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Wells Fargo adviser managing $220 million goes indie with Steward Partners
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES AUG 25, 2022
Wells Fargo adviser managing $220 million goes indie with Steward Partners

Thomas Barr will operate his firm, Barr Wealth Management, from Steward's New York City offices.

By InvestmentNews
Loan forgiveness unlikely to dramatically swell inflation, say economists
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 25, 2022
Loan forgiveness unlikely to dramatically swell inflation, say economists

Student loan forgiveness will diffuse through the economy, blunting its direct impact.

By Bloomberg
Merit acquires $830 million Wisconsin team
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2022
Merit acquires $830 million Wisconsin team

Mersberger Financial Group will form the base of Merit’s new retirement plan business.

By InvestmentNews
Texas publishes fund blacklist for state pensions
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 24, 2022
Texas publishes fund blacklist for state pensions

BlackRock, UBS and Schroders are among the financial firms called out by the state comptroller for their 'boycott' of fossil-fuel companies.

By Emile Hallez
Student debt relief lets clients use their money more productively
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 24, 2022
Student debt relief lets clients use their money more productively

But advisers have concerns that the loan forgiveness may contribute to inflation and that it transfers the repayment burden to taxpayers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Merrill chief cites health care, energy, tech as top sectors to consider now
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES AUG 24, 2022
Merrill chief cites health care, energy, tech as top sectors to consider now

'This is where investors want to be putting cash to work,' said Andy Sieg, president of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.

By Bruce Kelly
Biden to forgive $10,000 in student debt
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 24, 2022
Biden to forgive $10,000 in student debt

The plan would set a $125,000 income cap for individuals and $250,000 for households, and would provide up to $20,000 in loan forgiveness for those who also received Pell Grants.

By Bloomberg
Income alternatives for individual investors
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION AUG 24, 2022
Income alternatives for individual investors

The inflation pressures that have emerged make it challenging to invest in fixed income, but there are possible solutions.

By Jack Snyder Jr.
Mastering the use of social media for client prospecting
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION AUG 24, 2022
Mastering the use of social media for client prospecting

Financial professionals can reach a broader group of prospects — of all ages and in all locations — on their social media channels with fewer mechanics involved than planning an in-person event.

By Bill McManus
Offshore loophole helps Americans evade taxes, Senate report says
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 24, 2022
Offshore loophole helps Americans evade taxes, Senate report says

Setting up shell companies abroad and registering them with the IRS as offshore financial institutions lets Americans sidestep FATCA, according to the report.

By Bloomberg
$4 billion team breaks away from Wells Fargo Advisors to form RIA
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 23, 2022
$4 billion team breaks away from Wells Fargo Advisors to form RIA

A desire to act in the best interests of the firm's clients leads to launch of Moran Wealth Management in Naples, Florida, with 36 employees.

By Jeff Benjamin
Duo from TIAA manages $600 million at Raymond James
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 23, 2022
Duo from TIAA manages $600 million at Raymond James

Nicholas Troiano and Mathew Mattice join the firm's employee unit in Colorado.

By InvestmentNews
'ESG integration' a sticking point in SEC proposals
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 23, 2022
'ESG integration' a sticking point in SEC proposals

In comment letters, fund companies and industry groups ask for more clarity from the regulator.

By Emile Hallez
iCapital acquires UBS legacy alternative investment feeder fund platform
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 23, 2022
iCapital acquires UBS legacy alternative investment feeder fund platform

The fintech has purchased UBS Fund Advisor, the wirehouse’s legacy proprietary U.S. alternative investment manager and feeder fund platform that represents $7 billion in client assets.

By Ryan W. Neal
Plan sponsors are encouraging adviser competition: Fidelity
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 23, 2022
Plan sponsors are encouraging adviser competition: Fidelity

A new survey shows 47% of plan sponsors are considering changing advisers and 48% are thinking about switching record keepers.

By Gregg Greenberg
'Wait, you can do that?' 3 of the biggest eye-openers for breakaways
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION AUG 22, 2022
'Wait, you can do that?' 3 of the biggest eye-openers for breakaways

Here are some of the things about working as an independent adviser that may surprise those who've made the jump from a wirehouse.

By Mike Hlavek
Legislation would help senior investors obtain legal help
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 22, 2022
Legislation would help senior investors obtain legal help

Bills in both the House and Senate would establish an SEC grant program to support investor advocacy clinics at law schools.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
David Lerner's latest proprietary fund snag
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 22, 2022
David Lerner's latest proprietary fund snag

The brokerage firm's in-house energy fund, Energy 11 L.P., reports $45 million in 'unpaid distributions' to investors.

By Bruce Kelly
John Hancock settles with NY state after long-term care insurance probe
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 22, 2022
John Hancock settles with NY state after long-term care insurance probe

The insurer will pay almost $21.6 million to consumers and their beneficiaries, along with $2.2 million to the New York State Medicaid program and a $2.5 million penalty to New York state.

By Gregg Greenberg
Securian team managing $203 million bolts for SagePoint
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 22, 2022
Securian team managing $203 million bolts for SagePoint

Brian Falconer and 16 reps operate as Wealth Management Resource Group in Braintree, Massachusetts.

By InvestmentNews