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RIA with $950M AUM to join Pensionmark amid wealth management growth
RIA NEWS AUG 30, 2023
RIA with $950M AUM to join Pensionmark amid wealth management growth

World Insurance Associates' retirement specialists unit is growing its national footprint and wealth management focus.

By Steve Randall
Citigroup to pay $2.9M to settle SEC underwriting probe
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 30, 2023
Citigroup to pay $2.9M to settle SEC underwriting probe

The regulator alleged the firm's global markets unit had flawed underwriting processes for securities offerings.

By Bloomberg
Goldman pays $5.5M over allegation it didn't record calls
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 29, 2023
Goldman pays $5.5M over allegation it didn't record calls

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission alleged that two outside systems Goldman relied on to record conversations sometimes failed in 2020.

By Bloomberg
SEC’s first NFT enforcement action should give advisors pause, experts say
ALTERNATIVES AUG 29, 2023
SEC’s first NFT enforcement action should give advisors pause, experts say

'This is further indication that NFT trading by advisors is not ready for prime time,' Ric Edelman says.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Spot bitcoin ETF inches ahead with SEC's court loss
ALTERNATIVES AUG 29, 2023
Spot bitcoin ETF inches ahead with SEC's court loss

Advisors have a range of stances on cryptocurrency, even in ETF form.

By Emile Hallez
Schwab, TD sued for failing to protect customer data from MOVEit hack
FINTECH AUG 29, 2023
Schwab, TD sued for failing to protect customer data from MOVEit hack

The class-action complaint alleges the hack exposed personal information of 61,000 TD customers.

By Ryan W. Neal
Tax cuts vs. debt reduction: GOP presidential debate illustrates conundrum
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 29, 2023
Tax cuts vs. debt reduction: GOP presidential debate illustrates conundrum

'We need to address the looming debt and quit kicking the can down the road,' one advisor says.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Pre-retirees favor advisors with national firm affiliation
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 29, 2023
Pre-retirees favor advisors with national firm affiliation

Cerulli Associates research reveals how reliance on advisors rises as retirement approaches.

By Steve Randall
Female-led $325M duo launch sports and entertainment focused firm with LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 29, 2023
Female-led $325M duo launch sports and entertainment focused firm with LPL

New independent wealth firm also specializes in helping women in transition.

By Steve Randall
IRS catch-up guidance a relief to 401(k) sponsors, advisors
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 28, 2023
IRS catch-up guidance a relief to 401(k) sponsors, advisors

Plans now have until 2026 to add Roth accounts that will allow high earners to make catch-up contributions.

By Emile Hallez
Helping clients overcome their lack of 'longevity literacy'
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 28, 2023
Helping clients overcome their lack of 'longevity literacy'

Advisors say they're constantly forced to educate clients about the dangers of outlasting their money, no matter their age.

By Gregg Greenberg
Raymond James adds $2.6B team from Securian
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 28, 2023
Raymond James adds $2.6B team from Securian

San Ramon, California-based Summit Financial Group includes 16 financial advisors.

By InvestmentNews
Retirement plan confusion creating advisor opportunities
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 28, 2023
Retirement plan confusion creating advisor opportunities

Although 76% of sponsors were extremely satisfied with their current plan advisor, 22% reported they were actively looking to switch.

By Gregg Greenberg
Almost half of retirees want to go back to work, not always for money
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 28, 2023
Almost half of retirees want to go back to work, not always for money

And millions of Americans are set to delay retirement, according to a new survey.

By Steve Randall
Land of the financially free? Not according to most Americans
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 28, 2023
Land of the financially free? Not according to most Americans

Just 1 in 10 say they are living their version of financial freedom.

By Steve Randall
Investors wary of social media advice but more likely to trust AI
FINTECH AUG 28, 2023
Investors wary of social media advice but more likely to trust AI

CFP Board research shows that it’s not just younger generations that are open to AI-generated advice.

By Steve Randall
Think twice before borrowing from 401(k) for a home down payment, advisors say
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2023
Think twice before borrowing from 401(k) for a home down payment, advisors say

Accessing retirement savings can be helpful for a subset of potential buyers, but there are some important caveats.

By Emile Hallez
Farther co-founder says technology can push RIAs past complacency
RIA NEWS AUG 25, 2023
Farther co-founder says technology can push RIAs past complacency

'I want our industry to think big,' Brad Genser says.

By Ryan W. Neal
Massachusetts high court upholds state fiduciary rule covering brokers
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 25, 2023
Massachusetts high court upholds state fiduciary rule covering brokers

Decision strikes blow against online brokerage Robinhood but is hailed as a 'Fenway Park Red Sox grand slam home run' by fiduciary advocate.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC spanks Wells Fargo Advisors with $35M penalty for excessive fees
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 25, 2023
SEC spanks Wells Fargo Advisors with $35M penalty for excessive fees

Some Wells Fargo Advisors clients never got promised discounts, according to the regulator.

By Bruce Kelly