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Schwab sued over payment for order flow
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 06, 2022
Schwab sued over payment for order flow

Three clients allege the brokerage didn’t give them the best prices for their orders.

By InvestmentNews
RayJay appoints sustainable investing head
BROKER DEALERS JUN 06, 2022
RayJay appoints sustainable investing head

Samantha Trebesch previously led the firm's private client group strategy and planning team.

By ESG Clarity
Hello to alternatives in retirement accounts
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 06, 2022
Hello to alternatives in retirement accounts

Even with the recent recoveries in the stock and bond markets, the classic 60/40 split may be a thing of the past, and some argue alternatives are the future.

By Gregg Greenberg
Leading state regulator sees arbitration reform gaining momentum
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 06, 2022
Leading state regulator sees arbitration reform gaining momentum

A NASAA model rule gives states the ability to yank the license of a brokerage or advisory firm that dodges an arbitration award or other judgment.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Policy trumps democracy for most lobbyists ahead of midterms
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 06, 2022
Policy trumps democracy for most lobbyists ahead of midterms

Many trade groups representing financial advisers have donated to at least one lawmaker who objected to certifying the 2020 presidential election.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Indie managing $400 million switches to Avantax from FSC
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 06, 2022
Indie managing $400 million switches to Avantax from FSC

San Diego-based ATS Advanced Trustee Strategies specializes in advanced estate planning.

By InvestmentNews
Hub acquires $1.1 billion retirement plan firm
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 06, 2022
Hub acquires $1.1 billion retirement plan firm

The team at Indianapolis-based CSi Advisory Services is joining Hub Midwest East.

By InvestmentNews
Why some experts think peak inflation is near
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 06, 2022
Why some experts think peak inflation is near

Economists at Morgan Stanley warn that the risk of an inventory glut is growing, especially in sectors such as consumer discretionary and technology goods.

By InvestmentNews
Best-performing liquid alternative funds in first half
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 06, 2022
Best-performing liquid alternative funds in first half

The big losses posted by both stocks and bonds so far this year have renewed interest in funds that employ alternative strategies. Here's Morningstar’s list of the best-performing liquid alts funds so far this year.

By Jeff Benjamin
InvestmentNews' 2022 class of 40 Under 40
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 06, 2022
InvestmentNews' 2022 class of 40 Under 40

Meet the members of InvestmentNews' 2022 class of 40 Under 40. InvestmentNews is proud to profile these rising stars and shine a light on their impressive achievements at such an early stage of their careers.

By InvestmentNews
More summer reading recommendations
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 04, 2022
More summer reading recommendations

If you’re looking for something to read this holiday weekend, here are suggestions of both fun and serious books from friends and colleagues across the wealth management industry.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC public service campaign sparks outrage online
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 03, 2022
SEC public service campaign sparks outrage online

The SEC's 'Investomania' videos are an attempt to encourage investors to research before investing, but some are upset by the videos' references to meme stocks and crypto.

By Bloomberg
Fintech Bytes: AdvisorEngine, eMoney and Invesco's intelliflo
OPINION JUN 03, 2022
Fintech Bytes: AdvisorEngine, eMoney and Invesco's intelliflo

Catch up on the highlights from this week in fintech news.

By Ryan W. Neal
Lawsuit seeks to kill DOL guidance on using crypto in 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 03, 2022
Lawsuit seeks to kill DOL guidance on using crypto in 401(k)s

ForUsAll, a 401(k) provider that specializes in alternative investments, alleges that Labor exceeded its authority by trying to institute an effective ban.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Ex-broker who stole from pension plan gets 6½-year sentence
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 03, 2022
Ex-broker who stole from pension plan gets 6½-year sentence

John Sherman Jumper, a 17-year veteran of the securities industry, was based in Memphis, Tennessee.

By Bruce Kelly
Inflation, no longer deemed transitory, puts advisers in scramble mode
RIAS JUN 03, 2022
Inflation, no longer deemed transitory, puts advisers in scramble mode

The Biden administration is now saying upward pressure on prices could be the new reality, which has advisers getting more creative.

By Jeff Benjamin
Goldman's Waldron warns of unprecedented economic shocks
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 03, 2022
Goldman's Waldron warns of unprecedented economic shocks

Echoing remarks earlier this week by JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon, Goldman's president cited 'tougher economic times ahead.'

By Bloomberg
Vontobel creates four CITs
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 03, 2022
Vontobel creates four CITs

The collective investment trusts will use SEI Trust Co. as the trustee.

By InvestmentNews
Social Security report projects trust fund exhaustion in 2035
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 02, 2022
Social Security report projects trust fund exhaustion in 2035

The latest annual report from the Social Security and Medicare Trustees moves the program's insolvency date back by one year.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Retiree travel dreams reimagined
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 02, 2022
Retiree travel dreams reimagined

Covid-era restrictions mean those traveling overseas should have backup plans for their health care and finances.

By Mary Beth Franklin