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SEC returns to full strength, not yet full speed
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 17, 2022
SEC returns to full strength, not yet full speed

The Senate confirmed Jaime Lizárraga, who fills the Democratic seat of departing Commissioner Allison Herren Lee, and Mark Uyeda, who replaces former Republican Commissioner Elad Roisman.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Pershing launches next-gen NetX360 at annual adviser conference
FINTECH JUN 16, 2022
Pershing launches next-gen NetX360 at annual adviser conference

BNY Mellon Pershing revealed the next generation of its wealth management technology at its annual INSITE conference this week in Grapevine, Texas.

By Ryan W. Neal
Beware of incorrect advice about claiming Social Security benefits
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 16, 2022
Beware of incorrect advice about claiming Social Security benefits

Filing for benefits online can help individuals avoid faulty guidance from well-meaning Social Security Administration reps.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Fintech startups tighten belts, bracing for extended bear market
FINTECH JUN 16, 2022
Fintech startups tighten belts, bracing for extended bear market

Tifin laid off 10% of its workforce this month in response to the market environment, and it isn't alone.

By Ryan W. Neal
SEC takes first substantive Reg BI enforcement action
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 16, 2022
SEC takes first substantive Reg BI enforcement action

Investor advocates differ on whether the case against brokers selling risky bonds — L bonds offered by GWG Holdings — fulfills Reg BI's investor-protection promises.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
New LPL program gives advisers more tools to attract, serve the rich
RIA NEWS JUN 16, 2022
New LPL program gives advisers more tools to attract, serve the rich

The Private Client Service Network will help select LPL advisers assist their clients with such tasks as the sale of small or midsize businesses; hedging concentrated stock positions; and specialty lending.

By Jeff Benjamin
Investors willing to sacrifice returns for ESG goals
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 16, 2022
Investors willing to sacrifice returns for ESG goals

Betterment survey also finds sustainable options would lead 401(k) participants to contribute more.

By Emile Hallez
Billion-dollar Merrill trio bolts for Cetera
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 15, 2022
Billion-dollar Merrill trio bolts for Cetera

The three advisers are setting up shop as Harvest Wealth in the Maryland suburbs of Washington.

By InvestmentNews
Top Democrat seeks probe on crypto use in retirement accounts
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 15, 2022
Top Democrat seeks probe on crypto use in retirement accounts

Rep. Richard Neal, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, asked the Government Accountability Office to assess the use of cryptocurrency investments in 401(k) plans.

By Bloomberg
How to prepare your clients for 401(k) statement shock
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 15, 2022
How to prepare your clients for 401(k) statement shock

With 401(k) savers likely to be getting some unpleasant news in their next statement, their financial advisers might want to reach out in advance.

By Gregg Greenberg
Senate GOP proposal offers investment tax relief to fight inflation
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 15, 2022
Senate GOP proposal offers investment tax relief to fight inflation

The bill would more than double the 0% tax bracket for long-term capital gains and dividends, but its political prospects in the Democratic-controlled Congress are cloudy.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Another former head of Wells Fargo Advisors leaves the bank
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 15, 2022
Another former head of Wells Fargo Advisors leaves the bank

David Kowach is the second senior Wells Fargo executive with deep ties to wealth management to retire in the past two months.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC’s Goldman, BNY moves hint at more ESG investigations
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 15, 2022
SEC’s Goldman, BNY moves hint at more ESG investigations

The latest developments follow notices the agency released last year around ESG enforcement.

By Emile Hallez
Wells team managing $630 million goes indie with Raymond James
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 15, 2022
Wells team managing $630 million goes indie with Raymond James

Four advisers in Columbia, South Carolina, form Vision Wealth Advisors.

By InvestmentNews
One size does not fit all: Finding the right ESG investments for wealthy clients
OPINION JUN 15, 2022
One size does not fit all: Finding the right ESG investments for wealthy clients

The key is to ask the right questions to develop a custom strategy aligned with the client’s goals rather than making assumptions.

By David Mann
Billion-dollar Merrill team goes indie with Sanctuary
WIREHOUSES JUN 14, 2022
Billion-dollar Merrill team goes indie with Sanctuary

The four advisers are setting up shop as SkyPath Private Wealth in Summit, New Jersey.

By InvestmentNews
Senate committee approves comprehensive retirement savings bill   
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 14, 2022
Senate committee approves comprehensive retirement savings bill   

The unanimous voice vote adds to momentum for Congress to pass SECURE 2.0 by the end of the year.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
AssetMark buys $9.5 billion TAMP business from Vestmark
RIA NEWS JUN 14, 2022
AssetMark buys $9.5 billion TAMP business from Vestmark

The deal for Adhesion expands AssetMark’s ability to serve the RIA market.

By Ryan W. Neal
Wells Fargo to focus on indie B-D business. For real
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 14, 2022
Wells Fargo to focus on indie B-D business. For real

Wells Fargo's IBD, FiNet, hasn't been 'a growth priority' for the wirehouse. Now it is. How has the strategy changed?

By Bruce Kelly
Weiss Asset Management settles with SEC for $6.9 million
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 14, 2022
Weiss Asset Management settles with SEC for $6.9 million

The Boston-based hedge fund manager was charged with violating short-sale rules in seven public offerings.

By InvestmentNews