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Americans want to live to 100, but can they afford a 30-year retirement?
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 12, 2024
Americans want to live to 100, but can they afford a 30-year retirement?

Study reveals optimistic outlook for long retirement.

By Steve Randall
Limra partnership takes aim at life insurance, retirement plan fraud
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 11, 2024
Limra partnership takes aim at life insurance, retirement plan fraud

The collaboration aims to empower insurers, retirement service providers and other stakeholders against financial crime.

By Leo Almazora
Expect a stronger, more lawsuit-proof fiduciary rule very soon
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 11, 2024
Expect a stronger, more lawsuit-proof fiduciary rule very soon

With the final version of the rule now at the Office of Management and Budget, it won't be long before it's published. Don't expect a lot of changes, lawyers say.

By Emile Hallez
Osaic bolsters network with $210M Ameriprise team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 11, 2024
Osaic bolsters network with $210M Ameriprise team

With hundreds of families and business clients in its book, the New York-based firm is joining one of the wealth giant’s largest OSJs.

By Leo Almazora
Former Wells Fargo indie broker is barred by Finra
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 11, 2024
Former Wells Fargo indie broker is barred by Finra

The broker, Jayson Pocius, was 'discharged' last year from Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network.

By Bruce Kelly
Biden's budget proposal would hike taxes on investors, businesses
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 11, 2024
Biden's budget proposal would hike taxes on investors, businesses

The president wants to raise the capital gains tax rate to a base of 39.6 percent, up from 20 percent, and establish a minimum tax rate of 25 percent on households worth at least $100 million.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley wealth unit unveils plan to hit growth target
WIREHOUSES MAR 11, 2024
Morgan Stanley wealth unit unveils plan to hit growth target

Jed Finn begins his reign as head of wealth management by outlining focus on fees, alternatives, and banking.

By Bruce Kelly
RayJay snaps up ex-Citi muni execs to bolster growth efforts
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 11, 2024
RayJay snaps up ex-Citi muni execs to bolster growth efforts

The brokerage giant is strengthening its public finance division’s presence in key markets including Seattle and Los Angeles.

By Leo Almazora
Spotlighting and serving an overlooked segment: The very high net worth
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 11, 2024
Spotlighting and serving an overlooked segment: The very high net worth

How can registered investment advisors effectively serve this group of clients?

By Joe Duran
Opaque SEC sends a clear message: Stop texting
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 11, 2024
Opaque SEC sends a clear message: Stop texting

Critical issue represents the latest meeting point of two pressures weighing heavily on advisors.

By InvestmentNews
Just Futures takes social justice to retirement plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 10, 2024
Just Futures takes social justice to retirement plans

In partnership with fintech platform Vestwell, the public benefit firm is bringing its values-driven 401(k) and 403(b) plans to market.

By Leo Almazora
OneAmerica unveils active target-date suite
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 08, 2024
OneAmerica unveils active target-date suite

Firm’s latest retirement plan products, structured as CITs, provide asset-allocation option for retirement plan participants.

By Leo Almazora
How much do wirehouse advisors hate selling for the bank?
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 08, 2024
How much do wirehouse advisors hate selling for the bank?

Financial advisors simply can't stand conflicts that mix banking and financial advice.

By Bruce Kelly
NewEdge Securities fined over bond pricing shortfalls
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 08, 2024
NewEdge Securities fined over bond pricing shortfalls

The brokerage firm violated Finra rules by failing to ensure fair pricing in corporate and muni bond transactions.

By Leo Almazora
Sanctuary lands $1B team from Stifel
RIA NEWS MAR 08, 2024
Sanctuary lands $1B team from Stifel

The Indianapolis advisory practice, which includes a five-decade industry veteran, is Sanctuary's third big firm in the area.

By Leo Almazora
UBS shares surge on Morgan Stanley upgrade
WIREHOUSES MAR 08, 2024
UBS shares surge on Morgan Stanley upgrade

The wirehouse's stock hit its highest level since 2008 after an analyst upgraded it to overweight, predicting a revival in deal-making.

By Bloomberg
Orion forges alternatives partnership with CAIS
ALTERNATIVES MAR 08, 2024
Orion forges alternatives partnership with CAIS

The integration will give Orion’s advisor users more access to alts products, services and resources.

By Leo Almazora
Modern Wealth enters Eastern US with $1.2B deal
RIA NEWS MAR 07, 2024
Modern Wealth enters Eastern US with $1.2B deal

The RIA is expanding its capabilities in retirement planning by buying with a Rochester, New York-based practice formerly with LPL.

By Leo Almazora
$180M advisor rejoins Equitable from Cetera
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 07, 2024
$180M advisor rejoins Equitable from Cetera

The California-based advisor's practice focuses on Mandarin-speaking clients.

By Leo Almazora
FSI sues DOL over independent contractor rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 07, 2024
FSI sues DOL over independent contractor rule

The advocacy group for independent financial advisors argues the final 2024 rule is ‘arbitrary and capricious.’

By Leo Almazora