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Fintech startup launched by financial advisers lands $2.7 million in funding
FINTECH DEC 06, 2022
Fintech startup launched by financial advisers lands $2.7 million in funding

Seeds Investor, a software offering digital client assessment, automated portfolio construction and ongoing client engagement tools, has backing from funds linked to Stocktwits founder Howard Lindzon and Ritholtz Wealth Management.

By Ryan W. Neal
Ex-LPL adviser arrested in Illinois on theft charges
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 06, 2022
Ex-LPL adviser arrested in Illinois on theft charges

Bradley Goodbred now faces criminal charges of stealing money from an elderly client, in addition to civil charges from the SEC.

By Bruce Kelly
Raymond James introduces data-driven actionable insights
FINTECH DEC 06, 2022
Raymond James introduces data-driven actionable insights

The application, called ‘Opportunities,’ is intended to prompt adviser-client communication.

By InvestmentNews
Millennials and Gen Xers want adviser help when inheritance hits, survey shows
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 06, 2022
Millennials and Gen Xers want adviser help when inheritance hits, survey shows

Nearly eight out of 10 millennials and Gen Xers whose parents or grandparents work with a financial adviser and who expect to receive an inheritance are likely to seek professional help managing their money once they have more of it.

By Gregg Greenberg
ACA Group acquires Advanced Regulatory Compliance
FINTECH DEC 06, 2022
ACA Group acquires Advanced Regulatory Compliance

ARC, based in Beverly Hills, California, provides compliance solutions for registered investment advisory firms.

By InvestmentNews
Finra smacks Advisor Group with $1.3 million penalty over private placement sales
ALTERNATIVES DEC 05, 2022
Finra smacks Advisor Group with $1.3 million penalty over private placement sales

The four Advisor Group firms sold investors GPB private placements but failed to tell them that GPB hadn't made required filings, including audited financial statements.

By Bruce Kelly
Lincoln Financial team managing $650 million moves to LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 05, 2022
Lincoln Financial team managing $650 million moves to LPL

Financial House, a six-adviser group based in Centreville, Delaware, was established more than 30 years ago and is now in its second generation of owners.

By InvestmentNews
'Terrified' investors repeatedly checking retirement balances, survey finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 05, 2022
'Terrified' investors repeatedly checking retirement balances, survey finds

A new study from Nationwide shows 43% of investors check their retirement account balances more than three times a week in response to market volatility.

By Gregg Greenberg
DAF payout bill stalls in Congress
MUTUAL FUNDS DEC 05, 2022
DAF payout bill stalls in Congress

The Senate and House bills will both die at the end of the year if they are not approved. It’s not clear whether sponsors will reintroduce them in January.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Fintech Bytes: RBC works with Salesforce, Wealthbox integrates with MaxMyInterest
FINTECH DEC 02, 2022
Fintech Bytes: RBC works with Salesforce, Wealthbox integrates with MaxMyInterest

A roundup of the week's top tech news, including MaxMyInterest integrating with Wealthbox, CapIntel's growth and Smarsh hiring new executives.

By Ryan W. Neal
Morgan Stanley ordered to pay $11.5 million over covered call strategy
ALTERNATIVES DEC 02, 2022
Morgan Stanley ordered to pay $11.5 million over covered call strategy

An investor alleges the firm made unauthorized trades. The Finra arbitration decision comes as the regulator is conducting an exam sweep on options.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
BlackRock blindsided by Florida’s decision to pull $2 billion in anti-ESG move
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 02, 2022
BlackRock blindsided by Florida’s decision to pull $2 billion in anti-ESG move

The asset manager wasn’t aware of the decision until reading about it in a statement from Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis.

By Bloomberg
Naureen Hassan to oversee UBS Americas' digital-focused teams
FINTECH DEC 01, 2022
Naureen Hassan to oversee UBS Americas' digital-focused teams

The groups that Hassan will take responsibility for were previously part of the global wealth-management operation.

By Bloomberg
How to keep elderly clients safe from scams this holiday season
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 01, 2022
How to keep elderly clients safe from scams this holiday season

There are many ways financial advisers can protect elderly clients from financial abuse. The first trick is to spot it.

By Gregg Greenberg
Implementing direct indexing using sector ETFs
OPINION NOV 30, 2022
Implementing direct indexing using sector ETFs

It can be hard to keep direct-index portfolios from 'drifting' from their benchmark index as stocks are swapped in and out.

By Matthew Liebman
Finra arbitrators order barred broker to pay investors $5.7 million for Reg D offering
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 30, 2022
Finra arbitrators order barred broker to pay investors $5.7 million for Reg D offering

Dana Vietor of Independence, Iowa, had solicited investments to buy a building in Dallas to house cancer treatment and other equipment.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Securian and Qualified Plan Advisors offer personalized managed accounts
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 30, 2022
Securian and Qualified Plan Advisors offer personalized managed accounts

The accounts are to be used in retirement plans, and Stadion Money Management will serve as the program's fiduciary.

By InvestmentNews
UBS retreats from plans to target US mass affluent clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 30, 2022
UBS retreats from plans to target US mass affluent clients

Chairman Colm Kelleher said the bank has been slow to identify cross-selling opportunities to wealth management clients.

By Bloomberg
4 keys to preparing your firm for a transaction
OPINION NOV 30, 2022
4 keys to preparing your firm for a transaction

Even if you have no plans to sell, taking these steps will mean you're running a better business.

By Scott Hanson
Aspiring next-gen advisers crave inspiration
OPINION NOV 30, 2022
Aspiring next-gen advisers crave inspiration

Next Gen advisers want to know that their investment in their careers is also an investment in others, and in the world.

By Sameer Somal