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When finance gets political
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 27, 2020
When finance gets political

If you’re being yelled at by acolytes of either extreme, then you’re doing it right

By George Moriarty
Adviser recognized for 25 years of dedicated support for students
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 25, 2020
Adviser recognized for 25 years of dedicated support for students

Invest in Others Charitable Foundation named Lynn Chen-Zhang of Zhang Financial its 2020 Lifetime Achievement award winner

By InvestmentNews Staff
Precious metals dealers charged in $185 million elder fraud scheme
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 25, 2020
Precious metals dealers charged in $185 million elder fraud scheme

The unregistered advisers allegedly convinced retirees to put savings into overpriced gold and silver bullion

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Fidelity Magellan launch could boost appeal of semitransparent ETFs
NEWS ESG SEP 25, 2020
Fidelity Magellan launch could boost appeal of semitransparent ETFs

The asset manager is placing the heft of a $22 billion flagship fund behind a fledgling ETF model

By Jeff Benjamin
Older women anxious about finances in retirement: GAO report
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 25, 2020
Older women anxious about finances in retirement: GAO report

Retired women in 14 focus groups are worried about rising health care costs

By InvestmentNews
Stocks see third-largest outflow ever
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 25, 2020
Stocks see third-largest outflow ever

Stock funds bled $25.8 billion in the week through Sept. 23, according to the most recent data

By Bloomberg
Adviser wins award for combating human trafficking
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 24, 2020
Adviser wins award for combating human trafficking

Invest in Others announced Brian Robinson of UBS Financial Services as a 2020 award winner

By InvestmentNews Staff
Here's why advisers think Joe Biden's 401(k) tax plan will spur Roth contributions
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 24, 2020
Here's why advisers think Joe Biden's 401(k) tax plan will spur Roth contributions

The Democratic presidential nominee would convert retirement savings tax deferrals to tax credits

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Employers, workers want much more than 401(k)s from RPAs
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 24, 2020
Employers, workers want much more than 401(k)s from RPAs

Companies are five times as likely to say they feel responsible for workers' financial wellbeing than seven years ago, a survey found

By Emile Hallez
BlackRock, Vanguard, Transamerica roll out latest ESG funds
NEWS ESG SEP 24, 2020
BlackRock, Vanguard, Transamerica roll out latest ESG funds

By applying ESG screens, the new funds alter the composition of the traditional indexes

By Jeff Benjamin
The time to look beyond bonds for income is right now
NEWS FIXED INCOME SEP 24, 2020
The time to look beyond bonds for income is right now

Savvy advisers are adding value by trimming fixed income and rethinking the 60/40 rule

By Jeff Benjamin
Complying with state senior reporting statutes
NEWS OPINION SEP 24, 2020
Complying with state senior reporting statutes

Firms must consider the interplay between different reporting laws in each state to maximize their immunity

By Andrew Mount
Adviser recognized for helping Haitian children
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 23, 2020
Adviser recognized for helping Haitian children

Invest in Others named Michael J. Martin of ELM Wealth Management at Raymond James as winner of a 2020 award

By InvestmentNews Staff
B-Ds may be more likely to recommend complex products than RIAs
NEWS RIAS SEP 23, 2020
B-Ds may be more likely to recommend complex products than RIAs

The NASAA report analyzed the results of a benchmarking exam taken prior to implementation of Reg BI

By InvestmentNews
On a tear! CI Financial scoops up US RIAs
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 23, 2020
On a tear! CI Financial scoops up US RIAs

Kurt MacAlpine, CEO of Canada’s CI Financial, joins Jeff Benjamin and Bruce Kelly to talk about his company’s buying spree

By InvestmentNews
Mutual of Omaha settles ERISA lawsuit for $6.7 million
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2020
Mutual of Omaha settles ERISA lawsuit for $6.7 million

The agreement would end the class-action suit brought in early 2018

By Emile Hallez
SSN back office faces layoffs after Advisor Group merger
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 23, 2020
SSN back office faces layoffs after Advisor Group merger

Half of the employees will stay on, but some portion will likely be let go, according to sources

By Bruce Kelly
Convergence of benefits, wealth and retirement planning is coming
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2020
Convergence of benefits, wealth and retirement planning is coming

Advisers need to get on board

By Fred Barstein
Adviser honored for empowering healthier lives and inspiring hope
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 22, 2020
Adviser honored for empowering healthier lives and inspiring hope

Invest in Others announced Duane Chaney of Arch Capital Advisory Group of Raymond James as a 2020 award winner

By InvestmentNews Staff
Advisers unsatisfied with asset managers during pandemic: Survey
NEWS FINTECH SEP 22, 2020
Advisers unsatisfied with asset managers during pandemic: Survey

Advisers said they are looking for investment ideas, portfolio construction and marketing support

By Nicole Casperson