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How Elon Musk's latest change could make Twitter more expensive for advisors
FINTECH FEB 03, 2023
How Elon Musk's latest change could make Twitter more expensive for advisors

The social media company is cutting off free access to its API, which will impact archiving tools used by financial advisors.

By Ryan W. Neal
Dickson out as head of Sanctuary Wealth, ex-Ladenburg exec Malamed in
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 03, 2023
Dickson out as head of Sanctuary Wealth, ex-Ladenburg exec Malamed in

The firm declined to comment about Jim Dickson's sudden departure from Sanctuary Wealth, which he had led since 2018.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra arbitrators order Raymond James, rep to pay nearly $20 million in raiding case
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 02, 2023
Finra arbitrators order Raymond James, rep to pay nearly $20 million in raiding case

Wells Fargo alleged that a 'coordinated' effort to lure away advisors depleted an Arkansas branch office, forcing it to close.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Will 2023 be another banner year for 401(k) fee litigation?
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 02, 2023
Will 2023 be another banner year for 401(k) fee litigation?

There were 88 excess fee lawsuits against retirement plans last year, the second most ever, and Daniel Aronowitz of Euclid Fiduciary expects another busy year.

By Gregg Greenberg
Finra fines, suspends two brokers for Reg BI violations
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 02, 2023
Finra fines, suspends two brokers for Reg BI violations

The self-regulator claimed the reps traded excessively in the accounts of elderly customers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Alex. Brown nabs Florida advisor managing $250 million at Merrill
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 02, 2023
Alex. Brown nabs Florida advisor managing $250 million at Merrill

Daniel Laiter will join Alex Brown's Brickell Avenue branch in Miami.

By InvestmentNews
JPMorgan asks judge to throw out lawsuit over Jeffrey Epstein
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 02, 2023
JPMorgan asks judge to throw out lawsuit over Jeffrey Epstein

U.S. Virgin Islands claims the bank turned a blind eye to Epstein sex-trafficking, calling the allegation a 'masterclass in deflection.'

By Bloomberg
HSAs saw net increase despite pandemic spending spike: EBRI
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 01, 2023
HSAs saw net increase despite pandemic spending spike: EBRI

The majority of account holders contributed more to their HSA than they took out in 2021. But only 12% invested their HSAs in assets other than cash.

By Gregg Greenberg
SECURE 2.0 gives fintechs opportunity to help advisors navigate tax season
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 01, 2023
SECURE 2.0 gives fintechs opportunity to help advisors navigate tax season

eMoney Advisor and FP Alpha have tools to help advisors with Roth conversions.

By Ryan W. Neal
Advisors must evolve to survive in the AI era
FINTECH FEB 01, 2023
Advisors must evolve to survive in the AI era

While advisors are in no immediate danger of displacement, simply repeating the 'people will always need a human advisor' mantra won’t stop the inevitable march of progress.

By Ryan W. Neal
Brokerages need to update tech systems to show Reg BI work to SEC
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 01, 2023
Brokerages need to update tech systems to show Reg BI work to SEC

An SEC risk alert this week warned firms that surveillance systems fell short in ensuring reps consider costs and reasonably available alternatives. Will enforcement be next?

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
The consolidation contradiction
OPINION FEB 01, 2023
The consolidation contradiction

Smaller firms can still flourish amid the rampant M&A activity, but they need to employ targeted client development and strategic outsourcing.

By Mitch Avnet
How leading firms are utilizing technology
OPINION FEB 01, 2023
How leading firms are utilizing technology

It's safe to say that the more adept you are at selecting, implementing and utilizing the available technologies, the better off your practice and your clients will be.

By Sandeep Mishra
In 'hell freezes over' moment, American Funds pairs up with passive ETFs
RIA NEWS FEB 01, 2023
In 'hell freezes over' moment, American Funds pairs up with passive ETFs

The 90-year-old active management complex is launching 12 model portfolios that combine its active mutual funds with ETFs from Schwab, Vanguard and BlackRock.

By Jeff Benjamin
Inside the mind of the SEC
OPINION JAN 31, 2023
Inside the mind of the SEC

Last year, the agency managed to examine about 16% of all advisors, but it aims to do more exams in 2023.

By Amy Lynch
Morningstar launches ESG 401(k) designed for small employers
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 31, 2023
Morningstar launches ESG 401(k) designed for small employers

The pooled employer plan is going live as the Department of Labor's new ESG rule takes effect.

By Emile Hallez
Nationwide study shows pandemic impact on retirement expectations
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 31, 2023
Nationwide study shows pandemic impact on retirement expectations

Over two-thirds of non-retired investors say they may continue working after they retire.

By Gregg Greenberg
Legislation lets funds delay redemptions if transfer involves senior abuse
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 31, 2023
Legislation lets funds delay redemptions if transfer involves senior abuse

The bill sails through House, 419-0, on a fast track. Its author, Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Mo., hopes the Senate acts this time around.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
UBS wealth management Americas adds assets but pace slows in tough 2022
WIREHOUSES JAN 31, 2023
UBS wealth management Americas adds assets but pace slows in tough 2022

UBS reported that it had 6,245 financial advisors in the Americas region at the end of last year, little changed from 6,218 at the end of 2021.

By Bruce Kelly
DOL’s ESG rule hit with long-shot lawsuit
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 31, 2023
DOL’s ESG rule hit with long-shot lawsuit

A legal challenge to the agency's rule on investments in retirement plans was inevitable, lawyers say.

By Emile Hallez