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Finra investigates David Lerner’s son over sales of in-house funds
ALTERNATIVES SEP 26, 2022
Finra investigates David Lerner’s son over sales of in-house funds

Daniel Lerner, who's executive vice president of investor services at David Lerner Associates, faces potential disciplinary action over sales of energy funds.

By Bruce Kelly
Vanguard sends up the white flag on struggling factor-based strategy
EQUITIES SEP 26, 2022
Vanguard sends up the white flag on struggling factor-based strategy

The index fund giant is making history with its first-ever shuttering of a U.S.-listed ETF, but it's not elaborating on its plans for its five other factor-based funds.

By Jeff Benjamin
North Carolina team managing $380 million joins LPL from Truist
BROKER DEALERS SEP 26, 2022
North Carolina team managing $380 million joins LPL from Truist

Benjamin Link and Steve Sexton, who are forming Vero Wealth Management in Greensboro, are the 25th team to join LPL’s Linsco platform.

By InvestmentNews
Traders flocking to cash instead of moving capital into riskier assets
MUTUAL FUNDS SEP 26, 2022
Traders flocking to cash instead of moving capital into riskier assets

Cash saw inflows of $30 billion in the week through Sept. 21 with the vast bulk now earning upwards of 2%, with pockets paying 3%, 4% or more.

By Bloomberg
TAMPs race to build comprehensive wealth management platforms
FINTECH SEP 26, 2022
TAMPs race to build comprehensive wealth management platforms

After years of consolidation, the platforms that solve the puzzle could win future advisers and their assets. The ones that don’t may find themselves acquired.

By Ryan W. Neal
A time for difficult conversations
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2022
A time for difficult conversations

It may be time for advisers to talk to clients about reducing spending and either continuing or returning to work.

By InvestmentNews
GOP agenda includes pressuring SEC, advancing tax legislation
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 23, 2022
GOP agenda includes pressuring SEC, advancing tax legislation

The Republican party is favored to win the House in November's election. But even with control of that chamber, the legislative path for GOP bills is perilous.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC charges former CNBC guest analyst with $3 million fraud
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 23, 2022
SEC charges former CNBC guest analyst with $3 million fraud

U.S. Attorney’s Office files a parallel criminal charge against James McDonald, who is believed to be in hiding.

By InvestmentNews
Market pullback, recession threat send more financial advisers to alternatives
RIAS SEP 23, 2022
Market pullback, recession threat send more financial advisers to alternatives

In an RIA Lab discussion of what investors should expect from alternative investments, panelists note that fees are high and liquidity is limited.

By Jeff Benjamin
How to help small-business-owner clients get started with their exit plan
OPINION SEP 22, 2022
How to help small-business-owner clients get started with their exit plan

Many owners of small firms don't plan their exit properly — or at all. Here are things advisers should keep in mind to help business-owner clients make plans.

By Michael Radford
New NASAA leader wants Reg BI to give investors ‘best bang for buck’
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 22, 2022
New NASAA leader wants Reg BI to give investors ‘best bang for buck’

Andrew Hartnett, who's deputy administrator for securities in Iowa's Insurance Division, has put assessing the broker conduct standard at the top of his priority list at NASAA.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
After Wealthfront, UBS dusts off plan to stress banking, tech and productivity
FINTECH SEP 22, 2022
After Wealthfront, UBS dusts off plan to stress banking, tech and productivity

It's back to an 'organic plan' for the bank's wealth management business in the United States, says Iqbal Khan, co-president of UBS Global Wealth Management.

By Bruce Kelly
Raymond James rolls out private wealth designation
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 22, 2022
Raymond James rolls out private wealth designation

The program offers six months of training in how to attract and work with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.

By InvestmentNews
New tool helps define retirement income styles
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 22, 2022
New tool helps define retirement income styles

The Retirement Income Style Awareness profile matrix matches clients' preferences with financial solutions.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Morgan Stanley study shows employees seeking beefed-up benefits
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 22, 2022
Morgan Stanley study shows employees seeking beefed-up benefits

Sixty percent of workers say they're focusing more on their financial benefits compared to a year ago, according to the firm's survey.

By Gregg Greenberg
Recession may be necessary trade-off to regain control of inflation, warns Powell
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 22, 2022
Recession may be necessary trade-off to regain control of inflation, warns Powell

Federal Reserve officials raised rates 75 basis points and forecast a further 1.25 percentage points of tightening before year end.

By Bloomberg
'Central Park Karen' lawsuit over firing thrown out
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 21, 2022
'Central Park Karen' lawsuit over firing thrown out

Judge rejects Amy Cooper's suit against Franklin Resources in which she claimed racial and sexual discrimination and defamation.

By Bloomberg
Fed hikes interest rates by 75 basis points for the third consecutive time
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 21, 2022
Fed hikes interest rates by 75 basis points for the third consecutive time

The decision to raise rates was unanimous and officials forecast they would reach 4.6% in 2023.

By Bloomberg
State regulators see decline in enforcement actions
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 21, 2022
State regulators see decline in enforcement actions

But NASAA reports increase in both fines and restitution in 2021, with states collecting $145 million in fines and returning $312 million to investors.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Independent Financial Group snaps up small Southern California B-D
BROKER DEALERS SEP 21, 2022
Independent Financial Group snaps up small Southern California B-D

The deal for NPB Financial Group in Burbank is the latest in a modest string of broker-dealer acquisitions occurring against the backdrop of the red-hot M&A market for RIAs.

By Bruce Kelly