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Capturing more wallet share with cash
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION JUL 19, 2023
Capturing more wallet share with cash

Yields on cash offerings are higher in current market conditions, a trend that has attracted investors' attention.

By Max Lane
LPL furthers commitment to more inclusive financial services industry
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 19, 2023
LPL furthers commitment to more inclusive financial services industry

The firm has given its support to the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce and the LGBTQ+ advisor business community.

By Steve Randall
SageView Advisory acquires $5B Retirement Benefits Group
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 19, 2023
SageView Advisory acquires $5B Retirement Benefits Group

The San Diego institutional retirement plan consulting group RBG also has a growing wealth management business.

By Steve Randall
Capital Group expands financial wellness coaching program
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 19, 2023
Capital Group expands financial wellness coaching program

The investment manager is extending its partnership with Financial Finesse to support advisors and plan sponsors in helping participants achieve financial security.

By Steve Randall
Can AI fix digital collectibles slump? No, says $69M NFT creator
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH JUL 19, 2023
Can AI fix digital collectibles slump? No, says $69M NFT creator

With interest in non-fungible tokens having fallen sharply, some think artificial intelligence is the panacea, but it could make things worse.

By Bloomberg
Financial planning for a Hollywood strike
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 18, 2023
Financial planning for a Hollywood strike

Clients affected by the writers' and actors' strikes have different needs but could be out of work for some time.

By Emile Hallez
Despite revenue dip, Merrill Lynch growth contributes to strong quarter for BofA
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES JUL 18, 2023
Despite revenue dip, Merrill Lynch growth contributes to strong quarter for BofA

Merrill Lynch client balances grow 8.4% year-over-year to surpass $3 trillion in the second quarter.

By Ryan W. Neal
Earnings wrap: BoA earnings exceed expectations
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES JUL 18, 2023
Earnings wrap: BoA earnings exceed expectations

The wealth management division's a ray of light for Morgan Stanley.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley reports $78M in severance to axed wealth management employees
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 18, 2023
Morgan Stanley reports $78M in severance to axed wealth management employees

It's not clear what type of employees were laid off, but one industry executive says big firms are rethinking the hiring of administrative assistants.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL Financial welcomes $235 million advisor Laura Evans from Edward Jones
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 18, 2023
LPL Financial welcomes $235 million advisor Laura Evans from Edward Jones

Georgia-based Laura Evans marks the move with the launch of a new independent financial practice.

By Steve Randall
ESG litmus test intensifies as 2024 elections loom
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2023
ESG litmus test intensifies as 2024 elections loom

A campaign against the use of ESG factors to manage assets for public workers has snowballed; the issue has also been a focus in Congress.

By Emile Hallez
Gensler says AI holds promise, peril for financial advice
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH JUL 17, 2023
Gensler says AI holds promise, peril for financial advice

The SEC chair calls AI 'the most transformative technology of our time,' but emphasizes the agency's focus on fraud.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Clarence Thomas, Taylor Swift and that gift your client was nice enough to send
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 17, 2023
Clarence Thomas, Taylor Swift and that gift your client was nice enough to send

Finra's rules on gifts exist as a line in the sand between right and wrong, but advisors should know what is appropriate to give or receive.

By Gregg Greenberg
Stifel advisor facing $23.5 million in investor claims over structured notes
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 17, 2023
Stifel advisor facing $23.5 million in investor claims over structured notes

The Miami Beach, Florida-based advisor, Chuck Roberts, is a 33-year industry veteran and has worked at Stifel since 2016.

By Bruce Kelly
401(k)s need private equity and real estate, study says
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2023
401(k)s need private equity and real estate, study says

If plans can address liquidity and valuation concerns, they could benefit from higher returns, Georgetown CRI found.

By Emile Hallez
How to save your clients' 'Benjamins'
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2023
How to save your clients' 'Benjamins'

With several major provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act due to sunset by the end of 2025, advisors should be talking to clients about their tax-deferred savings.

By Gregg Greenberg
Exec charged over JPMorgan fraud case
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 17, 2023
Exec charged over JPMorgan fraud case

$175 million sale snares another defendant with charges of securities fraud, wire fraud and conspiracy.

By Matthew Sellers
Make or break earnings season for $10 trillion global stocks rally
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH JUL 17, 2023
Make or break earnings season for $10 trillion global stocks rally

Will companies live up to the expectations of investors or will the rally screech to a halt as results are revealed?

By Bloomberg
Biden unveils new student debt forgiveness plan  
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 14, 2023
Biden unveils new student debt forgiveness plan  

After being shot down by the Supreme Court, the administration has unveiled a revamped plan that could benefit more than 800,000 borrowers.

By Matthew Sellers
Brokerages want speedy SEC review of Finra remote supervision proposals
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 14, 2023
Brokerages want speedy SEC review of Finra remote supervision proposals

Temporary relief from onsite inspections runs out at the end of this year, so firms are hoping the SEC moves quickly on the proposals.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.