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RIA Summit: Custodians see growth and a lot of work in future
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 06, 2021
RIA Summit: Custodians see growth and a lot of work in future

Yes, the RIA industry is growing but it's getting more complex, too, say top industry leaders, including Schwab's Bernie Clark.

By Bruce Kelly
Will RIAs or RPAs benefit more as retirement, wealth converge at workplace?
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 06, 2021
Will RIAs or RPAs benefit more as retirement, wealth converge at workplace?

RPA firms are selling at record profits, with deals flow expected to double in 2021, but it pales in comparison to the RIA market. So far, we have not seen any RIA aggregators, other than Captrust, show interest in the DC space.

By Fred Barstein
Ascensus to hire almost 400 employees
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 06, 2021
Ascensus to hire almost 400 employees

The hiring will occur by the end of 2022 and will involve all four of the company's lines of business.

By InvestmentNews
Almost half of retirees won't have enough income by 2090
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 06, 2021
Almost half of retirees won't have enough income by 2090

A report from the Urban Institute found Social Security cuts, tax increases, longer working years and higher savings levels are needed to keep retirees from funding crises in the coming years.

By Emile Hallez
Merrill workers who return to office and confirm vaccination can get $200
NEWS WIREHOUSES OCT 06, 2021
Merrill workers who return to office and confirm vaccination can get $200

The firm will give the $200 awards to client associates, administrative support and operations staff who have been vaccinated against Covid and show up in the office at least eight times between now and mid-November.

By Bloomberg
Advisers managing $3.1 billion join Janney in Q3
NEWS WIREHOUSES OCT 06, 2021
Advisers managing $3.1 billion join Janney in Q3

Most of 21 recruits came from Truist, Wells Fargo and Merrill Lynch.

By InvestmentNews
Mariner Wealth acquires Orlando-based RIA
NEWS RIAS OCT 06, 2021
Mariner Wealth acquires Orlando-based RIA

Vaughn Wealth Management advises on $250 million in assets.

By InvestmentNews
FiNet adviser managing $260 million moves to LPL
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 06, 2021
FiNet adviser managing $260 million moves to LPL

Lindsey Rhea’s firm, Alia Wealth Partners, is based in Germantown, Tennessee.

By InvestmentNews
Robinhood says SEC faces high legal burden to change broker-app rules
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 06, 2021
Robinhood says SEC faces high legal burden to change broker-app rules

As the agency looks at whether game-like features used by the online trading platform lead to excessive trading by retail investors, Robinhood says additional regulation could be rejected by U.S. courts.

By Bloomberg
SEC will ensure Reg BI fulfills best-interest promise: Gensler
NEWS ALTERNATIVES OCT 05, 2021
SEC will ensure Reg BI fulfills best-interest promise: Gensler

Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Mo., raised concerns about what Gensler's recent hiring of Barbara Roper means for the future of the Regulation Best Interest standard of conduct.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NASAA seeks comment on new rules for unpaid arbitration awards
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 05, 2021
NASAA seeks comment on new rules for unpaid arbitration awards

If the model rules were adopted, states would have more power to collect millions in fines.

By InvestmentNews
Annuity targeting RIAs applies living benefit to separate fund, ETF portfolios
NEWS RIAS OCT 05, 2021
Annuity targeting RIAs applies living benefit to separate fund, ETF portfolios

RetireOne's contingent deferred annuity for the registered investment adviser market includes about 200 mutual funds, ETFs and model portfolios.

By Emile Hallez
Jacob Pruitt named president of Fidelity Charitable
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 05, 2021
Jacob Pruitt named president of Fidelity Charitable

He succeeds Pamela Norley, who is retiring after a 25-year career at Fidelity.

By InvestmentNews
Barred adviser to fight elderly theft charges in court
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 05, 2021
Barred adviser to fight elderly theft charges in court

Jeffrey Dampf was barred from the securities industry last week for not cooperating in Finra's investigation of allegations that he stole money from elderly clients.

By Bruce Kelly
RBC adviser managing $178 million goes indie
NEWS RIAS OCT 05, 2021
RBC adviser managing $178 million goes indie

Nick Murphy launches Counterweight Private Wealth in Raleigh, N.C., using TruClarity as its RIA platform.

By InvestmentNews
Ameritas acquires record keeper
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 05, 2021
Ameritas acquires record keeper

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida-based BlueStar Retirement Services also serves as a third-party administrator and provides multiple employer plans.

By InvestmentNews
Prudential reorganizes retirement business
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 05, 2021
Prudential reorganizes retirement business

After striking a deal to sell a large part of its retirement business to Empower, the company is creating one unit, Prudential Retirement Strategies, to serve institutional and individual customers.

By InvestmentNews
Ameriprise team managing $195 million jumps to Raymond James
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 05, 2021
Ameriprise team managing $195 million jumps to Raymond James

Eric Cornell and Patrick Shea have formed their own firm, Helius Wealth, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

By InvestmentNews
Few are prepared for long-term care costs
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 05, 2021
Few are prepared for long-term care costs

Families continue to provide the bulk of unpaid care, according to a new report that estimates more than one-third of individuals don't have the resources for even a year of minimal care.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Hightower takes stake in Florida RIA
NEWS RIAS OCT 05, 2021
Hightower takes stake in Florida RIA

The Chicago-based RIA is buying an undisclosed interest in Punta Gorda-based Landsberg Bennett, which manages $1 billion.

By InvestmentNews