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This is now the worst drawdown on record for global fixed income
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 23, 2022
This is now the worst drawdown on record for global fixed income

Rising inflationary pressure around the world is fueling concerns about the ability of the global economy to weather any sustained period of higher financing costs.

By Bloomberg
J.P. Morgan adds retirement spending tool to target-date funds
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 22, 2022
J.P. Morgan adds retirement spending tool to target-date funds

The tool will help participants in the firm's SmartRetirement funds withdraw a portion of the money they have invested each year after they retire.

By InvestmentNews
Morgan Stanley is wirehouse hiring winner in 2021
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 22, 2022
Morgan Stanley is wirehouse hiring winner in 2021

It was the only wirehouse to show a net increase in financial advisers last year, according to InvestmentNews data.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL nabs $345 million California team from Wells Fargo
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 22, 2022
LPL nabs $345 million California team from Wells Fargo

Pasadena-based Floe Financial Partners had been affiliated with LPL prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2012.

By InvestmentNews
Raymond James adds Morgan Stanley duo managing $175 million
NEWS RIAS MAR 22, 2022
Raymond James adds Morgan Stanley duo managing $175 million

Naples, Florida-based John Patat and Joel Gravina will operate as Focus Wealth Management of Raymond James.

By InvestmentNews
Tifin Group acquires fintech targeting donor-advised funds
NEWS FINTECH MAR 22, 2022
Tifin Group acquires fintech targeting donor-advised funds

The Tifin Group is building out its software that helps financial advisers invest in DAFs.

By Sean Allocca
Morgan Stanley sets 90-day limit on working from home
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 21, 2022
Morgan Stanley sets 90-day limit on working from home

Firms have made plans to return employees and advisers to offices in the past but have scuttled those due to flare-ups of the pandemic.

By Bruce Kelly
Geneos tagged with $400,000 penalty over alternatives sales
NEWS ALTERNATIVES MAR 21, 2022
Geneos tagged with $400,000 penalty over alternatives sales

The fine and restitution to customers stem from sales of two alternative investments, the LJM Preservation & Growth Fund and private placements issued by GPB Capital Holdings.

By Bruce Kelly
Wells Fargo team managing $275 million moves to Baird
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 21, 2022
Wells Fargo team managing $275 million moves to Baird

The three-person Arnold & Tai Group is joining the firm in Denver.

By InvestmentNews
Retirement planning is anything but normal in a post-pandemic world
NEWS RIAS MAR 21, 2022
Retirement planning is anything but normal in a post-pandemic world

One important aspect of retirement planning that hasn’t changed — and is likely never to change — is the need for advisers to be forthright with their clients, especially about matters relating to longevity and income adequacy.

By InvestmentNews
Keeping the sandwich generation on track for retirement
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 21, 2022
Keeping the sandwich generation on track for retirement

Many middle-aged Americans are bringing up their children while caring for aging parents, and placing their own retirement needs on the back burner.

By Sean Allocca
Irwin hopes securities regulation resonates with Western Pennsylvania voters
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 18, 2022
Irwin hopes securities regulation resonates with Western Pennsylvania voters

The state's former securities commissioner, Irwin is campaigning for a seat in Congress.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Financial advisers starting to view economic outlook as a glass half empty
NEWS RIAS MAR 18, 2022
Financial advisers starting to view economic outlook as a glass half empty

The results from the most recent InvestmentNews survey shows sentiment is turning south.

By Jeff Benjamin
Two years later, financial services firms still searching for balance on remote work
NEWS RIAS MAR 18, 2022
Two years later, financial services firms still searching for balance on remote work

Some of the biggest brands in wealth management are trying to figure out what normal looks like, and how and whether it makes sense to bring employees back to the office.

By Jeff Benjamin
Sanctuary Wealth takes stake in $400 million Indianapolis RIA
NEWS RIAS MAR 18, 2022
Sanctuary Wealth takes stake in $400 million Indianapolis RIA

Frank Esposito and Niki Woodworth operate as EverNest Financial Advisors.

By InvestmentNews
Robo adds fossil fuel-free 401(k) for small businesses
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 18, 2022
Robo adds fossil fuel-free 401(k) for small businesses

Carbon Collective caters to employers that think 'slightly less bad is just not good enough.'

By Emile Hallez
SageView partners with Pontera to help advisers manage held-away accounts
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 17, 2022
SageView partners with Pontera to help advisers manage held-away accounts

Pontera, formerly known as FeeX, allows advisers to work with client accounts that are held away from the firm, like 401(k)s.

By InvestmentNews
Senate Banking Chair warns about private equity ownership of insurance companies
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 17, 2022
Senate Banking Chair warns about private equity ownership of insurance companies

Sen. Sherrod Brown says PE has a track record of 'undermining pension and retirement programs.' The American Investment Council praises PE stewardship of insurance firms.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Fired Merrill broker who threw smoothie lands at Aegis Capital
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 17, 2022
Fired Merrill broker who threw smoothie lands at Aegis Capital

James Iannazzo, 48, was arrested in January, faces three charges and is seeking probation.

By Bruce Kelly
Private Advisor Group buys $1.86 billion Minnesota RIA
NEWS RIAS MAR 17, 2022
Private Advisor Group buys $1.86 billion Minnesota RIA

The deal for Investors Financial Group suggests that Morristown, N.J.-based Private Advisor Group is in growth mode.

By Bruce Kelly