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Advisors urge Congress to weigh debt reduction against SALT deduction
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 15, 2023
Advisors urge Congress to weigh debt reduction against SALT deduction

'As much as I might want to see some relief for my clients and myself, there should be a balance between revenue and expenses in the federal budget,' one advisor says.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Signature RIA set to open broker-dealer
RIA NEWS AUG 15, 2023
Signature RIA set to open broker-dealer

The new broker-dealer expects to transition up to 30 financial advisors who are currently registered with Osaic.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC hits ESG funds with subpoenas
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 15, 2023
SEC hits ESG funds with subpoenas

Authorities get tough over green claims.

By Matthew Sellers
DC plan sponsors taking more responsibility for employees' retirement income
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 15, 2023
DC plan sponsors taking more responsibility for employees' retirement income

J.P. Morgan Asset Management survey reveals greater role of employers in workers' financial well-being.

By Steve Randall
SageView founder to become chairman as private wealth leader joins as CEO
RIA NEWS AUG 15, 2023
SageView founder to become chairman as private wealth leader joins as CEO

The firm is expanding its focus on wealth management and retirement plan advisory.

By Steve Randall
Ex-Vanguard CEO joins venture capital firm to guide investments in advisor fintech
FINTECH AUG 14, 2023
Ex-Vanguard CEO joins venture capital firm to guide investments in advisor fintech

McNabb believes there is still lots of opportunity for technology to help advisors become more efficient and serve clients better.

By Ryan W. Neal
UBS reaches $1.44B settlement in DOJ mortgage-bond case
WIREHOUSES AUG 14, 2023
UBS reaches $1.44B settlement in DOJ mortgage-bond case

The case, which dates back to 2006 and 2007, relates to the issuance, underwriting and sale of the securities.

By Bloomberg
Finra adopts reforms to make it tougher for brokers to clear their records
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 14, 2023
Finra adopts reforms to make it tougher for brokers to clear their records

Securities attorney hails 'good day for Finra and an even better day for investors.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Former Wells Fargo private bank execs gather assets at new firm
RIA NEWS AUG 14, 2023
Former Wells Fargo private bank execs gather assets at new firm

Jack Ginter was the president of Wells Fargo's private bank until he left in 2021.

By Bruce Kelly
Sequoia Financial acquiring special needs-focused wealth manager Affinia
RIA NEWS AUG 14, 2023
Sequoia Financial acquiring special needs-focused wealth manager Affinia

Burlington, Massachusetts-based Affinia has 10 professionals overseeing $418 million in assets.

By Gregg Greenberg
Financial firms hate the term 'ESG' but are sticking with the strategy
RIA NEWS AUG 14, 2023
Financial firms hate the term 'ESG' but are sticking with the strategy

About two-thirds of respondents to a Bloomberg survey say they'll stop using ESG in conversations with clients but continue to incorporate it in their business.

By Bloomberg
UBS Wealth Management takes another $640M team from Wall Street firm
WIREHOUSES AUG 14, 2023
UBS Wealth Management takes another $640M team from Wall Street firm

The Swiss-headquartered wealth manager has expanded its advisor head count in Ohio.

By Steve Randall
Welcome to the 'Millionaire's Tax'
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 14, 2023
Welcome to the 'Millionaire's Tax'

State launches 9% rate for high earners.

By Matthew Sellers
UBS faces new class action
WIREHOUSES AUG 14, 2023
UBS faces new class action

Even as the bank removes Credit Suisse nameplates, more legal storm clouds roll in.

By Matthew Sellers
Rockefeller Capital Management continues expansion as more wealth advisors join the team
WIREHOUSES AUG 14, 2023
Rockefeller Capital Management continues expansion as more wealth advisors join the team

Firm has big plans for growth, acquisitions.

By Matthew Sellers
UNest enters financial advisor marketplace with Wealthtender partnership
FINTECH AUG 11, 2023
UNest enters financial advisor marketplace with Wealthtender partnership

The startup has raised more than $40 million but until now has only gone directly to consumers.

By Ryan W. Neal
Jeff Rosenberger and Guideline's mission to provide 401(k)s to small businesses
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 11, 2023
Jeff Rosenberger and Guideline's mission to provide 401(k)s to small businesses

The digital record keeper now has $9 billion in AUM across 40,000 customers.

By Ryan W. Neal
SEC delays decision on ARK bitcoin ETF filing
ALTERNATIVES AUG 11, 2023
SEC delays decision on ARK bitcoin ETF filing

As the SEC puts off deciding on spot bitcoin ETF, 21Shares and ARK file for a fund that would invest in bitcoin futures.

By Bloomberg
Goodbye, Royal Alliance. Hello, Osaic Wealth
RIA NEWS AUG 11, 2023
Goodbye, Royal Alliance. Hello, Osaic Wealth

The Royal Alliance name and brand had been around since 1989.

By Bruce Kelly
Investing in courtroom outcomes is forecast to be a $24 billion industry in 5 years
ALTERNATIVES AUG 11, 2023
Investing in courtroom outcomes is forecast to be a $24 billion industry in 5 years

The litigation funding investment market js set for strong gains according to a new report.

By Steve Randall