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Hello to alternatives in retirement accounts
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 06, 2022
Hello to alternatives in retirement accounts

Even with the recent recoveries in the stock and bond markets, the classic 60/40 split may be a thing of the past, and some argue alternatives are the future.

By Gregg Greenberg
Leading state regulator sees arbitration reform gaining momentum
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 06, 2022
Leading state regulator sees arbitration reform gaining momentum

A NASAA model rule gives states the ability to yank the license of a brokerage or advisory firm that dodges an arbitration award or other judgment.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Policy trumps democracy for most lobbyists ahead of midterms
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 06, 2022
Policy trumps democracy for most lobbyists ahead of midterms

Many trade groups representing financial advisers have donated to at least one lawmaker who objected to certifying the 2020 presidential election.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Hub acquires $1.1 billion retirement plan firm
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 06, 2022
Hub acquires $1.1 billion retirement plan firm

The team at Indianapolis-based CSi Advisory Services is joining Hub Midwest East.

By InvestmentNews
SEC public service campaign sparks outrage online
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 03, 2022
SEC public service campaign sparks outrage online

The SEC's 'Investomania' videos are an attempt to encourage investors to research before investing, but some are upset by the videos' references to meme stocks and crypto.

By Bloomberg
Fintech Bytes: AdvisorEngine, eMoney and Invesco's intelliflo
OPINION JUN 03, 2022
Fintech Bytes: AdvisorEngine, eMoney and Invesco's intelliflo

Catch up on the highlights from this week in fintech news.

By Ryan W. Neal
Lawsuit seeks to kill DOL guidance on using crypto in 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 03, 2022
Lawsuit seeks to kill DOL guidance on using crypto in 401(k)s

ForUsAll, a 401(k) provider that specializes in alternative investments, alleges that Labor exceeded its authority by trying to institute an effective ban.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Ex-broker who stole from pension plan gets 6½-year sentence
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 03, 2022
Ex-broker who stole from pension plan gets 6½-year sentence

John Sherman Jumper, a 17-year veteran of the securities industry, was based in Memphis, Tennessee.

By Bruce Kelly
Vontobel creates four CITs
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 03, 2022
Vontobel creates four CITs

The collective investment trusts will use SEI Trust Co. as the trustee.

By InvestmentNews
Social Security report projects trust fund exhaustion in 2035
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 02, 2022
Social Security report projects trust fund exhaustion in 2035

The latest annual report from the Social Security and Medicare Trustees moves the program's insolvency date back by one year.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Retiree travel dreams reimagined
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 02, 2022
Retiree travel dreams reimagined

Covid-era restrictions mean those traveling overseas should have backup plans for their health care and finances.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Virginia announces auto-IRA program, Vestwell to administer
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 02, 2022
Virginia announces auto-IRA program, Vestwell to administer

Virginians without access to a workplace retirement savings plan will now be able to save a portion of their pay in a professionally managed IRA.

By Gregg Greenberg
Blackstone keeps eye on retail, Morgan Stanley open to more deals: Execs
ALTERNATIVES JUN 02, 2022
Blackstone keeps eye on retail, Morgan Stanley open to more deals: Execs

Blackstone's CEO says the firm sees a 'huge' opportunity with retail investors and advisers, while a Morgan Stanley executive talked about recent and potential acquisitions.

By Bruce Kelly
Merrill pays $15.2 million to investors who spent too much for mutual funds
MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 02, 2022
Merrill pays $15.2 million to investors who spent too much for mutual funds

The restitution settles Finra charges that the firm recommended Class C shares with ongoing fees when more affordable Class A shares were available.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Janney duo managing $375 million moves to Alex. Brown
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 02, 2022
Janney duo managing $375 million moves to Alex. Brown

The father-and-son team of Bill and W. Grove Stewart will operate as Stewart Wealth Advisory Group in Annapolis, Maryland.

By InvestmentNews
Why anxious retirees should consider closed-end funds
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 02, 2022
Why anxious retirees should consider closed-end funds

Closed-end funds have emerged as a potential solution for retirees seeking to smooth out their cash flows and in turn soothe their shaken nerves.

By Gregg Greenberg
Savant invests $3 million to help Australian fintech expand into US wealth market
FINTECH JUN 01, 2022
Savant invests $3 million to help Australian fintech expand into US wealth market

Australian fintech Lumiant provides a digital client portal and engagement technology for advisers, and RIA Savant will be its first US customer.

By Ryan W. Neal
SEC orders San Diego B-D to pay $800,000 over fund share class disclosures
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 01, 2022
SEC orders San Diego B-D to pay $800,000 over fund share class disclosures

Madison Avenue Securities didn't disclose or didn't adequately disclose conflicts associated with compensation the firm received from certain advisory client investments. 

By Bruce Kelly
Envestnet buys 401kplans.com, expanding retirement offerings
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 01, 2022
Envestnet buys 401kplans.com, expanding retirement offerings

The company said the deal underscores its ongoing commitment to the retirement plan industry and to investing in technologies that enhance its 'financial wellness ecosystem.'

By Gregg Greenberg
Market correction puts Roth conversions on the front burner
RIA NEWS JUN 01, 2022
Market correction puts Roth conversions on the front burner

The tax implications of an IRA conversion are far from automatic and can be difficult to forecast this early in the year.

By Jeff Benjamin