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Virginia announces auto-IRA program, Vestwell to administer
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 02, 2022
Virginia announces auto-IRA program, Vestwell to administer

Virginians without access to a workplace retirement savings plan will now be able to save a portion of their pay in a professionally managed IRA.

By Gregg Greenberg
Group overseeing $800 million switches to SagePoint from Lincoln
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 02, 2022
Group overseeing $800 million switches to SagePoint from Lincoln

IronBridge Wealth Counsel, which has eight advisers, has offices in seven cities across the country.

By InvestmentNews
Blackstone keeps eye on retail, Morgan Stanley open to more deals: Execs
ALTERNATIVES JUN 02, 2022
Blackstone keeps eye on retail, Morgan Stanley open to more deals: Execs

Blackstone's CEO says the firm sees a 'huge' opportunity with retail investors and advisers, while a Morgan Stanley executive talked about recent and potential acquisitions.

By Bruce Kelly
Merrill pays $15.2 million to investors who spent too much for mutual funds
MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 02, 2022
Merrill pays $15.2 million to investors who spent too much for mutual funds

The restitution settles Finra charges that the firm recommended Class C shares with ongoing fees when more affordable Class A shares were available.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra appoints Michael Solomon to head examinations
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 02, 2022
Finra appoints Michael Solomon to head examinations

After a stint as chief compliance officer at Rockefeller Financial, Solomon returns to the industry regulator.

By InvestmentNews
Janney duo managing $375 million moves to Alex. Brown
BROKER DEALERS JUN 02, 2022
Janney duo managing $375 million moves to Alex. Brown

The father-and-son team of Bill and W. Grove Stewart will operate as Stewart Wealth Advisory Group in Annapolis, Maryland.

By InvestmentNews
Why anxious retirees should consider closed-end funds
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 02, 2022
Why anxious retirees should consider closed-end funds

Closed-end funds have emerged as a potential solution for retirees seeking to smooth out their cash flows and in turn soothe their shaken nerves.

By Gregg Greenberg
Fidelity adds health-related ESG fund
ESG JUN 02, 2022
Fidelity adds health-related ESG fund

The actively managed mutual fund uses both proprietary and third-party ESG ratings.

By ESG Clarity
Wealth Enhancement Group buys $1.7 billion Kings Point Capital Management
RIAS JUN 02, 2022
Wealth Enhancement Group buys $1.7 billion Kings Point Capital Management

The acquisition, Wealth Enhancement Group's fifth completed deal this year, boosts its total assets to $55 billion.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC orders San Diego B-D to pay $800,000 over fund share class disclosures
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 01, 2022
SEC orders San Diego B-D to pay $800,000 over fund share class disclosures

Madison Avenue Securities didn't disclose or didn't adequately disclose conflicts associated with compensation the firm received from certain advisory client investments. 

By Bruce Kelly
Envestnet buys 401kplans.com, expanding retirement offerings
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 01, 2022
Envestnet buys 401kplans.com, expanding retirement offerings

The company said the deal underscores its ongoing commitment to the retirement plan industry and to investing in technologies that enhance its 'financial wellness ecosystem.'

By Gregg Greenberg
Market correction puts Roth conversions on the front burner
RIAS JUN 01, 2022
Market correction puts Roth conversions on the front burner

The tax implications of an IRA conversion are far from automatic and can be difficult to forecast this early in the year.

By Jeff Benjamin
Raymond James completes acquisition of TriState Capital
BROKER DEALERS JUN 01, 2022
Raymond James completes acquisition of TriState Capital

The Pittsburgh-based private bank will continue to operate as a separately chartered institution.

By InvestmentNews
Mariner Wealth to add $347 million RIA
RIAS JUN 01, 2022
Mariner Wealth to add $347 million RIA

National firm will acquire Boston-based Taylor Wealth Management Partners to bolster presence along the East Coast.

By InvestmentNews
Become part of your client's business team as risk management partner
OPINION JUN 01, 2022
Become part of your client's business team as risk management partner

Leaders focused on business growth may not be thinking about the next unexpected disruption. That's where trusted advisers have an opportunity to bridge the gap.

By Juan Jose Perez
Creative Planning's Mallouk sees softening valuations driving more RIA deals
RIAS JUN 01, 2022
Creative Planning's Mallouk sees softening valuations driving more RIA deals

Creative Planning's third completed deal of the year, for Boston-based Ferris Capital, adds $755 million to its wealth management footprint.

By Jeff Benjamin
Wall Street’s lawyers attack SEC effort to crush greenwashing
ESG JUN 01, 2022
Wall Street’s lawyers attack SEC effort to crush greenwashing

Lawyers are concerned about what they consider vague demands for more disclosure.

By Bloomberg
Independence by any path is still independence
OPINION JUN 01, 2022
Independence by any path is still independence

There’s no universally correct direction for every breakaway to take. What works for some may not be the right solution for others.

By Ed Friedman
Negotiating with a custodian
OPINION JUN 01, 2022
Negotiating with a custodian

The 5 cents remaining in an investment account triggered a lengthy back-and-forth between the adviser and his custodian.

By Michael Broad
Women give more, differently, sparked by recent upheaval
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 31, 2022
Women give more, differently, sparked by recent upheaval

New research reveals sharp generational differences as women double down on their philanthropic priorities.

By Joanne Cleaver