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Meeting the expectations of tomorrow’s savvy clients
OPINION NOV 09, 2021
Meeting the expectations of tomorrow’s savvy clients

If you're trying to grow, you need to be prepared to dramatically upgrade your service, including providing a first-rate digital experience and a greater range of services.

By Scott Hanson
Finra pops Aegis Capital $2.75 million for churning
BROKER DEALERS NOV 09, 2021
Finra pops Aegis Capital $2.75 million for churning

Over four years, the New York-based broker-dealer failed to identify trading that was potentially excessive and unsuitable in hundreds of customer accounts, according to Finra.

By Bruce Kelly
Merrill Lynch duo managing $215 million join Raymond James
BROKER DEALERS NOV 09, 2021
Merrill Lynch duo managing $215 million join Raymond James

Francine Payson and Tarek Salhab are joining the firm's employee unit in Fort Myers, Florida.

By InvestmentNews
Bank rep serving $400 million goes indie with LPL
BROKER DEALERS NOV 09, 2021
Bank rep serving $400 million goes indie with LPL

Scott Howell will open an office in Summit, New Jersey.

By InvestmentNews
Confusion about Medicare plagues older workers
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 09, 2021
Confusion about Medicare plagues older workers

Contributions to health savings accounts can trip up enrollment after the age of 65.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Thoughts on the purpose and value of financial advisers
OPINION NOV 09, 2021
Thoughts on the purpose and value of financial advisers

As technology-driven competitors emerge, advisers need to keep in very close contact with their clients.

By Tad Edwards
Bipartisan House bill would help workers keep track of retirement plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 09, 2021
Bipartisan House bill would help workers keep track of retirement plans

The legislation would also expand access to workplace plans by creating more opportunities for part-time workers to join and allowing 403(b) plans to participate in multiple-employer and pooled employer plans.

By InvestmentNews
What Ascensus purchase of Newport Group means for advisers
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 08, 2021
What Ascensus purchase of Newport Group means for advisers

Last week’s announced purchase of Newport Group by Ascensus comes on the heels of Empower’s purchases of MassMutual’s and Prudential’s record-keeping divisions.

By Fred Barstein
Brokerages, alts advocates dispute state regulators’ Reg BI assessment
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 08, 2021
Brokerages, alts advocates dispute state regulators’ Reg BI assessment

NASAA officials say sale of complex products provides insight into shortcomings of broker standard of conduct.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
5 ways to get your firm unstuck
OPINION NOV 08, 2021
5 ways to get your firm unstuck

These activities might help get your firm out of its rut, but it’s up to you to make it happen.

By Jamie Hopkins
Mutual fund investors brace for hefty capital gains taxes
EQUITIES NOV 08, 2021
Mutual fund investors brace for hefty capital gains taxes

As fund companies start to post annual tax distributions, more than 110 funds are already showing capital gains distributions of more than 20%.

By Jeff Benjamin
Price check on Kroger's 401(k) fees showed overcharge, lawsuit claims
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 08, 2021
Price check on Kroger's 401(k) fees showed overcharge, lawsuit claims

The law firms that filed the case point to record-keeping fees that were higher than those for other plans they identified.

By Emile Hallez
Quarles to exit Fed at year-end
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 08, 2021
Quarles to exit Fed at year-end

His departure frees up another vacancy for President Joe Biden to fill as he considers new leaders for the central bank.

By Bloomberg
Duo managing $1.5 billion at SunTrust join Homrich Berg
RIAS NOV 08, 2021
Duo managing $1.5 billion at SunTrust join Homrich Berg

Kevin Campbell and Amy Owen are opening an office for Homrich Berg in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

By InvestmentNews
Avantax talks about changes for advisers as head count drops
RIAS NOV 05, 2021
Avantax talks about changes for advisers as head count drops

A new compensation plan is among the changes the firm is preparing for advisers in 2022.

By Bruce Kelly
Allworth Financial acquires Arizona RIA
RIAS NOV 05, 2021
Allworth Financial acquires Arizona RIA

DeGreen Capital Management in Paradise Valley, Arizona, which has $328 million in AUM, is the firm’s second acquisition in the state.

By InvestmentNews
Billion-dollar trio at Wells Fargo moves to Ashton Thomas
RIAS NOV 05, 2021
Billion-dollar trio at Wells Fargo moves to Ashton Thomas

The three advisers will open the firm’s third Montana office in Helena.

By InvestmentNews
401(k) contribution limits going up next year
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 05, 2021
401(k) contribution limits going up next year

The IRS is also increasing the income ranges for eligibility to make deductible contributions to traditional and Roth IRAs, as well as to claim the Saver’s Credit.

By Emile Hallez
Credit Suisse to exit prime services, pivot to wealth
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 04, 2021
Credit Suisse to exit prime services, pivot to wealth

The bank is exiting the hedge fund business after the implosion of Archegos cost it billions of dollars and will shift more resources to wealth management.

By Bloomberg
Tilt odds in clients' favor to win year-end Roth conversion bet
IRA ALERT NOV 04, 2021
Tilt odds in clients' favor to win year-end Roth conversion bet

Congress has retirement accounts in its sights for future tax increases, but financial advisers can help their clients make some defensive moves now.

By Ed Slott