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Kahl to become acting examinations chief at SEC
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 15, 2021
Kahl to become acting examinations chief at SEC

He replaces Peter Driscoll, who is leaving the agency after heading the examinations division since January 2017.

By InvestmentNews
Big brokerages gearing up for return to the office
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 15, 2021
Big brokerages gearing up for return to the office

For firms like Morgan Stanley and Raymond James, welcoming employees back to the office, after more than a year of remote work, will require flexibility and an open mind.

By Bruce Kelly
Allworth acquires $315 million RIA
RIAS JUL 15, 2021
Allworth acquires $315 million RIA

Los Gatos, California-based Giordano Wealth Management was founded by Chris Giordano, who was previously affiliated with LPL Financial.

By InvestmentNews
The outlook for the independent broker-dealer model
OPINION JUL 15, 2021
The outlook for the independent broker-dealer model

For the increasingly fee-based advisers at independent broker-dealers, the transition to the RIA model is likely to pick up speed in the years to come.

By Brad Wales
All’s quiet on the Reg BI front
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 14, 2021
All’s quiet on the Reg BI front

The SEC has been intense about ESG and wait-and-see on Reg BI. But new Enforcement Director Gurbir Grewal supported New Jersey's fiduciary rule and may put teeth in the broker advice standard.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Long-term care settlement to cost CalPERS as much as $2.7B
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 14, 2021
Long-term care settlement to cost CalPERS as much as $2.7B

Policyholders saw an 85% bump in their premiums in 2015, despite assurances when they signed up that rates would not increase.

By Emile Hallez
Wells Fargo Advisors head count sinks 9.8% annually
WIREHOUSES JUL 14, 2021
Wells Fargo Advisors head count sinks 9.8% annually

Wells Fargo & Co. is revamping its wealth management franchise and such changes often lead to a reduction of the number of financial advisers at large enterprises.

By Bruce Kelly
Merrill Lynch adviser head count drops as self-directed investing soars
FINTECH JUL 14, 2021
Merrill Lynch adviser head count drops as self-directed investing soars

Merrill Lynch reported a 6% dip in adviser head count and said that 80,000 clients are now using its self-directed investing platform.

By Nicole Casperson
The new active approach to credit investing
OPINION JUL 14, 2021
The new active approach to credit investing

Enhancing the return prospects of individual investors seeking yield calls for hands-on, agile, active management — and the more flexible the approach, the better.

By Chris Sheldon
Carson Group valued at $1 billion in latest deal
RIAS JUL 14, 2021
Carson Group valued at $1 billion in latest deal

Bain Capital took a minority stake in Carson, one of the largest registered investment advisers in the country with more than $17 billion in assets.

By Bruce Kelly
Fidelity Charitable reports record $4.3B in giving in first half
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 14, 2021
Fidelity Charitable reports record $4.3B in giving in first half

Grants increased by 27% in dollar terms from the same period last year, with more than 123,000 charities benefiting from the donations.

By InvestmentNews
NAPA launches ESG certificate program
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 14, 2021
NAPA launches ESG certificate program

The training is designed to help retirement plan advisers evaluate environmental, social and governance investing opportunities.

By InvestmentNews
Venture-backed startup launches actively managed Catholic values ETF
ETFS JUL 14, 2021
Venture-backed startup launches actively managed Catholic values ETF

The Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors will manage the new fund, which will be advised by Faith Investor Services. The two largest faith-based funds are the Global X S&P 500 Catholic Values ETF and Inspire 100 ETF.

By Jeff Benjamin
Slow your roll: Selling a practice takes time
OPINION JUL 14, 2021
Slow your roll: Selling a practice takes time

Here are 11 steps advisers looking to transition a business should consider to be the bare minimum it takes to find a buyer and close a deal.

By Nathan Munits
Fidelity expands target allocation offerings
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 14, 2021
Fidelity expands target allocation offerings

The asset manager has added four allocation mixes to its target allocation portfolios.

By InvestmentNews
Navigating Gray Divorce: How Advisers Can Help Female Clients
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 14, 2021
Navigating Gray Divorce: How Advisers Can Help Female Clients

The divorce rate among older couples is on the rise. Here’s how advisers can help female clients going through it.

By InvestmentNews Create
Too much regulatory oversight seen threatening ESG growth
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 13, 2021
Too much regulatory oversight seen threatening ESG growth

Experts acknowledge the "Tower of Babel" criticism regarding ESG guidelines and nomenclature, but are concerned too much structure could be harmful.

By Jeff Benjamin
Kestra's $10.3M settlement is proof fund-fee disclosure remains a priority at the SEC
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 13, 2021
Kestra's $10.3M settlement is proof fund-fee disclosure remains a priority at the SEC

The Kestra settlement and other recent ones demonstrate the SEC’s concern is extending to revenue sharing.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Goldman Sachs advisory revenues skyrocket 83% year over year
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 13, 2021
Goldman Sachs advisory revenues skyrocket 83% year over year

The firm's investment banking business, including financial advisory, helped propel second-quarter revenues.

By Nicole Casperson
TIAA settles SEC and NY rollover investigations for $97M
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 13, 2021
TIAA settles SEC and NY rollover investigations for $97M

Sales reps failed to disclose conflicts of interest when recommending rollovers from employer plans to higher-fee managed accounts that often had worse performance, regulators said.

By Emile Hallez