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Devil is in the detail of Finra's new remote inspections pilot
OPINION JUN 17, 2024
Devil is in the detail of Finra's new remote inspections pilot

FSI will work constructively with the regulator to find the best way forward, just as it did over residential supervisory location designations.

By Dale Brown
Can CITs overthrow mutual funds to dominate DC plans?
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 17, 2024
Can CITs overthrow mutual funds to dominate DC plans?

While CITs have cost benefits for retirement plan sponsors, they fall short on transparency and investment hurdles, according to Cerulli research.

By Leo Almazora
Why entrepreneurs are different when it comes to financial planning
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 17, 2024
Why entrepreneurs are different when it comes to financial planning

Entrepreneurs constantly need to choose between investing in their businesses and their personal accounts.

By Gregg Greenberg
Multigenerational Merrill Lynch trio joins LPL in California
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 17, 2024
Multigenerational Merrill Lynch trio joins LPL in California

A four-decade veteran advisor and his two sons are launching their own practice after managing $250M at the wirehouse.

By Leo Almazora
AssetMap teams up with tax-planning tech firm Holistiplan
FINTECH JUN 14, 2024
AssetMap teams up with tax-planning tech firm Holistiplan

New data integration and direct linking to tax analysis results will allow more holistic planning conversations for advisor users.

By Leo Almazora
Wells Fargo latest to be sued over forfeited 401(k) money
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 14, 2024
Wells Fargo latest to be sued over forfeited 401(k) money

A proposed class action accuses the company of violating ERISA for its $45.8 billion 401(k) plan.

By Emile Hallez
Women are less hopeful they’ll be richer than their parents in retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 14, 2024
Women are less hopeful they’ll be richer than their parents in retirement

New survey findings reveal gender-based and generational gaps in adults’ retirement wealth expectations.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James welcomes ex-Wells Fargo advisor in New Mexico
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 14, 2024
Raymond James welcomes ex-Wells Fargo advisor in New Mexico

The wealth giant’s newest breakaway addition in the Sun Belt state reportedly managed $115M at the wirehouse.

By Leo Almazora
Orion unveils updates to advisor billing and reporting
FINTECH JUN 14, 2024
Orion unveils updates to advisor billing and reporting

The fintech giant says it’s easing fiduciary advisors’ back-office burden with bill generation and comparison tool, a platform redesign, and other enhancements.

By Leo Almazora
SEC bars ex-LPL advisor who aided special needs rep's trading scheme
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 13, 2024
SEC bars ex-LPL advisor who aided special needs rep's trading scheme

'Lie, whatever you have to do, to get those trades placed,' one advisor said to the other, according to the SEC.

By Bruce Kelly
White House unlikely to support SALT cap hikes as tax fight looms
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 13, 2024
White House unlikely to support SALT cap hikes as tax fight looms

A second term for President Joe Biden would mean focusing on higher taxes for corporations and billionaires, says top economic advisor.

By Bloomberg
State Street adds a lifetime income twist to its target date funds
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 13, 2024
State Street adds a lifetime income twist to its target date funds

Addressing workers’ concerns for early retirement, the new offering updates an existing index-based solution with the option of going into an annuity.

By Leo Almazora
Are 401(k) plan sponsors missing the mark on workers’ financial wellness?
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 13, 2024
Are 401(k) plan sponsors missing the mark on workers’ financial wellness?

With less than 20 percent adoption for most financial wellness programs, Cerulli finds just one in four participants are confident about retirement.

By Leo Almazora
Kestra adds $400M firm to expand New York presence
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 13, 2024
Kestra adds $400M firm to expand New York presence

The independent wealth giant is getting another foothold in the Empire State with high-net-worth practice led by two dedicated advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Veteran advisor duo skips from Stifel to LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 13, 2024
Veteran advisor duo skips from Stifel to LPL

The two advisors, who reported managing $300M in assets, are launching their own independent practice based in Illinois.

By Leo Almazora
Fidelity and Envestnet are helping advisors get more holistic
FINTECH JUN 13, 2024
Fidelity and Envestnet are helping advisors get more holistic

Expanded partnership will bring enhanced capabilities to leading managed accounts platform, including holistic portfolio management and a scaled-down option for small to mid-sized wealth firms.

By Leo Almazora
Wells Fargo says five pivot points in the US economy will drive growth for 18 months
WIREHOUSES JUN 13, 2024
Wells Fargo says five pivot points in the US economy will drive growth for 18 months

CIO sees growth for both equities and fixed income, with the right choices.

By Steve Randall
Prosecutor claims GPB 'was built on lies'
ALTERNATIVES JUN 12, 2024
Prosecutor claims GPB 'was built on lies'

GPB executives used phony, back-dated documents as part of a scheme to defraud investors, federal prosecutor claims.

By Bruce Kelly
IRA expert Ed Slott sees retirement savings tax bomb ticking louder than ever
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 12, 2024
IRA expert Ed Slott sees retirement savings tax bomb ticking louder than ever

The retirement expert is back with a new book and a big warning about higher taxes.

By Gregg Greenberg
Brooklyn-based brokerage TradeZero hit with $250k penalty over finfluencer activities
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 11, 2024
Brooklyn-based brokerage TradeZero hit with $250k penalty over finfluencer activities

Finra investigation finds pandemic-era promotions, recordkeeping, and privacy notices to investors breached a raft of rules and regulations.

By Leo Almazora