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Cost of living remains a concern for workers, retirement confidence declining
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 25, 2024
Cost of living remains a concern for workers, retirement confidence declining

Working Americans need more financial wellbeing support from employers.

By Steve Randall
With 10 years to go, near-retirees have a shot to avert the midlife retirement crisis
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 24, 2024
With 10 years to go, near-retirees have a shot to avert the midlife retirement crisis

Prudential Life says there’s hope for 55-year-olds even as trends of inflation, disappearing DB pensions and “silver squatters” wear on.

By Leo Almazora
Morgan Stanley faces Reg BI lawsuit over interest in cash sweep accounts
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 24, 2024
Morgan Stanley faces Reg BI lawsuit over interest in cash sweep accounts

The firm fell short of its fiduciary duty by paying customers dismal rates compared to what’s available in the market, according to class action.

By Leo Almazora
Massachusetts moves to limit REITs' hospital ownership
ALTERNATIVES JUN 24, 2024
Massachusetts moves to limit REITs' hospital ownership

High-profile hospital collapse sparks legislative action to ban REITs as landlords that experts say misses the mark.

Three forces that will accelerate the drive toward independence
OPINION JUN 24, 2024
Three forces that will accelerate the drive toward independence

Shifts in the broad wealth landscape have tipped the balance in favor of breakaways, argues industry veteran Scott MacKillop.

By Scott A. MacKillop
Most boomers content in retirement, but Social Security dependence is still real
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 21, 2024
Most boomers content in retirement, but Social Security dependence is still real

Survey of retired Baby Boomers unpacks ongoing retirement income reliance, significant financial stress, and intentions for inheritance.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James adds veteran advisor in Central Florida
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 21, 2024
Raymond James adds veteran advisor in Central Florida

With more than 25 years’ experience, the newest addition to the broker-dealer’s employee advisor channel managed north of $250M at Ameriprise.

By Leo Almazora
Fed finds chinks in Wall Street banks' living wills
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 21, 2024
Fed finds chinks in Wall Street banks' living wills

BofA, Citi, Goldman, and JPMorgan must take remedial action on "shortcomings" in wind-down plans, finds regulators.

By Bloomberg
Hollywood hits Park Avenue: InvestmentNews Award winners celebrate big night in NYC
RIA NEWS JUN 21, 2024
Hollywood hits Park Avenue: InvestmentNews Award winners celebrate big night in NYC

Award winners from wealth management's biggest evening recount their experiences and explain what helped them to victory.

By Gregg Greenberg
SEC actions hint at looming "AI washing" crackdown
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 21, 2024
SEC actions hint at looming "AI washing" crackdown

Recent moves against issuing firms and money managers show some parallels to the regulator's early crypto focus.

By Bloomberg
Wealth tech firm MyVest strikes retirement income partnership
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 20, 2024
Wealth tech firm MyVest strikes retirement income partnership

The fintech integration aims to close the planning-execution gap with tax-optimized withdrawal recommendations, among other features.

By Leo Almazora
Stifel taps ex-Merrill Lynch leader in continued growth push
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 20, 2024
Stifel taps ex-Merrill Lynch leader in continued growth push

The broker-dealer giant’s new managing director is starting afresh after serving at the BofA wirehouse for 35 years.

By Leo Almazora
AssetMark to snap up multibillion-dollar TAMP business from Morningstar
FINTECH JUN 20, 2024
AssetMark to snap up multibillion-dollar TAMP business from Morningstar

The strategic alliance will see $12B in TAMP assets switch hands, with more advisors and clients gaining access to AssetMark’s industry-leading platform.

By Leo Almazora
Future Capital helps advisors break the 401(k) planning barrier
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 18, 2024
Future Capital helps advisors break the 401(k) planning barrier

The RIA’s new solution aims to help advisors make their planning more holistic by considering held-away 401(k) assets.

By Leo Almazora
For two-fifths of Gen X, retiring securely will take a “miracle”
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 18, 2024
For two-fifths of Gen X, retiring securely will take a “miracle”

Survey finds North American Gen Xers feel alone on their path to retirement readiness amid worries of public debt, healthcare costs, and inflation.

By Leo Almazora
Morgan Stanley beats ex-Fla. advisors' claims to deferred compensation
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 18, 2024
Morgan Stanley beats ex-Fla. advisors' claims to deferred compensation

Expect to see more inconsistency around deferred compensation claims, says one attorney.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC bars advisor who used senior clients’ cash for secret options trading
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 18, 2024
SEC bars advisor who used senior clients’ cash for secret options trading

The ex-Merrill Lynch, Fifth Third advisor concealed his activities by telling clients to put $683k in a shell company, according to a complaint.

By Leo Almazora
Who do you need to hire to grow your business?
OPINION JUN 18, 2024
Who do you need to hire to grow your business?

If you believe recruiting other top business development people is the answer, you should think again.

By Scott Hanson
AssetMark and Tifin Give forge DAF partnership
FINTECH JUN 18, 2024
AssetMark and Tifin Give forge DAF partnership

The integration partnership will help more advisors weave philanthropy into their clients’ planning with Tifin Give’s advanced technology.

By Leo Almazora
InvestmentNews' New Technology Report: Entries now open
TECHNOLOGY JUN 18, 2024
InvestmentNews' New Technology Report: Entries now open

Are you the future of wealth technology in the US?

By InvestmentNews Staff