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SEC urged to revise strategic plan to address RIA arbitration, threats to senior investors
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 04, 2022
SEC urged to revise strategic plan to address RIA arbitration, threats to senior investors

Comments from the Chamber of Commerce focused on making enforcement fairer, while organizations disagreed about who should be eligible to participate in private markets.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra slaps UBS with $2.5 million fine over short-selling violations
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 04, 2022
Finra slaps UBS with $2.5 million fine over short-selling violations

It's the second time in as many weeks that Finra has penalized a firm for such trading problems.

By Bruce Kelly
Savant Wealth Management acquires two Iowa-based financial firms
RIAS OCT 04, 2022
Savant Wealth Management acquires two Iowa-based financial firms

The deals push Savant's assets to $12.4 billion while moving it forward on its five-year growth plan.

By Jeff Benjamin
Figuring out the tax impact on clients' portfolios
OPINION OCT 04, 2022
Figuring out the tax impact on clients' portfolios

Taxes can create a significant drag on the value of a portfolio, so here are the things you should be looking for in a client's tax documents.

By Rob Kuharic
Latest cryptocurrency SMA platform shows bullishness about digital assets
RIAS OCT 04, 2022
Latest cryptocurrency SMA platform shows bullishness about digital assets

Valkyrie Funds continues to diversify its product offering by providing yet another way to gain exposure to cryptocurrencies.

By Jeff Benjamin
Concourse Financial names David Perry CEO
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 04, 2022
Concourse Financial names David Perry CEO

Perry, who most recently served as the firm's chief operating officer, succeeds Doyle Williams, who is returning to parent company Protective Life.

By InvestmentNews
Wealthy shift billions to donor-advised funds to gain tax breaks
TAX OCT 04, 2022
Wealthy shift billions to donor-advised funds to gain tax breaks

Private foundations are using the funds to sidestep federal laws designed to make sure the wealthy donate money to the needy in a timely fashion, not delay the gifts for generations.

By Bloomberg
Merit Financial Group acquires Triad Financial Strategies
RIAS OCT 04, 2022
Merit Financial Group acquires Triad Financial Strategies

The purchase marks Merit's 11th deal since it partnered with private equity investors in December 2020.

By Jeff Benjamin
Mercer Global Advisors adds $1 billion with deal for Goldstein Munger
RIAS OCT 04, 2022
Mercer Global Advisors adds $1 billion with deal for Goldstein Munger

The San Ramon, California-based family office has a history dating back to 1979.

By Jeff Benjamin
Merrill launches matchmaking service to connect investors and advisers
FINTECH OCT 04, 2022
Merrill launches matchmaking service to connect investors and advisers

The firm is positioning Merrill Advisor Match as a modern solution for investors who are looking for financial advice.

By Ryan W. Neal
Team managing $300 million moves from Cambridge to LPL
RIAS OCT 03, 2022
Team managing $300 million moves from Cambridge to LPL

Florham Park, New Jersey-based Bodnar Financial Advisors develops financial strategies for major life events including marriage, kids, death, divorce and retirement.

By InvestmentNews
Republicans advocate for retirement investments in private equity, crypto
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 03, 2022
Republicans advocate for retirement investments in private equity, crypto

The lack of Democratic support likely would keep legislation on using alternatives in retirement plans out of the Secure 2.0 mix.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
As Fed battles inflation, fixed-income investing regains popularity, purpose
RIAS OCT 03, 2022
As Fed battles inflation, fixed-income investing regains popularity, purpose

Experts advise taking advantage of higher bond yields while bracing clients for the near certainty of a recession.

By Jeff Benjamin
FPA offers course on planning psychology
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 03, 2022
FPA offers course on planning psychology

The nine-credit on-demand program includes seven hours of video instruction and focuses on how financial planners can build deeper relationships with clients.

By InvestmentNews
Credit Suisse fears fail to rattle US wealth management market, for now
ALTERNATIVES OCT 03, 2022
Credit Suisse fears fail to rattle US wealth management market, for now

The Swiss bank pulled out of the US financial advisory business in 2015 when it shuttered its private banking unit here.

By Bruce Kelly
Here's what your clients need to ask themselves before retiring
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 03, 2022
Here's what your clients need to ask themselves before retiring

T. Rowe Price retirement expert Stuart Ritter explains what individuals need to learn about themselves — both financially and nonfinancially — as they plan for retirement.

By Gregg Greenberg
SEC fines Kim Kardashian $1.26 million for endorsing crypto token on Instagram
ALTERNATIVES OCT 03, 2022
SEC fines Kim Kardashian $1.26 million for endorsing crypto token on Instagram

The securities watchdog said she broke US rules by not disclosing she was paid for the promotion.

By Bloomberg
Credit Suisse attempts to reassure markets backfire as stock hits fresh low
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 03, 2022
Credit Suisse attempts to reassure markets backfire as stock hits fresh low

CEO Ulrich Koerner had sought to calm employees and the markets over the weekend only to see his carefully worded memo have the opposite effect.

By Bloomberg
3 Questions to Ask Retirement Clients About Their Real Estate Investments
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 03, 2022
3 Questions to Ask Retirement Clients About Their Real Estate Investments

Too many advisers skip over investment property, missing the potential to create a stronger financial plan and ignoring a potential retirement income source.

By InvestmentNews Create
Independent Financial Partners to offer Sallus pooled 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 30, 2022
Independent Financial Partners to offer Sallus pooled 401(k)s

The Sallus pooled employer 401(k) plan is aimed at small to midsize businesses.

By InvestmentNews