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Workers deserve better on benefits, tech firm says
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 16, 2024
Workers deserve better on benefits, tech firm says

Amid concerns on health care costs and retirement savings, report questions status quo approach of offering more education and benefits.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor attrition dropping at Merrill Lynch
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 16, 2024
Advisor attrition dropping at Merrill Lynch

Although departures of financial advisors may have slowed at certain large firms, that doesn't mean the problem's been squelched.

By Bruce Kelly
Citi’s wealth CIO is stepping down
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 16, 2024
Citi’s wealth CIO is stepping down

David Bailin is exiting the banking giant’s ranks after 15 years of service.

By Bloomberg
Tifin taps former LPL exec to serve as president
FINTECH APR 16, 2024
Tifin taps former LPL exec to serve as president

The AI-driven fintech has hired LPL’s former head of wealth management solutions to lead revenue growth and build key partnerships.

By Leo Almazora
Morgan Stanley trading, wealth management units beat expectations in Q1
WIREHOUSES APR 16, 2024
Morgan Stanley trading, wealth management units beat expectations in Q1

Net new assets for the wealth unit totaled $95 billion, higher than the two previous quarters combined.

By Bloomberg
Women's retirement outlook improving but headwinds persist: GSAM
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 16, 2024
Women's retirement outlook improving but headwinds persist: GSAM

Advisors need to personalize approach beyond saving more, earlier, and investing.

By Steve Randall
BlackRock executive joins investment technology firm SimCorp
FINTECH APR 16, 2024
BlackRock executive joins investment technology firm SimCorp

New hire will lead the firm's operations in the Americas.

By Steve Randall
Arete Wealth pays out $1.1M in arb claims to start 2024
ALTERNATIVES APR 15, 2024
Arete Wealth pays out $1.1M in arb claims to start 2024

"We have a handful of open cases against Arete Wealth, and some involve Center Street, as well," says a plaintiff's attorney.

By Bruce Kelly
Fed could hike rates rather than cut them: UBS strategists
WIREHOUSES APR 15, 2024
Fed could hike rates rather than cut them: UBS strategists

Given strong US growth and sticky inflation, the Fed's next move could be to tighten again, pushing its benchmark rate as high as 6.5 percent.

By Bloomberg
Raymond James adds advisor from Wells Fargo
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 15, 2024
Raymond James adds advisor from Wells Fargo

South Florida-based advisor had been overseeing $105 million in client assets at Wells.

By InvestmentNews
For most near-retirees, leaving the workforce at 65 is a lost cause
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 15, 2024
For most near-retirees, leaving the workforce at 65 is a lost cause

New Nationwide poll reveals impact of inflation and concerns about Social Security on pre-retirees’ expectations.

By Leo Almazora
LPL welcomes $170M veteran advisor
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 15, 2024
LPL welcomes $170M veteran advisor

The broker-dealer giant’s hire in North Carolina is the latest in a string of recruiting moves at Ameriprise’s expense.

By Leo Almazora
Schwab Q1 revenue tops estimates
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 15, 2024
Schwab Q1 revenue tops estimates

The firm reported $4.74 billion in net revenue for the three months through March, topping analysts’ estimates of $4.71 billion.

By Bloomberg
Apex declares liftoff for new ACATS protocol
FINTECH APR 15, 2024
Apex declares liftoff for new ACATS protocol

Fintech hails landmark transaction’s potential to create ‘more efficient, flexible account transfer services’ as key deadline looms.

By Leo Almazora
Goldman posts stronger-than-expected Q1 results
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 15, 2024
Goldman posts stronger-than-expected Q1 results

The surprise surge was led by traders, and by bankers who cashed in on a resurgence in dealmaking.

By Bloomberg
Dynasty Financial helps $550M Merrill team go independent
WIREHOUSES APR 15, 2024
Dynasty Financial helps $550M Merrill team go independent

Six advisors break away from the wirehouse to launch a firm in Alabama.

By Steve Randall
iCapital strikes private-credit partnership with Bain
ALTERNATIVES APR 12, 2024
iCapital strikes private-credit partnership with Bain

Fintech platform for alts is teaming up with global credit manager to extend its reach among advisors and high-net-worth investors.

By Leo Almazora
Vermont pushes partnership to hasten auto-IRA program
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 12, 2024
Vermont pushes partnership to hasten auto-IRA program

The state’s planned alliance with Colorado could allow its VT Saves initiative to launch before year-end.

By Leo Almazora
Who has the best 401(k)? Occupations with high income
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 12, 2024
Who has the best 401(k)? Occupations with high income

CPAs, doctors, and lawyers have the highest-rated 401(k)s as a result of high participation and contribution rates, a new report shows.

By Emile Hallez
Stability, finally, at Wells Fargo Advisors?
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 12, 2024
Stability, finally, at Wells Fargo Advisors?

'We’re back to more normal, or maybe slightly below normal, attrition levels across the [financial advisor] business, which is good,' says CEO Charles Scharf.

By Bruce Kelly