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MassMutual B-D gooses advisors with new bonus
RIA NEWS APR 04, 2024
MassMutual B-D gooses advisors with new bonus

MML Investors Services reps can earn an "advisor growth bonus" this year that rewards net new assets.

By Bruce Kelly
Watch your step, advisors! It's your job to 'mind' the retirement gap
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 04, 2024
Watch your step, advisors! It's your job to 'mind' the retirement gap

'Regularly reviewing your finances with a financial professional can help increase the chances of meeting retirement goals,' an advisor says.

By Gregg Greenberg
Raymond James broadens California footprint with ex-Stifel advisor
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 04, 2024
Raymond James broadens California footprint with ex-Stifel advisor

The brokerage firm’s employee advisor arm deepens its bench with a three-decade veteran of the industry.

By Leo Almazora
LPL welcomes $435M duo from Truist
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 04, 2024
LPL welcomes $435M duo from Truist

The IBD is bolstering its presence in North Carolina with the launch of a new independent high-net-worth practice.

By Leo Almazora
Just say no to Goldman’s executive comp plan, investors urged
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 04, 2024
Just say no to Goldman’s executive comp plan, investors urged

Proxy voting firm cites ‘significant disconnect between pay and performance’ following CEO Solomon’s $31 million payday.

By Bloomberg
PGIM unveils new retirement spending funds
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 04, 2024
PGIM unveils new retirement spending funds

The asset-allocation solutions are designed to address investors’ varying risk tolerances and retirement income needs.

By Leo Almazora
Online brokerages at a crossroads, J.D. Power says
FINTECH APR 04, 2024
Online brokerages at a crossroads, J.D. Power says

With customer satisfaction stalled and trust levels flat, DIY trading firms must show 'clear, quantifiable value' with personalized guidance, research shows.

By Leo Almazora
Texting employees land RIA with $6.5M SEC fine
COMPLIANCE APR 04, 2024
Texting employees land RIA with $6.5M SEC fine

Multiple incidents of using personal text communications were discovered.

By Steve Randall
Lincoln adds new PEPs to its group retirement shelf
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2024
Lincoln adds new PEPs to its group retirement shelf

The insurance and retirement solutions provider is taking fresh aim at the workplace coverage gap with 401(k) and 403(b) offerings.

By Leo Almazora
Stride goes further for gig workers with portable benefits program
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2024
Stride goes further for gig workers with portable benefits program

The fintech’s new savings program for independent workers is being launched in partnership with DoorDash, with a pilot in Pennsylvania.

By Leo Almazora
'Magic number' of $1.5M for retirement? Advisors say no
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2024
'Magic number' of $1.5M for retirement? Advisors say no

Setting goals as a percentage of income is smarter, as a big-figure target may not be reliable and can discourage people, advisors said.

By Emile Hallez
Cambridge Investment Research chases RIA assets
RIA NEWS APR 03, 2024
Cambridge Investment Research chases RIA assets

The firm is paying up to recruits if they move client assets to its in-house money management system.

By Bruce Kelly
Elderly client suing JPMorgan over investment losses faces court setback
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 03, 2024
Elderly client suing JPMorgan over investment losses faces court setback

The client and his wife sued over investments that they allege should not have been allowed and that ended up wiping out much of a fortune once pegged at more than $50 million.

By Bloomberg
SEC hammers Commonwealth with $93M in penalties over revenue sharing
COMPLIANCE APR 03, 2024
SEC hammers Commonwealth with $93M in penalties over revenue sharing

The penalty represents about one or two years of net income for the firm.

By Bruce Kelly
CalPERS taps New Zealander as new CIO for $495B fund
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2024
CalPERS taps New Zealander as new CIO for $495B fund

Stephen Gilmore currently oversees New Zealand's sovereign wealth fund.

By Bloomberg
SEI rolls out upgrades to managed accounts program
TAMPS APR 02, 2024
SEI rolls out upgrades to managed accounts program

The investment platform provider adds more SMA and UMA options, reduces costs, and boosts tax optimization tech for advisors.

By Leo Almazora
ARA, Ceres throw support behind DOL ESG rule for 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2024
ARA, Ceres throw support behind DOL ESG rule for 401(k)s

The two nonprofits are urging the Court of Appeals to uphold a lower court decision supporting a 'middle-of-the-road' approach for fiduciaries.

By Leo Almazora
DOL limits companies with foreign convictions from managing 401(k) assets
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2024
DOL limits companies with foreign convictions from managing 401(k) assets

The regulator for years has granted exemptions for financial institutions whose affiliates have been convicted of financial crimes overseas.

By Emile Hallez
OneDigital snaps up Texas-based wealth and retirement practice
RIA NEWS APR 02, 2024
OneDigital snaps up Texas-based wealth and retirement practice

The deal, the RIA's third this year, broadens its presence in the south-central US.

By Leo Almazora
Luma forges annuity management alliance with Pershing
CUSTODIAN APR 02, 2024
Luma forges annuity management alliance with Pershing

The partnership will unlock educational resources, analytics, and tools to help advisors manage annuity sales on Pershing’s platform.

By Leo Almazora