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Early retirees have taken a hit to their real incomes
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2024
Early retirees have taken a hit to their real incomes

New analysis from JPMorgan Chase Institute unpacks how a rise in early retirements during the pandemic impacted older American's purchasing power.

By Leo Almazora
Voya to buy $60B retirement plan business from OneAmerica
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2024
Voya to buy $60B retirement plan business from OneAmerica

The company's deal to pick up the defined contribution business is one of the bigger ones in recent years, in an industry that keeps consolidating.

'Nearly every retiree should defer Social Security'
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2024
'Nearly every retiree should defer Social Security'

Advisor stresses importance of income you can't outlive.

By Chris Davis
The benefits of phantom stock for employees
OPINION SEP 11, 2024
The benefits of phantom stock for employees

Sharing equity with all employees is a great concept but can be a compliance burden.

By Scott Hanson
US firms' dividend boom boosts Q2 payouts to $161.5B
EQUITIES SEP 11, 2024
US firms' dividend boom boosts Q2 payouts to $161.5B

Alphabet and Meta's debut as dividend payers, coupled with corporate earnings growth, added to the bullish picture of American companies rewarding shareholders.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth Access taps fintech veteran Drew Dimarino for C-suite role
FINTECH SEP 11, 2024
Wealth Access taps fintech veteran Drew Dimarino for C-suite role

The wealth tech firm's latest leadership hire brings three decades of experience, including roles at Riskalyze and eMoney Advisor, as it looks to sharpen its business strategy.

By Leo Almazora
Workers feeling retirement-ready as they reimagine their relationship with 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 11, 2024
Workers feeling retirement-ready as they reimagine their relationship with 401(k)s

Nationwide survey research reveals snapshot of sentiments around retirement, economic anxieties, and need for protected income.

By Leo Almazora
FP Alpha spruces up estate planning platform
FINTECH SEP 11, 2024
FP Alpha spruces up estate planning platform

The AI-focused fintech provider has unveiled updates to its estate planning capabilities, including customizable asset projections and an improved planning snapshot tool.

By Leo Almazora
LPL lands $650M private wealth team from Ameriprise
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 11, 2024
LPL lands $650M private wealth team from Ameriprise

The five-advisor group based in Santa Rosa, California operates a full-service ensemble practice with tax, retirement, estate planning, and other high-net-worth services.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth lead-generation fintech Cashmere AI gets $3.6M seed funding
FINTECH SEP 11, 2024
Wealth lead-generation fintech Cashmere AI gets $3.6M seed funding

The startup uses machine learning to match advisors with clients who are at life stages where they could benefit from working with a financial professional.

By Emile Hallez
Ron Carson: From salesman to shaman
OPINION SEP 10, 2024
Ron Carson: From salesman to shaman

“Obviously, this is beyond unusual,” says one veteran financial advisor.

By Bruce Kelly
The US retirement system need to evolve, says TIAA Institute
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 10, 2024
The US retirement system need to evolve, says TIAA Institute

As lifespans get longer and workers' access to DB plans decrease, researchers make the case for a "hybrid" system to support retirees.

By Leo Almazora
Financial pressures pushing younger Americans away from parenthood
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 10, 2024
Financial pressures pushing younger Americans away from parenthood

MassMutual survey shows despite three-quarters of parents indicating they prepared financially, around half still shared concerns around basic expenses and rising tuition.

By Leo Almazora
Investors claiming "emotional distress damages" win lawsuit involving GWG bonds
FIXED INCOME SEP 10, 2024
Investors claiming "emotional distress damages" win lawsuit involving GWG bonds

"This is one of the largest emotional distress damages awarded in Finra’s history,” says attorney.

By Bruce Kelly
Orion taps industry veteran Mark Mayo to CFO role
FINTECH SEP 10, 2024
Orion taps industry veteran Mark Mayo to CFO role

The wealth tech company's newest leadership hire brings extensive financial expertise at a pivotal moment in its growth.

By Leo Almazora
LPL expands HNW employee advisor division in New York with $700M BofA duo
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 10, 2024
LPL expands HNW employee advisor division in New York with $700M BofA duo

The Long Island-based team joining LPL Private Wealth bring over 40 years of collective experience catering to a diverse clientele, with a focus on the Brooklyn area.

By Leo Almazora
Kestra bolsters alts focus with deepened iCapital partnership
ALTERNATIVES SEP 10, 2024
Kestra bolsters alts focus with deepened iCapital partnership

The financial services firm's enhanced fintech collaboration integrates advanced capabilities to give advisors a more seamless experience.

By Leo Almazora
 The strategic advantage of seamless CRM adoption
OPINION SEP 10, 2024
The strategic advantage of seamless CRM adoption

CEO says M&A realities mean an overhaul is often necessary.

Big branches flex their muscle
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 10, 2024
Big branches flex their muscle

Latest splits from broker-dealers a sign that perhaps more executives and advisors from these giant branches want to enjoy the fruits of the private equity funds flooding the industry.

By Bruce Kelly
Taxing unrealized capital gains? The mind boggles
OPINION SEP 10, 2024
Taxing unrealized capital gains? The mind boggles

Editorial: Democratic Party's proposal represents a fundamental shift in how people are taxed.

By Editorial