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Move over AppleCare — Betterment now offers cellphone insurance
FINTECH SEP 17, 2020
Move over AppleCare — Betterment now offers cellphone insurance

The move is indicative of the race to add features across platforms as fintech providers look to compete with traditional banks

By Nicole Casperson
Private fund group lobbies to get products in 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 17, 2020
Private fund group lobbies to get products in 401(k)s

The Institute for Portfolio Alternatives says lawmakers are receptive to its diversification pitch

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Ex-Voya broker allegedly flees country after facing dozens of complaints
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 17, 2020
Ex-Voya broker allegedly flees country after facing dozens of complaints

As his clients sue, former rep James Flynn is reportedly in the Caribbean

By Bruce Kelly
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — September 2020
RIA NEWS SEP 17, 2020
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — September 2020

We look at the big news, announcements and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisers!

By Michael Kitces
OpenInvest launches ESG reporting software
FINTECH SEP 16, 2020
OpenInvest launches ESG reporting software

Advisers will have an easier time exposing clients to companies that meet customizable environmental, social and governance guidelines

By Nicole Casperson
Fed signals rates to remain near zero for at least three years
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 16, 2020
Fed signals rates to remain near zero for at least three years

The central bank said again that it will continue buying Treasuries and mortgage-backed securities 'at least at the current pace'

By Bloomberg
How one 401(k) firm says it is bulking up amid the pandemic
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 16, 2020
How one 401(k) firm says it is bulking up amid the pandemic

Human Interest is hiring staff and getting rid of certain fees

By Emile Hallez
BlackRock, Schwab, Fidelity press SEC for wider digital delivery of investment documents
FINTECH SEP 16, 2020
BlackRock, Schwab, Fidelity press SEC for wider digital delivery of investment documents

Electronic delivery should be the default communication method for investors, according to a letter sent to the agency this month

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Envestnet adds cash management tools for RIAs
FINTECH SEP 16, 2020
Envestnet adds cash management tools for RIAs

Independent advisers can help clients set up cash accounts to meet budgeting goals within the Tamarac platform

By Nicole Casperson
From shoulder pads to financial advisers -- how the NFL Players  Association protects its members from fraudsters
OPINION SEP 16, 2020
From shoulder pads to financial advisers -- how the NFL Players Association protects its members from fraudsters

Roughly 2,000 NFL players need the extra layer of financial protection the union's adviser program provides

By Bruce Kelly
Renewed emphasis on health care planning coming, says Cerulli
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 16, 2020
Renewed emphasis on health care planning coming, says Cerulli

The HSA business is set to evolve as financial wellness programs proliferate

By InvestmentNews
What’s next after Empower’s acquisition of MassMutual’s retirement unit?
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 16, 2020
What’s next after Empower’s acquisition of MassMutual’s retirement unit?

Advisers want to know which record keeper is next, but I now know better than to answer that question

By Fred Barstein
Hybrid managing $1 billion moves to LPL from Securian
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 16, 2020
Hybrid managing $1 billion moves to LPL from Securian

SGC Financial and Insurance Services in San Mateo, California, has 13 advisers

By InvestmentNews
Merrill team managing $1 billion goes indie with Kestra
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 16, 2020
Merrill team managing $1 billion goes indie with Kestra

Four-adviser RS Will Wealth Management established in Frederick, Maryland

By InvestmentNews
Strengthen diversity and inclusion by adjusting the hiring process
OPINION SEP 16, 2020
Strengthen diversity and inclusion by adjusting the hiring process

During interviews, a candidate's true aptitude could be obscured by cultural differences or behavioral norms

By Gurinder S. Ahluwalia
Raymond James cutting 500 jobs
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 15, 2020
Raymond James cutting 500 jobs

The layoffs focus on support staff and will not include financial advisers among the cuts

By Bruce Kelly
Citi hires Merrill exec to head wealth management
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 15, 2020
Citi hires Merrill exec to head wealth management

David Poole has led Merrill Edge and Merrill Guided Investing

By InvestmentNews
Five-adviser Merrill team managing $280 million joins Stifel
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 15, 2020
Five-adviser Merrill team managing $280 million joins Stifel

The Bonnette group is opening an office for the firm in Audubon, New Jersey

By InvestmentNews
Obama-era fiduciary rule cut sales of expensive annuities: Study
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 15, 2020
Obama-era fiduciary rule cut sales of expensive annuities: Study

Even though a federal appeals court vacated the measure in 2018, its impact lives on

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Sutter Health hit with second lawsuit over $3.7 billion DC plan
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 15, 2020
Sutter Health hit with second lawsuit over $3.7 billion DC plan

The class-action cases point to allegedly excessive investment management fees

By Emile Hallez