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Wealth Enhancement Group adds $287 million RIA
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 10, 2022
Wealth Enhancement Group adds $287 million RIA

The acquisition of Bradenton, Florida-based Integra Capital Advisors brings the Minneapolis-based hybrid's assets to more than $54.7 billion.

By InvestmentNews
ICapital tech platform acquires Stifel Financial's alts feeder funds
NEWS ALTERNATIVES MAR 10, 2022
ICapital tech platform acquires Stifel Financial's alts feeder funds

The deal, which will close later this month, pushes the assets on iCapital's platform to more than $118 billion.

By Jeff Benjamin
Pimco amassed billions of exposure to Russia debt facing default
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 10, 2022
Pimco amassed billions of exposure to Russia debt facing default

The majority of Pimco's swaps sit in its $140 billion Income fund, run by Chief Investment Officer Dan Ivascyn, alongside Alfred Murata and Joshua Anderson.

By Bloomberg
Raymond James lands $220 million team from RBC
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 10, 2022
Raymond James lands $220 million team from RBC

Father-and-son team of James and Christopher Domgard operate as Capital Private Wealth in Lincoln, Nebraska.

By InvestmentNews
Retiring in an age of uncertainty
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 10, 2022
Retiring in an age of uncertainty

Both new and existing retirees face the challenge of generating steady income in the low-interest-rate environment, which calls into question the traditional 60/40 investment strategy.

By Mary Beth Franklin
T. Rowe Price, Calamos Advisors bring home overall fund company Lipper Awards
NEWS EQUITIES MAR 10, 2022
T. Rowe Price, Calamos Advisors bring home overall fund company Lipper Awards

Fidelity tops all fund companies with 35 individual fund trophies; Carillon Tower Advisers wins the small-company fixed-income award for the second straight year.

By Jeff Benjamin
Messaging apps take on Wall Street
NEWS FINTECH MAR 09, 2022
Messaging apps take on Wall Street

The latest apps like WhatsApp and emailing platforms like Gmail are beginning to play an oversized role in adviser communications, a trend that could increase as more clients choose to communicate via their smartphones.

By Sean Allocca
Avantax boosts forgivable loans to advisers
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 09, 2022
Avantax boosts forgivable loans to advisers

It's an indication the firm is carrying through on its strategy to attract experienced financial advisers who generate more revenue.

By Bruce Kelly
Hub acquires employee-benefit consultant and insurance broker
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 09, 2022
Hub acquires employee-benefit consultant and insurance broker

The company said it's buying Beaverton, Oregon-based Niedermeyer Risk Management and Kirkland, Washington-based Pacific Northwest Insurance.

By InvestmentNews
Wells Fargo duo managing $210 million go to LPL
NEWS ADVISOR MOVES MAR 09, 2022
Wells Fargo duo managing $210 million go to LPL

Brothers Blake and Drew Turner are joining the firm's Linsco employee channel in Atlanta.

By InvestmentNews
Russia’s ESG rating from MSCI goes to lowest level
NEWS ESG MAR 09, 2022
Russia’s ESG rating from MSCI goes to lowest level

Russia’s rating now stands at CCC, the lowest possible, down from its prior assessment of B.

By Emile Hallez
Avoiding the post-transition blues
NEWS OPINION MAR 09, 2022
Avoiding the post-transition blues

8 tips to help advisers enjoy a less stressful experience during and after a move.

By Barbara Herman
Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 09, 2022
Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards

Join InvestmentNews in celebrating its fifth annual Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards. We'll recognize the most impactful individual winners & firm finalists that are raising awareness about the need for a more diverse financial advice profession.

By InvestmentNews
Pelosi's portfolio performance now wrapped in an ETF
NEWS EQUITIES MAR 08, 2022
Pelosi's portfolio performance now wrapped in an ETF

Retail investors can now benefit from the inside scoop right along with the 18-term U.S. representative.

By Jeff Benjamin
RBC hires UBS adviser with $270 million in assets
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 08, 2022
RBC hires UBS adviser with $270 million in assets

Ryan McHugh and his team will join RBC's branch in Bend, Oregon.

By InvestmentNews
More consolidation to come for Wells Fargo Advisors?
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 08, 2022
More consolidation to come for Wells Fargo Advisors?

No details about closing branches or offices of Wells Fargo Advisors locations were included in the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

By Bruce Kelly
One super OSJ affiliated with LPL acquires another
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 08, 2022
One super OSJ affiliated with LPL acquires another

Gateway Financial Partners in Connecticut is buying Wisconsin-based Advisors’ Pride.

By InvestmentNews
AIG, Reliance Standard launch index annuities
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 08, 2022
AIG, Reliance Standard launch index annuities

The new products include features that are designed to protect against volatility and increase income.

By InvestmentNews
Morgan Stanley CEO says workers staying despite office push
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 08, 2022
Morgan Stanley CEO says workers staying despite office push

CEO James Gorman says the firm has seen relatively few departures in the wake of the pandemic. In contrast, he says the bank received about 500,000 job applications last year.

By Bloomberg
New retirement guide focuses on longevity, inflation
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 07, 2022
New retirement guide focuses on longevity, inflation

J.P. Morgan Asset Management says that advisers should plan for 35 years in retirement for clients, rather than the previous 30 years, as average life expectancy continues to increase.

By Mary Beth Franklin