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Bitcoin bears: Financial advisers still cautious of crypto
FINTECH MAY 03, 2021
Bitcoin bears: Financial advisers still cautious of crypto

Hype from retail and institutional investors on digital assets isn’t enough to sway skeptical advisers who are weighing the risk and reward of crypto before adding the asset class to clients' portfolios.

By Nicole Casperson
Don’t miss the chance to measure your firm
RIAS MAY 02, 2021
Don’t miss the chance to measure your firm

Participate in IN’s Adviser Benchmarking survey to get key insights on staffing, compensation, pricing and performance.

By Devin McGinley
Lowe's settles 401(k) suit, another university targeted
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 30, 2021
Lowe's settles 401(k) suit, another university targeted

A plan participant sued the company on behalf of the class in 2018, alleging that Lowe’s and the plan’s investment consultant, Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, violated their fiduciary duties in connection with a fund on the plan menu.

By Emile Hallez
LPL adds 385 advisers in record-setting first quarter
BROKER DEALERS APR 30, 2021
LPL adds 385 advisers in record-setting first quarter

The largest independent broker-dealer hit record asset levels as the advisory business continues to drive growth. Advisory assets increased by 54% on a year-over-year basis.

By Jeff Benjamin
UBS trio managing $560 million moves to Rockefeller
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 30, 2021
UBS trio managing $560 million moves to Rockefeller

The five-member team is joining the firm’s Newport Beach, California office

By InvestmentNews
Senate bill would allow 401(k) match for student loan payments
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 30, 2021
Senate bill would allow 401(k) match for student loan payments

The proposal would enable Americans to build retirement savings while repaying their student debt even if they can't afford to make their own contributions to a 401(k) plan.

By Bloomberg
The Triple Crown tax benefits of 2021 Roth conversions
IRA ALERT APR 30, 2021
The Triple Crown tax benefits of 2021 Roth conversions

With potential tax changes on the horizon, here are the IRA moves to make now.

By Ed Slott
Helping a client work through indecision
OPINION APR 29, 2021
Helping a client work through indecision

A widow couldn't decide whether to move to a condo or to a retirement community, as her children were urging. She was just stuck.

By Michael Broad
Political reality is likely to curb, not stop, Biden's proposed tax increases
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 29, 2021
Political reality is likely to curb, not stop, Biden's proposed tax increases

Narrow Democratic majorities in the House and Senate provide plenty of political obstacles that could impede the president's tax plan.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Raymond James' recruiting reboot is working: Reilly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 29, 2021
Raymond James' recruiting reboot is working: Reilly

The financial services firm is back in the ballpark for pay packages to experienced, employee financial-adviser recruits, according to its CEO. Recruiting bonuses are typically in the form of a percentage of an adviser’s annual fees and commissions.

By Bruce Kelly
New York court shoots down state's annuity best-interest rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 29, 2021
New York court shoots down state's annuity best-interest rule

The court found that the rule was unconstitutionally vague and gave the state too much latitude to find violations.

By Emile Hallez
RBC adds Merrill trio managing $2 billion
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 29, 2021
RBC adds Merrill trio managing $2 billion

The eight-person Paulson Holman Gatto Group is opening an office in Lake Forest, Illinois.

By InvestmentNews
President Biden's first 100 days: Poll
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 29, 2021
President Biden's first 100 days: Poll

The president marked his first 100 days in office on April 29 and has already introduced plans for sweeping legislation. Tell us what you think.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
OneDigital acquires $240 million retirement plan manager
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 29, 2021
OneDigital acquires $240 million retirement plan manager

Keystone Retirement & Insurance Advisors is based in Houston.

By InvestmentNews
Biden offers a unity vision with rich paying ‘fair share’
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 29, 2021
Biden offers a unity vision with rich paying ‘fair share’

The president promised tax increases on the wealthy to pay for ambitious plans to spend trillions on infrastructure, education and other Democratic priorities.

By Bloomberg
SEC punts decision on Bitcoin ETFs to at least June
ETFS APR 28, 2021
SEC punts decision on Bitcoin ETFs to at least June

In a filing Wednesday, the agency said it was postponing its decision until June 17. Optimism has been growing that the SEC may finally approve a Bitcoin ETF launch this year.

By Bloomberg
SEC enforcement chief Alex Oh resigns just days after taking job
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 28, 2021
SEC enforcement chief Alex Oh resigns just days after taking job

Melissa Hodgman, who previously was serving as acting director of the enforcement unit, will return to that role, the SEC said.

By Bloomberg
How the 401(k) industry can help attract young advisers
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 28, 2021
How the 401(k) industry can help attract young advisers

Training advisers to be financial coaches or mentors is more appealing to the younger generation. Rather than cold-calling or selling insurance or high-priced annuities, these younger advisers would be contacting 'clients' of their firm with the blessing, and fiduciary oversight, of their employer.

By Fred Barstein
Fidelity opens securities lending platform to all comers
EQUITIES APR 28, 2021
Fidelity opens securities lending platform to all comers

The agency lending platform joins a compact group of less than a dozen companies that enable funds to lend securities to be sold short.

By Jeff Benjamin
OSJ with $2 billion switches to Cadaret Grant from Securities America
BROKER DEALERS APR 28, 2021
OSJ with $2 billion switches to Cadaret Grant from Securities America

Cedar Brook Group, led by William Glubiak, is based in Cleveland and oversees 20 licensed professionals.

By InvestmentNews