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Why finfluencers especially resonate with women and minorities
NEWS FINTECH JUN 28, 2022
Why finfluencers especially resonate with women and minorities

Style often trumps substance for personal finance commentators on social media platforms, though some are blending the best of digital and traditional advice

By Joanne Cleaver
Fitch sees 'benefits' in Advisor Group's latest deal
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUN 28, 2022
Fitch sees 'benefits' in Advisor Group's latest deal

The acquisition of American Portfolios could bolster the network's revenue and profit margins over time, according to the rating agency.

By Bruce Kelly
Burr hopes to include 529-to-Roth bill in final retirement legislation
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 28, 2022
Burr hopes to include 529-to-Roth bill in final retirement legislation

The provision was rejected as an amendment to the Senate Finance Committee's EARN Act, but it could reemerge in a final bill sent to the floor of the House and Senate.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Cetera Financial Group hacked via printing vendor
NEWS FINTECH JUN 28, 2022
Cetera Financial Group hacked via printing vendor

The 'external system breach' put the Social Security numbers of 2,188 of the firm's clients at risk, according to the Maine Attorney General's office.

By Bruce Kelly
MAI Capital acquires RIA managing over $368 million
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 28, 2022
MAI Capital acquires RIA managing over $368 million

The acquisition of Winfield Associates adds to MAI's financial planning and investment teams at its headquarters in Cleveland.

By InvestmentNews
Merrill trio managing $453 million joins Raymond James
NEWS ADVISOR MOVES JUN 28, 2022
Merrill trio managing $453 million joins Raymond James

The team in Lake Charles, Louisiana,, now known as Woods Brignac Wealth Management of Raymond James, moves to the firm’s employee channel.

By InvestmentNews
Inflation causes shift in retirement priorities
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 27, 2022
Inflation causes shift in retirement priorities

Workers now see maintaining their current standard of living as their top financial priority in retirement, replacing more lavish plans, according to a new study.

By Gregg Greenberg
Gold steps up once again as the ultimate bear market hedge
NEWS EQUITIES JUN 27, 2022
Gold steps up once again as the ultimate bear market hedge

While it might be a lousy long-term investment, gold has a proven track record of rising to the occasion when times are tough.

By Jeff Benjamin
Hybrid merger creates RIA managing $350 million
NEWS RIAS JUN 27, 2022
Hybrid merger creates RIA managing $350 million

Oklahoma, Texas firms form Gaddis Premier Wealth Advisors. David Reed will serve as CEO of the new firm.

By InvestmentNews
Goldman says signs are here of belt-tightening impact to profits
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 27, 2022
Goldman says signs are here of belt-tightening impact to profits

Some investors worry that higher living costs, rising bond yields and weak trailing equity returns may lead to household capitulation in the equity market.

By Bloomberg
Bob Doll midyear predictions: 10-0 still in play
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 27, 2022
Bob Doll midyear predictions: 10-0 still in play

The half-time scorecard indicates that four predictions are 'heading in the right direction' and six are 'too soon or too close to call.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
UBS nabs $500 million Merrill team
NEWS WIREHOUSES JUN 24, 2022
UBS nabs $500 million Merrill team

Mikail Qazi and Timothy Martin are joining UBS Private Wealth Management in Washington, D.C.

By InvestmentNews
Investors win $975,000 in Finra arbitration involving UBS YES product
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JUN 24, 2022
Investors win $975,000 in Finra arbitration involving UBS YES product

Their attorney, Jeffrey Erez, said they were misled by UBS brokers who didn't understand the risky product.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Number of Ponzi schemes dropped last year, but what will happen in 2022?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 24, 2022
Number of Ponzi schemes dropped last year, but what will happen in 2022?

According to the website Ponzitracker.com, the number of Ponzi schemes uncovered by authorities dropped 26% last year.

By Bruce Kelly
Stock funds see exodus as recession fears grip investors
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 24, 2022
Stock funds see exodus as recession fears grip investors

Equity funds see $16.8 billion outflows while bonds saw redemptions of $23.5 billion.

By Bloomberg
Middle-income Americans' big question: To contribute or not to contribute?
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 23, 2022
Middle-income Americans' big question: To contribute or not to contribute?

As rising costs cause many to contemplate lifestyle shifts, one question that keeps popping up is whether the spending cuts should include investing for retirement.

By Gregg Greenberg
IAA snapshot portrays a thriving RIA sector
NEWS RIAS JUN 23, 2022
IAA snapshot portrays a thriving RIA sector

The number of registered investment advisers, the clients they serve and the assets they manage all reached records in 2021, according to the Investment Adviser Association.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Study shows retirement regret over too much spending, too little planning
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 23, 2022
Study shows retirement regret over too much spending, too little planning

70% of retirees would advise saving or investing more or earlier, according to a new EBRI study.

By Gregg Greenberg
Bank of America deepens ties to iCapital alts platform with strategic investment
NEWS EQUITIES JUN 23, 2022
Bank of America deepens ties to iCapital alts platform with strategic investment

The bank joins a long list of financial backers funding the $130 billion tech-savvy platform for investing in alternatives.

By Jeff Benjamin
UBS duo managing $148 million go indie with Raymond James
NEWS ADVISOR MOVES JUN 23, 2022
UBS duo managing $148 million go indie with Raymond James

“Skip” Parker and Harriet Parker, who operate as Four Corners Private Wealth, will open an office in Greenwich, Connecticut.

By InvestmentNews