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Hundreds of Finra member firms join remote inspections pilot
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 25, 2024
Hundreds of Finra member firms join remote inspections pilot

Large firms are more likely than small ones to have signed up.

By Steve Randall
DOL's ESG rule an early test of Supreme Court's Chevron reversal
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 24, 2024
DOL's ESG rule an early test of Supreme Court's Chevron reversal

Federal agencies may now have less defense in court over regulations that opponents say exceed regulatory authority.

By Emile Hallez
Morgan Stanley will increase some cash yields to 2%
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 24, 2024
Morgan Stanley will increase some cash yields to 2%

The changes in yields on cash pose a big problem for future profits at large wealth management and brokerage firms.

By Bruce Kelly
How advisors can help clients determine the right time to retire
OPINION JUL 24, 2024
How advisors can help clients determine the right time to retire

Understand the needs of different client segments, and balance emotional and financial considerations to best serve clients.

By Mike Kurz
Genstar Capital becomes majority investor in Docupace
FINTECH JUL 24, 2024
Genstar Capital becomes majority investor in Docupace

Investment boosts growth and innovation potential for wealth management software firm.

By Jonalyn Cueto
What advisors say about the IRS rule for RMDs on inherited accounts
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 23, 2024
What advisors say about the IRS rule for RMDs on inherited accounts

Tax smoothing is important, even as the IRS has granted exemptions since the 10-year RMD rule for inherited IRAs went into effect.

By Emile Hallez
Which are the best US states to retire to? And the worst?
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 23, 2024
Which are the best US states to retire to? And the worst?

Bankrate report ranks all fifty states based on multiple metrics.

By Steve Randall
Being an emotional support advisor
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 22, 2024
Being an emotional support advisor

Having difficult conversations and being a "financial physician" with a good bedside manner can help win clients for life and encourage them to make good decisions.

By Emile Hallez
Where MEPs and PEPs can fall short
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 22, 2024
Where MEPs and PEPs can fall short

Research shows that despite the fiduciary benefits of multiple employer plans, small-business owners are often unaware of them – but it may be too soon to judge the plans.

By Emile Hallez
Goldman installs JPMorgan’s Bryon Lake to boost public franchise
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 22, 2024
Goldman installs JPMorgan’s Bryon Lake to boost public franchise

Star hire expected to significantly enhance ETF and SMA offerings.

By Bloomberg
Former data executive alleges unfair dismissal by Citi
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 22, 2024
Former data executive alleges unfair dismissal by Citi

Lawsuit claims Kathleen Martin was poached under false pretenses.

By Jonalyn Cueto
Being well paid is critical for employee satisfaction as financial worries persist
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 22, 2024
Being well paid is critical for employee satisfaction as financial worries persist

OneDigital research finds retirement savings may be at risk of depletion.

By Steve Randall
Higher rates on cash could cost LPL $380 million: analyst
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 19, 2024
Higher rates on cash could cost LPL $380 million: analyst

"This would effectively be a reset in earnings," the analyst wrote.

By Bruce Kelly
‘I became known as the income guy’
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 19, 2024
‘I became known as the income guy’

Dave Scranton, of Sound Income Group, on how a moment of insight influenced his career.

By Emily Douglas
Leveraging private placement life insurance as a tax strategy for HNW clients
OPINION JUL 19, 2024
Leveraging private placement life insurance as a tax strategy for HNW clients

With several key factors influencing a complex product, it's essential advisors are well versed on its portfolio positioning.

By Chad Druvenga
Aging population does not have to be a negative for the economy, says Citigroup
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 19, 2024
Aging population does not have to be a negative for the economy, says Citigroup

Report cites financial resilience among key elements of strong 65+ population .

By Steve Randall
Pre-retirees still anxious despite bull run
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 18, 2024
Pre-retirees still anxious despite bull run

Generation X is especially consumed with inflation fears even as their stock portfolios keep rising.

By Gregg Greenberg
Blackstone prepping new funds for retail market
ALTERNATIVES JUL 18, 2024
Blackstone prepping new funds for retail market

"With a big name like Blackstone, it's easier for a broker-dealer or RIA to get behind that brand," says industry executive.

By Bruce Kelly
iCapital deepens Arax partnership with Ashton Thomas deal
ALTERNATIVES JUL 18, 2024
iCapital deepens Arax partnership with Ashton Thomas deal

The global fintech firm is helping more advisors and high-net-worth clients access opportunities in the alternative investment space.

By Leo Almazora
Three-quarters of Americans share one retirement savings regret
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 18, 2024
Three-quarters of Americans share one retirement savings regret

Survey gives a glimpse into savings habits across generations, along with ongoing challenges in building nest eggs.

By Leo Almazora