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IRS plans 50% increase in audits of small businesses next year
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 19, 2020
IRS plans 50% increase in audits of small businesses next year

The increase comes off a low base; in 2018, the agency audited only 140 partnership returns out of more than 4 million filed

By Bloomberg
Congress must set aside differences and put savers first
OPINION NOV 18, 2020
Congress must set aside differences and put savers first

Legislation that helps people build their nest eggs is more necessary than ever, given the retirement savings of U.S. workers are still far from where they should be

By InvestmentNews
To survive in the COVID era, RPAs must adapt
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 18, 2020
To survive in the COVID era, RPAs must adapt

Firms that are clinging to old ways of doing business will struggle to grow, or even keep their doors open

By Fred Barstein
Duo managing $350 million at UBS move to RBC
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 18, 2020
Duo managing $350 million at UBS move to RBC

Samuel Martello and Brian Sullivan switch firms in Cleveland

By InvestmentNews
Veteran Merrill group with $5 billion jumps to First Republic
WIREHOUSES NOV 18, 2020
Veteran Merrill group with $5 billion jumps to First Republic

John C. McNamee and Daniel J. White are the latest Wall Street veterans to move to First Republic

By Bruce Kelly
Robert Moore returns to advice business to lead giant LPL branch
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 18, 2020
Robert Moore returns to advice business to lead giant LPL branch

The shift in management is not a sign that New Jersey-based Private Advisor Group is for sale, owner says

By Bruce Kelly
Oranj to close by year's end
FINTECH NOV 18, 2020
Oranj to close by year's end

The Chicago-based fintech has notified its adviser clients that it is currently winding down operations with a transition plan in place

By Nicole Casperson
Addepar closes on $117 million funding round
FINTECH NOV 18, 2020
Addepar closes on $117 million funding round

The money will be used to expand the company’s wealth management platform

By InvestmentNews
UBS Wealth picks ex-NFL player to lead athlete segment
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 18, 2020
UBS Wealth picks ex-NFL player to lead athlete segment

Adewale Ogunleye is a former Pro Bowl defensive end with the Chicago Bears

The latest in financial #AdviserTech — November 2020
OPINION NOV 18, 2020
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — November 2020

The big news and underlying trends emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisers

By Michael Kitces
Clayton’s Capitol Hill coda: Democratic blasts, Republican praise
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 17, 2020
Clayton’s Capitol Hill coda: Democratic blasts, Republican praise

SEC chairman defends 12b-1 fee crackdown against GOP criticism

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Envestnet's CEO advocates for federal standard on data privacy
FINTECH NOV 17, 2020
Envestnet's CEO advocates for federal standard on data privacy

The chief executive officer is working with regulators to help build a federal rule to govern data usage

By Nicole Casperson
401(k) firms line up for PEPs, anticipating big business in 2021
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 17, 2020
401(k) firms line up for PEPs, anticipating big business in 2021

Registration for pooled plan providers begins later this month, but some companies are already announcing their plans

By Emile Hallez
After wild police chase, submarine adviser hauled in by Feds
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 17, 2020
After wild police chase, submarine adviser hauled in by Feds

The FBI arrested Matthew M. Piercey on fraud and other charges after he tried to elude authorities by diving underwater using a submersible device

By Bruce Kelly
Should 401(k)s require a test for savers to invest outside of target dates?
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 17, 2020
Should 401(k)s require a test for savers to invest outside of target dates?

Terms like 'mutual fund' and 'passive investing' are misunderstood, and those who can't define them are less likely to invest and save for retirement, according to a new report

By Emile Hallez
Trio managing $417 million heads to Raymond James
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 17, 2020
Trio managing $417 million heads to Raymond James

The team moved from Geneos Wealth Management

By InvestmentNews
7 reasons donor-advised funds can be a good place for impact investing
OPINION NOV 17, 2020
7 reasons donor-advised funds can be a good place for impact investing

DAFs can help investors surmount various barriers that discourage them from getting started with investments seeking social and environmental returns

By Adam Rein
Business and mastering the four freedoms
OPINION NOV 17, 2020
Business and mastering the four freedoms

As you consider each new endeavor, think about how it will affect four types of freedom

By Scott Hanson
Jay Clayton’s legacy at the SEC: productive or partisan?
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 16, 2020
Jay Clayton’s legacy at the SEC: productive or partisan?

As he heads for the door, the SEC chairman presided over a record 65 final rulemakings at the agency

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Missing radio adviser escalated fraud before bolting: SEC
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 16, 2020
Missing radio adviser escalated fraud before bolting: SEC

Christopher W. Burns became more 'brazen' in the days before his disappearance, according to the SEC

By Bruce Kelly