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DOL is overreaching its authority again, fiduciary rule critics tell Texas federal court
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 16, 2024
DOL is overreaching its authority again, fiduciary rule critics tell Texas federal court

Representatives of life insurance and annuity issuers argue the labor department’s defense suffers the same weaknesses as its 2016 predecessor.

By Leo Almazora
Peak 65 women face outsized retirement risks, says the Alliance for Lifetime Income
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 16, 2024
Peak 65 women face outsized retirement risks, says the Alliance for Lifetime Income

Research finds women more financially vulnerable as they have less assets and benefits in their peak retirement years compared to men.

By Leo Almazora
Four ways to develop and retain relationship capital
OPINION JUL 16, 2024
Four ways to develop and retain relationship capital

Reap the benefits of paying careful attention to what's important to your clients.

By Kristine McManus
WhatsApp imposters latest headache for advisors and clients
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 16, 2024
WhatsApp imposters latest headache for advisors and clients

App is playing an outsized role in advisor communications and it’s not just the hefty fines that have firms worried

By Bruce Kelly
LPL bolsters tech leadership with new CTO
FINTECH JUL 16, 2024
LPL bolsters tech leadership with new CTO

The firm welcomes a 25-year industry veteran with experience from Wells Fargo to shore up its infrastructure, operations, and risk platforms.

By Leo Almazora
Revealed: Our 5-Star Broker-Dealers for 2024
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 16, 2024
Revealed: Our 5-Star Broker-Dealers for 2024

From bringing in quality producers to focusing on the advisor experience, InvestmentNews’ 5-Star IBDs for 2024 are doing what it takes to succeed their way.

By Leo Almazora
wealth.com strikes fintech partnership with Integrated Partners
FINTECH JUL 16, 2024
wealth.com strikes fintech partnership with Integrated Partners

The national RIA is teaming up with the estate tech firm to double down on its commitment to help financial-planning focused advisors.

By Leo Almazora
How to implement a successful transition
OPINION JUL 15, 2024
How to implement a successful transition

Key things to consider when transitioning out of profession.

By Scott Hanson
Wells Fargo discloses problems with fees on cash
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 15, 2024
Wells Fargo discloses problems with fees on cash

"Do these disclosure issues and conflicts at Wells Fargo also exist at peers," one industry executive asked.

By Bruce Kelly
SMArtX update helps smooth out tax drag in SMAs
FINTECH JUL 15, 2024
SMArtX update helps smooth out tax drag in SMAs

The managed accounts tech firm’s new tool aims to help financial advisors reduce the tax impact of switching investment models.

By Leo Almazora
Osaic beefs up its retirement income planning platform
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 15, 2024
Osaic beefs up its retirement income planning platform

With more than $4b in retirement assets planned per year, the firm is putting even more advanced strategies within advisors’ reach.

By Leo Almazora
The AI invasion has begun, and we are not ready
RIA NEWS JUL 15, 2024
The AI invasion has begun, and we are not ready

To survive, advisors must use the technology as an ally, says columnist Joe Duran.

By Joe Duran
Wells Fargo's focus on independent advisors taking shape
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 12, 2024
Wells Fargo's focus on independent advisors taking shape

"FiNet has made very noticeable increases in support staffing to practices," said one industry source.

By Bruce Kelly
Inflation has hit hard for nearly half of older adults
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 12, 2024
Inflation has hit hard for nearly half of older adults

New research finds nine-tenths of adults aged 50 and older have felt its impact in the past year, with some cohorts reporting an outsized burden.

By Leo Almazora
Arete tightens its ties with BNY Pershing
RIA NEWS JUL 12, 2024
Arete tightens its ties with BNY Pershing

The $6B IBD and RIA is expanding its partnership with new long-term agreements, including access to an integrated wealth management platform.

By Leo Almazora
Nitrogen unveils hat trick of tech launches
FINTECH JUL 12, 2024
Nitrogen unveils hat trick of tech launches

The wealth tech giant's new client engagement platform includes three core products aimed at both individual advisors and home offices.

By Leo Almazora
GPB execs goosed records to pump sales, partner claims
ALTERNATIVES JUL 11, 2024
GPB execs goosed records to pump sales, partner claims

"I wanted it to end," said former senior GPB executive on Thursday.

By Bruce Kelly
The workplace: A goldmine for advisors seeking new assets
OPINION JUL 11, 2024
The workplace: A goldmine for advisors seeking new assets

More than a third of financial assets are currently in workplace retirement accounts, creating a rich pool of opportunity for future-focused advisors.

US retirement confidence rises, but some groups less upbeat
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 11, 2024
US retirement confidence rises, but some groups less upbeat

BlackRock survey exposes gender and generation gaps even as six-tenths of workplace savers feel financially on track.

By Leo Almazora
Former investment advisor to pay $669k penalty over Grail Movement fraud
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 11, 2024
Former investment advisor to pay $669k penalty over Grail Movement fraud

The ex-advisor repeatedly lied to members of his religious community and fabricated statements to conceal near-total losses, according to the SEC.

By Leo Almazora