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Wells Fargo Advisors ended 2022 with stable advisor head count
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 13, 2023
Wells Fargo Advisors ended 2022 with stable advisor head count

Advisors at Wells Fargo have been under a cloud since 2016, when the bank's fake-account scandal erupted.

By Bruce Kelly
BlackRock invests in Human Interest to expand 401(k) business
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 13, 2023
BlackRock invests in Human Interest to expand 401(k) business

The asset manager will make a minority investment in Human Interest, as well as leading a financing round to support the next phase of the company’s growth.

By Gregg Greenberg
Fidelity tracks M&A trend of more deals involving smaller RIAs
RIAS JAN 13, 2023
Fidelity tracks M&A trend of more deals involving smaller RIAs

A new report on 2022 dealmaking shows a growing number of acquisitions of firms with less than $500 million under management.

By Jeff Benjamin
Merrill still hanging 'Help Wanted' sign for advisors in 2023
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 13, 2023
Merrill still hanging 'Help Wanted' sign for advisors in 2023

The wealth management franchise at Bank of America continued to perform well in 2022 despite the stock market sell-off.

By Bruce Kelly
State regulators urge Congress not to expand private securities markets
ALTERNATIVES JAN 12, 2023
State regulators urge Congress not to expand private securities markets

NASAA's policy agenda asks lawmakers not to erode state oversight of unregistered securities in the effort to bolster capital formation, warning of potential investor harm.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Court orders Sugarman to pay $10.2 million for role in defrauding Native American tribe
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 12, 2023
Court orders Sugarman to pay $10.2 million for role in defrauding Native American tribe

Sugarman and his partner, Jason Galanis, used the proceeds from the sale of tribal bonds to acquire foreign insurance companies.

By Ryan W. Neal
Fed policy puts bonds on front burner as advisors see myriad ways to capture yield
RIAS JAN 12, 2023
Fed policy puts bonds on front burner as advisors see myriad ways to capture yield

Coming off a horrific year for bonds, the table has been set for both simple and creative fixed-income opportunities.

By Jeff Benjamin
Goldman's Joe Duran reveals roots of money life on Goop
RIAS JAN 12, 2023
Goldman's Joe Duran reveals roots of money life on Goop

In an episode of the lifestyle podcast, the head of Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management listed some tenets of financial advice he's used in his career and talked about ways his life has informed his work with money.

By Bruce Kelly
Plan sponsors, advisors concerned about the economy, study shows
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 12, 2023
Plan sponsors, advisors concerned about the economy, study shows

But the two groups are almost evenly split on the outlook for inflation in the coming year, according to a study by Ubiquity.

By Gregg Greenberg
Team managing $300 million at Securities America joins LPL
BROKER DEALERS JAN 12, 2023
Team managing $300 million at Securities America joins LPL

Vancouver, Washington-based advisors Eric Fenton and Rodney Wangler founded their firm in 2001.

By InvestmentNews
Move past fintech buzzwords toward a proactive wealth management future
FINTECH JAN 12, 2023
Move past fintech buzzwords toward a proactive wealth management future

The industry absolutely loves these terms, but jargon obfuscates, intentionally or not, what the product actually does.

By Ryan W. Neal
Captrust expands Nashville footprint with $2.3 billion deal
RIAS JAN 12, 2023
Captrust expands Nashville footprint with $2.3 billion deal

TrustCore marks Captrust's second acquisition in Nashville and the firm's 63rd deal since 2006.

By Jeff Benjamin
ESG themes to watch in 2023
ESG JAN 12, 2023
ESG themes to watch in 2023

Shareholder engagement, the energy transition and regulation will get a lot of attention.

By Emile Hallez
JPMorgan accuses defector to Morgan Stanley of poaching clients
WIREHOUSES JAN 12, 2023
JPMorgan accuses defector to Morgan Stanley of poaching clients

Joseph Michael, who had worked at a JPMorgan bank branch in Michigan, has already persuaded about 32 clients to begin transferring their accounts, according to a complaint filed in court.

By Bloomberg
Effective client conversations: How to address market volatility
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 12, 2023
Effective client conversations: How to address market volatility

Market moves don’t have to create churn for clients’ emotions—or their portfolios. Keep these three points in mind as a framework for client discussions.

By InvestmentNews Create
Companies face pressure to offer ESG options in retirement plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 11, 2023
Companies face pressure to offer ESG options in retirement plans

While a new DOL rule OKs considering ESG factors in selecting investments for 401(k)s, it may take more than that to get large employers to change their offerings.

By InvestmentNews
BlackRock plans to eliminate 500 positions in round of job cuts
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 11, 2023
BlackRock plans to eliminate 500 positions in round of job cuts

The firm will dismiss about 2.5% of its global workforce after grappling with sharp declines last year in equity and bond markets.

By Bloomberg
Cetera nabs giant office from Securities America
RIAS JAN 11, 2023
Cetera nabs giant office from Securities America

The Patriot Financial Group, based in a suburb of Boston, works with 70 financial advisors who have $2.5 billion in client assets.

By Bruce Kelly
Simplification is top reason that investors move retirement assets
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 11, 2023
Simplification is top reason that investors move retirement assets

One-third of investors say shifting their money was done 'to simplify my finances,' according to a Hearts & Wallets survey, while 26% want 'to get more involved myself.'

By Gregg Greenberg
Hungry private equity investors steer acquisitions toward smaller RIAs
RIAS JAN 11, 2023
Hungry private equity investors steer acquisitions toward smaller RIAs

The latest report from Echelon Partners shows a gradual slowdown in deal activity, which continues to be dominated by PE-backed buyers.

By Jeff Benjamin