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Finra bars former LPL, RayJay rep who borrowed $850,000 from clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 07, 2023
Finra bars former LPL, RayJay rep who borrowed $850,000 from clients

Chattanooga, Tennessee-based William F. Winchester III was registered with LPL Financial from 2007 to 2012 and then with Raymond James Financial Services.

By Bruce Kelly
Financial advisors ignore succession planning at their own peril
RIAS APR 07, 2023
Financial advisors ignore succession planning at their own peril

Experts detail the nuances of navigating ownership transition plans, and it's rarely a straightforward and easy path.

By Jeff Benjamin
Voya, Morningstar jointly roll out advisory services for 401(k) savers
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 07, 2023
Voya, Morningstar jointly roll out advisory services for 401(k) savers

Voya says its new program will provide greater support for plan participants when it comes to retirement saving, including tailored investment advice and managed accounts.

By Gregg Greenberg
3 effective ways for advisors to engage with, and win over, the next generation
OPINION APR 07, 2023
3 effective ways for advisors to engage with, and win over, the next generation

Most financial advisors aren't prepared for the next generation, and many wealthy heirs will be looking to move.

By Kristian Borghesan
Uncertainty about student loan forgiveness complicates use of 401(k) provision
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 06, 2023
Uncertainty about student loan forgiveness complicates use of 401(k) provision

Many employers are wary of implementing a SECURE 2.0 program that lets them apply matching contributions to student loan repayments in 401(k) plans.

By Bloomberg
Robinhood to pay states $10.2 million over outages prior to meme stock frenzy
FINTECH APR 06, 2023
Robinhood to pay states $10.2 million over outages prior to meme stock frenzy

A multistate investigation of the problems in 2020 cited Robinhood for technology failures as well as lack of diligence in approving options trading.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Advisor Group to rebrand — more to follow
BROKER DEALERS APR 06, 2023
Advisor Group to rebrand — more to follow

It's all part of the push by the private equity-owned network of independent broker-dealers toward an initial public offering.

By Bruce Kelly
Definiti adds former Sen. Toomey, AssetMark co-founder to board of managers
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 06, 2023
Definiti adds former Sen. Toomey, AssetMark co-founder to board of managers

Toomey represented Pennsylvania in the Senate from 2011 to 2023 and served as the ranking member of the Senate Banking Committee from 2021 to 2023.

By Gregg Greenberg
Financial stresses create a learning moment
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 06, 2023
Financial stresses create a learning moment

Bank failures, inflation and retirement fears are propelling financial literacy to the top of Americans' minds.

By Joanne Cleaver
Insurance fintech adds long-term care products
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 05, 2023
Insurance fintech adds long-term care products

Modern Life is adding long-term care and hybrid long-term care products to its menu of insurance for financial advisors.

By Ryan W. Neal
United Capital veterans launch RIA aggregator with big goals
RIAS APR 05, 2023
United Capital veterans launch RIA aggregator with big goals

Private equity-backed Modern Wealth Management aims to be a multibillion-dollar firm by year-end.

By Jeff Benjamin
Goldman ordered to pay $3 million for mismarking ‘short’ sales as ‘long’
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 05, 2023
Goldman ordered to pay $3 million for mismarking ‘short’ sales as ‘long’

Finra's action was another by the broker-dealer self-regulator that targets a best-execution failure by a member firm.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ERISA lawsuit roundup: Court backs ADP (again), Mutual of America settles
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 05, 2023
ERISA lawsuit roundup: Court backs ADP (again), Mutual of America settles

Mutual of America agreed to settle an ERISA excessive fee lawsuit filed by 401(k) participants last week.

By Gregg Greenberg
$10.8 billion First Republic team bolts to Morgan Stanley
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 05, 2023
$10.8 billion First Republic team bolts to Morgan Stanley

The New York City-based Zipper Duarte team generates $12.5 million in annual revenue.

By Bruce Kelly
Guiding clients through market volatility and inflation
OPINION APR 05, 2023
Guiding clients through market volatility and inflation

When things change, recency bias would have us wait rather than move forward.

By Nancy Leizman
LPL adds Securities America team managing $200 million
BROKER DEALERS APR 05, 2023
LPL adds Securities America team managing $200 million

Stephen Walker and Wes Alston operate as Walker Alston Financial Group in San Antonio, Texas.

By InvestmentNews
Millions flow to Girls Who Invest
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 05, 2023
Millions flow to Girls Who Invest

Investment firms are re-upping their investment in college women through new donations to the summer immersion program.

By Joanne Cleaver
Financial literacy starts at home
OPINION APR 05, 2023
Financial literacy starts at home

Treat staff like clients and inform them with the best thinking about financial planning. You'll help them achieve their goals — and yours.

By Ali Criss-Kemp
Working Americans coming up short for comfortable retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 04, 2023
Working Americans coming up short for comfortable retirement

American workers 45 and older think it will take about $1.1 million in savings to retire comfortably, yet only 21% expect to reach even the $1 million mark.

By Gregg Greenberg
Merrill ordered to pay $9.7 million for failing to disclose foreign exchange fees
WIREHOUSES APR 04, 2023
Merrill ordered to pay $9.7 million for failing to disclose foreign exchange fees

The SEC enforcement action is another example of the agency's increased scrutiny of wrap-fee programs.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.