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RIAs see M&A momentum gaining steam in '22
NEWS RIAS JAN 06, 2022
RIAs see M&A momentum gaining steam in '22

As firms chase scale with bigger and bigger deals, RIA sellers are enjoying the ride of record-level valuations.

By Jeff Benjamin
7 ways to improve fiduciary outcomes in 2022
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 06, 2022
7 ways to improve fiduciary outcomes in 2022

It's getting tougher to do the right thing, with the right people, at the right time. But here are some steps you can take.

By Don Trone
The advice industry went to Fat City in 2021
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 06, 2022
The advice industry went to Fat City in 2021

Despite last year’s riot at the Capitol and a variety of lethal Covid-19 variants, the broad stock market roared, which is always good news for financial advisers and their firms.

By Bruce Kelly
Free planning apps drive down cost for advice in 2022
NEWS FINTECH JAN 06, 2022
Free planning apps drive down cost for advice in 2022

Millions of consumers are already creating free financial plans right from their mobile phones, meaning the ability to create customized plans may become commodified.

By Sean Allocca
Fed leaves gradualism behind with urgency on rates, assets
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 06, 2022
Fed leaves gradualism behind with urgency on rates, assets

The Fed’s pivot toward more aggressively fighting inflation suggested it will show greater urgency than the gradualism of the past.

By Bloomberg
Law prof calls out 'ingenious deceit' of 401(k) tax law
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 05, 2022
Law prof calls out 'ingenious deceit' of 401(k) tax law

Over the last 25 years, legislative changes have increased retirement assets but disproportionally benefited the wealthy, with average inflation-adjusted savings for low-income people declining, according to the recent paper.

By Emile Hallez
Widow’s dilemma: When to claim Social Security
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 05, 2022
Widow’s dilemma: When to claim Social Security

Survivors are subject to an earnings limit if they claim the benefit before reaching full retirement age.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Securities America team managing $195 million switches to Commonwealth
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 05, 2022
Securities America team managing $195 million switches to Commonwealth

Four-adviser Opus 111 Group has offices in Seattle and Spokane, Washington.

By InvestmentNews
Four Idaho advisers managing $648 million join Raymond James
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 05, 2022
Four Idaho advisers managing $648 million join Raymond James

Employee unit adds two-person teams from Wells Fargo and UBS.

By InvestmentNews
Mariner Wealth acquires New Hampshire firm
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 05, 2022
Mariner Wealth acquires New Hampshire firm

Granite Investment Advisors, in combination with two new advisers who joined, collectively add $1.3 billion in AUA.

By InvestmentNews
Creative Planning acquires $300 million Ohio RIA
NEWS RIAS JAN 04, 2022
Creative Planning acquires $300 million Ohio RIA

Berno Financial Management was founded in 1993 and is based in Cincinnati.

By InvestmentNews
EP Wealth Advisors acquires Bay Area RIA
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 04, 2022
EP Wealth Advisors acquires Bay Area RIA

Mindful Money in Berkeley, California, managed $346 million

By InvestmentNews
MAI acquires $725 million RIA book
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 04, 2022
MAI acquires $725 million RIA book

Patrick Gingras was a co-founder of Brenton Point Wealth Advisors

By InvestmentNews
Project aims to grade 14,000 school districts' 403(b) plans
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 04, 2022
Project aims to grade 14,000 school districts' 403(b) plans

403bwise is using a traffic-light rating system as it starts to assess the retirement plans that school districts offer teachers.

By Emile Hallez
Why RPAs must expand relationships with participants
NEWS OPINION JAN 04, 2022
Why RPAs must expand relationships with participants

The conversation with a participant is not about selling a product. It’s about listening, identifying needs and solving problems.

By Matthew Eickman
Finology makes debut in continuing education
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 04, 2022
Finology makes debut in continuing education

Jacob Wagner and Natalie Wagner Willis are carrying on their late father Dick Wagner's work on finology, which examines a person's internal relationship with money.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Morgan Stanley agrees to pay $60 million over data breach
NEWS FINTECH JAN 04, 2022
Morgan Stanley agrees to pay $60 million over data breach

Morgan Stanley allegedly learned of the breach when it was contacted by a man who said he had purchased used IT equipment from an internet vendor that came with access to sensitive customer data.

By Sean Allocca
Advisers find shelter from vax mandates at Christian RIA
NEWS RIAS JAN 04, 2022
Advisers find shelter from vax mandates at Christian RIA

Inspire Advisors recruits a $250 million duo from Financial Engines with promise that it will never require vaccines.

By Jeff Benjamin
Hightower adds $1.6 billion TC Wealth Partners
NEWS RIAS JAN 04, 2022
Hightower adds $1.6 billion TC Wealth Partners

The deal, which closed Dec. 31, includes the acquisition of Trust Company of Illinois, which is a subsidiary of Chicago-based TC Wealth.

By Jeff Benjamin
Advisers to focus on staying home in 2022
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 04, 2022
Advisers to focus on staying home in 2022

Advisers like the autonomy of working from home and don’t want to have to go back to the office and wear a suit again.

By Bruce Kelly