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A risky career for show biz clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 10, 2024
A risky career for show biz clients

‘Save first and then establish ... lifestyle second,’ advisor tells her clients in the entertainment industry

By Josh Welsh
Don’t repeat 2016 fiduciary rule mistake, NAIFA urges DOL
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 10, 2024
Don’t repeat 2016 fiduciary rule mistake, NAIFA urges DOL

'Real-world experience' shows impact of fiduciary standard on Main Street investors, advisor association warns.

By Leo Almazora
The last-minute IRA dash before Tax Day is real
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 10, 2024
The last-minute IRA dash before Tax Day is real

Contributions to IRAs are up significantly this season for the 2023 tax year, according to Fidelity.

By Emile Hallez
LPL's Atria deal poses complexities: Report
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 10, 2024
LPL's Atria deal poses complexities: Report

Atria's financial advisors might be getting M&A 'whiplash,' one recruiter notes.

By Bruce Kelly
Stride’s portable benefits push expands to Utah
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 10, 2024
Stride’s portable benefits push expands to Utah

Through key state legislation, the fintech firm has secured strong support for its pioneering benefits program.

By Leo Almazora
LPL lands $300M team in Kentucky
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 10, 2024
LPL lands $300M team in Kentucky

The advisors from Ameriprise are joining the broker-dealer's network with their own independent practice in Louisville.

By Leo Almazora
Cetera successfully rolls up its advisor businesses
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 10, 2024
Cetera successfully rolls up its advisor businesses

With a leaner organization, the broker-dealer is funneling cost savings from its streamlining effort into more support for advisors.

By Leo Almazora
UBS could face higher capital rules under Swiss reforms
WIREHOUSES APR 10, 2024
UBS could face higher capital rules under Swiss reforms

The bank's shares fell on the news that the government wants systemically important Swiss banks to hold significantly more capital against foreign units.

By Bloomberg
UBS CEO's compensation elicits concern from Swiss finance minister
WIREHOUSES APR 10, 2024
UBS CEO's compensation elicits concern from Swiss finance minister

Sergio Ermotti, who has been leading UBS' integration of Credit Suisse, was paid $16 million for his first nine months on the job.

By Bloomberg
Tech tie-up aims to streamline wealth management data challenges
FINTECH APR 10, 2024
Tech tie-up aims to streamline wealth management data challenges

Surge Ventures is launching a new industry-focused data integration platform.

By Steve Randall
Digital investment platform Linqto to list on Nasdaq via SPAC
EQUITIES APR 10, 2024
Digital investment platform Linqto to list on Nasdaq via SPAC

The transaction values the firm at $700 million and will drive growth.

By Steve Randall
‘The best is yet to come’ for AI
FINTECH APR 09, 2024
‘The best is yet to come’ for AI

Broadridge survey finds 75 percent of firms are confident about their tech offerings.

By Josh Welsh
The undeniable value of niche advising
OPINION APR 09, 2024
The undeniable value of niche advising

If you want to grow your advisory practice, don't try to be all things to all people. Specialize in a few areas and build your own niche.

By Scott Hanson
Saver's Match provides big incentive for 401(k) contributions
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 09, 2024
Saver's Match provides big incentive for 401(k) contributions

A new survey builds on research showing the provision's potential reach and effect on retirement security.

By Emile Hallez
Most US adults fear outliving their money more than death
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 09, 2024
Most US adults fear outliving their money more than death

Concerns about inflation, Social Security, and taxes are stoking Americans’ financial anxiety, Allianz Life survey shows.

By Leo Almazora
West Virginia stops banking with Citi, Northern Trust, over fossil fuels
RIA NEWS APR 09, 2024
West Virginia stops banking with Citi, Northern Trust, over fossil fuels

The state treasurer added four financial services firms to a list of those ineligible to provide banking services to the state because he says they 'boycott' the fossil fuels industry.

By Bloomberg
Annuities make target dates more complicated
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 09, 2024
Annuities make target dates more complicated

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and others see a big future for target-date funds with annuities, but teaching people how to use them is a challenge.

By Emile Hallez
Pontera gains DC street cred with veteran hires
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 09, 2024
Pontera gains DC street cred with veteran hires

The fintech is raising its profile in the 401(k) space with three veteran hires who boast a collective track record of nearly 70 years.

By Leo Almazora
Wells Fargo Advisors' midyear pay tweaks
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 08, 2024
Wells Fargo Advisors' midyear pay tweaks

Broker-dealers are increasingly chasing registered investment advisor assets.

By Bruce Kelly
401(k) account balances surged in 2023, says T. Rowe Price
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2024
401(k) account balances surged in 2023, says T. Rowe Price

The data show the driving influence of auto-enrollment, the spread of Roth contributions, and the stickiness of target-date products in 401(k)s.

By Leo Almazora