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The case for curiosity as a marketing  strategy
OPINION DEC 16, 2021
The case for curiosity as a marketing strategy

Breaking out of your brand’s usual programming helps break through the attention barriers of customers and prospects.

By Robert Sofia
Voya sued for using own investments in 401(k) plan
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 16, 2021
Voya sued for using own investments in 401(k) plan

One of the lead plaintiffs in the class-action case appears to be the company’s former regional vice president of retirement sales.

By Emile Hallez
Morgan Stanley rep managing $130 million moves to UBS
WIREHOUSES DEC 16, 2021
Morgan Stanley rep managing $130 million moves to UBS

Brett Moore will work in the firm’s Beverly Hills, California, office.

By InvestmentNews
Fintech can accelerate ESG integration
OPINION DEC 16, 2021
Fintech can accelerate ESG integration

Making sustainable investing a part of firms' investment advice and portfolio management processes requires the appropriate tools.

By Mukund Rao
JPMorgan adviser loses ruling in client-poaching case
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 16, 2021
JPMorgan adviser loses ruling in client-poaching case

A judge denied Gwen Campbell's request to temporarily bar fellow bankers at JPMorgan from soliciting business from clients she brought with her from BofA, clients who reportedly include former New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez.

By Bloomberg
Chief investment officers critical to success of DC plans, participants
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 15, 2021
Chief investment officers critical to success of DC plans, participants

CIOs from the leading DC record keepers, aggregators and broker-dealers discussed their greatest opportunities and challenges.

By Fred Barstein
SEC slaps Wedbush with $1.2 million in penalties over microcaps
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 15, 2021
SEC slaps Wedbush with $1.2 million in penalties over microcaps

The agency says the firm distributed unregistered shares unlawfully and failed to file suspicious activity reports.

By InvestmentNews
2022 outlook for Social Security
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 15, 2021
2022 outlook for Social Security

There's good and bad news on the horizon, including the biggest annual cost-of-living increase in 40 years, but also an offsetting rise in Medicare premiums.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Fed signals three hikes next year in inflation pivot
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 15, 2021
Fed signals three hikes next year in inflation pivot

The central bank also said it will double the pace at which it's scaling back purchases of Treasuries and mortgage-backed securities, putting the program on track to conclude in early 2022 rather than at midyear.

By Bloomberg
Transamerica sued by 401(k) participant over data breach
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 15, 2021
Transamerica sued by 401(k) participant over data breach

A bug earlier this year let plan sponsor clients view outside participants' data, and one man claims he and others suffered consequences.

By Emile Hallez
A mass migration of advisers
OPINION DEC 15, 2021
A mass migration of advisers

Burnt out by the grind of running a small business, many firm principals are merging with other firms and creating national brands.

By Scott Hanson
Talking trusts: A win-win
OPINION DEC 15, 2021
Talking trusts: A win-win

As the pandemic and possible tax law changes lead more Americans to think about their estate plans, advisers should take the opportunity to discuss estate planning and trusts with their clients.

By Sarah Duey
Securities America team managing $200 million joins LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 15, 2021
Securities America team managing $200 million joins LPL

Lamont Financial Group operates from two bank offices in Mason City and Clear Lake, Iowa.

By InvestmentNews
Wells Fargo moves to simplify pay plan for advisers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 14, 2021
Wells Fargo moves to simplify pay plan for advisers

'I really think that our financial advisers are going to be happy about this,' one Wells Fargo executive said.

By Bruce Kelly
Labor Department's ESG proposal attracts ire from the anti-'woke'
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 14, 2021
Labor Department's ESG proposal attracts ire from the anti-'woke'

The agency received a trove of public comments on its proposed ESG changes, and many were penned by people concerned about a perceived liberal agenda.

By Emile Hallez
Planswell opens up free financial planning tech to advisers
FINTECH DEC 14, 2021
Planswell opens up free financial planning tech to advisers

A relaunch in 2020 has allowed the company to pivot to serving financial advisers, which is a more sustainable business model, according to CEO Eric Arnold.

By Sean Allocca
Hub acquires $3.4 billion plan consultant
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 14, 2021
Hub acquires $3.4 billion plan consultant

The principals of GRP Financial California will join Hub’s private wealth business.

By InvestmentNews
That student loan crisis is about to get real, again
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 14, 2021
That student loan crisis is about to get real, again

Federal student loan borrowers have been clear that they are in no shape to start making payments again.

By Emile Hallez
Prospera leaps into the acquisition game with Dorsey deal
RIA NEWS DEC 14, 2021
Prospera leaps into the acquisition game with Dorsey deal

With just two deals under its belt after nearly 40 years in the business, the $16 billion Dallas broker-dealer and RIA is ready to become more active in the M&A space.

By Jeff Benjamin
Rich business owners rethink retirement amid pandemic
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 14, 2021
Rich business owners rethink retirement amid pandemic

More than half of the individuals and families surveyed by BNP Paribas and Aon said they're altering the timetable for stepping away from their companies, with 41% delaying or phasing more slowly into a move.

By Bloomberg