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Getting ready for the future, today
OPINION DEC 16, 2024
Getting ready for the future, today

This is not a “hallucination”, AI is already here and shaping the ways we work and live

How to win in 2025
OPINION DEC 16, 2024
How to win in 2025

Three questions to help you tackle the great disruption in the second half of this decade

By Joe Duran
Time to deep-six the 4 percent rule for retirement withdrawals?
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2024
Time to deep-six the 4 percent rule for retirement withdrawals?

Higher stock valuations and lower yields from fixed income support the case for a more conservative approach, finds Morningstar Retirement analysis.

By Leo Almazora
UnitedHealth agrees to pay $69M in 401(k) ERISA class action
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2024
UnitedHealth agrees to pay $69M in 401(k) ERISA class action

The settlement, stemming from accusations of underperforming Wells Fargo target-date fund investments affecting some 300,000 plan participants, is considered among the largest of its kind.

By Leo Almazora
Yet another former Western International broker in hot water with regulators
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 13, 2024
Yet another former Western International broker in hot water with regulators

Western International Securities was acquired by LPL this year.

By Bruce Kelly
Cetera, Apella, Perigon announce advisor additions
RIA NEWS DEC 13, 2024
Cetera, Apella, Perigon announce advisor additions

The firms are extending their footprints with new recruitment moves in Arizona, Massachusetts, and Florida.

By Leo Almazora
SEC fines Cantor Fitzgerald $6.75M over allegedly misleading SPAC disclosures
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 13, 2024
SEC fines Cantor Fitzgerald $6.75M over allegedly misleading SPAC disclosures

The investment giant caused two SPACs it controlled to make inaccurate statements to investors about merger discussions, according to the federal regulator.

By Leo Almazora
The most surprising things about retirement for women? Costs and timing
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2024
The most surprising things about retirement for women? Costs and timing

Survey research unpacks the different financial concerns, realities, and regrets shared by women retirees and workers.

By Leo Almazora
What financial regrets and resolutions are Americans carrying into 2025?
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 12, 2024
What financial regrets and resolutions are Americans carrying into 2025?

Survey research reports from Nationwide and Fidelity show how past missteps and unplanned expenses are driving people's new year commitments.

By Leo Almazora
Finra arbitrators hit broker with rare penalty in midst of ongoing customer complaint
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 12, 2024
Finra arbitrators hit broker with rare penalty in midst of ongoing customer complaint

“The arbitration panel felt that [the advisor] was disrespecting the process,” the clients' attorney said.

By Bruce Kelly
Raymond James hires $5B duo from Zions Direct as LPL nabs another Osaic team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 12, 2024
Raymond James hires $5B duo from Zions Direct as LPL nabs another Osaic team

While RayJay boosts its presence in Utah with its latest employee advisor additions, LPL is strengthening its ranks in the Northeast.

By Leo Almazora
LPL, industry, sanguine about some alternatives in 2025
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 11, 2024
LPL, industry, sanguine about some alternatives in 2025

“Private credit and infrastructure remain attractive," LPL said.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC charges alleged Nigerian advisor impostors over $2.9M investment fraud scheme
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 11, 2024
SEC charges alleged Nigerian advisor impostors over $2.9M investment fraud scheme

The three individuals impersonated legitimate financial professionals and used voice-altering technology to deceive at least 28 retail investors, according to a court filing by the regulator.

By Leo Almazora
SEI eyes UMH leadership with LifeYield acquisition
FINTECH DEC 11, 2024
SEI eyes UMH leadership with LifeYield acquisition

Deal for Boston-based tech provider opens the door for an industry-first solution with real-time unified managed household and tax capabilities for advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Annuities could be the next big thing in retirement plans, finds TIAA research
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 11, 2024
Annuities could be the next big thing in retirement plans, finds TIAA research

Inaugural survey report finds three-quarters of DC plan leaders expect demand for lifetime income to grow over five years – but 'annuity fluency' could pose challenges.

By Leo Almazora
The SEC can limit mandatory arbitration by RIAs. But will it ever?
RIA NEWS DEC 10, 2024
The SEC can limit mandatory arbitration by RIAs. But will it ever?

“It’s probably the most important issue relating to investor justice,” the SEC's ombudsman said at the Investor Advisory Committee meeting Tuesday.

By Emile Hallez
UBS rethinks US wealth division in latest profitability push
WIREHOUSES DEC 10, 2024
UBS rethinks US wealth division in latest profitability push

The global financial giant is expanding its focus beyond the mega-affluent as it looks to compete with rival banks on Wall Street.

By Leo Almazora
Insurance salesman raised money for fraudulent oil and gas fund, SEC charges
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 10, 2024
Insurance salesman raised money for fraudulent oil and gas fund, SEC charges

David Underwood sold unregistered Heartland fund securities to 20 clients, including his wife, according to the SEC.

By Bruce Kelly
AssetMark confirms ex-Carson Group leader Erin Wood as advanced planning architect
FINTECH DEC 10, 2024
AssetMark confirms ex-Carson Group leader Erin Wood as advanced planning architect

The leading TAMP provider is wading into the deeper end of financial planning with hopes to develop estate planning, retirement, and multi-generational wealth solutions.

By Leo Almazora
Are young Americans falling short on their financial ABCs?
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2024
Are young Americans falling short on their financial ABCs?

Survey findings reveal low levels of financial literacy among high school, college students, and new workers, with just one-fourth reporting high concerns around their ability to retire in their 60s.

By Leo Almazora