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BlackRock pivoting to technology could serve as blueprint for other asset managers
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 23, 2019
BlackRock pivoting to technology could serve as blueprint for other asset managers

Use of managed accounts and new products threatens to squeeze fund managers out.

By Ryan W. Neal
Merger mania: Why consolidation in the RIA space is about to explode
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 23, 2019
Merger mania: Why consolidation in the RIA space is about to explode

The pace is expected to pick up as big firms seek to get even bigger and older advisers look to cash out.

By Jeff Benjamin
Don't write off ESG investments out of habit — the demand is real
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 23, 2019
Don't write off ESG investments out of habit — the demand is real

There is appetite from 401(k) participants, and options to feed them.

By crain-api
Blockchain will upend the 401(k) market
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 23, 2019
Blockchain will upend the 401(k) market

The technology has the potential to change and improve how advisers do business.

By Greg Iacurci
Cybersecurity poses strain between plan sponsors, record keepers
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION MAR 23, 2019
Cybersecurity poses strain between plan sponsors, record keepers

Vendors reluctant to provide details on cyberdefenses.

By Tim Rouse
Hybrid managing $459 million switches to Securities America from Ameriprise
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 22, 2019
Hybrid managing $459 million switches to Securities America from Ameriprise

Syntegra Private Wealth Group has three offices in the St. Louis, Mo., area.

By InvestmentNews
Warren, Brown ask regulators to oust Wells Fargo CEO Sloan
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 22, 2019
Warren, Brown ask regulators to oust Wells Fargo CEO Sloan

The two senators call on the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to remove Sloan from the bank's top job

By Bloomberg
Has the quarterly client newsletter become old news?
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 22, 2019
Has the quarterly client newsletter become old news?

Some advisers still crank out quarterly newsletters for clients, while critics say the effort just lines the bottom of bird cages.

By Jeff Benjamin
Voya Financial Advisors exposes more sensitive adviser information on its website
RIAS FINTECH MAR 22, 2019
Voya Financial Advisors exposes more sensitive adviser information on its website

List of top advisers at the firm comes after Social Security numbers were put at risk.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra budget to keep fees steady in 2019
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 21, 2019
Finra budget to keep fees steady in 2019

Critics worry the regulator might be sending mixed messages about any dependence on fines.

By Jeff Benjamin
401(k) managed accounts becoming more diverse
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 21, 2019
401(k) managed accounts becoming more diverse

Empower's new product lets advisers select the underlying investments.

By Greg Iacurci
Wells Fargo hits more bumps as it tries to move past scandals
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 21, 2019
Wells Fargo hits more bumps as it tries to move past scandals

Judge puts off approving a settlement related to bank's fake accounts, and Fed chairman Powell says Fed not ready to lift growth ban.

By Bloomberg
5 tips for people who don't have the money to pay their tax bill
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 21, 2019
5 tips for people who don't have the money to pay their tax bill

Do file your return, even if you can't afford to pay what you owe.

By InvestmentNews
Adviser managing $230 million at Merrill Lynch moves to Alex. Brown
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 21, 2019
Adviser managing $230 million at Merrill Lynch moves to Alex. Brown

Jon Dayton will join office of Raymond James unit in San Francisco.

By InvestmentNews
The U.S. retirement system is far too complex
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 21, 2019
The U.S. retirement system is far too complex

In some instances, there are as many as five regulators overseeing 401(k) plans.

By Blaine F. Aikin
Ameriprise offloads $1.7 billion in fixed annuities
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 20, 2019
Ameriprise offloads $1.7 billion in fixed annuities

Firm is trying to shift its business mix, freed up $200 million in capital.

By Greg Iacurci
Giving advisers ESG insight so they can grow
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 20, 2019
Giving advisers ESG insight so they can grow

InvestmentNews committed to sharing impact investing knowledge through stories, videos and events

By FGabriel
Carolyn McClanahan talks aging, prostates and going out of business
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2019
Carolyn McClanahan talks aging, prostates and going out of business

Most advisers have a tough time discussing health issues with clients — and that imperils them.

By Greg Iacurci
Wells Fargo could be putting more of its focus on wealth management
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 20, 2019
Wells Fargo could be putting more of its focus on wealth management

Speculation is mounting that the bank is dumping some lines of business to focus on just a few areas, including financial advice.

By Bruce Kelly
Meet our new retirement columnist
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2019
Meet our new retirement columnist

Jamie Hopkins will provide regular insights to help financial advisers better understand and conduct retirement income planning.

By Jamie Hopkins