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The latest in financial #AdvisorTech — July 2023
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH JUL 10, 2023
The latest in financial #AdvisorTech — July 2023

This month's highlights include Pershing X's launch of Wove, Blueleaf's 'aggregation-as-a-service' solution, and Nitrogen's new set of firmwide data analytics capabilities.

By Michael Kitces and Ben Henry-Moreland
Regulators likely to take wait-and-see approach on AI
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH JUL 10, 2023
Regulators likely to take wait-and-see approach on AI

The SEC is working on proposed rules related to artificial intelligence and other technologies, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has announced a framework for AI legislation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Retirement uncertainty and the advisor shortfall
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 10, 2023
Retirement uncertainty and the advisor shortfall

The rational, eat-your-vegetables approach to retirement peace of mind only goes so far. Advisors must become more adept at helping clients to prepare emotionally.

By InvestmentNews
AI arrives on Wall Street
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH JUL 10, 2023
AI arrives on Wall Street

Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan seize the initiative, while smaller firms grapple with a lack of standardized data.

By Ryan W. Neal
SEC charges former Army financial counselor with Gold Star family frauds
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 10, 2023
SEC charges former Army financial counselor with Gold Star family frauds

The regulator alleges unauthorized trading for recommending inappropriate investments forbenefits including $50,000 of a minor child whose parent died on active duty.

By Steve Randall
Move over Shark Week, July is ESG Month
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 07, 2023
Move over Shark Week, July is ESG Month

House Republicans have planned six hearings in their anti-ESG blitz, along with bill markups dedicated to the topic.

By Emile Hallez
Advisors jumping onto Threads could create compliance headaches
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH JUL 07, 2023
Advisors jumping onto Threads could create compliance headaches

Currently Threads lacks many of the features that are standard on other social media platforms, such as direct messaging and feed curation.

By Ryan W. Neal
Finra expels brokerage for Reg BI violations
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 07, 2023
Finra expels brokerage for Reg BI violations

Reps traded excessively in 110 customer accounts, racking up close to $4 million in commissions and trading costs.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
House GOP members probe ESG policies at BlackRock, Vanguard
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 07, 2023
House GOP members probe ESG policies at BlackRock, Vanguard

Republican lawmakers fired off letters to financial industry giants warning their efforts to combat climate change could violate antitrust law.

By Bloomberg
CUSO Financial Services tempts another credit union to switch from LPL
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 07, 2023
CUSO Financial Services tempts another credit union to switch from LPL

Capital Credit Union is the fifth credit union in recent months to transition between the two wealth management networks.

By Steve Randall
Family-led $200M advisory team joins LPL from Kestra Financial
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 07, 2023
Family-led $200M advisory team joins LPL from Kestra Financial

The father-and-sons team at New Jersey-based Sopher Financial Group’s value LPL as a ‘top of the tech curve’ wealth management firm

By Steve Randall
SEC set to release new rules for money-market funds
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 06, 2023
SEC set to release new rules for money-market funds

The agency plans to hold a meeting next Wednesday to finalize its changes, which could result in a clash with the $5.5 trillion industry.

By Bloomberg
Why Gen Zers say they'll need one-third of what boomers do in retirement
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 06, 2023
Why Gen Zers say they'll need one-third of what boomers do in retirement

Some clients have unrealistic expectations about retiring early while others are overly pessimistic, advisors say.

By Emile Hallez
UBS ordered to pay investor $532,846 for overly risky portfolio
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES JUL 06, 2023
UBS ordered to pay investor $532,846 for overly risky portfolio

Lawyer claims award was a 'poor decision' and should have been bigger.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wells Fargo team with $350 million moves to Raymond James
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 06, 2023
Wells Fargo team with $350 million moves to Raymond James

Managing partner at Keybridge Wealth Management says team will now have 'complete freedom to advise clients.'

By Ryan W. Neal
BlackRock wants to slash costs of trading bitcoin
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 06, 2023
BlackRock wants to slash costs of trading bitcoin

But will the SEC agree that the asset manager’s refiled application will facilitate the democratization of crypto trading?

By Bloomberg
Advisors use fintech frequently but which ones and why?
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH JUL 06, 2023
Advisors use fintech frequently but which ones and why?

Trading and portfolio rebalancing are among the most popular types of technology among advisors, but which providers are their favorite and what determines satisfaction?

By Steve Randall
Advisor satisfaction with firms hinges on time spent with clients: J.D. Power
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 05, 2023
Advisor satisfaction with firms hinges on time spent with clients: J.D. Power

Annual survey reveals highest and lowest scoring firms, while one advisor questions work ethic of some peers.

By Ryan W. Neal
401(k) lawsuit over ESG is a sign of the times
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION JUL 05, 2023
401(k) lawsuit over ESG is a sign of the times

A plaintiff alleges that ESG led to lower returns, but the case brought against American Airlines' defined-contribution plan might be more political than substantive.

By Emile Hallez
Financial Professionals Coalition seeks to help ‘disenfranchised’ financial advisors
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 05, 2023
Financial Professionals Coalition seeks to help ‘disenfranchised’ financial advisors

Former Finra board member Stephen Kohn set up the group to help advisors who are looking for a new job, seeking to address a customer complaint on their record, or need help with a range of other issues.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.