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Allworth Financial adds $506 million Kansas-based firm
RIAS APR 26, 2023
Allworth Financial adds $506 million Kansas-based firm

The purchase of Lawrence-based McDaniel Knutson Financial Partners is Allworth’s 28th deal in five years.

By InvestmentNews
House committee OKs bills expanding pool of sophisticated investors
ALTERNATIVES APR 26, 2023
House committee OKs bills expanding pool of sophisticated investors

The legislation would amend the definition of accredited investor to include people who have certain licenses, education or experience.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Millennials getting a jump on retirement saving: Natixis survey
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 26, 2023
Millennials getting a jump on retirement saving: Natixis survey

The study shows millennials started saving for retirement 11 years earlier in life than baby boomers did.

By Gregg Greenberg
The superiority of the fee-based compensation model
OPINION APR 26, 2023
The superiority of the fee-based compensation model

The preeminent conflict of the commission-based model is that it forces you to put the pursuit of new clients ahead of serving your existing ones.

By Scott Hanson
BlackRock's Dalia Blass leaves for law firm Sullivan & Cromwell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 26, 2023
BlackRock's Dalia Blass leaves for law firm Sullivan & Cromwell

Blass, the former head of the SEC's division of investment management, led external affairs at BlackRock for two years.

By Emile Hallez
Advisors want to use alternatives. Here are 3 reasons they aren't
OPINION APR 26, 2023
Advisors want to use alternatives. Here are 3 reasons they aren't

The investments may fit the times, but lack of choice and transparency, and liability fears help explain why some are dissatisfied with the offerings.

By Matt Schiffman
Schwab's Liz Ann Sonders says return to normal could be a rocky ride
EQUITIES APR 26, 2023
Schwab's Liz Ann Sonders says return to normal could be a rocky ride

Speaking at the Morningstar conference this week, the popular strategist said there are still excesses that need to be wrung out of the economy.

By Jeff Benjamin
Lumiant acquires longevity and health planning fintech Genivity
FINTECH APR 26, 2023
Lumiant acquires longevity and health planning fintech Genivity

Genivity's core product creates a customized longevity model based on a client's health risks, lifestyle choices and demographics.

By Ryan W. Neal
Wells Fargo investors overrule board on annual harassment report
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 26, 2023
Wells Fargo investors overrule board on annual harassment report

A majority of the bank's investors voted in favor of a shareholder proposal requesting an annual public report on efforts to prevent harassment and discrimination against employees.

By Bloomberg
Advisor Group makes rebranding campaign official
BROKER DEALERS APR 26, 2023
Advisor Group makes rebranding campaign official

A new name is forthcoming, and the firm's eight independent broker-dealers will be merged under that new name in 18 months.

By Emile Hallez
Morningstar brings competing model portfolios onto its proprietary platform
FINTECH APR 25, 2023
Morningstar brings competing model portfolios onto its proprietary platform

BlackRock, T. Rowe Price, Fidelity and Clark Capital will get shelf space alongside Morningstar's own models.

By Jeff Benjamin
Legislation would allow use of 529 funds to finance training for CFP credential
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 25, 2023
Legislation would allow use of 529 funds to finance training for CFP credential

The American Institute of CPAs is also backing the measure because it would cover expenses related to the CPA exam.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Financial industry CEOs earn more as shareholder returns fall
FINTECH APR 25, 2023
Financial industry CEOs earn more as shareholder returns fall

Higher stock and option awards notched chief executives' pay even higher last year, according to a report from ISS Corporate Solutions.

By Emile Hallez
RBC nabs two First Republic advisors who manage $555 million
ADVISOR MOVES APR 25, 2023
RBC nabs two First Republic advisors who manage $555 million

Brian Addington will join the firm’s San Francisco office, while Theresa Allen is joining its Newport Beach, California, office.

By InvestmentNews
First Republic grows wealth assets despite advisor departures
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 25, 2023
First Republic grows wealth assets despite advisor departures

The bank's total wealth management assets rose to $289.5 billion in the first quarter, a 6.7% increase from the previous quarter.

By Ryan W. Neal
Modern Wealth Management goes from zero to $1.5 billion with first deal
RIAS APR 25, 2023
Modern Wealth Management goes from zero to $1.5 billion with first deal

The private equity-backed aggregator launched by veterans of Goldman Sachs and United Capital has acquired Barber Financial Group, with $1.5 billion in assets.

By Jeff Benjamin
How model portfolios help advisors improve the client experience
OPINION APR 25, 2023
How model portfolios help advisors improve the client experience

Here’s a look at the four primary ways in which model portfolios can benefit an advisory firm’s growth goals.

By Josh Schwaber
UBS cites cautious wealth clients as it reports disappointing earnings
WIREHOUSES APR 25, 2023
UBS cites cautious wealth clients as it reports disappointing earnings

While the firm added $28 billion in new funds from clients during the quarter, revenue at the wealth business fell short of estimates.

By Bloomberg
Steward Partners adds team from UBS overseeing $200 million
WIREHOUSES APR 24, 2023
Steward Partners adds team from UBS overseeing $200 million

James Forsyth and Steven Miller, who operate as the Valencia Group, will be Steward Partners' first team in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

By InvestmentNews
Want to keep your job? Learn to embrace AI
OPINION APR 24, 2023
Want to keep your job? Learn to embrace AI

The rise of AI doesn't have to mean you're about to be obsolete. Instead, this latest tech could become your most productive business builder.

By Ric Edelman