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Biden’s student-loan reprieve eases $1.6 trillion worry, for now
NEWS FIXED INCOME JAN 03, 2022
Biden’s student-loan reprieve eases $1.6 trillion worry, for now

Student loans have been the fastest-growing debt category in the U.S. over the past decade

By Bloomberg
Monte Carlo forecasts prove anything is possible — or not
NEWS RIAS JAN 03, 2022
Monte Carlo forecasts prove anything is possible — or not

With simulations showing extreme projected portfolio outcomes, some financial advisers won't even use Monte Carlo modeling for their younger clients for fear of looking silly.

By Jeff Benjamin
Goldman backtracks on return-to-office as omicron surges
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 02, 2022
Goldman backtracks on return-to-office as omicron surges

Other banks that have revised their staffing strategies and eased off mandates to return to the office amid the jump in infections include JPMorgan, Citibank, Bank of America and Jefferies.

By Bloomberg
Deeper stock dives could test client nerves in 2022
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 29, 2021
Deeper stock dives could test client nerves in 2022

The market is set up for a return to the occasional gut-wrenching dives that characterize the later years of bull markets, according to executives from Truist Advisory Services.

By Bloomberg
Why green stocks are slumping during ESG boom
NEWS ESG DEC 27, 2021
Why green stocks are slumping during ESG boom

The outlook for green stocks is challenging because of worries about rising interest rates tied to inflation, unpredictable politics and regulatory maneuvers like California’s decision to sharply lower subsidies and add new fees for home solar users.

By Bloomberg
Social Security offices to remain closed indefinitely
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 23, 2021
Social Security offices to remain closed indefinitely

The agency has not set a reentry date for in-person appointments, although some executives have returned to their offices as of December.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Anti-woke strategies emerge as flip side of ESG
NEWS RIAS DEC 22, 2021
Anti-woke strategies emerge as flip side of ESG

As investing becomes increasingly political, investors will have to balance good feelings against good performance.

By Jeff Benjamin
Looking at risk and return through a new lens
NEWS OPINION DEC 22, 2021
Looking at risk and return through a new lens

Against the current economic backdrop, it's hard to argue the traditional approach of stocks, bonds and cash is a reasonable investment mix to manage risk while still generating the necessary returns.

By Randy Swan
Brokerages pay $5 million in restitution for 529 plan violations
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 21, 2021
Brokerages pay $5 million in restitution for 529 plan violations

LPL, Wells Fargo and three Advisor Group firms avoided penalties for 'extraordinary cooperation' with Finra's investigation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Private Advisor Group reels in new investor capital
NEWS RIAS DEC 21, 2021
Private Advisor Group reels in new investor capital

Merchant Investment Management is a private partnership that invests in growth companies and other opportunities. According to its website, Merchant Investment Management this year has focused on investing in the wealth management industry.

By Bruce Kelly
Our succession planning crisis
NEWS OPINION DEC 21, 2021
Our succession planning crisis

A Cerulli study shows that of the roughly 103,000 advisers who plan to retire by 2030, 26% are unsure of their succession plans.

By Vance Barse
ETFs set another record  in race to take over mutual funds
NEWS EQUITIES DEC 20, 2021
ETFs set another record in race to take over mutual funds

In stride with record net inflows, the ETF industry is launching new funds and finding creative ways to take market share from the legacy mutual fund space.

By Jeff Benjamin
Spending in retirement falls with age, and not by choice
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 20, 2021
Spending in retirement falls with age, and not by choice

Most retirees are likely forced to cut down costs due to insufficient savings, a new paper from the Center for Retirement Research found.

By Emile Hallez
LPL Financial lands MML team managing $390 million
NEWS RIAS DEC 20, 2021
LPL Financial lands MML team managing $390 million

Sterling Wealth Group is based in Melville, New York and was formerly affiliated with MML Investors Services.

By InvestmentNews
MAI Capital acquires $235 million RIA
NEWS ADVISOR MOVES DEC 20, 2021
MAI Capital acquires $235 million RIA

Since September, MAI has been owned by Galway Insurance Holdings, a New York-based financial services distribution company.

By InvestmentNews
SEC says drop jargon, clarify fees on Form CRS
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 17, 2021
SEC says drop jargon, clarify fees on Form CRS

The agency's Standard of Conduct Implementation Committee found content and format problems after reviewing a cross section of filings.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Washington state to delay assessing long-term care premiums
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 17, 2021
Washington state to delay assessing long-term care premiums

Gov. Jay Inslee says legislators need time to refine the program, the Washington Cares Fund.

By InvestmentNews
Vanguard cuts expense ratios on 17 funds
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS DEC 17, 2021
Vanguard cuts expense ratios on 17 funds

The fund giant estimates the cuts save investors $18.9 million, based on fiscal-year comparisons.

By InvestmentNews
Finra slaps RBC with $1 million in penalties over bond sales
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 17, 2021
Finra slaps RBC with $1 million in penalties over bond sales

The regulator says the firm failed to review more than 100 accounts for junk-bond concentrations.

By InvestmentNews
Nokia's $8.5B 401(k) held down by high fees, lawsuit claims
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 17, 2021
Nokia's $8.5B 401(k) held down by high fees, lawsuit claims

The case alleges fiduciary breaches based on the existence of cheaper investment options on the market than those used in the plan.

By Emile Hallez