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14 ways the COVID-19 crisis might make life better
NEWS OPINION JUN 25, 2020
14 ways the COVID-19 crisis might make life better

The pandemic will create ways for us to improve our lives and emerge stronger and better

By Brent R. Brodeski
IRS widens eligibility to undo RMDs
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 24, 2020
IRS widens eligibility to undo RMDs

Those who took required minimum distributions in January are allowed to undo them, and the timeframe for doing so extends through Aug. 31

By Emile Hallez
DOL proposal could chill the use of ESG in retirement funds
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 24, 2020
DOL proposal could chill the use of ESG in retirement funds

The agency argued a fiduciary responsibility involves focusing solely on returns for participants

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra expels broker-dealer, but owner explores an appeal
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JUN 24, 2020
Finra expels broker-dealer, but owner explores an appeal

Sandlapper Securities may have some fight left, says CEO Trevor Gordon

By Bruce Kelly
Social Security withholds retroactive retirement benefits
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 24, 2020
Social Security withholds retroactive retirement benefits

The agency is delaying lump-sum payouts of back benefits amid the pandemic

By Mary Beth Franklin
Aon jumps into pooled employer plan market
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 24, 2020
Aon jumps into pooled employer plan market

The company will be one of the first provide the plan type outlined in the SECURE Act

By Emile Hallez
The future of 401(k) plans looks bright
NEWS OPINION JUN 24, 2020
The future of 401(k) plans looks bright

But only if retirement plan advisers lead the way

By Fred Barstein
Cary Street Partners to acquire $215 million RIA
NEWS RIAS JUN 23, 2020
Cary Street Partners to acquire $215 million RIA

Waypoint Advisors in Virginia Beach, Va., will join the Richmond-based firm

By InvestmentNews
TSP doubles target-date options for federal workers
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 23, 2020
TSP doubles target-date options for federal workers

Participants in the $557 billion Thrift Savings Plan will have many more target-date vintages available to them starting in July

By Emile Hallez
Fidelity research shows COVID-19 steering advisers toward technology
NEWS FINTECH JUN 23, 2020
Fidelity research shows COVID-19 steering advisers toward technology

The research points to a 50% increase in digital marketing strategies since pandemic hit

By Jeff Benjamin
Fink promises to boost black employees at BlackRock 30% by 2024
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 23, 2020
Fink promises to boost black employees at BlackRock 30% by 2024

The CEO also said the asset manager will double the portion of senior executives who are black, from 3% currently

By Bloomberg
Some new Advisor Group reps staring at reduced pay grid
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUN 23, 2020
Some new Advisor Group reps staring at reduced pay grid

Any cuts to payout will be offset by tools and technology, according to the broker-dealer

By Bruce Kelly
BNY, Wilshire roll out small-plan custom TDF option for advisers
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 23, 2020
BNY, Wilshire roll out small-plan custom TDF option for advisers

The product includes five glide paths and can include investment options that are already on plan menus

By Emile Hallez
UBS gives wealthy clients Goldman, Pimco strategies at no extra cost
NEWS WIREHOUSES JUN 23, 2020
UBS gives wealthy clients Goldman, Pimco strategies at no extra cost

The firm is expanding the choices available in its separately managed accounts

By Bloomberg
Creative Planning notches seventh deal of 2020 with $700 million RIA
NEWS RIAS JUN 23, 2020
Creative Planning notches seventh deal of 2020 with $700 million RIA

The purchase of Sunrise Advisors marks the first local acquisition for the Kansas-based firm

By Jeff Benjamin
Advisers shouldn't be afraid to outsource portfolio management
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 23, 2020
Advisers shouldn't be afraid to outsource portfolio management

WisdomTree research shows that clients are much more comfortable with the practice if it’s presented to them in the right way

By Jeff Benjamin
Rising global risks could challenge market exuberance
NEWS EQUITIES JUN 23, 2020
Rising global risks could challenge market exuberance

Threats to the equity rally include a COVID second wave, U.S.-China tensions and the prospect that central banks will wind down their stimulus efforts

By Bloomberg
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 22, 2020
One-third of UBS staff could work from home permanently

Being in the office is more important for some employees, like bankers working on an IPO, and less important for others, like advisers working with wealthy clients, bank’s COO says

By Bloomberg
Investment firms reopening, with most planning for September
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 22, 2020
Investment firms reopening, with most planning for September

Most offices will reopen in the coming months, despite a projected increase in COVID-19 rates

By Emile Hallez
INmail: Get phone help from Social Security Admin during the pandemic
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 22, 2020
INmail: Get phone help from Social Security Admin during the pandemic

Receiving Social Security benefits on someone else’s earnings record.

By Mary Beth Franklin