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Jason Sugarman barred from securities industry
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 14, 2023
Jason Sugarman barred from securities industry

Last month, the California financier agreed to a $10.2 million penalty related to his alleged role in a scheme to steal money meant to be invested in Native American tribal bonds.

By Bruce Kelly
Raymond James nabs $680 million team from UBS
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 14, 2023
Raymond James nabs $680 million team from UBS

The four advisors operate as Momentum Wealth Partners in Akron, Ohio.

By InvestmentNews
Florida court strikes down DOL guidance making rollover advice fiduciary
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2023
Florida court strikes down DOL guidance making rollover advice fiduciary

The American Securities Association had filed suit alleging that a DOL document improperly claimed that a one-time recommendation to transfer assets from a company plan to an IRA triggered fiduciary duty.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
State Street using AI as a ‘forward-looking approach' to portfolio construction
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH FEB 13, 2023
State Street using AI as a ‘forward-looking approach' to portfolio construction

AI can give you a deeper breadth of opportunities and broaden your scope of companies that may be considered innovative, according to State Street’s Matt Bartolini.

By Bloomberg
LPL adds New Mexico firm managing $225 million from Voya
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 13, 2023
LPL adds New Mexico firm managing $225 million from Voya

Albuquerque-based Legacy Financial Group was founded in 1995 by Cris Giron and Eddie Fernandez.

By InvestmentNews
Retirement plan loans down in Q4, but defaults up, BofA study shows
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2023
Retirement plan loans down in Q4, but defaults up, BofA study shows

Fewer retirement plan participants took hardship withdrawals to meet their immediate financial needs, according to the report.

By Gregg Greenberg
Finra fines small New York broker-dealer for Reg BI failures
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 13, 2023
Finra fines small New York broker-dealer for Reg BI failures

Finra's action against Long Island Financial Group is yet another indication of its dissatisfaction with the industry's implementation of Reg BI.

By Bruce Kelly
Fidelity readies ESG target-date series
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 10, 2023
Fidelity readies ESG target-date series

The firm would be one of several companies providing sustainable target-date funds in the US.

By Emile Hallez
Fintech Bytes: InvestCloud, 55ip and Broadridge
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH FEB 10, 2023
Fintech Bytes: InvestCloud, 55ip and Broadridge

Plus a couple of fintech fundraising announcements and another alternatives platform hits the market.

By Ryan W. Neal
Finra can start indicating on BrokerCheck whether firm is ‘restricted’
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 10, 2023
Finra can start indicating on BrokerCheck whether firm is ‘restricted’

Investors will be able to see whether a brokerage has been flagged for having a history of misconduct or employing a number of reps with disciplinary violations.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Cetera CEO Antoniades enthusiastic about Securian pickup
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 10, 2023
Cetera CEO Antoniades enthusiastic about Securian pickup

But the deal raises the possibility other firms may go after the Securian advisors; Cetera and LPL have faced off in the past over recruiting advisors amid an acquisition.

By Bruce Kelly
Putnam launches sustainable target-date series for retirement savers
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 10, 2023
Putnam launches sustainable target-date series for retirement savers

The target-date funds will invest in actively managed sustainable and ESG-focused exchange-traded funds managed by Putnam.

By Gregg Greenberg
Fears that a comfortable retirement may be unattainable continue to grow
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 10, 2023
Fears that a comfortable retirement may be unattainable continue to grow

Prior to the expansion of state pension systems in the 20th century, it was only the rich who could reasonably expect comfortable leisure time at the end of their lives.

By Bloomberg
What do advisory firms need to keep growing? A move beyond client referrals
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION FEB 09, 2023
What do advisory firms need to keep growing? A move beyond client referrals

As firms increase in size, client referrals represent a declining percentage of new assets, while marketing accounts for a greater percentage.

By Kristine McManus
Hundreds of pages of regulations amount to nothing until they’re enforced  
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 09, 2023
Hundreds of pages of regulations amount to nothing until they’re enforced  

We don't know how Reg BI or the CFP credential's fiduciary standard work in practice because there has been no substantial punishment for violating them.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
IBDs used to keep their hands off clients. Not anymore
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 09, 2023
IBDs used to keep their hands off clients. Not anymore

Giant financial services companies are starting 2023 with more moves to control and own the assets of financial advisors, rather than servicing them for a modest fee.

By Bruce Kelly
Super Bowl special: How to leave NFL tickets to heirs without getting sacked
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2023
Super Bowl special: How to leave NFL tickets to heirs without getting sacked

Passing down season tickets from generation to generation can get hairy. It’s often worthwhile to bring in an estate planner or attorney to make sure it’s a clean handoff.

By Gregg Greenberg
GOP seeks to open private markets; Democrats might be willing to talk  
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES FEB 08, 2023
GOP seeks to open private markets; Democrats might be willing to talk  

A House subcommittee considers GOP measures that would amend accredited-investor rules. The ranking Democrat said 'fiduciary' advisors could help retail investors become sophisticated vicariously.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Centaurus hit with $1.1 million penalty over structured product sales
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES FEB 08, 2023
Centaurus hit with $1.1 million penalty over structured product sales

The SEC said brokers in the firm's Lexington, South Carolina, branch office recommended variable interest rate structured products to dozens of retail customers for whom they weren't suitable.

By Bruce Kelly
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh expected to step down to take job as head of NHL players union
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2023
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh expected to step down to take job as head of NHL players union

When Walsh will officially step down has not yet been announced but Deputy Secretary Julie Su is expected to become acting head of the agency.

By Bloomberg