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Edelman Financial Engines launches adviser/robo retirement solution
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 17, 2022
Edelman Financial Engines launches adviser/robo retirement solution

The tool will help employees who are approaching retirement figure out their transition from the workplace.

By InvestmentNews
Beware of incorrect advice about claiming Social Security benefits
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 16, 2022
Beware of incorrect advice about claiming Social Security benefits

Filing for benefits online can help individuals avoid faulty guidance from well-meaning Social Security Administration reps.

By Mary Beth Franklin
SEC takes first substantive Reg BI enforcement action
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 16, 2022
SEC takes first substantive Reg BI enforcement action

Investor advocates differ on whether the case against brokers selling risky bonds — L bonds offered by GWG Holdings — fulfills Reg BI's investor-protection promises.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wholesalers at B-D that sold GWG bonds jump ship
ALTERNATIVES JUN 16, 2022
Wholesalers at B-D that sold GWG bonds jump ship

When wholesalers leave a broker-dealer en masse, it's a signal that the firm's efforts to sell more product and generate more revenue could be greatly hampered.

By Bruce Kelly
Two large Northwestern Mutual practices merge
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 16, 2022
Two large Northwestern Mutual practices merge

The combination of the two New York-based firms, Park Avenue Capital Planning and Strongpoint Wealth Advisors, creates a wealth manager overseeing more than $1 billion.

By InvestmentNews
New LPL program gives advisers more tools to attract, serve the rich
RIAS JUN 16, 2022
New LPL program gives advisers more tools to attract, serve the rich

The Private Client Service Network will help select LPL advisers assist their clients with such tasks as the sale of small or midsize businesses; hedging concentrated stock positions; and specialty lending.

By Jeff Benjamin
Bond market losses just beginning as Fed sets path to 4% yields
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 16, 2022
Bond market losses just beginning as Fed sets path to 4% yields

Investors also dumped European bonds after a surprise Swiss rate hike, putting Germany’s five-year yield on track for its biggest jump since 2011.

By Bloomberg
Billion-dollar Merrill trio bolts for Cetera
BROKER DEALERS JUN 15, 2022
Billion-dollar Merrill trio bolts for Cetera

The three advisers are setting up shop as Harvest Wealth in the Maryland suburbs of Washington.

By InvestmentNews
Three wealth management podcasts win awards at second annual competition
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 15, 2022
Three wealth management podcasts win awards at second annual competition

Retirement, diversity and financial literacy emerge as popular podcasting themes at this year's Advisor Podcast Awards.

By Jeff Benjamin
Top Democrat seeks probe on crypto use in retirement accounts
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 15, 2022
Top Democrat seeks probe on crypto use in retirement accounts

Rep. Richard Neal, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, asked the Government Accountability Office to assess the use of cryptocurrency investments in 401(k) plans.

By Bloomberg
How to prepare your clients for 401(k) statement shock
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 15, 2022
How to prepare your clients for 401(k) statement shock

With 401(k) savers likely to be getting some unpleasant news in their next statement, their financial advisers might want to reach out in advance.

By Gregg Greenberg
Fed hikes rates 75 basis points, intensifying inflation fight
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 15, 2022
Fed hikes rates 75 basis points, intensifying inflation fight

The Federal Open Market Committee "is strongly committed to returning inflation to its 2% objective.”

By Bloomberg
Senate GOP proposal offers investment tax relief to fight inflation
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 15, 2022
Senate GOP proposal offers investment tax relief to fight inflation

The bill would more than double the 0% tax bracket for long-term capital gains and dividends, but its political prospects in the Democratic-controlled Congress are cloudy.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Another former head of Wells Fargo Advisors leaves the bank
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 15, 2022
Another former head of Wells Fargo Advisors leaves the bank

David Kowach is the second senior Wells Fargo executive with deep ties to wealth management to retire in the past two months.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC’s Goldman, BNY moves hint at more ESG investigations
ESG JUN 15, 2022
SEC’s Goldman, BNY moves hint at more ESG investigations

The latest developments follow notices the agency released last year around ESG enforcement.

By Emile Hallez
Anticipating more pain ahead, advisers stress long-term perspective
RIAS JUN 15, 2022
Anticipating more pain ahead, advisers stress long-term perspective

While the stock market has officially entered a bear market, so far it doesn't feel like March 2009, when the market declined 30%, or October 1987, when it lost 20% in one day.

By Jeff Benjamin
Wells team managing $630 million goes indie with Raymond James
BROKER DEALERS JUN 15, 2022
Wells team managing $630 million goes indie with Raymond James

Four advisers in Columbia, South Carolina, form Vision Wealth Advisors.

By InvestmentNews
Bitcoin’s unrelenting sell-off puts prices on verge of $20,000
ALTERNATIVES JUN 15, 2022
Bitcoin’s unrelenting sell-off puts prices on verge of $20,000

Bitcoin, the largest token, has fallen for nine straight days, the longest losing streak since 2014.

By Bloomberg
One size does not fit all: Finding the right ESG investments for wealthy clients
OPINION JUN 15, 2022
One size does not fit all: Finding the right ESG investments for wealthy clients

The key is to ask the right questions to develop a custom strategy aligned with the client’s goals rather than making assumptions.

By David Mann
Billion-dollar Merrill team goes indie with Sanctuary
WIREHOUSES JUN 14, 2022
Billion-dollar Merrill team goes indie with Sanctuary

The four advisers are setting up shop as SkyPath Private Wealth in Summit, New Jersey.

By InvestmentNews