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Schwab's Bernie Clark addresses questions, concerns about TD integration
FINTECH NOV 03, 2022
Schwab's Bernie Clark addresses questions, concerns about TD integration

Clark acknowledges the technical challenges that the migration of advisers and clients poses but argues that Schwab and TD have very similar cultures.

By Ryan W. Neal
ETF strategy that avoids noise of open markets will arouse adviser curiosity
RIAS NOV 03, 2022
ETF strategy that avoids noise of open markets will arouse adviser curiosity

NightShares bets on the serene sophistication of markets that are closed to beat the indexes by sitting out the action during the day.

By Jeff Benjamin
LPL buying one of its own giant branches
BROKER DEALERS NOV 03, 2022
LPL buying one of its own giant branches

South Carolina-based Financial Resources Group Investment Services houses bank brokers overseeing $40 billion in assets.

By Bruce Kelly
One Digital adds New Jersey wealth management firm
RIAS NOV 03, 2022
One Digital adds New Jersey wealth management firm

The deal for JFL Total Wealth Management, which has $300 million in AUM, brings One Digital's total assets to approximately $108.1 billion.

By InvestmentNews
Voya Financial acquires benefits administration company
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 03, 2022
Voya Financial acquires benefits administration company

Once the deal for Benefitfocus closes, Voya will serve roughly 38 million individuals.

By InvestmentNews
Schwab promises to support advisers through integration hiccups
FINTECH NOV 02, 2022
Schwab promises to support advisers through integration hiccups

The 2022 Charles Schwab Impact conference brought 5,000 attendees, including 2,500 financial advisers, to Denver this week.

By Ryan W. Neal
SEC seeks more input on Finra proposal to allow supervision from home offices
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 02, 2022
SEC seeks more input on Finra proposal to allow supervision from home offices

State regulators and PIABA have questioned whether a residential supervisory location would provide appropriate investor protection.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Federal Reserve delivers fourth straight 75-basis-point rate hike
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 02, 2022
Federal Reserve delivers fourth straight 75-basis-point rate hike

Fed officials are also signaling their aggressive campaign to curb inflation could be approaching its final phase.

By Bloomberg
The RIA’s secret to organic growth
OPINION NOV 02, 2022
The RIA’s secret to organic growth

Increasing your investment in marketing can boost organic growth, especially during a downturn. Here’s how to do it while keeping return on investment in mind.

By Gabriel Garcia and Shauna Mace
Swiss private equity conglomerate targets wealthy US advisory clients
RIAS NOV 02, 2022
Swiss private equity conglomerate targets wealthy US advisory clients

Partners Group, a $131 billion PE operation, is building out its US footprint with the launch of Private Wealth.

By Jeff Benjamin
After leaving Raymond James, Concurrent taps Fidelity as top choice for custody
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 02, 2022
After leaving Raymond James, Concurrent taps Fidelity as top choice for custody

The $13 billion breakaway, formerly a giant branch with Raymond James, is allowing clients the options to custody assets with Charles Schwab & Co. as well.

By Bruce Kelly
$200 million indie moves to LPL from Securities America
RIAS NOV 02, 2022
$200 million indie moves to LPL from Securities America

Barney Financial Services will use LPL’s broker-dealer and RIA platforms through JFC Advisor Network.

By InvestmentNews
Gensler warns market players that SEC crackdown is just getting started
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 02, 2022
Gensler warns market players that SEC crackdown is just getting started

The Securities and Exchange Commission chairman told securities lawyers that the agency would pursue violations wherever and however they occur.

By Bloomberg
CFP Board sanctions 13 planners
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 02, 2022
CFP Board sanctions 13 planners

Five are censured, three suspended, three revoked and two barred by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc.

By InvestmentNews
Savant acquires Pennsylvania-based RIA
RIAS NOV 02, 2022
Savant acquires Pennsylvania-based RIA

SFG Wealth Planning in Doylestown has $286 million in AUM and six employees.

By InvestmentNews
Finra extends remote inspections through 2023
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 01, 2022
Finra extends remote inspections through 2023

The regulator wants to provide relief from in-person supervision until the SEC rules on a pilot program for online oversight.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wells Fargo Advisors keeps focus on simpler pay plan for advisers in 2023
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 01, 2022
Wells Fargo Advisors keeps focus on simpler pay plan for advisers in 2023

In a break with tradition, the firm is introducing next year's pay plan for its 12,000 advisers earlier this year.

By Bruce Kelly
Employers tout HSAs for retirement savings, a pitch advisers already make to clients
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 01, 2022
Employers tout HSAs for retirement savings, a pitch advisers already make to clients

The triple tax benefits of health savings accounts can boost a nest egg while offering a way to cover medical expenses tax-free.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Mercer Global Advisors acquires $360 million Texas practice
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 01, 2022
Mercer Global Advisors acquires $360 million Texas practice

Mark D. Cunningham, a sole proprietorship based in Bellaire, Texas, was formerly affiliated with Raymond James.

By InvestmentNews
McKinsey: Asset managers need to trim overhead just to keep up in this market
EQUITIES NOV 01, 2022
McKinsey: Asset managers need to trim overhead just to keep up in this market

The industry's overhead grew by $71 billion over the past decade, according to a new report, and the solution will be fewer products, de-layered workforces and more reliance on technology.

By Jeff Benjamin