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Payout grids for independent broker-dealers
BROKER DEALERS MAR 10, 2023
Payout grids for independent broker-dealers

See how much brokers earn on sales of various products at 43 independent broker-dealers, according to data the firms provided to InvestmentNews Research.

By InvestmentNews
SVB failure leaves advisors, analysts questioning deeper risks in US banking system
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 10, 2023
SVB failure leaves advisors, analysts questioning deeper risks in US banking system

The California bank's problems show how higher interest rates make it harder to keep deposits on the books.

By Jeff Benjamin
Silicon Valley Bank collapses, enters FDIC receivership
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 10, 2023
Silicon Valley Bank collapses, enters FDIC receivership

The bank's customer base of tech startups had become worried and yanked deposits.

By Bloomberg
Income solutions remain sticking point for retirement plan sponsors, survey shows
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 10, 2023
Income solutions remain sticking point for retirement plan sponsors, survey shows

NEPC's study shows a lack of industry consensus on how to create meaningful retirement income solutions in companies' defined-contribution plans.

By Gregg Greenberg
Silvergate shutdown, SVB's woes spark fears of banking crisis
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 10, 2023
Silvergate shutdown, SVB's woes spark fears of banking crisis

While both lenders had unusually fickle bases of depositors, all banks are facing a challenge as rising rates leave them laden with low-interest bonds.

By Bloomberg
Tooth Fairy return outpaces S&P 500, beats inflation
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 10, 2023
Tooth Fairy return outpaces S&P 500, beats inflation

The windfall first-graders are getting on their baby teeth has parents chomping at the bit.

By Joanne Cleaver
New MassMutual study shows optimism about economy  
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 09, 2023
New MassMutual study shows optimism about economy  

More Americans reported feeling increasingly confident that a potential recession wouldn't adversely impact their day-to-day finances compared with last quarter.

By Gregg Greenberg
Regulators make noise, and advisors lose jobs
BROKER DEALERS MAR 09, 2023
Regulators make noise, and advisors lose jobs

Financial advisors should pay attention to regulators' concerns, since it's often advisors or firm executives who don't follow industry rules to the letter who may be discharged.

By Bruce Kelly
Catchlight delivers prospecting fintech to Advisors Excel
RIAS MAR 09, 2023
Catchlight delivers prospecting fintech to Advisors Excel

The firm provides marketing services to more than 500 independent advisors; its affiliated RIA, AE Wealth Management, will make the tool available to its advisors.  

By Ryan W. Neal
Trading app fined $3M for letting youngsters trade options spreads
FINTECH MAR 09, 2023
Trading app fined $3M for letting youngsters trade options spreads

Webull Financial failed to conduct adequate due diligence on customers, Finra found, but the company did not admit or deny fault.

By Emile Hallez
Fledgling IFP Securities' net capital deficit was an 'accounting error,' CEO says
BROKER DEALERS MAR 09, 2023
Fledgling IFP Securities' net capital deficit was an 'accounting error,' CEO says

CEO Bill Hamm said the net capital deficit of $120,000 shown in IFP's Focus report was the result of accrual accounting.

By Bruce Kelly
Prime Capital buys Nevada RIA with $400 million in AUM
RIAS MAR 09, 2023
Prime Capital buys Nevada RIA with $400 million in AUM

Reno-based Cornerstone Comprehensive Wealth Management is led by Christopher Abts and has 10 employees.

By InvestmentNews
Annuity demand not slowing after strong 2022, Limra says
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 09, 2023
Annuity demand not slowing after strong 2022, Limra says

Total U.S. annuity sales hit a record-high $312.8 billion in 2022, and bank sales were the big driver in the fourth quarter.

By Gregg Greenberg
Pursuit of scale pushes $5.8 billion Monroe Vos into welcoming arms of Captrust
RIAS MAR 09, 2023
Pursuit of scale pushes $5.8 billion Monroe Vos into welcoming arms of Captrust

The co-founder of the Houston-based registered investment advisor said $6 billion in size isn't what it used to be.

By Jeff Benjamin
Bond market anticipates Fed policy doing damage
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 09, 2023
Bond market anticipates Fed policy doing damage

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned of a return to bigger interest-rate hikes to cool inflation and the economy.

By Bloomberg
Biden to urge 25% billionaire tax in budget proposal
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 09, 2023
Biden to urge 25% billionaire tax in budget proposal

The proposal, which has little chance of passing Congress, would also raise the top tax rate for Americans making $400,000, to 39.6% from 37%, reversing one of Trump's tax cuts.

By Bloomberg
Allworth adds two teams with a total of $577 million in assets
RIAS MAR 08, 2023
Allworth adds two teams with a total of $577 million in assets

An Indianapolis-based trio overseeing $417 million is joining from One To One Financial Advisors, along with a pair of Las Vegas-based advisors managing $160 million.

By InvestmentNews
Finra fines, restitution and enforcement actions all declined last year, study says
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 08, 2023
Finra fines, restitution and enforcement actions all declined last year, study says

Eversheds Sutherland's review of public reports found that Finra's monetary sanctions totaled $72 million last year, down from $150 million in 2021.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Vanguard's step back from climate issues sparks ire from some clients
ESG MAR 08, 2023
Vanguard's step back from climate issues sparks ire from some clients

More than 1,000 clients signed a letter accusing the fund company of violating its fiduciary duty.

By Emile Hallez
Sanctuary fired CEO Dickson over alleged conduct issue
RIAS MAR 08, 2023
Sanctuary fired CEO Dickson over alleged conduct issue

But the allegations cited in Dickson's BrokerCheck report are not specific; Dickson had led the firm since 2018.

By Bruce Kelly