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2024 COLA estimate increases despite slowing inflation
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 12, 2023
2024 COLA estimate increases despite slowing inflation

The Senior Citizens League increased its estimate for the 2024 cost of living adjustment to 3%.

By Ryan W. Neal
Wells Fargo loses $145 million advisor to LPL
BROKER DEALERS JUL 12, 2023
Wells Fargo loses $145 million advisor to LPL

Broomall, Pennsylvania-based David W. Rodgers moves for “breadth and depth of services.”

By Matthew Sellers
SEC seeks to raise capital requirements for brokers holding substantial customer funds
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 12, 2023
SEC seeks to raise capital requirements for brokers holding substantial customer funds

The proposed rule would require certain brokerages to compute the net cash they owe customers and other B-Ds on a daily, rather than weekly, basis.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
After years going solo, Edward Jones advisors now sharing offices
BROKER DEALERS JUL 12, 2023
After years going solo, Edward Jones advisors now sharing offices

A year after the firm's decision to give advisors more flexibility, 700 Edward Jones financial advisors, or more than 3%, now work in combined offices.

By Bruce Kelly
JPMorgan Chase announces layoffs
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 12, 2023
JPMorgan Chase announces layoffs

Meanwhile, the firm chases Silicon Valley Bank business by hiring overseas.

By Matthew Sellers
Financial advisors expect latest inflation data to cool Fed's jets
RIAS JUL 12, 2023
Financial advisors expect latest inflation data to cool Fed's jets

With inflation at its lowest level since March 2021, advisors are hoping the Fed can stop raising interest rates.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC overhauls money-market fund rules to thwart rapid outflows
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 12, 2023
SEC overhauls money-market fund rules to thwart rapid outflows

The regulator won't require 'swing pricing' for money funds after fierce pushback from the industry.

By Bloomberg
Why people are reluctant to hire an advisor
OPINION JUL 12, 2023
Why people are reluctant to hire an advisor

Studies have shown that most people will benefit from an advisor's assistance, realizing a 4%-plus increase in their yearly return, even after fees.

By Scott Hanson
Considering an equity ownership structure? Here are 4 questions to consider
OPINION JUL 12, 2023
Considering an equity ownership structure? Here are 4 questions to consider

Offering employees an ownership stake can give you a valuable tool to attract and retain great people, and it often makes internal succession much easier.

By Kristine McManus
Captrust acquires $2.3 billion Southern Wealth Management for fifth deal this year
RIAS JUL 12, 2023
Captrust acquires $2.3 billion Southern Wealth Management for fifth deal this year

This marks the third Texas acquisition this year for Captrust, which now has 69 deals on the books.

By Jeff Benjamin
Is the inflation crisis over?
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 12, 2023
Is the inflation crisis over?

Latest Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI figures defy expectations as housing, insurance power ahead.

By Matthew Sellers
Allworth Financial adds $260M father-daughter RIA firm to fast-growing footprint
RIAS JUL 12, 2023
Allworth Financial adds $260M father-daughter RIA firm to fast-growing footprint

With women controlling an increasing share of wealth, the addition of another female partner-advisor is important for Allworth

By Steve Randall
US inflation expectations boost stocks ahead of data
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 12, 2023
US inflation expectations boost stocks ahead of data

Bond yields and the greenback have eased on hopes of slowing price rises.

By Bloomberg
Money market funds to avoid new 'swing pricing' rules
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 12, 2023
Money market funds to avoid new 'swing pricing' rules

The SEC is due to finalize its rules Wednesday with Wall Street now expecting a victory on a key component.

By Bloomberg
$100 million bond aims to rid Miami Beach of spring break rep
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 12, 2023
$100 million bond aims to rid Miami Beach of spring break rep

The city is hoping investors will back its plans to boost cultural projects such as ballet and art museums

By Bloomberg
Verizon 401(k) lawsuit settles for $30 million
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 11, 2023
Verizon 401(k) lawsuit settles for $30 million

The settlement sends an uncomfortable message to retirement plan advisors and other fiduciaries, an observer says.

By Emile Hallez
Aretha Franklin's estate planning deserves no respect
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 11, 2023
Aretha Franklin's estate planning deserves no respect

Hot on the heels of the Presley family’s document drama, a similar quarrel was decided this week in court regarding the last wishes of Aretha Franklin, who died in 2018.

By Gregg Greenberg
Stock rally, high rates have advisors rethinking covered call strategies
EQUITIES JUL 11, 2023
Stock rally, high rates have advisors rethinking covered call strategies

Hedging equities with option income loses some luster, but still works for certain clients.

By Jeff Benjamin
Six states impose $4.2M fine on Raymond James for excessive fees
BROKER DEALERS JUL 11, 2023
Six states impose $4.2M fine on Raymond James for excessive fees

The firm was also ordered to return $8.25 million to retail customers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Merrill Lynch smacked with $12 million penalty for reporting violations
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 11, 2023
Merrill Lynch smacked with $12 million penalty for reporting violations

According to the SEC and Finra, for years Merrill botched the reporting threshold for potential suspicious transactions.

By Bruce Kelly