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Gary Gensler has his game face on
ALTERNATIVES MAY 01, 2023
Gary Gensler has his game face on

With cheerleaders on the left and critics on the right, the chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission stays focused on what matters.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
A legacy of wins built one vote at a time
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 01, 2023
A legacy of wins built one vote at a time

The SEC chair says the views of Republican commissioners can influence rules, even if unanimous support can't be achieved.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Cracking the Retirement Income Puzzle
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 01, 2023
Cracking the Retirement Income Puzzle

Protective’s Jim Wagner explains what advisors should look for as they prepare clients to begin drawing on their assets for income in a market unlike any they’ve seen.

By InvestmentNews Create
FDIC asks banks for final bids on First Republic by Sunday
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 29, 2023
FDIC asks banks for final bids on First Republic by Sunday

The bidding process could pave the way for a tidier sale of First Republic than the drawn-out auctions that followed the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank last month.

By Bloomberg
First Republic shares hit record low as rescue proves elusive
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 28, 2023
First Republic shares hit record low as rescue proves elusive

The bank's stock fell amid speculation that a takeover by regulators, while not the only possibility in play, is becoming more likely.

By Bloomberg
Envestnet introduces product updates, new partnerships at annual conference
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 28, 2023
Envestnet introduces product updates, new partnerships at annual conference

Improving the digital experience for advisors and clients was a significant theme; Envestnet also announced a partnership with Empower to give advisors easy access to retirement plans.

By Ryan W. Neal
LPL reports increases in net income, total assets in first quarter
BROKER DEALERS APR 28, 2023
LPL reports increases in net income, total assets in first quarter

LPL's advisor head count totaled 21,521 at the end of Q1, an increase of 246 advisors from the previous quarter and up 1,430 year over year.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
CI Financial cashes in big with sale of stake in Boston RIA
RIAS APR 28, 2023
CI Financial cashes in big with sale of stake in Boston RIA

CI claims to have tripled its return on its original minority investment in Congress Wealth Management.

By Jeff Benjamin
Pessimism about retirement rises amid inflation
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 28, 2023
Pessimism about retirement rises amid inflation

The last time the EBRI survey showed a decline in confidence of this magnitude was in 2008, during the global financial crisis.

By Gregg Greenberg
Sanctuary Wealth nabs $1 billion Merrill team
RIAS APR 28, 2023
Sanctuary Wealth nabs $1 billion Merrill team

Chicago-based Burnham Harbor Private Wealth has four advisors.

By InvestmentNews
RBC adds First Republic duo managing $400 million
ADVISOR MOVES APR 28, 2023
RBC adds First Republic duo managing $400 million

Mark Friedman and Mitchell Peters, who are joining RBC's San Francisco office, had been affiliated with First Republic since 2017.

By InvestmentNews
Speaker McCarthy pressures Biden on debt ceiling
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 28, 2023
Speaker McCarthy pressures Biden on debt ceiling

The measure the House passed would require broad spending cuts in return for raising the nation's debt limit, and Biden says he won't entertain strings-attached bargaining to raise the limit.

By Bloomberg
Envestnet CEO on the company’s recent challenges and the opportunities ahead
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 27, 2023
Envestnet CEO on the company’s recent challenges and the opportunities ahead

Although its efforts to meld its businesses met with some opposition, the company's revamped platform will provide great returns for users and investors, Bill Crager says.

By Ryan W. Neal
Top Democrat opposes bill facilitating e-delivery of investment documents
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 27, 2023
Top Democrat opposes bill facilitating e-delivery of investment documents

Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., said she's worried that seniors who aren't tech savvy may not be able to opt out and receive paper disclosures.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Tax hangover tees up client discussions about new RMD strategies
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 27, 2023
Tax hangover tees up client discussions about new RMD strategies

The SECURE 2.0 legislation, tax rates and other changes can pave the way for conversations with clients about strategies around required minimum distributions, Ed Slott says.

By Joanne Cleaver
Raymond James' 'enhanced savings program' got bump from SVB failure, execs say
BROKER DEALERS APR 27, 2023
Raymond James' 'enhanced savings program' got bump from SVB failure, execs say

Interest income brought the firm's revenue to a record high during the quarter ended in March, offsetting lower income from asset management fees.

By Emile Hallez
Asset managers hash out the future of the 60/40 portfolio
EQUITIES APR 27, 2023
Asset managers hash out the future of the 60/40 portfolio

For a lot of investors, moving beyond the classic allocation of 60% stocks and 40% bonds will mean a bigger allocation to alternatives and other active strategies.

By Jeff Benjamin
Wealth Enhancement buys $1.1 billion Minnesota-based hybrid
RIAS APR 27, 2023
Wealth Enhancement buys $1.1 billion Minnesota-based hybrid

New Era Financial Advisors has six advisors and offices in Wayzata and Hutchinson.

By InvestmentNews
First Republic plunges on report of buyers for new shares
EQUITIES APR 27, 2023
First Republic plunges on report of buyers for new shares

The firm's advisors have lined up possible purchasers of new shares in the bank as part of a rescue plan.

By Bloomberg
Top things advisors need to tell their clients about retiring abroad
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 26, 2023
Top things advisors need to tell their clients about retiring abroad

Retirees need to consider a lot more than just the exchange rate, the cuisine and the climate before retiring in a foreign country.

By Gregg Greenberg