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Supreme Court rejects state challenge to SALT deduction cap
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 18, 2022
Supreme Court rejects state challenge to SALT deduction cap

The court refused to review a New York-led constitutional challenge to the $10,000 cap on state and local tax deductions imposed in the 2017 tax law.

By Bloomberg
Bank of America wealth group sees head count drop as revenues climb
ALTERNATIVES APR 18, 2022
Bank of America wealth group sees head count drop as revenues climb

Adviser ranks are falling, but the bank reports 7,800 net new client relationships and a growing thirst for alternative investments.

By Jeff Benjamin
Goldman Sachs sees US recession odds at 35% in next two years
FINTECH APR 18, 2022
Goldman Sachs sees US recession odds at 35% in next two years

The Fed’s main challenge is to reduce the gap between jobs and workers, and to slow wage growth to a pace consistent with its 2% inflation goal.

By Bloomberg
Has the SEC reached peak politicization?
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 18, 2022
Has the SEC reached peak politicization?

The SEC's growing political rift reflects Washington's widening partisanship and threatens to diminish the agency's stature.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — April 2022
FINTECH APR 15, 2022
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — April 2022

This month’s #AdviserTech roundup looks at Wealthbox's funding round and the transition in advisory firms' use of CRM systems, Summit Wealth Systems' attempt to build the next generation of performance reporting, and Advyzon's new TAMP.

By Michael Kitces
Industry groups want DOL to withdraw guidance on use of cryptocurrency
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 15, 2022
Industry groups want DOL to withdraw guidance on use of cryptocurrency

The agency's cautioning against using crypto in retirement accounts violates current law and sidesteps public input, the trade associations argue.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Revenue per rep rises but head count slips at Wells Fargo Advisors
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 14, 2022
Revenue per rep rises but head count slips at Wells Fargo Advisors

Annualized revenue per adviser, a key industry metric, was $1.22 million at the end of March, up 4.3% from the end of last year.

By Bruce Kelly
Fiduciary advocates raise alarm about SEC limits on term 'fiduciary'
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 14, 2022
Fiduciary advocates raise alarm about SEC limits on term 'fiduciary'

In a set of frequently asked questions about Form CRS, the SEC cautions investment advisers about saying that they're held to a fiduciary standard.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Morgan Stanley eyes retirement, overseas wealth management opportunities
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 14, 2022
Morgan Stanley eyes retirement, overseas wealth management opportunities

'I think in the wealth and asset management spaces internationally, we punch below our weight,' Chairman and CEO James Gorman said during the firm's conference call to discuss first-quarter earnings.

By Bruce Kelly
Mother-son duo managing $175 million affiliates with LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 14, 2022
Mother-son duo managing $175 million affiliates with LPL

Theresa and Kevin Hannon, who operate as Hannon Financial Group in Oak Brook, Illinois, are switching from American Portfolios.

By InvestmentNews
Edward Jones rep managing $230 million goes indie with Raymond James
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 14, 2022
Edward Jones rep managing $230 million goes indie with Raymond James

Logan Skinner and his team are setting up Axis Private Wealth in Longview, Texas.

By InvestmentNews
ESG options would increase 401(k) engagement, survey finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 13, 2022
ESG options would increase 401(k) engagement, survey finds

The problem, though, is that the 401(k) system is hardly ready to meet much demand for ESG.

By Emile Hallez
Finra arbitrators award former Morgan Stanley broker $900,000
WIREHOUSES APR 13, 2022
Finra arbitrators award former Morgan Stanley broker $900,000

The former rep, Joseph C. DeNicola, alleged wrongful termination, defamation and unpaid compensation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Advisor360 upgrades new-account processing
FINTECH APR 13, 2022
Advisor360 upgrades new-account processing

Automated Document Bundling detects, enriches and batches new-account documents.

By InvestmentNews
The 4 key drivers of RIA consolidation
OPINION APR 13, 2022
The 4 key drivers of RIA consolidation

Even if a prolonged bear market conspires with rising rates and valuations take a hit, the other factors driving M&A will continue to push more sellers into the market than we’ve seen in the past.

By Scott Hanson
Advisers cheer SECURE 2.0 and renewed focus on retirement savings
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 12, 2022
Advisers cheer SECURE 2.0 and renewed focus on retirement savings

The proposed legislation's popular provisions include increasing the RMD age to 75 and allowing employers to match student loan payments with retirement plan contributions.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Envestnet embraces remote work in move from Chicago
FINTECH APR 12, 2022
Envestnet embraces remote work in move from Chicago

The 23-year-old management software company is moving its headquarters to Berwyn, Pennsylvania, while offering employees 'maximum flexibility.'

By Jeff Benjamin
Large retirement plan consultant switches to Triad
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 12, 2022
Large retirement plan consultant switches to Triad

Gallagher Retirement Plan Consulting, which is based in Elmhurt, Illinois, had previously been affiliated with Kestra.

By InvestmentNews
Goldman women pick lawsuit over arbitration but many abstain
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 12, 2022
Goldman women pick lawsuit over arbitration but many abstain

Almost everyone who’s responded wants to stay in court. But half of the group didn’t respond at all, which means they’re leaving the lawsuit.

By Bloomberg
Trade associations raise concerns about SEC’s cybersecurity proposal
FINTECH APR 11, 2022
Trade associations raise concerns about SEC’s cybersecurity proposal

Investment Adviser Association, American Securities Association say advisers need more than 48 hours to report breaches to SEC.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.