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Everyone wants NextGen advisors. Why can’t they find any? 
OPINION JAN 31, 2024
Everyone wants NextGen advisors. Why can’t they find any? 

One of the main drivers creating the need for firms to implement a succession plan is the staggering wealth transfer that's on the horizon.

By Alex Goss
FSI presses SEC to end ‘regulation by enforcement’
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 30, 2024
FSI presses SEC to end ‘regulation by enforcement’

FSI says regulator must start giving accused fair notice that behavior is out of compliance.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
'We’re scrambling to figure out spot-bitcoin ETFs,' says industry exec
ALTERNATIVES JAN 30, 2024
'We’re scrambling to figure out spot-bitcoin ETFs,' says industry exec

Many broker-dealers still have plenty of work to do regarding new product.

By Bruce Kelly
Bitcoin ETFs in 401(k)s a useful diversifier, proponents say
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 30, 2024
Bitcoin ETFs in 401(k)s a useful diversifier, proponents say

Such ETFs could become a small component of target-date funds.

By Emile Hallez
Giant conflicts alleged involving a former advisor
ALTERNATIVES JAN 30, 2024
Giant conflicts alleged involving a former advisor

'I worked my whole life trying to save for now, and I can't retire,' says Galia Meiri, one of the advisor's clients.

By Bruce Kelly
Raymond James has given its independence transition suite an uplift
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 30, 2024
Raymond James has given its independence transition suite an uplift

The enhanced service gives a more tailored support offering to advisors.

By Steve Randall
Morgan Stanley is betting US bank capital rules will ease
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley is betting US bank capital rules will ease

Firm turns bullish with softer regulatory touch likely to spark buybacks.

By Bloomberg
Social Security Administration weighs in on bill to repeal taxes on benefits
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 29, 2024
Social Security Administration weighs in on bill to repeal taxes on benefits

The program's chief actuary says the bill would improve the long-term solvency of Social Security.

By Gregg Greenberg
Critics of DOL fiduciary proposal work to generate Democratic opposition
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 29, 2024
Critics of DOL fiduciary proposal work to generate Democratic opposition

‘When you have both sides come together and support something – or in this case oppose something – we can put forth better policies for retirement savers,’ says a financial industry lobbyist

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
LPL nabs $320M duo from Centaurus Financial
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 29, 2024
LPL nabs $320M duo from Centaurus Financial

Las Vegas-based Latus Group was founded by a former police officer.

By InvestmentNews
Top financial advisors in the US revealed
RIA NEWS JAN 29, 2024
Top financial advisors in the US revealed

InvestmentNews celebrates 60 dynamic advisors across the country who excel at serving their clients.

By Josh Welsh
Texas bans Barclays from muni market over ESG dispute
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 27, 2024
Texas bans Barclays from muni market over ESG dispute

The state's attorney general said the bank failed to respond to requests for information about its carbon emission commitments.

By Bloomberg
Dimon says rich should pay more to fund low-income tax cuts
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 26, 2024
Dimon says rich should pay more to fund low-income tax cuts

'There are so many tax breaks out there that shouldn’t be there,' JPMorgan CEO says.

By Bloomberg
Wells Fargo hikes CEO Scharf’s pay to $29M for 2023
WIREHOUSES JAN 26, 2024
Wells Fargo hikes CEO Scharf’s pay to $29M for 2023

The package, up 18% from the $24.5 million he earned for 2022, includes a $2.5 million base salary and $26.5 million of cash and long-term equity awards.

By Bloomberg
Betterment at Work offers student-loan matching in 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 26, 2024
Betterment at Work offers student-loan matching in 401(k)s

The product arrives as a provision of the SECURE 2.0 Act goes into effect that makes workers' qualified student loan repayments eligible for 401(k) matching contributions from their employers.

By InvestmentNews
NOW OPEN: 5-Star Financial Planning Softwares and 5-Star CRM Platforms
FINTECH JAN 26, 2024
NOW OPEN: 5-Star Financial Planning Softwares and 5-Star CRM Platforms

Don’t miss the chance to be part of InvestmentNews’ first-ever showcase of financial planning softwares and CRM platforms.

By InvestmentNews
T3 report highlights top tech for advisors
FINTECH JAN 26, 2024
T3 report highlights top tech for advisors

Here are the fintech tools advisors are using, from CRMs to video conferencing.

By Josh Welsh
Prudential, Fidelity collaborate on new decumulation option for DC plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 26, 2024
Prudential, Fidelity collaborate on new decumulation option for DC plans

The firms say that 100,000 people will benefit from the new product.

By Steve Randall
Newborn son inspires $160M advisor to go independent  
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 26, 2024
Newborn son inspires $160M advisor to go independent  

Chicagoland advisor makes the move from Corebridge to LPL.

By Steve Randall
Prospera launches family office program to serve UHNW clients
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 26, 2024
Prospera launches family office program to serve UHNW clients

New solution responds to advisor demand for family office services.

By Steve Randall