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The consolidation contradiction
OPINION FEB 01, 2023
The consolidation contradiction

Smaller firms can still flourish amid the rampant M&A activity, but they need to employ targeted client development and strategic outsourcing.

By Mitch Avnet
Wealth Enhancement Group acquires hybrid managing $371 million
RIAS FEB 01, 2023
Wealth Enhancement Group acquires hybrid managing $371 million

Legacy Financial Planning has offices in Rochester and Oswego, New York, and Naples, Florida.

By InvestmentNews
How leading firms are utilizing technology
OPINION FEB 01, 2023
How leading firms are utilizing technology

It's safe to say that the more adept you are at selecting, implementing and utilizing the available technologies, the better off your practice and your clients will be.

By Sandeep Mishra
In 'hell freezes over' moment, American Funds pairs up with passive ETFs
RIAS FEB 01, 2023
In 'hell freezes over' moment, American Funds pairs up with passive ETFs

The 90-year-old active management complex is launching 12 model portfolios that combine its active mutual funds with ETFs from Schwab, Vanguard and BlackRock.

By Jeff Benjamin
Inside the mind of the SEC
OPINION JAN 31, 2023
Inside the mind of the SEC

Last year, the agency managed to examine about 16% of all advisors, but it aims to do more exams in 2023.

By Amy Lynch
Morningstar launches ESG 401(k) designed for small employers
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 31, 2023
Morningstar launches ESG 401(k) designed for small employers

The pooled employer plan is going live as the Department of Labor's new ESG rule takes effect.

By Emile Hallez
Wealth Consulting Partners president Gavin Spitzner dies at 57
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 31, 2023
Wealth Consulting Partners president Gavin Spitzner dies at 57

Spitzner spent 25 years in the industry, holding leadership roles at firms including Prudential Investments and Envestnet, before launching Wealth Consulting Partners in 2015.

By Ryan W. Neal
Nationwide study shows pandemic impact on retirement expectations
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 31, 2023
Nationwide study shows pandemic impact on retirement expectations

Over two-thirds of non-retired investors say they may continue working after they retire.

By Gregg Greenberg
Legislation lets funds delay redemptions if transfer involves senior abuse
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 31, 2023
Legislation lets funds delay redemptions if transfer involves senior abuse

The bill sails through House, 419-0, on a fast track. Its author, Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Mo., hopes the Senate acts this time around.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
UBS wealth management Americas adds assets but pace slows in tough 2022
WIREHOUSES JAN 31, 2023
UBS wealth management Americas adds assets but pace slows in tough 2022

UBS reported that it had 6,245 financial advisors in the Americas region at the end of last year, little changed from 6,218 at the end of 2021.

By Bruce Kelly
AIG interim CFO Lyons fired over confidentiality breach
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 31, 2023
AIG interim CFO Lyons fired over confidentiality breach

Sabra Purtill succeeds Lyons as the insurer's interim CFO, while Turab Hussain was named interim chief actuary.

By Bloomberg
DOL’s ESG rule hit with long-shot lawsuit
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 31, 2023
DOL’s ESG rule hit with long-shot lawsuit

A legal challenge to the agency's rule on investments in retirement plans was inevitable, lawyers say.

By Emile Hallez
Worst states for retirement in 2023
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 31, 2023
Worst states for retirement in 2023

As clients consider whether to relocate once they're retired, here's a ranking that takes into account 47 factors related to each state’s affordability, health care and overall quality of life.

By InvestmentNews
Plan sponsors, participants agree on value of guaranteed income options
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 30, 2023
Plan sponsors, participants agree on value of guaranteed income options

A growing number of defined-contribution retirement plan participants are seeking guaranteed lifetime income products, according to a report from Greenwald Research.

By Gregg Greenberg
Expatriate advisor finds a home and client base in France
RIAS JAN 30, 2023
Expatriate advisor finds a home and client base in France

Robert Levitt has traded Florida for the French Riviera, where he sees a wide-open market in the 250,000 Americans living there who need financial advice.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC staff finds B-Ds lack policies needed to comply with Reg BI
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 30, 2023
SEC staff finds B-Ds lack policies needed to comply with Reg BI

Broker-dealers are falling short in identifying and mitigating conflicts of interest, the agency said.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra bars ex-UBS broker in Texas who sold phony annuities
ALTERNATIVES JAN 30, 2023
Finra bars ex-UBS broker in Texas who sold phony annuities

According to Robert Earl Turner's BrokerCheck profile, UBS has settled six disputes with his customers for close to $12 million.

By Bruce Kelly
Rally in gold revives debate over allocations to the precious metal
EQUITIES JAN 30, 2023
Rally in gold revives debate over allocations to the precious metal

Up 17% over the past three months, gold is turning heads as a potential hedge.

By Jeff Benjamin
LPL adds Texas advisor managing $180 million
BROKER DEALERS JAN 30, 2023
LPL adds Texas advisor managing $180 million

Jonathan Blakelock and six staff members are joining LPL from Ameriprise and will operate as Blakelock Financial Group in Kingwood.

By InvestmentNews
Goldman cuts CEO Solomon's pay about 30%, to $25 million
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 30, 2023
Goldman cuts CEO Solomon's pay about 30%, to $25 million

The CEO's package includes $2 million in base salary and $23 million in variable compensation, with $16.1 million of that in the form of restricted stock units.

By Bloomberg