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F.L. Putnam acquires Financial Focus and $275 million in AUM
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 03, 2019
F.L. Putnam acquires Financial Focus and $275 million in AUM

Acquisition adds presence in Wolfeboro, N.H., to firm's New England footprint.

By InvestmentNews
UBS considers sale, acquisition and other options for its asset management business
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 03, 2019
UBS considers sale, acquisition and other options for its asset management business

Unit has been hit particularly hard by investor flight to cheaper funds.

By Bloomberg
No CEO and no plan in sight for Wells Fargo
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 03, 2019
No CEO and no plan in sight for Wells Fargo

The next chief executive faces a daunting challenge, with more than a dozen investigations targeting the bank.

By Bloomberg
Marsh & McLennan acquires Centurion, a $16 billion retirement group
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2019
Marsh & McLennan acquires Centurion, a $16 billion retirement group

Acquisitions in the retirement plan market are heating up.

By Greg Iacurci
Alternative strategies earn their keep over six months of market extremes
NEWS RIAS APR 03, 2019
Alternative strategies earn their keep over six months of market extremes

The key is looking beyond the broad category averages to focus on portfolio managers and the investment process

By Jeff Benjamin
New SEC nominee may not have time to influence Reg BI
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 03, 2019
New SEC nominee may not have time to influence Reg BI

Allison H. Lee could arrive just as the agency is finishing its advice reform rule, or get stuck awaiting Senate confirmation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Maryland fiduciary bill killed in committee
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 03, 2019
Maryland fiduciary bill killed in committee

Further action appears unlikely with legislature set to adjourn April 8.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Captrust acquires $13 billion in AUA through FiduciaryVest spin out
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 02, 2019
Captrust acquires $13 billion in AUA through FiduciaryVest spin out

Co-founder Philly Jones and team leave; remaining partner continues as FiduciaryVest

By InvestmentNews
Cerity Partners buys Blue Prairie Group to create $21 billion advisory firm
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2019
Cerity Partners buys Blue Prairie Group to create $21 billion advisory firm

Blue Prairie's retirement plan business gives Cerity Partners an 'end-to-end' solution.

By Jeff Benjamin
United Capital adds $800 million in AUM through two acquisitions
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 02, 2019
United Capital adds $800 million in AUM through two acquisitions

Irongate International of Moline, Ill., and Atlanta's Peachtree Investment Advisors join firm.

By InvestmentNews
Fidelity says retirees can expect to spend $285,000 on health care
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2019
Fidelity says retirees can expect to spend $285,000 on health care

Annual study says total estimated cost has risen more slowly in past two years.

By Bloomberg
California wins auto-IRA lawsuit
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2019
California wins auto-IRA lawsuit

The case, the first to address the issue of ERISA pre-emption, is a positive sign for other states.

By Greg Iacurci
How mid-cap growth funds owned the first quarter
NEWS RIAS APR 02, 2019
How mid-cap growth funds owned the first quarter

Investors who stayed put during the fourth-quarter market meltdown were rewarded by mid-cap managers.

By Jeff Benjamin
Hybrid firm managing $390 million switches from Foresters to LPL
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 02, 2019
Hybrid firm managing $390 million switches from Foresters to LPL

Firenze Wealth Management is based in metro Portland, Ore.

By InvestmentNews
House committee unanimously approves sweeping retirement bill
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2019
House committee unanimously approves sweeping retirement bill

Measure would help small businesses offer plans, require that statements include lifetime-income projections, ease use of annuities in plans and increase the RMD age.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Top reasons to file a tax extension
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2019
Top reasons to file a tax extension

The penalty for failing to file exceeds the penalty for failing to pay, and an extension can also help with saving for retirement.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NASAA president calls on Congress to prevent advisers, brokers from putting their interests ahead of clients'
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 02, 2019
NASAA president calls on Congress to prevent advisers, brokers from putting their interests ahead of clients'

Michael Pieciak details four ways lawmakers can empower investors in 2019, including banning mandatory arbitration.

By Michael S. Pieciak
New annuities starting to address RMDs
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2019
New annuities starting to address RMDs

Allianz's new indexed annuity could be a forerunner for how insurers will seek to keep assets in-house as baby boomers are forced to withdraw retirement savings.

By Greg Iacurci
Regulators assure industry CAT will not expose consumer data
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 01, 2019
Regulators assure industry CAT will not expose consumer data

SEC chairman Clayton says the agency will come to an agreement with the industry over what information to collect on equity trades.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Beacon Pointe acquires Heller Wealth Advisers and $390 million in AUM
NEWS RIAS APR 01, 2019
Beacon Pointe acquires Heller Wealth Advisers and $390 million in AUM

Heller adds metro New York footprint to Southern California-based RIA firm.

By InvestmentNews