquires RIA managing over $368 million
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 28, 2022
MAI Capital acquires RIA managing over $368 million

The acquisition of Winfield Associates adds to MAI's financial planning and investment teams at its headquarters in Cleveland.

By InvestmentNews
Merrill trio managing $453 million joins Raymond James
NEWS ADVISOR MOVES JUN 28, 2022
Merrill trio managing $453 million joins Raymond James

The team in Lake Charles, Louisiana,, now known as Woods Brignac Wealth Management of Raymond James, moves to the firm’s employee channel.

By InvestmentNews
Inflation causes shift in retirement priorities
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 27, 2022
Inflation causes shift in retirement priorities

Workers now see maintaining their current standard of living as their top financial priority in retirement, replacing more lavish plans, according to a new study.

By Gregg Greenberg
Gold steps up once again as the ultimate bear market hedge
NEWS EQUITIES JUN 27, 2022
Gold steps up once again as the ultimate bear market hedge

While it might be a lousy long-term investment, gold has a proven track record of rising to the occasion when times are tough.

By Jeff Benjamin
Hybrid merger creates RIA managing $350 million
NEWS RIAS JUN 27, 2022
Hybrid merger creates RIA managing $350 million

Oklahoma, Texas firms form Gaddis Premier Wealth Advisors. David Reed will serve as CEO of the new firm.

By InvestmentNews