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Large retirement plan consultant switches to Triad
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 12, 2022
Large retirement plan consultant switches to Triad

Gallagher Retirement Plan Consulting, which is based in Elmhurt, Illinois, had previously been affiliated with Kestra.

By InvestmentNews
Goldman women pick lawsuit over arbitration but many abstain
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 12, 2022
Goldman women pick lawsuit over arbitration but many abstain

Almost everyone who’s responded wants to stay in court. But half of the group didn’t respond at all, which means they’re leaving the lawsuit.

By Bloomberg
Trade associations raise concerns about SEC’s cybersecurity proposal
FINTECH APR 11, 2022
Trade associations raise concerns about SEC’s cybersecurity proposal

Investment Adviser Association, American Securities Association say advisers need more than 48 hours to report breaches to SEC.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
10 IBDs with the most annuity revenue
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 11, 2022
10 IBDs with the most annuity revenue

In 2021, annuity sales hit their highest level since the financial crisis. Here are the firms that took in the most annuity revenue last year.

By InvestmentNews
Turn leads into clients with this irresistible marketing strategy
OPINION APR 08, 2022
Turn leads into clients with this irresistible marketing strategy

Here are 5 steps that need to be considered when making potential clients an offer they can't refuse.

By Robert Sofia
Trump-era DOL rule for ESG arises in model bill for pensions
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2022
Trump-era DOL rule for ESG arises in model bill for pensions

A proposal from a group that supports conservative initiatives targets ESG in state pension plans.

By Emile Hallez
Retirees’ financial confidence outpaces that of workers
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2022
Retirees’ financial confidence outpaces that of workers

The pandemic era spotlights the vulnerability of pre-retirees and the resilience of retirees.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Wells Fargo Advisors fires back in Georgia court dispute over arb decision
WIREHOUSES APR 08, 2022
Wells Fargo Advisors fires back in Georgia court dispute over arb decision

In its appeal, the firm argues that the judge was wrong and that the arbitration decision it had initially won against a client should stand.

By Bruce Kelly
Annuity sales in 2021 hit highest level since 2008
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2022
Annuity sales in 2021 hit highest level since 2008

One of the best-performing products last year was registered index linked annuities, which are touted for use in volatile markets.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Why women make great financial advisers
OPINION APR 08, 2022
Why women make great financial advisers

Women's emotional and social competencies are essential for financial advisers, who often have to have tough conversations with clients and handle delicate situations.

By Kristine McManus
Capital Group, Morningstar offer personalized TDFs
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2022
Capital Group, Morningstar offer personalized TDFs

Target Date Plus helps participants to determine a mix of target-date funds that is more suited to their particular needs.

By InvestmentNews
Hightower receives charter for trust company
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2022
Hightower receives charter for trust company

Hightower National Trust Co. is part of the firm's effort to offer a range of family office services to its high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.

By InvestmentNews
SEC ruling reignites spot US bitcoin ETF approval debate
ALTERNATIVES APR 08, 2022
SEC ruling reignites spot US bitcoin ETF approval debate

The agency gave its blessing to the Teucrium Bitcoin Futures Fund application which was filed under the Securities Act of 1933.

By Bloomberg
Blackstone says alternative assets are headed for your 401(k)
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2022
Blackstone says alternative assets are headed for your 401(k)

The creation of liquidity in certain alternative products aimed at retail investors has broadened their appeal.

By Bloomberg
Made a killing in crypto? Your tax bill is coming due
ALTERNATIVES APR 07, 2022
Made a killing in crypto? Your tax bill is coming due

Digital tokens like Bitcoin and Ethereum are classified as property by the Internal Revenue Service and taxed like stocks and bonds.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
UBS wealth unit launches group focused on inclusive investing
RIA NEWS APR 07, 2022
UBS wealth unit launches group focused on inclusive investing

The new team will offer investments that focus on promoting equality, expanding opportunities and improving outcomes for underrepresented or marginalized groups.

By Bloomberg
Ellevest raises $53 million in Series B funding
FINTECH APR 07, 2022
Ellevest raises $53 million in Series B funding

The company will use the capital to deepen its offerings and product solutions, and help women reach their money goals.

By InvestmentNews
Pelosi adviser among Biden's nominees for SEC commissioner slots
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 06, 2022
Pelosi adviser among Biden's nominees for SEC commissioner slots

President Joe Biden plans to nominate Jaime Lizarraga, a senior adviser to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Mark Uyeda, who has spent a chunk of his career at the SEC.

By Bloomberg
Partisan split dims outlook for retirement bill approved by House panel
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 06, 2022
Partisan split dims outlook for retirement bill approved by House panel

Many provisions in the House Education and Labor Committee bill have only Democratic backing, which reduces their chances of being part of a bigger retirement savings measure later this year.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Private equity investors take stakes in CAIS, Mather Group
RIA NEWS APR 06, 2022
Private equity investors take stakes in CAIS, Mather Group

The steady flow of PE money into wealth management illustrates the bullish outlook for the industry's fee-based revenue streams.

By Jeff Benjamin