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Match retirement cash flow with clients' long-term goals
OPINION JUN 29, 2022
Match retirement cash flow with clients' long-term goals

Don't assume that clients intend to spend their principal in retirement.

By Sharon Carson
Advisers finding value in joining smaller firms
OPINION JUN 29, 2022
Advisers finding value in joining smaller firms

Smaller B-Ds and independent RIAs give advisers a platform for more strategic growth as well as a more attentive and supportive environment.

By Michael Nessim
Why finfluencers especially resonate with women and minorities
FINTECH JUN 28, 2022
Why finfluencers especially resonate with women and minorities

Style often trumps substance for personal finance commentators on social media platforms, though some are blending the best of digital and traditional advice

By Joanne Cleaver
Fitch sees 'benefits' in Advisor Group's latest deal
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 28, 2022
Fitch sees 'benefits' in Advisor Group's latest deal

The acquisition of American Portfolios could bolster the network's revenue and profit margins over time, according to the rating agency.

By Bruce Kelly
Burr hopes to include 529-to-Roth bill in final retirement legislation
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 28, 2022
Burr hopes to include 529-to-Roth bill in final retirement legislation

The provision was rejected as an amendment to the Senate Finance Committee's EARN Act, but it could reemerge in a final bill sent to the floor of the House and Senate.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Cetera Financial Group hacked via printing vendor
FINTECH JUN 28, 2022
Cetera Financial Group hacked via printing vendor

The 'external system breach' put the Social Security numbers of 2,188 of the firm's clients at risk, according to the Maine Attorney General's office.

By Bruce Kelly
5 ways to identify a good fit when picking a platform for your firm
OPINION JUN 28, 2022
5 ways to identify a good fit when picking a platform for your firm

There are important things to consider when selecting a platform that researching online or LinkedIn won't tell you.

By Craig Stuvland
Inflation causes shift in retirement priorities
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 27, 2022
Inflation causes shift in retirement priorities

Workers now see maintaining their current standard of living as their top financial priority in retirement, replacing more lavish plans, according to a new study.

By Gregg Greenberg
Finra allocates $30 million of fine money to educate self-directed online investors  
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 27, 2022
Finra allocates $30 million of fine money to educate self-directed online investors  

Part of the record penalty imposed last year on Robinhood will be used to help potential future customers protect themselves, according to Finra's annual report on fine monies.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Citigroup private banker gets $1.4 million in harassment claim
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 27, 2022
Citigroup private banker gets $1.4 million in harassment claim

A Finra arbitration panel rules in favor of Erin Daly, who filed a federal complaint against Citigroup alleging gender discrimination.

By Bruce Kelly
8 ways to inspire trust in prospects and clients
OPINION JUN 27, 2022
8 ways to inspire trust in prospects and clients

Relationships with clients are built on trust. Here are ways advisers can help accelerate the trust-building process.

By Robert Sofia
UBS nabs $500 million Merrill team
WIREHOUSES JUN 24, 2022
UBS nabs $500 million Merrill team

Mikail Qazi and Timothy Martin are joining UBS Private Wealth Management in Washington, D.C.

By InvestmentNews
Fintech Bytes: Bento Engine, RIA in a Box and Wealthramp
FINTECH JUN 24, 2022
Fintech Bytes: Bento Engine, RIA in a Box and Wealthramp

Here are the rest of the week’s fintech stories.

By Ryan W. Neal
Investors win $975,000 in Finra arbitration involving UBS YES product
ALTERNATIVES JUN 24, 2022
Investors win $975,000 in Finra arbitration involving UBS YES product

Their attorney, Jeffrey Erez, said they were misled by UBS brokers who didn't understand the risky product.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
The complexities of investing in alternatives
OPINION JUN 24, 2022
The complexities of investing in alternatives

Advisory firms' challenges when it comes to alts range from getting access to investments, meeting minimums, figuring out how to subscribe and the headache of performance reporting.

By Matt Sonnen
Finra sets big change in motion with new option for licensing grace period
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 23, 2022
Finra sets big change in motion with new option for licensing grace period

The new Maintaining Qualifications Program reconciles Finra licensing requirements with common career and family timelines.

By Joanne Cleaver
Middle-income Americans' big question: To contribute or not to contribute?
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 23, 2022
Middle-income Americans' big question: To contribute or not to contribute?

As rising costs cause many to contemplate lifestyle shifts, one question that keeps popping up is whether the spending cuts should include investing for retirement.

By Gregg Greenberg
Study shows retirement regret over too much spending, too little planning
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 23, 2022
Study shows retirement regret over too much spending, too little planning

70% of retirees would advise saving or investing more or earlier, according to a new EBRI study.

By Gregg Greenberg
Finra hits National Securities with $9 million penalty
ALTERNATIVES JUN 23, 2022
Finra hits National Securities with $9 million penalty

The regulator sanctioned the broker-dealer for violations related to its marketing of securities it had underwritten and failings related to sales of GPB private placements.

By Bruce Kelly
Bank of America deepens ties to iCapital alts platform with strategic investment
EQUITIES JUN 23, 2022
Bank of America deepens ties to iCapital alts platform with strategic investment

The bank joins a long list of financial backers funding the $130 billion tech-savvy platform for investing in alternatives.

By Jeff Benjamin