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Citi sues advisor who jumped to Morgan Stanley over $636 million book
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 24, 2023
Citi sues advisor who jumped to Morgan Stanley over $636 million book

Citi alleges Steven Taub is violating a 12-month nonsolicitation agreement and has already convinced clients to move more than $100 million.

By Bloomberg
Assessing risks, opportunities in transition to a more sustainable economy
OPINION MAR 23, 2023
Assessing risks, opportunities in transition to a more sustainable economy

Analysis of ESG factors is a tool that helps investment managers do a better job of evaluating the opportunities and risks arising from global sustainability challenges.

By Ian Simm and Joe Keefe
Former advisor, financial planner charged with defrauding NBA players
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 23, 2023
Former advisor, financial planner charged with defrauding NBA players

Four people face federal indictments in the scheme, and the former advisor is being charged by the SEC.

By Emile Hallez
SEC’s dive into messaging apps poses new compliance challenge
FINTECH MAR 23, 2023
SEC’s dive into messaging apps poses new compliance challenge

The agency's document requests seek details on how firms monitor, review and retain 'off-channel' communications — all the way up to the senior executive level.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Crack appears in First Republic wealth management business
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 23, 2023
Crack appears in First Republic wealth management business

Vishal Bakshi, an advisor who reportedly has $1.5 billion in client assets, left to join Morgan Stanley late last week, after signing on at First Republic less than a year ago.

By Bruce Kelly
Sanctuary adds Morgan Stanley team overseeing $170 million
RIA NEWS MAR 23, 2023
Sanctuary adds Morgan Stanley team overseeing $170 million

Columbus, Ohio-based Matthew Terwilliger and his team will operate as Iterhic Wealth Advisors.

By InvestmentNews
GeoWealth investment platform expands down-market with deal for First Ascent
RIA NEWS MAR 23, 2023
GeoWealth investment platform expands down-market with deal for First Ascent

The First Ascent Asset Management TAMP will operate as a separately branded subsidiary of GeoWealth.

By Jeff Benjamin
The latest in financial #AdvisorTech — March 2023
FINTECH MAR 22, 2023
The latest in financial #AdvisorTech — March 2023

This month's highlights include Conquest's fundraising to prepare for its expansion into the US, Asset-Map's $6 million in Series B funding, and Wells Fargo's debut of app-based tool LifeSync.

By Michael Kitces and Ben Henry-Moreland
Americans are losing ground on retirement readiness
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 22, 2023
Americans are losing ground on retirement readiness

A Fidelity survey produces a retirement score of 78 in 2022, down from 83 in the previous survey in 2020.

By InvestmentNews
Why retirees still require rainy day funds
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 22, 2023
Why retirees still require rainy day funds

J.P. Morgan’s experts advise those in retirement to set aside three to six months of income to prepare themselves for major life, health or financial surprises.

By Gregg Greenberg
Strive Asset Management to bring anti-ESG to PEP 401(k)
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 22, 2023
Strive Asset Management to bring anti-ESG to PEP 401(k)

The firm, which is on a crusade against the use of ESG factors in investing, announced that it's launching a pooled employer plan.

By Emile Hallez
Finra slaps B-D with $180,000 fine over former advisor's sale of Ponzi
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 22, 2023
Finra slaps B-D with $180,000 fine over former advisor's sale of Ponzi

The rep at Hornor Townsend & Kent sold securities known as Future Income Payments; according to the Department of Justice, that was a nationwide Ponzi scheme.

By Bruce Kelly
Mariner acquires $221 million South Carolina wealth firm
RIA NEWS MAR 22, 2023
Mariner acquires $221 million South Carolina wealth firm

Greenville-based Goldfinch Wealth Management will be Mariner’s first office in the state.

By InvestmentNews
M&A and succession planning in a time of high inflation, rising rates
OPINION MAR 22, 2023
M&A and succession planning in a time of high inflation, rising rates

Advisors looking to sell their practices can still get fair value for their life’s work, but they should avoid overly complicated deals and do their homework to find the right buyer.

By Michael Nessim
How financial advisors can capitalize on the metaverse
OPINION MAR 21, 2023
How financial advisors can capitalize on the metaverse

Here are a few steps to consider before embarking on large-scale investments in the virtual landscape.

By Nageswar Cherukupalli
Democratic senators take aim at estate tax strategies for ultra-wealthy
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 21, 2023
Democratic senators take aim at estate tax strategies for ultra-wealthy

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and three colleagues urge Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to curb the use of grantor retained annuity trusts in the name of tax fairness.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Fintech CapIntel adds ESG data as it pushes US expansion
FINTECH MAR 21, 2023
Fintech CapIntel adds ESG data as it pushes US expansion

The Toronto-based firm's new offering uses ESG data from MSCI to provide ratings, scores and various metrics for funds, portfolios and individual stocks.

By Emile Hallez
First Republic hiring spree focused on these four firms
RIA NEWS MAR 21, 2023
First Republic hiring spree focused on these four firms

Almost half the financial advisors hired by First Republic since 2010 came from Wells Fargo Advisors, J.P. Morgan Securities, UBS Financial Services and Morgan Stanley.

By Bruce Kelly
UBS credit outlook cut to negative by S&P, Moody's following Credit Suisse deal
WIREHOUSES MAR 21, 2023
UBS credit outlook cut to negative by S&P, Moody's following Credit Suisse deal

In addition, Fitch places UBS on rating watch negative due to uncertain implications of the acquisition on the combined credit profile of the two banks.

By Bloomberg
Yellen says US will intervene to protect smaller banks if necessary
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 21, 2023
Yellen says US will intervene to protect smaller banks if necessary

The Treasury Secretary's comments come amid heightened worries about financial stability after the collapse of two US banks and UBS' deal to buy troubled Swiss rival Credit Suisse.

By Bloomberg