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Gen Z members may need to temper FIRE talk, study shows
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 18, 2023
Gen Z members may need to temper FIRE talk, study shows

One in five Gen Z respondents report having no money in savings, demonstrating a severe misalignment between their plans to retire young and the reality of their financial situation.

By Gregg Greenberg
LPL adds Cetera team managing $180 million in assets
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 18, 2023
LPL adds Cetera team managing $180 million in assets

Flemington, New Jersey-based Amwell Ridge Wealth Management was founded in 1996 by managing partner David Johnston.

By InvestmentNews
Durbin joins Cetera as CEO of parent company
BROKER DEALERS MAY 17, 2023
Durbin joins Cetera as CEO of parent company

While at Fidelity, Durbin oversaw the company’s 2015 acquisition of eMoney Advisor.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC's Crenshaw sees potential overlap in EU-US climate rules
ESG MAY 17, 2023
SEC's Crenshaw sees potential overlap in EU-US climate rules

The watchdog agency teed up a sweeping proposal in March 2022 intended to standardize the types of disclosures public companies make about greenhouse gas reduction goals.

By Bloomberg
Advisor movement continues to slow, but there’s a bright spot
RIAS MAY 17, 2023
Advisor movement continues to slow, but there’s a bright spot

Despite the broader slowdown in recruiting over the first three months of the year, the RIA and independent broker-dealer channels have continued to bring on experienced advisors at a steady pace.

By Devin McGinley
GOP attorneys general go after climate-minded insurers
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 17, 2023
GOP attorneys general go after climate-minded insurers

The Republican AGs are examining net-zero goals that insurance companies have agreed to as part of an industry group.

By Emile Hallez
Finra slaps MassMutual B-D with $250,000 fine for not promptly reporting customer complaints
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 17, 2023
Finra slaps MassMutual B-D with $250,000 fine for not promptly reporting customer complaints

The disclosures that MML Investors Services delayed making included customer complaints and arbitrations, criminal charges and bankruptcies.

By Bruce Kelly
Value exchange runs deeper for independent wealth managers
OPINION MAY 17, 2023
Value exchange runs deeper for independent wealth managers

A successful value exchange requires a demonstration of worth as a matter of consistent policy and procedure to build the trust needed to improve the client’s financial well-being.

By Gordon Abel
Goldman custody business gains steam with $1 billion add from Prime Capital
RIAS MAY 17, 2023
Goldman custody business gains steam with $1 billion add from Prime Capital

Goldman representatives say the custody operation is on track for success, but don't disclose details.

By Jeff Benjamin
Pinnacle Associates acquires $580 million Virginia RIA
RIAS MAY 17, 2023
Pinnacle Associates acquires $580 million Virginia RIA

Investment Management of Virginia was founded in 1982 and has offices in Richmond and Charlottesville.

By InvestmentNews
UBS estimates $35 billion gain on Credit Suisse deal
WIREHOUSES MAY 17, 2023
UBS estimates $35 billion gain on Credit Suisse deal

But the bank warns that it faces billions in potential costs, including about $13 billion in markdowns on Credit Suisse assets and up to $4 billion in legal costs.

By Bloomberg
10 IBDs with the most CFPs in 2022
BROKER DEALERS MAY 17, 2023
10 IBDs with the most CFPs in 2022

As the number of certified financial planners grows, here are the independent broker-dealers who employ the most CFPs.

By InvestmentNews
Giant RIA merger creates firm with $15 billion in assets
RIAS MAY 16, 2023
Giant RIA merger creates firm with $15 billion in assets

The management of Adviser Investments, Ropes Wealth and Summit Partners will own the combined firm.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisor Group loses teams with $615 million to Commonwealth, LPL
RIAS MAY 16, 2023
Advisor Group loses teams with $615 million to Commonwealth, LPL

Trusted Wealth Partners in Omaha, Nebraska, is moving to Commonwealth while Connecticut-based Hedberg Wealth Management is going to LPL.

By Bruce Kelly
SignatureFD adds Pontera platform to grow 401(k) business
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 16, 2023
SignatureFD adds Pontera platform to grow 401(k) business

Pontera’s alliance with the Atlanta-based wealth manager is the latest in a string of deals designed to give financial advisors the ability to manage client assets in held-away accounts.

By Gregg Greenberg
Financial strategies for parents with autistic children
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 16, 2023
Financial strategies for parents with autistic children

Advocacy group Autism Speaks says that the cost of caring for a person with autism can run an estimated $1.4 million over the course of their lifetime.

By Gregg Greenberg
Wells Fargo to pay $1 billion in class-action lawsuit
WIREHOUSES MAY 16, 2023
Wells Fargo to pay $1 billion in class-action lawsuit

The shareholder suit accused the bank of making misleading statements about its compliance with federal consent orders following its 2016 scandal related to unauthorized customer accounts.

By Bloomberg
Women's fear about retirement cuts across party lines
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 16, 2023
Women's fear about retirement cuts across party lines

Just over half of women who are 25 and older said they don't consider themselves financially secure; 77% of low-income women said the same.

By Gregg Greenberg
Why some public employees can’t collect Social Security
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 15, 2023
Why some public employees can’t collect Social Security

The Windfall Elimination Provision reduction rules affect about 2 million people or about 3% of Social Security beneficiaries.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Spring cleaning: Letting go of clients who no longer fit your firm
OPINION MAY 15, 2023
Spring cleaning: Letting go of clients who no longer fit your firm

The majority of advisors have some clients who are unprofitable or no longer a good fit for them.

By Mike Watson