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Former NBA player Paul Pierce to pay $1.4 million in crypto case
ALTERNATIVES FEB 17, 2023
Former NBA player Paul Pierce to pay $1.4 million in crypto case

The SEC alleges the longtime Boston Celtic touted a crypto token without disclosing that he was paid to do so.

By Bloomberg
NewEdge Advisors rolls out employee affiliation model
RIAS FEB 17, 2023
NewEdge Advisors rolls out employee affiliation model

South Dakota-based Reinke Gray Wealth Management is the first to join NewEdge using the new model.

By InvestmentNews
How advisors can use technology to seize their opportunity with Gen Z
OPINION FEB 17, 2023
How advisors can use technology to seize their opportunity with Gen Z

It's vital for advisors to develop relationships with the next generation of investors and carve out a niche for their business.

By Lincoln Ross
Vestwell selected to administer California ABLE program
FINTECH FEB 17, 2023
Vestwell selected to administer California ABLE program

The digital record keeper is now administering ABLE programs for 20 states.

By InvestmentNews
Betterment lays off 28 as fintechs continue to feel the pinch
FINTECH FEB 16, 2023
Betterment lays off 28 as fintechs continue to feel the pinch

The robo-advisor is also reportedly closing its Philadelphia office and subleasing a floor of its New York City office.

By Ryan W. Neal
Americans lack emergency funds, Edward Jones study shows
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 16, 2023
Americans lack emergency funds, Edward Jones study shows

A new study shows the rainy day funds of nearly 2 in 5 Americans wouldn't last them longer than a month.

By Gregg Greenberg
Dynasty Financial, in first-ever acquisition, picks up TruClarity's breakaway business
RIAS FEB 16, 2023
Dynasty Financial, in first-ever acquisition, picks up TruClarity's breakaway business

Dynasty currently has 35 job openings, and CEO Shirl Penney said TruClarity's people, including CEO Pamela Stross, were a big part of its appeal.

By Jeff Benjamin
Focus Financial Partners keeps mum about potential sale
RIAS FEB 16, 2023
Focus Financial Partners keeps mum about potential sale

CEO Rudy Adolf said nothing about the potential sale during the firm's quarterly earnings call with investors Thursday morning.

By Bruce Kelly
Fidelity to hire 4,000 positions by midyear
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 16, 2023
Fidelity to hire 4,000 positions by midyear

The firm goes on a hiring binge as rival asset managers trim headcount amid economic uncertainty and softening financial markets.

By Bloomberg
Sequoia Financial acquires Zeke Capital Advisors in $5 billion deal
RIAS FEB 16, 2023
Sequoia Financial acquires Zeke Capital Advisors in $5 billion deal

The purchase of Berwyn, Pennsylvania-based Zeke will push Sequoia's assets under management to more than $15 billion.

By Jeff Benjamin
Empower joins group providing portability of retirement savings
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 15, 2023
Empower joins group providing portability of retirement savings

The Portability Services Network, a group that includes Alight, Fidelity and Vanguard, aims to automatically transfer retirement plan account balances when workers who've saved less than $5,000 change jobs.

By InvestmentNews
2023 RIA M&A off to sluggish start
RIAS FEB 15, 2023
2023 RIA M&A off to sluggish start

The second half of January saw RIA mergers and acquisitions slow down sharply from the first half, according to a report from Fidelity.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC proposes expanding advisor custody rule
ALTERNATIVES FEB 15, 2023
SEC proposes expanding advisor custody rule

The agency is considering extending the regulation to cover all assets in a client's portfolio, not just securities and funds.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Vanguard goes against the grain by shuttering alternatives fund
EQUITIES FEB 15, 2023
Vanguard goes against the grain by shuttering alternatives fund

The mega fund complex known for passive strategies is removing two active mutual funds from its lineup.

By Jeff Benjamin
Retirees remain anxious despite decline in inflation
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 15, 2023
Retirees remain anxious despite decline in inflation

A survey by the Senior Citizens League shows a majority of older consumers remain skeptical that the 8.7% Social Security COLA for 2023 will keep pace with rising costs this year.

By Gregg Greenberg
Waiting too long can make your worst fears a reality
OPINION FEB 15, 2023
Waiting too long can make your worst fears a reality

The primary reason RIA principals continue to run their own shops, rather than cashing out or offloading day-to-day responsibilities, has to do with fear.

By Scott Hanson
Examining gamification's power and influence in the markets
OPINION FEB 15, 2023
Examining gamification's power and influence in the markets

A recent survey by CFA Institute found 20% of retail investors say their primary reason for using trading accounts is entertainment or speculation.

By Sivananth Ramachandran
Goldman CEO cites 'tighter hiring plan' for 2023
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 15, 2023
Goldman CEO cites 'tighter hiring plan' for 2023

But Solomon cited improved sentiment among CEOs about the possibility of a 'softer economic landing.'

By Bloomberg
Future generations better not follow boomers down retirement 'Road to Nowhere'
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 14, 2023
Future generations better not follow boomers down retirement 'Road to Nowhere'

Statistics show the baby boomers have median retirement savings of just $144,000 — at a time when Americans keep living longer.

By Gregg Greenberg
Hightower buys Massachusetts RIA with $625 million in AUM
RIAS FEB 14, 2023
Hightower buys Massachusetts RIA with $625 million in AUM

Lexington-based Bickling Financial Services, founded in 1984, has three offices across the state.

By InvestmentNews