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What will the end of noncompete agreements mean for advisors?
RIA NEWS MAY 14, 2024
What will the end of noncompete agreements mean for advisors?

A bill in New York City, in addition to the new FTC rule, could be good news for restless advisors.

By Emile Hallez
Pontera unveils 401(k) mega-partnership with Stifel
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 14, 2024
Pontera unveils 401(k) mega-partnership with Stifel

The collaboration will let over 2,400 advisors manage retirement plan assets for more than 200,000 clients across the wealth giant’s enterprise.

By Leo Almazora
Veteran leader Desiree Sii departs Osaic
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 14, 2024
Veteran leader Desiree Sii departs Osaic

'Does Osaic really need these redundancies in management,' asked one industry executive.

By Bruce Kelly
John Hancock inks longevity research partnership with MIT
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 14, 2024
John Hancock inks longevity research partnership with MIT

The five-year, multimillion-dollar effort aims to produce a data-driven index to determine Americans’ readiness to live a good 100 years.

By Leo Almazora
Flourish forges integration partnership with RightCapital
FINTECH MAY 14, 2024
Flourish forges integration partnership with RightCapital

Fintech partnership aims to enhance advisors’ financial planning with a broader-picture view of clients’ finances.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James strengthens San Diego bench with UBS hire
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 14, 2024
Raymond James strengthens San Diego bench with UBS hire

The advisor, who reportedly managed $450M in client assets at UBS, is joining the Western division in California.

By Leo Almazora
Amid blinding economic sandstorm, just two-fifths of investors have a retirement target
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 13, 2024
Amid blinding economic sandstorm, just two-fifths of investors have a retirement target

Survey reveals three-quarters of investors bracing for recession, with 83 percent of older respondents worried about basic living needs.

By Leo Almazora
Finra clarifies guidelines around AI, chatbot communications
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 13, 2024
Finra clarifies guidelines around AI, chatbot communications

The self-regulator has updated its guidance around requirements for firms to oversee chatbot messaging for investors and AI-generated content.

By Leo Almazora
SEC, FinCEN float new anti-money laundering requirements for RIAs
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 13, 2024
SEC, FinCEN float new anti-money laundering requirements for RIAs

Proposed rule aims to tighten client information and verification processes in order to curb risks from money laundering and other illicit activities.

By Leo Almazora
LPL nabs JPMorgan advisor in California
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 13, 2024
LPL nabs JPMorgan advisor in California

The former wirehouse advisor is tapping into LPL’s platform after managing $280M in retirement and other assets at his former firm.

By Leo Almazora
Envestnet and Salesforce team up against financial planning data gap
FINTECH MAY 13, 2024
Envestnet and Salesforce team up against financial planning data gap

The new integration aims to give advisors fuller visibility over clients’ wealth journeys with unified financial and behavioral data.

By Leo Almazora
How much of an income edge could retirees get from annuities?
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 13, 2024
How much of an income edge could retirees get from annuities?

With 'new North Star' metric, TIAA urges new retirees to rethink 4 percent rule and incorporate a lifetime income strategy.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors share tips for clients seeking to retire early
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 10, 2024
Advisors share tips for clients seeking to retire early

Advisors offer suggestions for clients interested in getting a jump on their golden years.

By Gregg Greenberg
Why are senior JPMorgan execs 'jumping' to Wells Fargo?
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 10, 2024
Why are senior JPMorgan execs 'jumping' to Wells Fargo?

Senior industry executive poses the question after latest switch, this time in investment banking.

By Bruce Kelly
Empower keeps growing but what does it mean for advisors?
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 10, 2024
Empower keeps growing but what does it mean for advisors?

The company has grown enormously in a short amount of time, and is poised to expand more into small retirement plans and wealth management.

By Emile Hallez
Caution remains the watchword when it comes to AI
FINTECH MAY 10, 2024
Caution remains the watchword when it comes to AI

The appeal of time-saving tools are obvious but there remains confusion around implementing a cohesive AI strategy, says advisor.

By Josh Welsh
The future is true independence
OPINION MAY 10, 2024
The future is true independence

Five questions advisors should consider before making the break for independence.

By Gino Derango
SEC probing Boeing’s safety claims following Alaska Airlines incident
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 09, 2024
SEC probing Boeing’s safety claims following Alaska Airlines incident

The federal regulator is examining statements from the company after a failure in one of its planes led to a near-tragedy in January.

By Bloomberg
Early retirement expectations continue to be a thing, Fed figures show
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 09, 2024
Early retirement expectations continue to be a thing, Fed figures show

Research by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York suggests a pandemic-induced change in people’s plans could echo for years.

By Bloomberg
Inflation fears eating away at nearly 90 percent of retirees, says Schroders
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 09, 2024
Inflation fears eating away at nearly 90 percent of retirees, says Schroders

Latest snapshot research of US adults uncovers widespread concerns around retirement savings, healthcare costs, and market risks.

By Leo Almazora