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How to navigate your clients through retirement 'crunch time'
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 02, 2023
How to navigate your clients through retirement 'crunch time'

When it comes to retirement planning, the idea of crunch time takes on an entirely different meaning.

By Gregg Greenberg
Finra fines B-D $30,000 over rep's medical marijuana biz
ALTERNATIVES JUN 02, 2023
Finra fines B-D $30,000 over rep's medical marijuana biz

Park Avenue Securities fell short in its supervision of a rep who helped operate a cannabis business, the regulator says.

By Bruce Kelly
Direct indexing struts its tax management magic
TECHNOLOGY JUN 02, 2023
Direct indexing struts its tax management magic

The technology is gaining appeal as way for advisors to separate themselves from the financial planning pack.

By Jeff Benjamin
Senate passes debt-limit deal, ending threat of US default
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 02, 2023
Senate passes debt-limit deal, ending threat of US default

The 63-36 vote on the bill Thursday night was carried by moderates in both parties; the legislation now goes to President Biden to sign.

By Bloomberg
House vote advances bill to set SEC test to become accredited investor
ALTERNATIVES JUN 01, 2023
House vote advances bill to set SEC test to become accredited investor

The legislation seems to strike a balance between concerns about allowing ordinary investors to buy private placements and creating opportunities for them to diversify their portfolios.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Democratization of markets doesn’t mean all investors should vote for private placements
ALTERNATIVES JUN 01, 2023
Democratization of markets doesn’t mean all investors should vote for private placements

Investor harm is occurring among so-called sophisticated investors, and strong guardrails must be put in place if access to unregistered securities becomes easier for retail investors.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wells Fargo hires another JPMorgan executive for wealth management
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 01, 2023
Wells Fargo hires another JPMorgan executive for wealth management

Barry Simmons is at least the third senior wealth management executive Wells Fargo has hired in the last few years from JPMorgan.

By Bruce Kelly
Backers of bill to ease small-firm regulatory burden seek Senate gains after House win
RIAS JUN 01, 2023
Backers of bill to ease small-firm regulatory burden seek Senate gains after House win

The legislation would force the SEC to calibrate compliance costs for small and growing businesses, including advisory firms.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wall Street banks are using AI to rewire finance
FINTECH JUN 01, 2023
Wall Street banks are using AI to rewire finance

Banks' interest is growing in the evolving technology of artificial intelligence and its likely impact on their business.

By Bloomberg
Hightower takes stake in $2.3 billion New England RIA
RIAS JUN 01, 2023
Hightower takes stake in $2.3 billion New England RIA

Vigilant Wealth Management has offices in Portland, Maine, and Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

By InvestmentNews
InvestmentNews columnist to host new TV show about Social Security
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 01, 2023
InvestmentNews columnist to host new TV show about Social Security

Mary Beth Franklin's show on Maryland Public television will offer guidance not only for individuals currently nearing retirement age, but also those caring for aging relatives or facing changes in their marital status.

By Gregg Greenberg
Young adults have high ideals but low retirement account balances: TIAA study
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 01, 2023
Young adults have high ideals but low retirement account balances: TIAA study

Forty-two percent of the young adults surveyed say they’re living paycheck to paycheck, and only 33% say they could handle an unexpected major expense.

By Gregg Greenberg
House passes debt-limit deal, easing default concerns
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 01, 2023
House passes debt-limit deal, easing default concerns

The deal now heads to the Senate, where approval is virtually certain; Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell said the measure could be voted on as soon as Thursday.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley sets $12 billion profit goal for wealth unit
WIREHOUSES JUN 01, 2023
Morgan Stanley sets $12 billion profit goal for wealth unit

The bank aims to almost double its profit from wealth management through asset growth, more lending and expanding markets, co-president Andy Saperstein said at a conference.

By Bloomberg
California lawmakers move ahead with major climate disclosure bills
ESG MAY 31, 2023
California lawmakers move ahead with major climate disclosure bills

The state is poised to go much further on emissions reporting than the Securities and Exchange Commission.

By Emile Hallez
Jay Shah named CEO at Edelman Financial Engines
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 31, 2023
Jay Shah named CEO at Edelman Financial Engines

Shah, formerly CEO of Personal Capital, will replace Larry Raffone, who will transition to become chairman of the board.

By Gregg Greenberg
Atria says $1.1 billion team from Signature Bank joins Cadaret Grant
BROKER DEALERS MAY 31, 2023
Atria says $1.1 billion team from Signature Bank joins Cadaret Grant

The trio will affiliate with Jericho, New York-based American Investment Planners, Cadaret Grant's largest branch.

By InvestmentNews
Finra uses fine proceeds of $48.1 million to help fund improvements
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 31, 2023
Finra uses fine proceeds of $48.1 million to help fund improvements

The money from fines, along with funds from its reserves and excess operating revenue, allowed the regulator to finance $111.4 million in projects to improve its examination and enforcement efforts.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Mariner acquires employee benefits company
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 31, 2023
Mariner acquires employee benefits company

With its deal for Spring, which provides businesses with financial wellness benefits for employees, Mariner is launching a Financial Wellness division.

By Ryan W. Neal
California B-D that sold GWG bonds files for bankruptcy
ALTERNATIVES MAY 31, 2023
California B-D that sold GWG bonds files for bankruptcy

Irvine-based JRL Capital Corp. reported total assets of $43,000 and total investor claims against the firm of $2.5 million.

By Bruce Kelly