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Massachusetts opens probe of stock sales by First Republic executives
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 30, 2023
Massachusetts opens probe of stock sales by First Republic executives

Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin, one of the most aggressive state regulators, has issued a subpoena, his spokesperson said.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Andy Sieg leaves Merrill to rejoin Citigroup
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 30, 2023
Andy Sieg leaves Merrill to rejoin Citigroup

He is being replaced at Merrill Lynch by Lindsay Hans and Eric Schimpf, who have been appointed presidents and co-heads of Merrill Wealth Management.

By Bruce Kelly and Ryan W. Neal
Please don't make me download your conference app
FINTECH MAR 30, 2023
Please don't make me download your conference app

It's doubtful many advisors are doing the same due diligence into who produces conference apps and what safeguards are in place that they do with other pieces of their tech stack.

By Ryan W. Neal
T. Rowe Price buying Retiree Inc. to enhance retirement offerings
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2023
T. Rowe Price buying Retiree Inc. to enhance retirement offerings

The investment manager said Retiree’s software will bolster its existing capabilities to create a more comprehensive suite of retirement income solutions.

By Gregg Greenberg
Why you're wrong about direct indexing
OPINION MAR 30, 2023
Why you're wrong about direct indexing

The strategy is meant to help advisors more precisely tailor a portfolio to a client's unique circumstances.

By Andy Kunzweiler
House GOP questions SEC authority to write climate disclosure regulations
ESG MAR 30, 2023
House GOP questions SEC authority to write climate disclosure regulations

GOP members of an appropriations subcommittee argue against the agency's request for an increase in its funding.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
More legal counsel crashing retirement plan meetings, Callan survey shows
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2023
More legal counsel crashing retirement plan meetings, Callan survey shows

Internal lawyers attended plan committee meetings at 49% of companies in 2022, up from 11% in 2017, and external counsel attended meetings at 36%, up from 21%.

By Gregg Greenberg
As RIA industry swells, advisors discover pros and cons of growth
RIAS MAR 30, 2023
As RIA industry swells, advisors discover pros and cons of growth

According to the latest report from Schwab Advisor Services, RIAs need to jump on the growth train in order to keep pace.

By Jeff Benjamin
Morgan Stanley downgrades Charles Schwab
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 30, 2023
Morgan Stanley downgrades Charles Schwab

Schwab clients are moving funds from sweep accounts into money market funds at a rate of $20 billion a month, according to the Morgan Stanley report.

By Bloomberg
2022 was rough year for near-retirees in target-date funds
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 29, 2023
2022 was rough year for near-retirees in target-date funds

While stock and bond allocations hurt the performance of TDFs last year, fees declined and assets flowed to collective investment trusts, Morningstar found.

By Emile Hallez
Cetera to advisors: Selling your practice requires our OK
BROKER DEALERS MAR 29, 2023
Cetera to advisors: Selling your practice requires our OK

If financial advisors don't seek the firm's approval, they risk running afoul of securities regulators, Cetera said.

By Bruce Kelly
Wealth advisors have new prospecting tool in SECURE 2.0
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 29, 2023
Wealth advisors have new prospecting tool in SECURE 2.0

The legislation provides new credits and incentives that cover a significant portion of the cost of setting up a retirement plan, while also providing access to new 401(k) solutions.

By Gregg Greenberg
Morgan Stanley ordered to pay $782,272 for mishandling estate
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 29, 2023
Morgan Stanley ordered to pay $782,272 for mishandling estate

Finra arbitrators ruled on the estate's claim that Morgan Stanley ignored rules laid out by a court for how funds in the estate were to be handled.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Steward Partners finds balance by adding Pershing custody alongside Raymond James
RIAS MAR 29, 2023
Steward Partners finds balance by adding Pershing custody alongside Raymond James

The addition of breakaway Ensign Wealth Partners, a $500 million RIA, pushes Steward's total custodial assets on the Pershing platform to more than $1 billion.

By Jeff Benjamin
Wealth Enhancement Group acquires Equius Partners
RIAS MAR 29, 2023
Wealth Enhancement Group acquires Equius Partners

The deal for Equius, an RIA based in suburban San Francisco with $1.1 billion in client assets, expands Wealth Enhancement Group's footprint in Northern California.

By Bruce Kelly
Indiana-based Edward Jones advisor joins LPL Financial
BROKER DEALERS MAR 29, 2023
Indiana-based Edward Jones advisor joins LPL Financial

Kemp Cunningham, with $125 million in assets, will operate as Emerald River Wealth Management in Granger.

By InvestmentNews
Credit Suisse still helping Americans dodge taxes, Senate panel says
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 29, 2023
Credit Suisse still helping Americans dodge taxes, Senate panel says

The committee uncovered 'major violations' of the $2.6 billion plea deal Credit Suisse reached with the Justice Department in 2014, according to a report.

By Bloomberg
UBS brings back Ermotti as CEO to lead Credit Suisse takeover, replace Hamers
WIREHOUSES MAR 29, 2023
UBS brings back Ermotti as CEO to lead Credit Suisse takeover, replace Hamers

Ermotti, who previously served as UBS' CEO for nine years, is familiar with UBS and the Swiss financial landscape, qualities seen as critical for the integration.

By Bloomberg
Financial literacy trainings tripled in 2022, FPA says
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 28, 2023
Financial literacy trainings tripled in 2022, FPA says

April is Financial Literacy Month, a time to help local communities learn more about saving and investing.

By Emile Hallez
Team overseeing $1 billion moves to Cetera from Regulus Financial
RIAS MAR 28, 2023
Team overseeing $1 billion moves to Cetera from Regulus Financial

Rohlik Financial, which is led by Brent Rohlik and Suzanne Holt, has offices in Minneapolis and Rockford, Illinois.

By InvestmentNews