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Advisory firm M&A must be about more than money, experts say
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 23, 2023
Advisory firm M&A must be about more than money, experts say

Mergers and acquisitions aren't about aggregation, they're 'about integration,' says Brandon Kawal of Advisor Growth Strategies.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Economic uncertainty forcing more pre-retirees to delay retirement, study says
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 23, 2023
Economic uncertainty forcing more pre-retirees to delay retirement, study says

The majority of pre-retirees highlighted inflation as the greatest challenge to their retirement plans over the coming 12 months, followed by an economic recession, market volatility and taxes.

By Gregg Greenberg
Supreme Court backs arbitration, in win for Coinbase
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 23, 2023
Supreme Court backs arbitration, in win for Coinbase

The court's ruling reinforces the ability of companies to channel customer and employee disputes into arbitration.

By Bloomberg
10 banks that retail customers rank highest for financial advice
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 23, 2023
10 banks that retail customers rank highest for financial advice

Consumers dealing with inflation and market volatility would appreciate guidance from their bank, but few say they’re getting that, according to a new study from J.D. Power.

By InvestmentNews
Number of investment advisors hits record high
RIAS JUN 22, 2023
Number of investment advisors hits record high

Employment at advisory firms also reached a record, while assets under management declined in 2022, according to an annual study by the Investment Adviser Association and National Regulatory Services.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
OneDigital acquires StoneStreet Equity
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 22, 2023
OneDigital acquires StoneStreet Equity

The Armonk, New York-based retirement plan consulting firm has $3.8 billion in assets under advisement.

By InvestmentNews
SEC fines JPMorgan $4 million for deleting electronic communications
FINTECH JUN 22, 2023
SEC fines JPMorgan $4 million for deleting electronic communications

A vendor improperly destroyed 47 million electronic communications, including emails and instant messages, from 8,700 inboxes.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC bars RIA chief compliance officer previously found guilty of fraud
RIAS JUN 22, 2023
SEC bars RIA chief compliance officer previously found guilty of fraud

Jennifer Campbell was office manager and chief compliance officer for a registered investment advisor in Buffalo, New York.

By Bruce Kelly
UBS may see $150 billion drop in wealth management client assets
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 22, 2023
UBS may see $150 billion drop in wealth management client assets

The decline would be due to the acquisition of Credit Suisse which would come as a result of client outflows, the overlap between the two banks and ongoing cost savings, says bank analysts.

By Bloomberg
$275 million Colorado team jumps to LPL from Woodbury
BROKER DEALERS JUN 22, 2023
$275 million Colorado team jumps to LPL from Woodbury

Joe Di Biasi and Greg McElheny head Blue Sky Wealth Management in Greenwood Village.

By InvestmentNews
Americans say they need $1.27 million to retire comfortably, survey shows
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 22, 2023
Americans say they need $1.27 million to retire comfortably, survey shows

On average, American adults have saved $89,300 for retirement, up 3% from 2022, Northwestern Mutual’s 2023 Planning & Progress Study shows.

By Gregg Greenberg
Stratos Wealth adds advisor managing $250 million
RIAS JUN 21, 2023
Stratos Wealth adds advisor managing $250 million

Robert Hamer is joining Stratos from Asset Management Group.

By InvestmentNews
It's time for financial advisors to help investors gain access to alts
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 21, 2023
It's time for financial advisors to help investors gain access to alts

The long-outdated accredited investor rule has become a symbolic roadblock between retail investors and institutional-quality investments.

By Jeff Benjamin
Powell sees more rate hikes ahead
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 21, 2023
Powell sees more rate hikes ahead

The timing of additional increases will be based on incoming data, Powell said in his opening statement.

By Bloomberg
Execs call for mandatory reporting of employee well-being metrics
RIAS JUN 21, 2023
Execs call for mandatory reporting of employee well-being metrics

Some 85% of C-suite executives believe that organizations should require mandatory reporting of well-being metrics, according to a study.

By Bloomberg
Alternativ raises $10 million as digitally native RIAs pick up steam
RIAS JUN 21, 2023
Alternativ raises $10 million as digitally native RIAs pick up steam

The funding will be used to continue developing the firm's technology and to grow its RIA, Alternativ Wealth, through acquisitions.

By Ryan W. Neal
Retiree health care cost estimate 'flat,' Fidelity says
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 21, 2023
Retiree health care cost estimate 'flat,' Fidelity says

For the first time in nearly a decade, anticipated health care costs for retirees were unchanged from the previous year's estimate.

By Gregg Greenberg
How retirees and pre-retirees can benefit from high interest-rate environment 
OPINION JUN 21, 2023
How retirees and pre-retirees can benefit from high interest-rate environment 

Clients can explore savings strategies and financial products with higher risk-free returns and alternative fixed-income investments.

By Mike DeKoning
Forget Advisor Group. It's now Osaic
BROKER DEALERS JUN 21, 2023
Forget Advisor Group. It's now Osaic

While the giant network of 11,000 brokers and advisors has announced its new name, the process of rolling its eight firms into one will take up to two years.

By Bruce Kelly
Carson Group adds $5 billion Northwest Capital Management
RIAS JUN 21, 2023
Carson Group adds $5 billion Northwest Capital Management

The firm, with offices in Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, offers both wealth management and retirement plan services.

By InvestmentNews