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Democrats would boost savings with 401(k)s for babies
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 31, 2024
Democrats would boost savings with 401(k)s for babies

Several states have such programs, and extending the accounts to the federal level could decrease the wealth gap, legislators say

By Emile Hallez
State regulators oppose bill to allow private markets access through advisors
ALTERNATIVES JAN 31, 2024
State regulators oppose bill to allow private markets access through advisors

This idea may result in investors paying higher fees without requisite returns, argues state regulator.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Positive mindset shapes CEO’s approach
BROKER DEALERS JAN 31, 2024
Positive mindset shapes CEO’s approach

IBN Financial Services ‘dropped’ in Richard Carlesco’s lap … but the CEO hasn’t looked back.

By Emily Douglas
How is Taxation Done on Roth Conversions? 
JAN 31, 2024
How is Taxation Done on Roth Conversions? 

Roth conversions, whether from a traditional IRA, 401(k), or as a backdoor Roth IRA offers several benefits. But what about the taxes on them?

By Ramon Berenguer
When will the Fed start cutting?
FIXED INCOME JAN 31, 2024
When will the Fed start cutting?

Advisors give their take on the path ahead as central bank reveals its latest interest-rate decision.

By James Burton
LPL attracts $175M duo from Wells Fargo Advisors
BROKER DEALERS JAN 31, 2024
LPL attracts $175M duo from Wells Fargo Advisors

The pair of advisors is launching a firm in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

By InvestmentNews
OneDigital adds $2B wealth management firm
RIAS JAN 31, 2024
OneDigital adds $2B wealth management firm

Deal for WealthSource Partners grows OneDigital’s footprint in nine states.

By InvestmentNews
Focus Financial names new executives
RIAS JAN 31, 2024
Focus Financial names new executives

Its new vice chairman and president are both leaders of Focus firms.

By InvestmentNews
Compliance should be a conversation
OPINION JAN 31, 2024
Compliance should be a conversation

Maintaining an open dialogue lets advisors and the compliance team work through concerns together, finding solutions rather than confronting roadblocks.

By Courtney Haddad
Block out time in your schedule for growth     
OPINION JAN 31, 2024
Block out time in your schedule for growth     

Successful advisors never lose their focus on growth and are consistent in their approach to finding new people to serve.

By Scott Hanson
Everyone wants NextGen advisors. Why can’t they find any? 
OPINION JAN 31, 2024
Everyone wants NextGen advisors. Why can’t they find any? 

One of the main drivers creating the need for firms to implement a succession plan is the staggering wealth transfer that's on the horizon.

By Alex Goss
AllianceBernstein's $38B UHNW unit will no longer have 'financial advisors'
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 31, 2024
AllianceBernstein's $38B UHNW unit will no longer have 'financial advisors'

Bernstein Private Wealth Management is bolstering its platform for elite clients.

By Steve Randall
Perigon Wealth Management moves up a league to advise sports professionals
RIAS JAN 31, 2024
Perigon Wealth Management moves up a league to advise sports professionals

Firm will create dedicated division leveraging new agreement with the Premier Sports Network.

By Steve Randall
Fed to hold rates today, but what next?
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 31, 2024
Fed to hold rates today, but what next?

Less than half of investors think a March rate cut is likely.

By Bloomberg
PGIM exec says markets are wrong on inflation
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 31, 2024
PGIM exec says markets are wrong on inflation

Greg Peters says the hardest part may be ahead of us.

By Bloomberg
Musk denied $55B Tesla pay packet by US judge
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 31, 2024
Musk denied $55B Tesla pay packet by US judge

If the ruling stands, Musk will drop to world’s third richest person.

By Bloomberg
Gold demand is heading for new record high
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 31, 2024
Gold demand is heading for new record high

Central banks and OTC market are fueling demand, according to the World Gold Council.

By Bloomberg
FSI presses SEC to end ‘regulation by enforcement’
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 30, 2024
FSI presses SEC to end ‘regulation by enforcement’

FSI says regulator must start giving accused fair notice that behavior is out of compliance.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
'We’re scrambling to figure out spot-bitcoin ETFs,' says industry exec
ALTERNATIVES JAN 30, 2024
'We’re scrambling to figure out spot-bitcoin ETFs,' says industry exec

Many broker-dealers still have plenty of work to do regarding new product.

By Bruce Kelly
Giant conflicts alleged involving a former advisor
ALTERNATIVES JAN 30, 2024
Giant conflicts alleged involving a former advisor

'I worked my whole life trying to save for now, and I can't retire,' says Galia Meiri, one of the advisor's clients.

By Bruce Kelly