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Social Security backs off tough stance on recouping overpayments
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 21, 2024
Social Security backs off tough stance on recouping overpayments

Commissioner Martin O'Malley, in his early days on the job, said that practices will change next week.

By Emile Hallez
LPL expands in Louisiana with Osaic advisor
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 21, 2024
LPL expands in Louisiana with Osaic advisor

The Lafayette-based advisor, who founded his firm in 1984, manages $150 million.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James signs $300M trio from UBS
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 21, 2024
Raymond James signs $300M trio from UBS

The firm is expanding its footprint in California as it scoops up another three advisors from UBS.

By Leo Almazora
Osaic adds $280M with father-daughter advisor duo
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 21, 2024
Osaic adds $280M with father-daughter advisor duo

The firm is expanding its footprint in North Carolina and Maryland with a multigenerational advisory practice from Valic.

By Leo Almazora
Pensionmark announces strategic partnership to build new wealth management platform
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 21, 2024
Pensionmark announces strategic partnership to build new wealth management platform

The firm is working with Vestmark to help shape the industry's future.

By Steve Randall
Republicans propose raising retirement age
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2024
Republicans propose raising retirement age

The proposal sets the stage for an election-year fight with President Biden, who accused the GOP of going after entitlement programs during his State of the Union address.

By Bloomberg
Performance and returns ‘aren’t everything,’ UBS advisor says
WIREHOUSES MAR 20, 2024
Performance and returns ‘aren’t everything,’ UBS advisor says

Hiring more women, improving accreditation and providing more mentorship for women will help the industry move forward.

By Josh Welsh
'Unretirement' may be viable well into the future,  study says
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2024
'Unretirement' may be viable well into the future, study says

Older workers are at least as productive in younger ones in almost all industries. Financial services is an exception.

By Emile Hallez
RIA gold rush fever is over: Report
RIA NEWS MAR 20, 2024
RIA gold rush fever is over: Report

'What’s missing in most cases of deals is that firms aren’t integrating the RIAs they are buying,' Mark Tibergien says.

By Bruce Kelly
Citi taps former UBS exec to head family office unit
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 20, 2024
Citi taps former UBS exec to head family office unit

The firm is tapping the veteran business-builder and reshuffling key members of its wealth unit as it looks to bolster its UHNW division.

By Leo Almazora
Fed still looking at 3 rate cuts in 2024, but sees fewer next year
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 20, 2024
Fed still looking at 3 rate cuts in 2024, but sees fewer next year

Policymakers now see just three rate reductions in 2025, down from the four they forecast in December, following a recent uptick in inflation.

By Bloomberg
Goldman plans to expand model portfolio business
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 20, 2024
Goldman plans to expand model portfolio business

The firm is vying to be a top player in a an industry that's projected to grow to $11 trillion by 2028.

By Bloomberg
LPL expands Mississippi presence with family practice
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 20, 2024
LPL expands Mississippi presence with family practice

The veteran advisor and his two sons are joining the IBD after managing $250M at Wells Fargo.

By Leo Almazora
Citi pays Andy Sieg $11.3M for first 3 months as wealth head
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 20, 2024
Citi pays Andy Sieg $11.3M for first 3 months as wealth head

The size of award underscores Citi's desire to overhaul its struggling wealth division.

By Bloomberg
Bank customers are concerned about overregulation: ABA report
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 20, 2024
Bank customers are concerned about overregulation: ABA report

A banking industry survey reveals a high satisfaction with financial institutions.

By Steve Randall
BlackRock will lose management of $8.5B Texas fund assets
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2024
BlackRock will lose management of $8.5B Texas fund assets

The Texas State Board of Education delivered the blow Tuesday.

By Bloomberg
Why pre-retirees with a plan are better off in retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2024
Why pre-retirees with a plan are better off in retirement

T. Rowe Price report reinforces benefits of formal financial planning on retirement wealth, confidence, and more for 401(k) participants.

By Leo Almazora
Flourish tightens ties with Focus under new tech partnership
RIA NEWS MAR 19, 2024
Flourish tightens ties with Focus under new tech partnership

Deal expanding access to tech solution comes as the independent wealth network eyes a new chapter of growth.

By Leo Almazora
Race, gender gaps in 401(k) use go beyond income, report finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2024
Race, gender gaps in 401(k) use go beyond income, report finds

Limits on early withdrawals from 401(k)s could help reduce disparities, researchers found.

By Emile Hallez
Raymond James taps Paul Reilly's successor
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 19, 2024
Raymond James taps Paul Reilly's successor

Company announces only the fourth chief executive in its history.

By Bruce Kelly