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How technology can help advisers boost their AUM
OPINION JUL 29, 2020
How technology can help advisers boost their AUM

Advisers can automate time-consuming back-office and administrative tasks, which can make their practices run more efficiently and profitably

By Anthony Stich
Making an impact with financial literacy
OPINION JUL 29, 2020
Making an impact with financial literacy

Advisers should embrace their role as educators and teach clients about investing, debt, risk mitigation and budgeting

By Andrew Crowell
Wells Fargo files with SEC to offer ETFs
ETFS JUL 28, 2020
Wells Fargo files with SEC to offer ETFs

The wirehouse will become the latest major asset managers to enter the fray

By Bloomberg
David Reich, a familiar face in the retirement service world, dies at 50
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2020
David Reich, a familiar face in the retirement service world, dies at 50

Reich led several massive acquisitions at Hub International.

By Emile Hallez
Envestnet MoneyGuide rolls out free data analytics tool for advisers
FINTECH JUL 28, 2020
Envestnet MoneyGuide rolls out free data analytics tool for advisers

The new functionality provides metrics via a web-based dashboard

By Nicole Casperson
Purshe Kaplan Sterling in another million-dollar arbitration settlement
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 28, 2020
Purshe Kaplan Sterling in another million-dollar arbitration settlement

Payment linked to adviser who committed suicide in 2017

By Bruce Kelly
SEC orders AIG unit to pay $40 million for disclosure violations in teacher retirement plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2020
SEC orders AIG unit to pay $40 million for disclosure violations in teacher retirement plans

Effort highlights agency’s teacher initiative, but expert calls it ‘slap on wrist’

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Annuity sales down 24% in Q2
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2020
Annuity sales down 24% in Q2

Nearly all types of annuities fell by double digits due to low interest rates and fallout from COVID-19

By Emile Hallez
SEC cites deficiencies in Form CRS filings
RIA NEWS JUL 27, 2020
SEC cites deficiencies in Form CRS filings

Initial reviews show disclosures could be ‘clearer or otherwise improved’

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEI Investments says breach at key vendor exposed customer data
FINTECH JUL 27, 2020
SEI Investments says breach at key vendor exposed customer data

The company serves as a fund administrator for Pimco, Centerbridge and other money managers

By Bloomberg
SEC, DOL take different approaches to regulating ESG investing
OPINION JUL 27, 2020
SEC, DOL take different approaches to regulating ESG investing

The DOL proposal likely would chill the use of socially responsible investments in retirement accounts; the SEC focuses on disclosure

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Social media boosts adviser-client relationship amid pandemic
FINTECH JUL 27, 2020
Social media boosts adviser-client relationship amid pandemic

Widespread acceptance of online platforms is creating opportunities for customized client experiences

By Nicole Casperson
INmail: Estimating future Social Security benefits
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 27, 2020
INmail: Estimating future Social Security benefits

The estimated benefit predicated for a client continuing to work at her current pay scale was calculated by Social Security. But, what about her benefits?

By Mary Beth Franklin
Adviser managing $180 million at Wells Fargo moves to LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 27, 2020
Adviser managing $180 million at Wells Fargo moves to LPL

Keith Boyd is affiliating through Gladstone, an LPL office of supervisory jurisdiction in Flemington, New Jersey

By InvestmentNews
Big data and financial wellness in Fava's wheelhouse at Envestnet
FINTECH JUL 27, 2020
Big data and financial wellness in Fava's wheelhouse at Envestnet

The popular strategist will utilize data and technology to deliver new products to advisers

By Bruce Kelly
Making use of momentum
OPINION JUL 27, 2020
Making use of momentum

As the face of our profession continues to change, only those most adaptable to change will thrive

By Ron Carson
SEC charges Michigan broker with taking $1.15 million from clients
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 27, 2020
SEC charges Michigan broker with taking $1.15 million from clients

Mark Hopkins, who was barred by Finra in 2019, said he would put the funds in an investment earning 6% or 7%

By InvestmentNews
DOL’S ESG proposal would hurt retirement accounts
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2020
DOL’S ESG proposal would hurt retirement accounts

The proposal fails to account for evidence that long-term investors, like retirees, are likely to earn better returns

By InvestmentNews
Democrats vow to scrap Reg BI in party platform
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 24, 2020
Democrats vow to scrap Reg BI in party platform

Financial advisers should be 'legally obligated' to put clients’ interests first, according to the draft document

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Bloomberg op-ed gets fast rebuke from 401(k) defenders
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 24, 2020
Bloomberg op-ed gets fast rebuke from 401(k) defenders

A column this week by former AQR managing director Aaron Brown questioned the benefits of 401(k)s

By Emile Hallez