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Two cheers for the SECURE 2.0 Act
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 09, 2023
Two cheers for the SECURE 2.0 Act

Digesting everything in the new law will take some time as financial advisors will have plenty of interpreting and educating to do.

By InvestmentNews
Don’t say ‘No’ to the ‘O’
RIAS JAN 09, 2023
Don’t say ‘No’ to the ‘O’

InvestmentNews is no longer spelling “adviser” with an “e” but has aligned with the common usage of the industry by adopting “advisor.”

By Paul Curcio
RMD quirks that IRA beneficiaries face in '23
IRA ALERT JAN 09, 2023
RMD quirks that IRA beneficiaries face in '23

The provisions of the SECURE and CARES Acts, and the related IRS rules, are creating even more confusion about which beneficiaries are subject to RMDs this year.

By Ed Slott
Handicapping sequence risk and recession for the retirement set
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 09, 2023
Handicapping sequence risk and recession for the retirement set

There will be a lot of recession chatter in the coming year and financial advisors had better be prepared for it.

By Gregg Greenberg
Here’s how inflation and philanthropy could give women a boost in ’23
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 09, 2023
Here’s how inflation and philanthropy could give women a boost in ’23

Philanthropic goals are prompting women to become more involved in family asset management.

By Joanne Cleaver
Finding potential upside in markets and the economy
EQUITIES JAN 09, 2023
Finding potential upside in markets and the economy

Market watchers take the long view in forecasting the year ahead because the immediate future looks dicey.

By Jeff Benjamin
Expect giant branch offices at IBDs to flex their muscle
ALTERNATIVES JAN 09, 2023
Expect giant branch offices at IBDs to flex their muscle

There are plenty of private equity managers left who could still invest in large branch offices of independent broker-dealers.

By Bruce Kelly
Gary Gensler’s SEC agenda faces steep GOP opposition
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 09, 2023
Gary Gensler’s SEC agenda faces steep GOP opposition

The GOP barely controls the House, but it's enough to allow the party to pressure the SEC chief to curb his agenda.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FTC proposes ban on noncompete contracts
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 06, 2023
FTC proposes ban on noncompete contracts

The proposal would bar employers from entering into or enforcing such clauses and require companies to nullify any existing ones within six months.

By Bloomberg
Former Fidelity broker may revive career after arbitration win
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 06, 2023
Former Fidelity broker may revive career after arbitration win

Finra arbitrators split, 2-1, in awarding Ryan Sanghak Lee $500,000 for wrongful termination. They also changed the reason for his departure on his Form U5 and expunged a claim that was filed following his dismissal.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Vanguard's efforts to navigate politics of ESG could be blueprint for others
ESG JAN 06, 2023
Vanguard's efforts to navigate politics of ESG could be blueprint for others

Last month's decision to exit the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative puts Vanguard in a spotlight it was likely trying to avoid.

By Jeff Benjamin
Vanguard expert offers tips on hardship withdrawals
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 06, 2023
Vanguard expert offers tips on hardship withdrawals

Spiking inflation coupled with a sinking stock market have forced more investors to tap their retirement savings for cash.

By Gregg Greenberg
Prime Capital buys sustainable investment RIA
RIAS JAN 06, 2023
Prime Capital buys sustainable investment RIA

North Carolina-based Earth Equity Advisors is a certified B Corporation and specializes in fossil-fuel-free portfolios.

By Emile Hallez
EP Wealth acquires Maine firm managing $347 million
RIAS JAN 06, 2023
EP Wealth acquires Maine firm managing $347 million

The acquisition of Cribstone Capital Management was EP Wealth's sixth deal of 2022.

By InvestmentNews
Before FTX collapsed, it was targeting retirement accounts
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 05, 2023
Before FTX collapsed, it was targeting retirement accounts

The push to interest retirement savers in crypto was part of an effort by FTX Group to expand its base of everyday retail customers.

By Bloomberg
ESG has DOL's blessing. Here's what can happen next in 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 05, 2023
ESG has DOL's blessing. Here's what can happen next in 401(k)s

Target-date funds that are sustainable or responsible are fair game now for retirement plans, but there aren't many of them.

By Emile Hallez
New regulatory agenda sets April, October deadlines for SEC ESG rules
ESG JAN 05, 2023
New regulatory agenda sets April, October deadlines for SEC ESG rules

The SEC also has custody and ETF regulations to tackle, while the Department of Labor continues work on the next iteration of an investment advice rule for retirement accounts.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
LPL shares remain analyst's top pick in 2023
BROKER DEALERS JAN 05, 2023
LPL shares remain analyst's top pick in 2023

The share price of LPL Financial Holdings Inc. increased 27% over the past year, even as the S&P 500 index fell 19.4%.

By Bruce Kelly
James Lee begins term as 2023 FPA president
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 05, 2023
James Lee begins term as 2023 FPA president

Lee plans to focus on advancing the FPA's mission of title protection for financial planners.

By Ryan W. Neal
Focus Financial partner deal expands access to alternative investments
RIAS JAN 05, 2023
Focus Financial partner deal expands access to alternative investments

Chicago firms Kovitz and Origin will combine real estate investment expertise, creating greater access across the Focus network.

By Jeff Benjamin