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CI Financial cashes in big with sale of stake in Boston RIA
RIAS APR 28, 2023
CI Financial cashes in big with sale of stake in Boston RIA

CI claims to have tripled its return on its original minority investment in Congress Wealth Management.

By Jeff Benjamin
Pessimism about retirement rises amid inflation
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 28, 2023
Pessimism about retirement rises amid inflation

The last time the EBRI survey showed a decline in confidence of this magnitude was in 2008, during the global financial crisis.

By Gregg Greenberg
Sanctuary Wealth nabs $1 billion Merrill team
RIAS APR 28, 2023
Sanctuary Wealth nabs $1 billion Merrill team

Chicago-based Burnham Harbor Private Wealth has four advisors.

By InvestmentNews
RBC adds First Republic duo managing $400 million
ADVISOR MOVES APR 28, 2023
RBC adds First Republic duo managing $400 million

Mark Friedman and Mitchell Peters, who are joining RBC's San Francisco office, had been affiliated with First Republic since 2017.

By InvestmentNews
Speaker McCarthy pressures Biden on debt ceiling
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 28, 2023
Speaker McCarthy pressures Biden on debt ceiling

The measure the House passed would require broad spending cuts in return for raising the nation's debt limit, and Biden says he won't entertain strings-attached bargaining to raise the limit.

By Bloomberg
Envestnet CEO on the company’s recent challenges and the opportunities ahead
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 27, 2023
Envestnet CEO on the company’s recent challenges and the opportunities ahead

Although its efforts to meld its businesses met with some opposition, the company's revamped platform will provide great returns for users and investors, Bill Crager says.

By Ryan W. Neal
Top Democrat opposes bill facilitating e-delivery of investment documents
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 27, 2023
Top Democrat opposes bill facilitating e-delivery of investment documents

Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., said she's worried that seniors who aren't tech savvy may not be able to opt out and receive paper disclosures.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Tax hangover tees up client discussions about new RMD strategies
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 27, 2023
Tax hangover tees up client discussions about new RMD strategies

The SECURE 2.0 legislation, tax rates and other changes can pave the way for conversations with clients about strategies around required minimum distributions, Ed Slott says.

By Joanne Cleaver
Raymond James' 'enhanced savings program' got bump from SVB failure, execs say
BROKER DEALERS APR 27, 2023
Raymond James' 'enhanced savings program' got bump from SVB failure, execs say

Interest income brought the firm's revenue to a record high during the quarter ended in March, offsetting lower income from asset management fees.

By Emile Hallez
Asset managers hash out the future of the 60/40 portfolio
EQUITIES APR 27, 2023
Asset managers hash out the future of the 60/40 portfolio

For a lot of investors, moving beyond the classic allocation of 60% stocks and 40% bonds will mean a bigger allocation to alternatives and other active strategies.

By Jeff Benjamin
Wealth Enhancement buys $1.1 billion Minnesota-based hybrid
RIAS APR 27, 2023
Wealth Enhancement buys $1.1 billion Minnesota-based hybrid

New Era Financial Advisors has six advisors and offices in Wayzata and Hutchinson.

By InvestmentNews
First Republic plunges on report of buyers for new shares
EQUITIES APR 27, 2023
First Republic plunges on report of buyers for new shares

The firm's advisors have lined up possible purchasers of new shares in the bank as part of a rescue plan.

By Bloomberg
Top things advisors need to tell their clients about retiring abroad
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 26, 2023
Top things advisors need to tell their clients about retiring abroad

Retirees need to consider a lot more than just the exchange rate, the cuisine and the climate before retiring in a foreign country.

By Gregg Greenberg
Allworth Financial adds $506 million Kansas-based firm
RIAS APR 26, 2023
Allworth Financial adds $506 million Kansas-based firm

The purchase of Lawrence-based McDaniel Knutson Financial Partners is Allworth’s 28th deal in five years.

By InvestmentNews
House committee OKs bills expanding pool of sophisticated investors
ALTERNATIVES APR 26, 2023
House committee OKs bills expanding pool of sophisticated investors

The legislation would amend the definition of accredited investor to include people who have certain licenses, education or experience.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Millennials getting a jump on retirement saving: Natixis survey
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 26, 2023
Millennials getting a jump on retirement saving: Natixis survey

The study shows millennials started saving for retirement 11 years earlier in life than baby boomers did.

By Gregg Greenberg
The superiority of the fee-based compensation model
OPINION APR 26, 2023
The superiority of the fee-based compensation model

The preeminent conflict of the commission-based model is that it forces you to put the pursuit of new clients ahead of serving your existing ones.

By Scott Hanson
BlackRock's Dalia Blass leaves for law firm Sullivan & Cromwell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 26, 2023
BlackRock's Dalia Blass leaves for law firm Sullivan & Cromwell

Blass, the former head of the SEC's division of investment management, led external affairs at BlackRock for two years.

By Emile Hallez
Advisors want to use alternatives. Here are 3 reasons they aren't
OPINION APR 26, 2023
Advisors want to use alternatives. Here are 3 reasons they aren't

The investments may fit the times, but lack of choice and transparency, and liability fears help explain why some are dissatisfied with the offerings.

By Matt Schiffman
Schwab's Liz Ann Sonders says return to normal could be a rocky ride
EQUITIES APR 26, 2023
Schwab's Liz Ann Sonders says return to normal could be a rocky ride

Speaking at the Morningstar conference this week, the popular strategist said there are still excesses that need to be wrung out of the economy.

By Jeff Benjamin