Advisor News

Displaying 26715 results
Oppenheimer fails to overturn $36.7 million arbitration loss
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 22, 2023
Oppenheimer fails to overturn $36.7 million arbitration loss

The firm lost the huge arbitration decision, which was decided by a Finra panel, last year to eight investors who were sold a private equity fund by a former Oppenheimer broker, John Woods.

By Bruce Kelly
JPMorgan reins in workers' use of ChatGPT
FINTECH FEB 22, 2023
JPMorgan reins in workers' use of ChatGPT

The artificial intelligence software, which became an internet phenomenon in recent months, generates text, images and other media in response to a short prompt.

By Bloomberg
Controversial cash allocations in Schwab's robo protected clients in 2022
FINTECH FEB 22, 2023
Controversial cash allocations in Schwab's robo protected clients in 2022

Allocations to cash helped Schwab's robo post the second-best one-year trailing performance, according to a new report from Condor Capital.

By Ryan W. Neal
Thank you, SECURE 2.0, for 529-to-Roth IRA rollovers
OPINION FEB 22, 2023
Thank you, SECURE 2.0, for 529-to-Roth IRA rollovers

While the legislation provides an attractive option for families who end up not needing the money in a 529 plan, it's not clear how many will be eligible to use it.

By Peg Creonte
More US states are starting to push back against anti-ESG movement
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 22, 2023
More US states are starting to push back against anti-ESG movement

While Florida and Texas rail against sustainability, Democrats and Republicans in other states are embracing it.

By Bloomberg
Wells Fargo latest to face probe of use of messaging apps
FINTECH FEB 22, 2023
Wells Fargo latest to face probe of use of messaging apps

The SEC and the CFTC are looking at the bank's retention of employee communications related to the use of unapproved messaging apps, it disclosed in a filing.

By Bloomberg
Finra fines small B-D after years of net capital problems
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 21, 2023
Finra fines small B-D after years of net capital problems

Laidlaw & Co., with eight branch offices and 75 registered reps, was fined $200,000, according to Finra.

By Bruce Kelly
Mormon church, investment manager pay $5 million to settle SEC claim
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 21, 2023
Mormon church, investment manager pay $5 million to settle SEC claim

The church and its investment arm, Ensign Peak Advisers, created 13 limited liability corporations to obscure the size of the church's portfolio.

By Bloomberg
Investors think they need at least $3 million to retire
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 21, 2023
Investors think they need at least $3 million to retire

According to a Bloomberg survey, most respondents are optimistic they’ll move closer to their retirement goal by ending 2023 with more in retirement savings than at the end of 2022.

By Bloomberg
Helping clients apply for survivor benefits
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 21, 2023
Helping clients apply for survivor benefits

If a surviving spouse is collecting their own Social Security retirement or disability benefit when their spouse dies, or is not yet collecting Social Security, they will have to apply for survivor benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Bad apps + Bad actors = Bad news for advisors
FINTECH FEB 20, 2023
Bad apps + Bad actors = Bad news for advisors

Two types of worrisome trends emerge in the app landscape that financial advisors must watch out for.

By Bruce Kelly
Schwab’s game plan for a TD touchdown
FINTECH FEB 20, 2023
Schwab’s game plan for a TD touchdown

Perfection is impossible for a data migration of this magnitude, but Schwab’s leadership is ready to tackle any technical hiccups on the field.

By Ryan W. Neal
Fintech Bytes: Crypto winter continues
ALTERNATIVES FEB 17, 2023
Fintech Bytes: Crypto winter continues

Survey suggests Americans would embrace AI investing; plus news on Facet and Interactive Brokers.

By Ryan W. Neal
Industry, investor advocates oppose key parts of SEC mutual fund reform
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 17, 2023
Industry, investor advocates oppose key parts of SEC mutual fund reform

The SEC has proposed using swing pricing and a hard close for share purchases to protect investors during market meltdowns. Critics warn changes could ruin mutual funds.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Former NBA player Paul Pierce to pay $1.4 million in crypto case
ALTERNATIVES FEB 17, 2023
Former NBA player Paul Pierce to pay $1.4 million in crypto case

The SEC alleges the longtime Boston Celtic touted a crypto token without disclosing that he was paid to do so.

By Bloomberg
How advisors can use technology to seize their opportunity with Gen Z
OPINION FEB 17, 2023
How advisors can use technology to seize their opportunity with Gen Z

It's vital for advisors to develop relationships with the next generation of investors and carve out a niche for their business.

By Lincoln Ross
Vestwell selected to administer California ABLE program
FINTECH FEB 17, 2023
Vestwell selected to administer California ABLE program

The digital record keeper is now administering ABLE programs for 20 states.

By InvestmentNews
The latest in financial #AdvisorTech — February 2023
FINTECH FEB 16, 2023
The latest in financial #AdvisorTech — February 2023

The month's highlights include Elements adding $5 million more in funding, TradingFront shutting down and Zoe Financial launching a TAMP for advisers in its lead generation network.

By Michael Kitces and Ben Henry-Moreland
Betterment lays off 28 as fintechs continue to feel the pinch
FINTECH FEB 16, 2023
Betterment lays off 28 as fintechs continue to feel the pinch

The robo-advisor is also reportedly closing its Philadelphia office and subleasing a floor of its New York City office.

By Ryan W. Neal
Dynasty Financial, in first-ever acquisition, picks up TruClarity's breakaway business
RIA NEWS FEB 16, 2023
Dynasty Financial, in first-ever acquisition, picks up TruClarity's breakaway business

Dynasty currently has 35 job openings, and CEO Shirl Penney said TruClarity's people, including CEO Pamela Stross, were a big part of its appeal.

By Jeff Benjamin