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New ETFs would package best, worst of Jim Cramer's stock picks
EQUITIES OCT 06, 2022
New ETFs would package best, worst of Jim Cramer's stock picks

Tuttle Capital Management is seeking SEC approval to launch two active ETFs populated with the 'Mad Money' host's favorite stocks.

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra moving to slimmed down headquarters in D.C.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 06, 2022
Finra moving to slimmed down headquarters in D.C.

The change will offer the regulator's employees a hybrid approach that combines in-office and remote work.

By Bruce Kelly
Colorado regulators mulling update to guidance on financial planning fees
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 06, 2022
Colorado regulators mulling update to guidance on financial planning fees

Groups like XY Planning Network and the CFP Board view a document from the state's Division of Securities as undermining fee-for-service models.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Fend off inflation with these strategic tips
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 06, 2022
Fend off inflation with these strategic tips

Economist Laurence Kotlikoff offers his outlook on inflation and how investors can prepare their portfolios to defend against it.

By Gregg Greenberg
Robo-advisers struggling to retain investors in 2022, research finds
FINTECH OCT 05, 2022
Robo-advisers struggling to retain investors in 2022, research finds

The use of robo-advisers fell from 27.7% of US investors in 2021 to 20.9% this year, according to research from Parameter Insights.

By Ryan W. Neal
Fidelity, Vanguard join forces to help workers move 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 05, 2022
Fidelity, Vanguard join forces to help workers move 401(k)s

The two retirement giants, along with Alight Solutions, are forming a consortium to automate the transfer of 401(k) accounts with balances below $5,000 when workers change jobs.

By Bloomberg
Finra fines Barclays Capital $2 million for best-execution failures
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 05, 2022
Finra fines Barclays Capital $2 million for best-execution failures

The regulator says the firm didn't search the market to see if it could find better prices for customers, in a case that's another example of the regulatory crackdown in this area.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
5 client personas advisers need to know to build wallet share
OPINION OCT 05, 2022
5 client personas advisers need to know to build wallet share

It's important for advisers to understand how the emotions of clients can dictate whether and when they'll give you more assets to manage.

By Laura Hanichak Gregg
Life insurance can be a valuable asset for seniors battling inflation
OPINION OCT 05, 2022
Life insurance can be a valuable asset for seniors battling inflation

Selling life insurance policies can help retirees meet expenses, but such transactions, known as life settlements, are overlooked by the financial planning world.

By Lucas Siegel
Market pain boosts case for adding alternatives to retirement accounts
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 04, 2022
Market pain boosts case for adding alternatives to retirement accounts

An increasing number of wealth managers are diversifying their clients’ portfolios away from traditional asset classes into alternative, and often less liquid, assets.

By Gregg Greenberg
MAI acquires Florida-based firm, launches retirement business
RIA NEWS OCT 04, 2022
MAI acquires Florida-based firm, launches retirement business

The Cleveland-based RIA said the purchase of West Point Business Group allows it to launch MAI Retirement.

By InvestmentNews
SEC urged to revise strategic plan to address RIA arbitration, threats to senior investors
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 04, 2022
SEC urged to revise strategic plan to address RIA arbitration, threats to senior investors

Comments from the Chamber of Commerce focused on making enforcement fairer, while organizations disagreed about who should be eligible to participate in private markets.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra slaps UBS with $2.5 million fine over short-selling violations
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 04, 2022
Finra slaps UBS with $2.5 million fine over short-selling violations

It's the second time in as many weeks that Finra has penalized a firm for such trading problems.

By Bruce Kelly
Figuring out the tax impact on clients' portfolios
OPINION OCT 04, 2022
Figuring out the tax impact on clients' portfolios

Taxes can create a significant drag on the value of a portfolio, so here are the things you should be looking for in a client's tax documents.

By Rob Kuharic
Merrill launches matchmaking service to connect investors and advisers
FINTECH OCT 04, 2022
Merrill launches matchmaking service to connect investors and advisers

The firm is positioning Merrill Advisor Match as a modern solution for investors who are looking for financial advice.

By Ryan W. Neal
Morgan Stanley brings robo-adviser under the ETrade brand name
FINTECH OCT 03, 2022
Morgan Stanley brings robo-adviser under the ETrade brand name

Morgan Stanley will stop making the robo, Access Investing, available to new clients in December.

By Ryan W. Neal
Republicans advocate for retirement investments in private equity, crypto
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 03, 2022
Republicans advocate for retirement investments in private equity, crypto

The lack of Democratic support likely would keep legislation on using alternatives in retirement plans out of the Secure 2.0 mix.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Here's what your clients need to ask themselves before retiring
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 03, 2022
Here's what your clients need to ask themselves before retiring

T. Rowe Price retirement expert Stuart Ritter explains what individuals need to learn about themselves — both financially and nonfinancially — as they plan for retirement.

By Gregg Greenberg
SEC fines Kim Kardashian $1.26 million for endorsing crypto token on Instagram
ALTERNATIVES OCT 03, 2022
SEC fines Kim Kardashian $1.26 million for endorsing crypto token on Instagram

The securities watchdog said she broke US rules by not disclosing she was paid for the promotion.

By Bloomberg
Independent Financial Partners to offer Sallus pooled 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 30, 2022
Independent Financial Partners to offer Sallus pooled 401(k)s

The Sallus pooled employer 401(k) plan is aimed at small to midsize businesses.

By InvestmentNews