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As RIAs evolve, C-suite specialization begins to emerge
OPINION JUN 07, 2021
As RIAs evolve, C-suite specialization begins to emerge

When RIAs add professional managers beyond the founding group of advisers to add professional managers, they can finally achieve the levels of growth and profitability the advisers envisioned upon launching their firm.

By Matt Sonnen
Ric Edelman stepping down from current role at Edelman Financial Engines
RIAS JUN 07, 2021
Ric Edelman stepping down from current role at Edelman Financial Engines

Edelman will stay on as a strategic adviser, a board member and the firm’s largest individual shareholder. Currently, he serves as the firm's chairman of financial education and client experience.

By Emile Hallez
Plans, savers more aware of retirement income, but will demand follow?
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 07, 2021
Plans, savers more aware of retirement income, but will demand follow?

Among retirement plan participants, about 90% said they are interested in retirement-income products and that having guaranteed income would be a plus, according to a BlackRock survey.

By Emile Hallez
Finra proposes annual regulatory education
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 07, 2021
Finra proposes annual regulatory education

The regulator's proposed rule would also allow brokers to leave the industry and maintain their registration longer if they complete continuing education, a move that could benefit women who step away to have families.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Aon to sell U.S. retirement business
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 07, 2021
Aon to sell U.S. retirement business

Aquiline is buying the unit, while Alight Solutions is buying Aon's Retiree Health Exchange business. The sales are aimed at winning government approval for Aon's merger with Willis Towers Watson.

By InvestmentNews
Is the Carson Group worth $1 billion?
RIAS JUN 07, 2021
Is the Carson Group worth $1 billion?

Just five years ago, the Carson Group had a total valuation of $120 million, or six to eight times less than its current potential valuation. The firm said in October it is looking to raise capital to continue to invest in registered investment advisers and wealth management firms.

By Bruce Kelly
Blanchett leaves Morningstar to head retirement research at QMA
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 07, 2021
Blanchett leaves Morningstar to head retirement research at QMA

His role will involve positioning Prudential’s investment arm for the retirement income challenge.

By InvestmentNews
JPMorgan hires from Goldman, Wells for growth-equity effort
ALTERNATIVES JUN 07, 2021
JPMorgan hires from Goldman, Wells for growth-equity effort

The new venture aims to give JPMorgan's clients exposure to companies before they go public.

By InvestmentNews
Business and life lessons from a needle in a haystack
OPINION JUN 07, 2021
Business and life lessons from a needle in a haystack

Asian American leader shares her insight, such as recognizing that you bring something special and unique.

By Michelle Marquez
Yellen says higher interest rates would be ‘plus’ for US, Fed
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 07, 2021
Yellen says higher interest rates would be ‘plus’ for US, Fed

The Treasury Secretary said President Joe Biden should push forward with his $4 trillion spending plans even if they trigger inflation that persists into next year and higher interest rates.

By Bloomberg
Time to rethink forced arbitration
OPINION JUN 07, 2021
Time to rethink forced arbitration

Ending mandatory arbitration has become a top priority for consumer advocacy groups, like the Public Investors Advocate Bar Association and others, that claim investors should have the option of laying out their case before a judge or jury.

By SteveParrishJDRICPCLUChFCRHU
InvestmentNews' 2021 class of 40 Under 40
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 07, 2021
InvestmentNews' 2021 class of 40 Under 40

Our 40 Under 40 project, now in its eighth year, highlights young talent in the financial advice industry. The profiles of these individuals illustrate the tremendous potential of those coming up in the profession. Their stories will surprise, entertain, educate and inspire.

By InvestmentNews
How to buy the Bitcoin dip without buying Bitcoin
ALTERNATIVES JUN 04, 2021
How to buy the Bitcoin dip without buying Bitcoin

Research finds that companies that do business in the cryptocurrency space can be reliable proxies for digital currency exposure. For those who might have been waiting for an entry point, the case could be made that now is a good time to buy.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC removes head of U.S. accounting regulator
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 04, 2021
SEC removes head of U.S. accounting regulator

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Chairman William Duhnke will be replaced on an acting basis by board member Duane DesParte, but the SEC says it is looking for candidates to fill all five PCAOB board positions.

By Bloomberg
John Hancock, Lowe's 401(k) settlements each more than $10M
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 04, 2021
John Hancock, Lowe's 401(k) settlements each more than $10M

John Hancock and Lowe's are paying millions to settle class-action claims, while a new lawsuit was filed against Northern Trust that rehashes old claims.

By Emile Hallez
Finra resumes in-person arbitration nationwide
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 04, 2021
Finra resumes in-person arbitration nationwide

The organization will reopen hearings on Aug. 2 in seven jurisdictions that had remained closed. Finra postponed in-person arbitration hearings when the pandemic began in March 2020.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Surge in early retirements exposes inequalities among baby boomers
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 04, 2021
Surge in early retirements exposes inequalities among baby boomers

Older Black workers without a college degree are more likely to be forced to exit the labor market prematurely, a study shows.

By Bloomberg
SEC fines robo-adviser Emperor Investments for false disclosures
FINTECH JUN 04, 2021
SEC fines robo-adviser Emperor Investments for false disclosures

SEC slapped Emperor Investments with a $25,000 fine. The charges mark the third enforcement action brought by the SEC against digital advisers.

By Nicole Casperson
Two Connecticut hybrids to merge, creating $1.4 billion firm
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 04, 2021
Two Connecticut hybrids to merge, creating $1.4 billion firm

The two Hartford-area firms, ClearGuidance and Gottfried & Somberg, will operate under the latter's name.

By InvestmentNews
OneDigital acquires Fiduciary Plan Advisors
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 03, 2021
OneDigital acquires Fiduciary Plan Advisors

The deal adds $6 billion in retirement plan assets under advisement among 200,000 participants to OneDigital’s book. It follows seven other purchases the Atlanta-based company has made so far this year.

By Emile Hallez