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Wells Fargo moves to simplify pay plan for advisers
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 14, 2021
Wells Fargo moves to simplify pay plan for advisers

'I really think that our financial advisers are going to be happy about this,' one Wells Fargo executive said.

By Bruce Kelly
Pimco, Fidelity shun net-zero alliance embraced by BlackRock
NEWS ESG DEC 14, 2021
Pimco, Fidelity shun net-zero alliance embraced by BlackRock

The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero is finding its can't attract some of the top names in asset management, including Pimco, Fidelity Investments and Capital Group.

By Bloomberg
Labor Department's ESG proposal attracts ire from the anti-'woke'
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 14, 2021
Labor Department's ESG proposal attracts ire from the anti-'woke'

The agency received a trove of public comments on its proposed ESG changes, and many were penned by people concerned about a perceived liberal agenda.

By Emile Hallez
Planswell opens up free financial planning tech to advisers
NEWS FINTECH DEC 14, 2021
Planswell opens up free financial planning tech to advisers

A relaunch in 2020 has allowed the company to pivot to serving financial advisers, which is a more sustainable business model, according to CEO Eric Arnold.

By Sean Allocca
Hub acquires $3.4 billion plan consultant
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 14, 2021
Hub acquires $3.4 billion plan consultant

The principals of GRP Financial California will join Hub’s private wealth business.

By InvestmentNews
Hightower adds $1.8 billion RIA in Kansas
NEWS RIAS DEC 14, 2021
Hightower adds $1.8 billion RIA in Kansas

The year-end buying binge continues as RIAs rush to close deals ahead of President Joe Biden's anticipated tax hikes next year.

By Jeff Benjamin
Fidelity Institutional adds new head of client growth
NEWS RIAS DEC 14, 2021
Fidelity Institutional adds new head of client growth

Rohit Mahna will report to Mike Durbin and fills the spot vacated in June by Sanjiv Mirchandani, who took part in Fidelity's sweeping buyout offer.

By Jeff Benjamin
That student loan crisis is about to get real, again
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 14, 2021
That student loan crisis is about to get real, again

Federal student loan borrowers have been clear that they are in no shape to start making payments again.

By Emile Hallez
Prospera leaps into the acquisition game with Dorsey deal
NEWS RIAS DEC 14, 2021
Prospera leaps into the acquisition game with Dorsey deal

With just two deals under its belt after nearly 40 years in the business, the $16 billion Dallas broker-dealer and RIA is ready to become more active in the M&A space.

By Jeff Benjamin
Rich business owners rethink retirement amid pandemic
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 14, 2021
Rich business owners rethink retirement amid pandemic

More than half of the individuals and families surveyed by BNP Paribas and Aon said they're altering the timetable for stepping away from their companies, with 41% delaying or phasing more slowly into a move.

By Bloomberg
Wealth management platforms as collaboration tools
NEWS OPINION DEC 14, 2021
Wealth management platforms as collaboration tools

The pandemic has sparked growth in collaboration tools, but for financial services firms, an enterprise-focused wealth management platform is an equally important part of solving the collaboration puzzle.

By Andy Aziz
3 reps managing $345 million join LPL employee unit
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 13, 2021
3 reps managing $345 million join LPL employee unit

Three registered representatives who collectively manage $345 million have joined Linsco, LPL Financial’s employee adviser unit.

By InvestmentNews
401(k) adviser M&A doubles last year's record
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2021
401(k) adviser M&A doubles last year's record

There will likely be at least 70 deals for retirement adviser firms before the end of the year, according to Wise Rhino Group.

By Emile Hallez
Private equity expands beyond US wealth management
NEWS RIAS DEC 13, 2021
Private equity expands beyond US wealth management

Merchant Investment Management has purchased a stake in Brainvest Wealth Management for international exposure.

By Jeff Benjamin
Wescott Financial buys $800 million niche practice
NEWS RIAS DEC 13, 2021
Wescott Financial buys $800 million niche practice

Wescott Financial Advisory Group will swell to $3.5 billion under management with the addition of Asset Planning Services, which specializes in working with execs from Merck & Co.

By Jeff Benjamin
New Year, Same Challenge: The Search for Income Continues
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 13, 2021
New Year, Same Challenge: The Search for Income Continues

With rates well below historical norms, finding income remains a key challenge for advisors. Here’s why non-commissioned annuities may be the solution.

By InvestmentNews Create
Hub notches 2 more benefits acquisitions
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 10, 2021
Hub notches 2 more benefits acquisitions

Hub is acquiring assets from Libertyville, Illinois-based Benefit Partners Group and Gold Sky Benefits.

By Emile Hallez
Advisers can't find information online from asset managers: J.D. Power
NEWS FINTECH DEC 10, 2021
Advisers can't find information online from asset managers: J.D. Power

Just three of the 14 companies surveyed — BlackRock Inc., Capital Group Inc. and J.P. Morgan & Co. — received top marks in the 20th percentile, according to the research.

By Sean Allocca
Energy firm Exelon sued over 401(k)
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 10, 2021
Energy firm Exelon sued over 401(k)

Law firms representing the plaintiffs cite fiduciary failures in moving to in-house funds and high fees for record keeping and managed accounts.

By Emile Hallez
Wall Street's latest to hook independent advisers? Alternatives
NEWS ALTERNATIVES DEC 10, 2021
Wall Street's latest to hook independent advisers? Alternatives

Up until recently, major global firms had happily ignored independent advisers for decades.

By Bruce Kelly