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Move past fintech buzzwords toward a proactive wealth management future
FINTECH JAN 12, 2023
Move past fintech buzzwords toward a proactive wealth management future

The industry absolutely loves these terms, but jargon obfuscates, intentionally or not, what the product actually does.

By Ryan W. Neal
Captrust expands Nashville footprint with $2.3 billion deal
RIAS JAN 12, 2023
Captrust expands Nashville footprint with $2.3 billion deal

TrustCore marks Captrust's second acquisition in Nashville and the firm's 63rd deal since 2006.

By Jeff Benjamin
ESG themes to watch in 2023
ESG JAN 12, 2023
ESG themes to watch in 2023

Shareholder engagement, the energy transition and regulation will get a lot of attention.

By Emile Hallez
JPMorgan accuses defector to Morgan Stanley of poaching clients
WIREHOUSES JAN 12, 2023
JPMorgan accuses defector to Morgan Stanley of poaching clients

Joseph Michael, who had worked at a JPMorgan bank branch in Michigan, has already persuaded about 32 clients to begin transferring their accounts, according to a complaint filed in court.

By Bloomberg
Effective client conversations: How to address market volatility
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 12, 2023
Effective client conversations: How to address market volatility

Market moves don’t have to create churn for clients’ emotions—or their portfolios. Keep these three points in mind as a framework for client discussions.

By InvestmentNews Create
Companies face pressure to offer ESG options in retirement plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 11, 2023
Companies face pressure to offer ESG options in retirement plans

While a new DOL rule OKs considering ESG factors in selecting investments for 401(k)s, it may take more than that to get large employers to change their offerings.

By InvestmentNews
BlackRock plans to eliminate 500 positions in round of job cuts
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 11, 2023
BlackRock plans to eliminate 500 positions in round of job cuts

The firm will dismiss about 2.5% of its global workforce after grappling with sharp declines last year in equity and bond markets.

By Bloomberg
Cetera nabs giant office from Securities America
RIAS JAN 11, 2023
Cetera nabs giant office from Securities America

The Patriot Financial Group, based in a suburb of Boston, works with 70 financial advisors who have $2.5 billion in client assets.

By Bruce Kelly
Simplification is top reason that investors move retirement assets
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 11, 2023
Simplification is top reason that investors move retirement assets

One-third of investors say shifting their money was done 'to simplify my finances,' according to a Hearts & Wallets survey, while 26% want 'to get more involved myself.'

By Gregg Greenberg
Hungry private equity investors steer acquisitions toward smaller RIAs
RIAS JAN 11, 2023
Hungry private equity investors steer acquisitions toward smaller RIAs

The latest report from Echelon Partners shows a gradual slowdown in deal activity, which continues to be dominated by PE-backed buyers.

By Jeff Benjamin
Ben Harrison is suddenly alone at top of Pershing's custody business
RIAS JAN 11, 2023
Ben Harrison is suddenly alone at top of Pershing's custody business

The departure of his co-head, Maura Creekmore, leaves the popular executive solely in charge of Pershing's Wealth Solutions business.

By Jeff Benjamin
Cerity Partners merges with $4.8 billion ARGI Financial
RIAS JAN 11, 2023
Cerity Partners merges with $4.8 billion ARGI Financial

The deal will enhance Cerity’s ‘workplace financial planning offering,’ according to a statement.

By InvestmentNews
Is direct indexing really new or special?
OPINION JAN 11, 2023
Is direct indexing really new or special?

Direct indexing looks a lot like separately managed accounts, and SMAs may provide more control and flexibility for investors.

By Andrew Corn
House votes to repeal funding increase for IRS
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 11, 2023
House votes to repeal funding increase for IRS

The funding fight could be bargaining chip at the center of upcoming debates over raising the debt ceiling and funding the federal government.

By Bloomberg
How advisors can take control of their success in 2023
OPINION JAN 11, 2023
How advisors can take control of their success in 2023

One way to think positively about the new year is to focus on the activities and actions you can control.

By Kristine McManus
Industry groups get creative to gain political influence
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 11, 2023
Industry groups get creative to gain political influence

The FPA used Jan. 6 to rethink its approach. Other associations use various methods to be heard.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Most ridiculous reasons for getting fired in financial services
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 11, 2023
Most ridiculous reasons for getting fired in financial services

InvestmentNews finds 6 surefire ways to lose your job on Wall Street.

By Gregg Greenberg
Allworth acquires California firm managing $283 million
RIAS JAN 10, 2023
Allworth acquires California firm managing $283 million

RedRock Financial & Insurance Services is based in Chico.

By InvestmentNews
Study on Social Security says it pays to wait for payouts
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 10, 2023
Study on Social Security says it pays to wait for payouts

A report by Wade Pfau and Steve Parrish concludes that retirees might not be willing to invest aggressively enough to ensure that claiming early and investing the proceeds generates high enough returns.

By Gregg Greenberg
Finra keeps focus on Reg BI in 2023 exam report
ALTERNATIVES JAN 10, 2023
Finra keeps focus on Reg BI in 2023 exam report

In this year's report, the regulator also created a separate section under the heading of 'financial crimes,' which includes cybersecurity, anti-money laundering and manipulative trading.

By Bruce Kelly