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Lumiant acquires longevity and health planning fintech Genivity
FINTECH APR 26, 2023
Lumiant acquires longevity and health planning fintech Genivity

Genivity's core product creates a customized longevity model based on a client's health risks, lifestyle choices and demographics.

By Ryan W. Neal
Wells Fargo investors overrule board on annual harassment report
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 26, 2023
Wells Fargo investors overrule board on annual harassment report

A majority of the bank's investors voted in favor of a shareholder proposal requesting an annual public report on efforts to prevent harassment and discrimination against employees.

By Bloomberg
Advisor Group makes rebranding campaign official
BROKER DEALERS APR 26, 2023
Advisor Group makes rebranding campaign official

A new name is forthcoming, and the firm's eight independent broker-dealers will be merged under that new name in 18 months.

By Emile Hallez
Morningstar brings competing model portfolios onto its proprietary platform
FINTECH APR 25, 2023
Morningstar brings competing model portfolios onto its proprietary platform

BlackRock, T. Rowe Price, Fidelity and Clark Capital will get shelf space alongside Morningstar's own models.

By Jeff Benjamin
Legislation would allow use of 529 funds to finance training for CFP credential
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 25, 2023
Legislation would allow use of 529 funds to finance training for CFP credential

The American Institute of CPAs is also backing the measure because it would cover expenses related to the CPA exam.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Financial industry CEOs earn more as shareholder returns fall
FINTECH APR 25, 2023
Financial industry CEOs earn more as shareholder returns fall

Higher stock and option awards notched chief executives' pay even higher last year, according to a report from ISS Corporate Solutions.

By Emile Hallez
RBC nabs two First Republic advisors who manage $555 million
ADVISOR MOVES APR 25, 2023
RBC nabs two First Republic advisors who manage $555 million

Brian Addington will join the firm’s San Francisco office, while Theresa Allen is joining its Newport Beach, California, office.

By InvestmentNews
First Republic grows wealth assets despite advisor departures
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 25, 2023
First Republic grows wealth assets despite advisor departures

The bank's total wealth management assets rose to $289.5 billion in the first quarter, a 6.7% increase from the previous quarter.

By Ryan W. Neal
Modern Wealth Management goes from zero to $1.5 billion with first deal
RIAS APR 25, 2023
Modern Wealth Management goes from zero to $1.5 billion with first deal

The private equity-backed aggregator launched by veterans of Goldman Sachs and United Capital has acquired Barber Financial Group, with $1.5 billion in assets.

By Jeff Benjamin
How model portfolios help advisors improve the client experience
OPINION APR 25, 2023
How model portfolios help advisors improve the client experience

Here’s a look at the four primary ways in which model portfolios can benefit an advisory firm’s growth goals.

By Josh Schwaber
UBS cites cautious wealth clients as it reports disappointing earnings
WIREHOUSES APR 25, 2023
UBS cites cautious wealth clients as it reports disappointing earnings

While the firm added $28 billion in new funds from clients during the quarter, revenue at the wealth business fell short of estimates.

By Bloomberg
Steward Partners adds team from UBS overseeing $200 million
WIREHOUSES APR 24, 2023
Steward Partners adds team from UBS overseeing $200 million

James Forsyth and Steven Miller, who operate as the Valencia Group, will be Steward Partners' first team in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

By InvestmentNews
Want to keep your job? Learn to embrace AI
OPINION APR 24, 2023
Want to keep your job? Learn to embrace AI

The rise of AI doesn't have to mean you're about to be obsolete. Instead, this latest tech could become your most productive business builder.

By Ric Edelman
First Rate partners with InvestEdge for compliance software
FINTECH APR 24, 2023
First Rate partners with InvestEdge for compliance software

Together, the companies serve more than 300 banks across the United States with a combined $3 trillion in assets under management.

By Ryan W. Neal
Merrill COO Kirstin Hill to leave firm, following Sieg's departure
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 24, 2023
Merrill COO Kirstin Hill to leave firm, following Sieg's departure

Some of Hill's responsibilities will be handed off to Jeff Busconi, who holds the newly created position of head of wealth management strategy, products and services.

By Emile Hallez
Captrust acquires Minnesota firm managing $770 million
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 24, 2023
Captrust acquires Minnesota firm managing $770 million

Minnetonka-based QA Wealth Management specializes in working with Big 4 tax, audit and consulting professionals,

By InvestmentNews
Schwab split from its bank would unlock value: JPMorgan
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 21, 2023
Schwab split from its bank would unlock value: JPMorgan

Rising concerns over pending regulatory changes and customers moving cash to higher yielding accounts have erased more than $60 billion in market value from the firm's January highs.

By Bloomberg
State Street rolls out second 401(k) target-date series featuring an annuity
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 21, 2023
State Street rolls out second 401(k) target-date series featuring an annuity

The plan feature is provided by Global Trust Co. and Annexus Retirement Solutions.

By Emile Hallez
Digital asset fraud and pig-butchering schemes are top threats to investors, NASAA says
FINTECH APR 21, 2023
Digital asset fraud and pig-butchering schemes are top threats to investors, NASAA says

Many fraudsters are playing off of investors’ fears of economic uncertainty to perpetrate their scams.

By Ryan W. Neal
Raymond James, advisors win $16.4 million arbitration award against Deutsche Bank
BROKER DEALERS APR 21, 2023
Raymond James, advisors win $16.4 million arbitration award against Deutsche Bank

Ray Jay and its brokers claimed the German lender failed to pay revenue share and residual trailer fees on commercial loans.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.