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Financial firms hate the term 'ESG' but are sticking with the strategy
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 14, 2023
Financial firms hate the term 'ESG' but are sticking with the strategy

About two-thirds of respondents to a Bloomberg survey say they'll stop using ESG in conversations with clients but continue to incorporate it in their business.

By Bloomberg
UBS Wealth Management takes another $640M team from Wall Street firm
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES AUG 14, 2023
UBS Wealth Management takes another $640M team from Wall Street firm

The Swiss-headquartered wealth manager has expanded its advisor head count in Ohio.

By Steve Randall
Welcome to the 'Millionaire's Tax'
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 14, 2023
Welcome to the 'Millionaire's Tax'

State launches 9% rate for high earners.

By Matthew Sellers
UBS faces new class action
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES AUG 14, 2023
UBS faces new class action

Even as the bank removes Credit Suisse nameplates, more legal storm clouds roll in.

By Matthew Sellers
Rockefeller Capital Management continues expansion as more wealth advisors join the team
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES AUG 14, 2023
Rockefeller Capital Management continues expansion as more wealth advisors join the team

Firm has big plans for growth, acquisitions.

By Matthew Sellers
UNest enters financial advisor marketplace with Wealthtender partnership
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH AUG 11, 2023
UNest enters financial advisor marketplace with Wealthtender partnership

The startup has raised more than $40 million but until now has only gone directly to consumers.

By Ryan W. Neal
Jeff Rosenberger and Guideline's mission to provide 401(k)s to small businesses
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 11, 2023
Jeff Rosenberger and Guideline's mission to provide 401(k)s to small businesses

The digital record keeper now has $9 billion in AUM across 40,000 customers.

By Ryan W. Neal
SEC delays decision on ARK bitcoin ETF filing
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 11, 2023
SEC delays decision on ARK bitcoin ETF filing

As the SEC puts off deciding on spot bitcoin ETF, 21Shares and ARK file for a fund that would invest in bitcoin futures.

By Bloomberg
Goodbye, Royal Alliance. Hello, Osaic Wealth
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 11, 2023
Goodbye, Royal Alliance. Hello, Osaic Wealth

The Royal Alliance name and brand had been around since 1989.

By Bruce Kelly
Investing in courtroom outcomes is forecast to be a $24 billion industry in 5 years
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 11, 2023
Investing in courtroom outcomes is forecast to be a $24 billion industry in 5 years

The litigation funding investment market js set for strong gains according to a new report.

By Steve Randall
Cooling inflation points to 3% Social Security COLA for 2024
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 10, 2023
Cooling inflation points to 3% Social Security COLA for 2024

While prices for some essentials continue to increase, it's likely that the cost-of-living adjustment will be much lower than 2023's.

By Emile Hallez
Cetera closes deal for Securian wealth business
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 10, 2023
Cetera closes deal for Securian wealth business

The acquisition brings Cetera nearly $50 billion in client assets and more than 91% of Securian’s advisors.

By InvestmentNews
Vanguard Charitable notches year of record giving despite market turmoil
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 10, 2023
Vanguard Charitable notches year of record giving despite market turmoil

In fiscal 2023, grants were up 11%, surpassing $2 billion, according to the sponsor of donor-advised funds.

By Gregg Greenberg
Is it time for advisors to dump AI stocks?
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH AUG 10, 2023
Is it time for advisors to dump AI stocks?

AI stocks are down 2% in the past week, leading advisors and portfolio managers to debate whether the sector’s best days are behind it.

By Gregg Greenberg
In CEO race, Morgan Stanley hopes for drama-free handoff
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 10, 2023
In CEO race, Morgan Stanley hopes for drama-free handoff

Outgoing CEO Gorman wants an outcome in which the rejected finalists stay with the firm.

By Bloomberg
Former school teacher joins LPL Financial's employee advisor channel
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 10, 2023
Former school teacher joins LPL Financial's employee advisor channel

Brendan Wood has managed approximately $130M in assets, most recently with Merrill Lynch.

By Steve Randall
Pension fund shareholder suit against Dimon, JPMorgan Chase board fails
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 10, 2023
Pension fund shareholder suit against Dimon, JPMorgan Chase board fails

Judge rules on Epstein-related lawsuit.

By Matthew Sellers
Wall Street girds for what's next in WhatsApp probe
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH AUG 09, 2023
Wall Street girds for what's next in WhatsApp probe

Regulators have quizzed more than a dozen other firms about the use of unofficial channels like WhatsApp.

By Bloomberg
Nuveen and TIAA roll out target-date series with annuity feature
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 09, 2023
Nuveen and TIAA roll out target-date series with annuity feature

Few 401(k) plans have such features, but product providers expect that to change.

By Emile Hallez
Worried about Social Security running out of money, many plan to take benefits early
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 09, 2023
Worried about Social Security running out of money, many plan to take benefits early

Only 10% of non-retired Americans plan to wait until they're 70 to receive the maximum Social Security payment, Schroders survey finds.

By Ryan W. Neal