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JPMorgan asks judge to throw out lawsuit over Jeffrey Epstein
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 02, 2023
JPMorgan asks judge to throw out lawsuit over Jeffrey Epstein

U.S. Virgin Islands claims the bank turned a blind eye to Epstein sex-trafficking, calling the allegation a 'masterclass in deflection.'

By Bloomberg
HSAs saw net increase despite pandemic spending spike: EBRI
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 01, 2023
HSAs saw net increase despite pandemic spending spike: EBRI

The majority of account holders contributed more to their HSA than they took out in 2021. But only 12% invested their HSAs in assets other than cash.

By Gregg Greenberg
SECURE 2.0 gives fintechs opportunity to help advisors navigate tax season
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 01, 2023
SECURE 2.0 gives fintechs opportunity to help advisors navigate tax season

eMoney Advisor and FP Alpha have tools to help advisors with Roth conversions.

By Ryan W. Neal
Advisors must evolve to survive in the AI era
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH FEB 01, 2023
Advisors must evolve to survive in the AI era

While advisors are in no immediate danger of displacement, simply repeating the 'people will always need a human advisor' mantra won’t stop the inevitable march of progress.

By Ryan W. Neal
Brokerages need to update tech systems to show Reg BI work to SEC
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 01, 2023
Brokerages need to update tech systems to show Reg BI work to SEC

An SEC risk alert this week warned firms that surveillance systems fell short in ensuring reps consider costs and reasonably available alternatives. Will enforcement be next?

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
The consolidation contradiction
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION FEB 01, 2023
The consolidation contradiction

Smaller firms can still flourish amid the rampant M&A activity, but they need to employ targeted client development and strategic outsourcing.

By Mitch Avnet
How leading firms are utilizing technology
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION FEB 01, 2023
How leading firms are utilizing technology

It's safe to say that the more adept you are at selecting, implementing and utilizing the available technologies, the better off your practice and your clients will be.

By Sandeep Mishra
In 'hell freezes over' moment, American Funds pairs up with passive ETFs
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 01, 2023
In 'hell freezes over' moment, American Funds pairs up with passive ETFs

The 90-year-old active management complex is launching 12 model portfolios that combine its active mutual funds with ETFs from Schwab, Vanguard and BlackRock.

By Jeff Benjamin
Inside the mind of the SEC
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION JAN 31, 2023
Inside the mind of the SEC

Last year, the agency managed to examine about 16% of all advisors, but it aims to do more exams in 2023.

By Amy Lynch
Morningstar launches ESG 401(k) designed for small employers
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 31, 2023
Morningstar launches ESG 401(k) designed for small employers

The pooled employer plan is going live as the Department of Labor's new ESG rule takes effect.

By Emile Hallez
Nationwide study shows pandemic impact on retirement expectations
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 31, 2023
Nationwide study shows pandemic impact on retirement expectations

Over two-thirds of non-retired investors say they may continue working after they retire.

By Gregg Greenberg
Legislation lets funds delay redemptions if transfer involves senior abuse
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 31, 2023
Legislation lets funds delay redemptions if transfer involves senior abuse

The bill sails through House, 419-0, on a fast track. Its author, Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Mo., hopes the Senate acts this time around.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
UBS wealth management Americas adds assets but pace slows in tough 2022
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES JAN 31, 2023
UBS wealth management Americas adds assets but pace slows in tough 2022

UBS reported that it had 6,245 financial advisors in the Americas region at the end of last year, little changed from 6,218 at the end of 2021.

By Bruce Kelly
DOL’s ESG rule hit with long-shot lawsuit
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 31, 2023
DOL’s ESG rule hit with long-shot lawsuit

A legal challenge to the agency's rule on investments in retirement plans was inevitable, lawyers say.

By Emile Hallez
Worst states for retirement in 2023
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 31, 2023
Worst states for retirement in 2023

As clients consider whether to relocate once they're retired, here's a ranking that takes into account 47 factors related to each state’s affordability, health care and overall quality of life.

By InvestmentNews
Plan sponsors, participants agree on value of guaranteed income options
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 30, 2023
Plan sponsors, participants agree on value of guaranteed income options

A growing number of defined-contribution retirement plan participants are seeking guaranteed lifetime income products, according to a report from Greenwald Research.

By Gregg Greenberg
Expatriate advisor finds a home and client base in France
RIAS RIA NEWS JAN 30, 2023
Expatriate advisor finds a home and client base in France

Robert Levitt has traded Florida for the French Riviera, where he sees a wide-open market in the 250,000 Americans living there who need financial advice.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC staff finds B-Ds lack policies needed to comply with Reg BI
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 30, 2023
SEC staff finds B-Ds lack policies needed to comply with Reg BI

Broker-dealers are falling short in identifying and mitigating conflicts of interest, the agency said.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra bars ex-UBS broker in Texas who sold phony annuities
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JAN 30, 2023
Finra bars ex-UBS broker in Texas who sold phony annuities

According to Robert Earl Turner's BrokerCheck profile, UBS has settled six disputes with his customers for close to $12 million.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL adds Texas advisor managing $180 million
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 30, 2023
LPL adds Texas advisor managing $180 million

Jonathan Blakelock and six staff members are joining LPL from Ameriprise and will operate as Blakelock Financial Group in Kingwood.

By InvestmentNews