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JPMorgan hires from Goldman, Wells for growth-equity effort
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JUN 07, 2021
JPMorgan hires from Goldman, Wells for growth-equity effort

The new venture aims to give JPMorgan's clients exposure to companies before they go public.

By InvestmentNews
Yellen says higher interest rates would be ‘plus’ for US, Fed
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 07, 2021
Yellen says higher interest rates would be ‘plus’ for US, Fed

The Treasury Secretary said President Joe Biden should push forward with his $4 trillion spending plans even if they trigger inflation that persists into next year and higher interest rates.

By Bloomberg
InvestmentNews' 2021 class of 40 Under 40
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 07, 2021
InvestmentNews' 2021 class of 40 Under 40

Our 40 Under 40 project, now in its eighth year, highlights young talent in the financial advice industry. The profiles of these individuals illustrate the tremendous potential of those coming up in the profession. Their stories will surprise, entertain, educate and inspire.

By InvestmentNews
How to buy the Bitcoin dip without buying Bitcoin
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JUN 04, 2021
How to buy the Bitcoin dip without buying Bitcoin

Research finds that companies that do business in the cryptocurrency space can be reliable proxies for digital currency exposure. For those who might have been waiting for an entry point, the case could be made that now is a good time to buy.

By Jeff Benjamin
John Hancock, Lowe's 401(k) settlements each more than $10M
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 04, 2021
John Hancock, Lowe's 401(k) settlements each more than $10M

John Hancock and Lowe's are paying millions to settle class-action claims, while a new lawsuit was filed against Northern Trust that rehashes old claims.

By Emile Hallez
Surge in early retirements exposes inequalities among baby boomers
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 04, 2021
Surge in early retirements exposes inequalities among baby boomers

Older Black workers without a college degree are more likely to be forced to exit the labor market prematurely, a study shows.

By Bloomberg
Two Connecticut hybrids to merge, creating $1.4 billion firm
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 04, 2021
Two Connecticut hybrids to merge, creating $1.4 billion firm

The two Hartford-area firms, ClearGuidance and Gottfried & Somberg, will operate under the latter's name.

By InvestmentNews
OneDigital acquires Fiduciary Plan Advisors
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 03, 2021
OneDigital acquires Fiduciary Plan Advisors

The deal adds $6 billion in retirement plan assets under advisement among 200,000 participants to OneDigital’s book. It follows seven other purchases the Atlanta-based company has made so far this year.

By Emile Hallez
ESG investing can be volatile — but doesn't have to be
NEWS EQUITIES JUN 03, 2021
ESG investing can be volatile — but doesn't have to be

Investors in concentrated ESG strategies have experienced crashing lows from the highs of last year, while broadly diversified strategies have offered a smoother ride and still beat the S&P 500.

By Jeff Benjamin
Congress' inaction on Social Security could cost clients 2 months’ pay
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 03, 2021
Congress' inaction on Social Security could cost clients 2 months’ pay

The estimate of lost income, due to planning mistakes alone, is separate from actual cuts to benefits, according to a recent academic paper.

By Emile Hallez
Hub acquires Massachusetts RIA
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 03, 2021
Hub acquires Massachusetts RIA

Epstein Financial is based in East Longmeadow and manages 70 retirement plans with $400 million in assets.

By InvestmentNews
LPL Financial taps SmartAsset for investor prospecting
NEWS FINTECH JUN 03, 2021
LPL Financial taps SmartAsset for investor prospecting

SmartAsset, with a reach of more than 100 million consumers, matches qualified investors who are searching for financial advice.

By Nicole Casperson
Wealth Enhancement Group buys $1.4 billion Hoover Financial Advisors
NEWS RIAS JUN 03, 2021
Wealth Enhancement Group buys $1.4 billion Hoover Financial Advisors

This marks the second major deal since March for the $35 billion RIA, and it's a sign of more to come, according to CEO Jeff Dekko.

By Jeff Benjamin
Fund managers in world's greenest market struggle with ESG rules
NEWS ESG JUN 02, 2021
Fund managers in world's greenest market struggle with ESG rules

Europe’s new Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation requires the industry to label how green an investment product is so that end investors know what they’re buying. But the requirements have yet to be finalized, leaving plenty of room for questions.

By Bloomberg
The future, as elite retirement plan advisers see it
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 02, 2021
The future, as elite retirement plan advisers see it

The Retirement Research Center recently surveyed elite RPAs, half of whom had more than $300 million in DC assets under advisement.

By Fred Barstein
Team managing $221 million joins Woodbury from Raymond James
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUN 02, 2021
Team managing $221 million joins Woodbury from Raymond James

The trio of advisers operates as Compass Wealth Solutions and is based in Portland, Indiana.

By InvestmentNews
If rates stay low, expect retirement security to take a hit
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 02, 2021
If rates stay low, expect retirement security to take a hit

Some of the factors that have led to the current low-interest-rate environment could remain in play for years, according to an analysis of existing research recently published by the Society of Actuaries.

By Emile Hallez
T. Rowe Price introduces plan tool for retirement income
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 02, 2021
T. Rowe Price introduces plan tool for retirement income

The goal is to help plan sponsors assess the possibilities more strategically

By InvestmentNews
IRS says RMD rules are coming 'soon'
NEWS IRA ALERT JUN 02, 2021
IRS says RMD rules are coming 'soon'

An IRS official tells a bar association gathering that the arrival of proposed regulations covering the SECURE Act's required minimum distribution provisions will be 'later than imminent but before eventually.'

By Ed Slott
Patrick Murphy steps down as CEO of John Hancock Retirement
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 02, 2021
Patrick Murphy steps down as CEO of John Hancock Retirement

Sue Reibel, who joined Hancock’s parent firm in 1994, will be named chief executive of the firm and was most recently the global head of Manulife Investment Management retirement.

By Emile Hallez