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Why I stepped aside as CEO of Allworth
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION AUG 09, 2023
Why I stepped aside as CEO of Allworth

I’m not retiring nor am I leaving – I’m moving into a position that more closely aligns with my skill sets and passions.

By Scott Hanson
Don’t fear the inverted yield curve
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION AUG 09, 2023
Don’t fear the inverted yield curve

The most direct implication of the inverted curve isn't a recession, but that yields will be lower in the future.

By Gautam Khanna
Building a strong culture to inspire your team
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION AUG 09, 2023
Building a strong culture to inspire your team

As a practice grows, it's harder to make sure that everyone on the team understands what's important to the firm.

By Kristine McManus
Average 401(k) balances are up from last year, but so are hardship withdrawals
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 09, 2023
Average 401(k) balances are up from last year, but so are hardship withdrawals

BofA report paints two conflicting pictures of the state of retirement savings in 2023.

By Steve Randall
Merrill Lynch $320M AUM team goes independent in Texas
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 09, 2023
Merrill Lynch $320M AUM team goes independent in Texas

Veritas Legacy Wealth launches with support from LPL Financial's Strategic Wealth Services.

By Steve Randall
Lawsuit over ESG in 401(k) not cleared for takeoff, American Airlines says
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2023
Lawsuit over ESG in 401(k) not cleared for takeoff, American Airlines says

ESG-themed funds named in the case are only available through a brokerage window, the defendant noted.

By Emile Hallez
Wedbush wealth management had 'pervasive' texting problems: SEC
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH AUG 08, 2023
Wedbush wealth management had 'pervasive' texting problems: SEC

Wedbush staff members sent and received messages related to providing investment advice to the firm's clients, according to the SEC.

By Bruce Kelly
Lack of estate planning leads to family feuds, study shows
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2023
Lack of estate planning leads to family feuds, study shows

Without proper estate planning, 58% of respondents have experienced family disputes and having assets fall under court control.

By Gregg Greenberg
Wall Street to pay hundreds of millions more for WhatsApp use
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES AUG 08, 2023
Wall Street to pay hundreds of millions more for WhatsApp use

Wells Fargo units agreed to pay $125 million to the SEC and $75 million to the CFTC.

By Bloomberg
LPL adds direct indexing to its model portfolios program
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 08, 2023
LPL adds direct indexing to its model portfolios program

The enhancement was announced at the firm's Focus 2023 event over the weekend.

By Steve Randall
Cathie Wood predicts SEC will approve multiple bitcoin ETFs at once
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 07, 2023
Cathie Wood predicts SEC will approve multiple bitcoin ETFs at once

The ARK Investment Management CEO backed away from her previous view that her firm's spot-bitcoin ETF would be the first to be approved.

By Bloomberg
Democratic bill would require spousal consent for 401(k) distributions
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2023
Democratic bill would require spousal consent for 401(k) distributions

Legislation would extend spousal protections used in pensions to defined-contribution plans.

By Emile Hallez
Ex-Wells Fargo Advisors chief Kowach launching new firm
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 07, 2023
Ex-Wells Fargo Advisors chief Kowach launching new firm

'Kowach has been laying the groundwork for this since last year,' says one industry source.

By Bruce Kelly
Planning for the possibility of cognitive decline
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2023
Planning for the possibility of cognitive decline

New research shows that mental deterioration hits some groups of retirees harder than others.

By Emile Hallez
How the end of the student loan pause could affect retirement saving
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2023
How the end of the student loan pause could affect retirement saving

Next year, more employers will start offering 401(k) matches for workers who don't contribute but are paying down loans.

By Emile Hallez
Getting Medicare premiums refunded after death
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2023
Getting Medicare premiums refunded after death

Survivors can apply for a refund of the deceased person's unused premiums.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Navigating AI’s regulatory challenges
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH AUG 07, 2023
Navigating AI’s regulatory challenges

Like other technologies in the past, AI is bound to reshape the operations of the financial advice industry.

By InvestmentNews
Many Americans relying on insurance they haven't bought to pay for old-age care
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2023
Many Americans relying on insurance they haven't bought to pay for old-age care

Survey reveals how people believe they will cope in their senior years, and the gaps that exist.

By Steve Randall
Morgan Stanley hits 70% of $1T ESG funding goal
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 04, 2023
Morgan Stanley hits 70% of $1T ESG funding goal

Firm's funding went toward areas including clean energy, carbon removal and social housing.

By Bloomberg
Bill to allow use of 529 funds for advisor credential courses gains more support
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 04, 2023
Bill to allow use of 529 funds for advisor credential courses gains more support

More certified financial planners will help more people make better decisions with their money, says advisor.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.