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CareerBuilder gets win in 401(k) lawsuit, others face new claims
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 08, 2020
CareerBuilder gets win in 401(k) lawsuit, others face new claims

Paychex, Astellas and Aon were recently sued, and the $12.4 million settlement in a Northrop Grumman suit has been held up

By Emile Hallez
Indies managing $245 million switch to Arkadios from Triad
RIAS JUL 08, 2020
Indies managing $245 million switch to Arkadios from Triad

Both Black Stone Partners and Creative Capital Wealth Management are Pennsylvania-based

By InvestmentNews
Finra officials delineate ‘good faith’ efforts to comply with Reg BI
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 08, 2020
Finra officials delineate ‘good faith’ efforts to comply with Reg BI

Initial reviews will focus on whether firms have put in place policies, procedures and training

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Mercer notches third acquisition in 5 weeks
RIAS JUL 08, 2020
Mercer notches third acquisition in 5 weeks

The purchase of Denver-based M.J. Smith and Associates was partially driven by the need for a succession plan

By Jeff Benjamin
Revamping portfolios with risk-smart, tax-smart building blocks
OPINION JUL 08, 2020
Revamping portfolios with risk-smart, tax-smart building blocks

Investors are painfully aware their retirement plans need a do-over. Here's the best approach

By Jack Sharry
Midwest megamerger creates $6.5 billion RIA
RIAS JUL 08, 2020
Midwest megamerger creates $6.5 billion RIA

The combination of FormulaFolios and Brookstone brings together approximately 800 advisers operating in all 50 states, with more than 500 offices

By Jeff Benjamin
Empower’s Personal Capital acquisition highlights convergence of wealth and retirement
OPINION JUL 08, 2020
Empower’s Personal Capital acquisition highlights convergence of wealth and retirement

Retirement plan advisers should heed the implications of the deal

By Fred Barstein
Adviser managing $370 million moves to RBC from Wells Fargo
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 08, 2020
Adviser managing $370 million moves to RBC from Wells Fargo

James Koestner switches firms in Dallas

By InvestmentNews
$1.4 billion Morgan Stanley team moves to Insigneo
RIAS JUL 07, 2020
$1.4 billion Morgan Stanley team moves to Insigneo

The Miami-based independent platform is the second to poach an adviser team from the wirehouse in the last week

By Nicole Casperson
The rise of teleadvising
OPINION JUL 07, 2020
The rise of teleadvising

The businesses thriving during this pandemic are those that have the most digitally native interaction with their clients

By Joe Duran
Goldman Sachs' Ayco adds 'marketplace' for workplace clients
FINTECH JUL 07, 2020
Goldman Sachs' Ayco adds 'marketplace' for workplace clients

The firm is now providing access to investment management, insurance brokerage and other services

By Emile Hallez
Morningstar, Lipper push for better ESG data
ESG JUL 07, 2020
Morningstar, Lipper push for better ESG data

The fund trackers are seeking uniform disclosure and transparency

By Jeff Benjamin
Vanguard surpasses BlackRock in ETF inflows during first half
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 07, 2020
Vanguard surpasses BlackRock in ETF inflows during first half

Market volatility triggered selling by the types of active traders who use BlackRock's iShares funds

By Bloomberg
State regulators propose model rule for advisers’ written policies, procedures
RIAS JUL 07, 2020
State regulators propose model rule for advisers’ written policies, procedures

The measure would cover supervision, cybersecurity and business continuity, among other areas

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
GPB takes millions in fed loan money while under investigation
ALTERNATIVES JUL 07, 2020
GPB takes millions in fed loan money while under investigation

GPB Capital and related businesses get between $3 million and $7 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans

By Bruce Kelly
Sequoia Financial joins the private equity party
RIAS JUL 07, 2020
Sequoia Financial joins the private equity party

The $4.7 billion RIA will use the influx of new capital for a 'durability plan' and to make acquisitions

By Jeff Benjamin
Podcasts and prospecting
OPINION JUL 07, 2020
Podcasts and prospecting

Podcasts may not generate as many leads as radio shows, but they're still a valuable tool.

By Scott Hanson
Why 2020 is a bad year to turn 60
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 07, 2020
Why 2020 is a bad year to turn 60

COVID-related job losses this year could reduce Social Security benefits for millions of people born in 1960

By Mary Beth Franklin
Her Success Matters: Amy Webber
BROKER DEALERS JUL 06, 2020
Her Success Matters: Amy Webber

The CEO of Cambridge Investment Research has carved a path built on intelligence, energy and teamwork

By InvestmentNews
Franklin Advisers, Franklin Templeton agree to SEC penalties of $325,000
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 06, 2020
Franklin Advisers, Franklin Templeton agree to SEC penalties of $325,000

The firms exceeded the 10% cap on a fund manager investing in another investment company

By InvestmentNews