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Acquisition will create mega OSJ
BROKER DEALERS JUL 29, 2021
Acquisition will create mega OSJ

Nashville, Tennessee-based GenXFinancial is acquiring Boston Partners Financial Group to form a $9 billion firm.

By InvestmentNews
457(b)s: The solution to bad K-12 403(b) plans?
OPINION JUL 29, 2021
457(b)s: The solution to bad K-12 403(b) plans?

Teachers are eligible for a second supplemental plan. It’s called the 457(b), and it has several key advantages over the 403(b).

By Dan Otter
What Empower’s purchase of Pru retirement business means for advisers
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2021
What Empower’s purchase of Pru retirement business means for advisers

Empower has distanced itself from its other competitors; the only one that matters is Fidelity, which is bigger and more profitable because of its ability to cross-sell wealth management services to participants as well as offer proprietary products.

By Fred Barstein
Congress urged to act on numerous retirement system changes
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2021
Congress urged to act on numerous retirement system changes

In a hearing before the Senate Finance Committee, witnesses urged lawmakers to include changes such as mandatory coverage, student loan provisions and emergency savings in whatever legislative package materializes, such as the SECURE 2.0 bills in the House and Senate.

By Emile Hallez
Robinhood under investigation by Finra ahead of IPO
FINTECH JUL 28, 2021
Robinhood under investigation by Finra ahead of IPO

Robinhood, whose IPO is slated for Thursday, disclosed in a filing that Finra is seeking registration information about its personnel, including the non-registration status of CEO Tenev and co-founder Bhatt.

By Nicole Casperson
Pension funds talk green but hold billions in polluter stocks
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2021
Pension funds talk green but hold billions in polluter stocks

The 10 largest public pension funds devote about 9% of their combined equity holdings to 20 high-carbon emitting companies, according to Bloomberg Intelligence.

By Bloomberg
CFP Board proposes tougher penalties for hiding misconduct
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 28, 2021
CFP Board proposes tougher penalties for hiding misconduct

The proposals would impose public censure for CFPs who fail to self-report ethical problems. The guidelines are the first recommendations to come from the Commission on Sanctions and Fitness, which was established earlier this year.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Communications glitches between advisers and clients
OPINION JUL 28, 2021
Communications glitches between advisers and clients

Some of the most engaging practice stories arise from things we tell clients that they don’t hear or don’t remember, things we don’t think to tell them, and things they forget to tell us.

By Michael Broad
Britney Spears' struggle for independence puts a spotlight on conservatorships
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2021
Britney Spears' struggle for independence puts a spotlight on conservatorships

The pop superstar's plea to end her 13-year conservatorship raises questions around its validity and prompts experts to rethink the whole system.

By Nicole Casperson
Hub names chief investment officer
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2021
Hub names chief investment officer

Brian Collins joins from Harbor Capital Advisors, a Chicago-based investment manager for Harbor Funds and pooled investment vehicles.

By InvestmentNews
Gensler says SEC will propose climate risk rules by year-end
ESG JUL 28, 2021
Gensler says SEC will propose climate risk rules by year-end

The SEC chairman signals that the disclosures about the risks corporations face from climate change may appear in the mandatory filings public companies make to the agency.

By Bloomberg
Duo managing $740 million join LPL’s employee channel
BROKER DEALERS JUL 28, 2021
Duo managing $740 million join LPL’s employee channel

Kyle Smith and Michael Sandlin are leaving Truist Investment Services in Raleigh, North Carolina.

By InvestmentNews
Mariner Wealth to acquire $277 million RIA
RIAS JUL 28, 2021
Mariner Wealth to acquire $277 million RIA

Ventura, California-based Channel Islands Group also runs an estate planning business.

By InvestmentNews
Coalition calls for retirement security task force
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2021
Coalition calls for retirement security task force

Key retirement industry groups urge President Biden to put in place a coordinated federal approach to the crisis.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Duo managing $239 million at Wells Fargo leave for Stifel
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 28, 2021
Duo managing $239 million at Wells Fargo leave for Stifel

Tim Devlin and Michael Jeremiah are joining the firm in Spokane, Washington.

By InvestmentNews
How one breakaway RIA brought over more assets than it expected
OPINION JUL 27, 2021
How one breakaway RIA brought over more assets than it expected

Not all of our old clients came with us. But the overwhelming majority came and — because of their enthusiasm for our move — some asked us to oversee even more of their assets, while others pointed brand-new business our way.

By Matthew Liebman
FBI, SEC warn public about fake brokers and advisers
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 27, 2021
FBI, SEC warn public about fake brokers and advisers

In an investor alert, the agencies point out four tactics that fraudsters use to trick investors, such as spoofed websites and fake profiles on social media platforms.

By InvestmentNews
Digital client acquisition fuels growth at top RIAs: Schwab
RIAS JUL 27, 2021
Digital client acquisition fuels growth at top RIAs: Schwab

As a result of increased digital business development, 68% of all advisers met or exceeded their client growth goals.

By Nicole Casperson
PRO Act opponents target new bill that could curtail independent advisers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 27, 2021
PRO Act opponents target new bill that could curtail independent advisers

The bill, drafted by Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., is aimed at reforming the unemployment compensation system, and could restrict use of the independent contractor classification. However, the proposed legislation lacks bipartisan support.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Ameriprise recruiting stalls in Q2
RIAS JUL 27, 2021
Ameriprise recruiting stalls in Q2

'As we went through the quarter, we didn’t expect it to slow down as much,' CEO James Cracchiolo said in an earnings call. The company reported 10,047 financial advisers across its platform at the end of June, compared to 9,894 a year earlier.

By Bruce Kelly