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Stop putting money in 401(k)s, and other year-end advice from tax expert Ed Slott
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 20, 2024
Stop putting money in 401(k)s, and other year-end advice from tax expert Ed Slott

Amid a low-tax environment and an incoming presidential administration, retirement planning guru Ed Slott gives advice ahead of 2025.

By Gregg Greenberg
Spending retirement savings a dilemma for Americans, finds new research
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 19, 2024
Spending retirement savings a dilemma for Americans, finds new research

The latest findings offer a glimpse of challenges around inflation, healthcare costs, and Social Security's long-term viability.

By Leo Almazora
Finra's fee increase reveals hard of hearing organization
OPINION NOV 19, 2024
Finra's fee increase reveals hard of hearing organization

Like so many bureaucracies, Finra has a tin ear.

By Bruce Kelly
Tifin Give rolls out industry-leading feature to amplify DAF-based giving
FINTECH NOV 19, 2024
Tifin Give rolls out industry-leading feature to amplify DAF-based giving

The donor-advised fund platform's new capability lets philanthropic users rally support with personalized campaigns for the causes they care most about.

By Leo Almazora
MassMutual welcomes back family-run advisory practice from Osaic
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 19, 2024
MassMutual welcomes back family-run advisory practice from Osaic

The boomerang team serving high-net-worth clients in Southern California is returning to the broker-dealer giant after more than two decades.

By Leo Almazora
More professional designations mean more success for women advisors
OPINION NOV 19, 2024
More professional designations mean more success for women advisors

For women financial advisors, professional designations are not just credentials to add after their names, they are vital tools that can accelerate success.

After the election duel, stay cool and manage emotions
OPINION NOV 19, 2024
After the election duel, stay cool and manage emotions

Our Women to Watch provided professional pragmatism ahead of what will likely be a stormy four years.

By Editorial
Wealth.com strikes partnership with $11.84B RIA Merit Financial Advisors
RIA NEWS NOV 19, 2024
Wealth.com strikes partnership with $11.84B RIA Merit Financial Advisors

The alliance will give advisors at the top-ranked independent access to the fintech provider's estate planning capabilities.

By Leo Almazora
Which are the top new tech solutions for investment professionals?
FINTECH NOV 19, 2024
Which are the top new tech solutions for investment professionals?

InvestmentNews' inaugural report showcases some of the best new portfolio management systems, retirement income planning solutions, and compliance tools.

By Leo Almazora
Where do annuities fit in?
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 19, 2024
Where do annuities fit in?

Our profession must focus more on the distribution phase, says Nate Moody, of Lebel & Harriman Retirement Advisors.

By Chris Davis
Slowly embracing the AI revolution
FINTECH NOV 19, 2024
Slowly embracing the AI revolution

Ivan Illán, of Aligne Wealth Advisors, on the challenges and complexities of this new era.

By Chris Davis
Robinhood ventures into the RIA space with $300M TradePMR deal
RIA NEWS NOV 19, 2024
Robinhood ventures into the RIA space with $300M TradePMR deal

The transaction, set to complete in the first half of next year, will give the online trading giant access to a platform supporting 350 advisory firms managing more than $40 billion in assets.

By Leo Almazora
Nationwide boosts annuity offerings with new index options
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 18, 2024
Nationwide boosts annuity offerings with new index options

The retirement giant is extending its guaranteed income shelf with fixed-income annuity options from Loomis Sayles and Nasdaq.

By Leo Almazora
Envestnet deepens Schwab partnership with beefed-up CRM features
FINTECH NOV 18, 2024
Envestnet deepens Schwab partnership with beefed-up CRM features

The wealth tech giant's latest rollout of much-requested updates will enhance its support for Schwab affiliated advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Broker settles Finra Reg BI allegations involving GWG bond sales
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 18, 2024
Broker settles Finra Reg BI allegations involving GWG bond sales

The broker sold the speculative, illiquid GWG L bonds to four customers, despite the bonds not being suitable for them, Finra stated.

By Bruce Kelly
ICI seeks Trump's support for investment rules revamp
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 18, 2024
ICI seeks Trump's support for investment rules revamp

The lobbying group's regulatory wish list to the president-elect's transition team includes reforms around ETF innovation, private-market products, and slashing regulatory costs.

By Leo Almazora
LPL welcomes 2,800 Prudential advisors with completed integration pact
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 18, 2024
LPL welcomes 2,800 Prudential advisors with completed integration pact

Following a $300 million investment, LPL is set to gain $60 billion in assets from Prudential's broker-dealer and RIA business.

By Leo Almazora
Calm Powell reassures asset managers
FIXED INCOME NOV 18, 2024
Calm Powell reassures asset managers

Federal Reserve Chair was "neutral" in comments after November rate cut – and the election – but was clear that he won’t be pressured to leave his job by Trump.

By Emile Hallez
Advyzon teases new ultra-high-net-worth offering
FINTECH NOV 18, 2024
Advyzon teases new ultra-high-net-worth offering

The fintech giant's upcoming all-in-one solution for UHNW clients and family offices combines portfolio management, performance reporting, and CRM into a unified interface.

By Leo Almazora
A bumpy start to autumn but more positives ahead
OPINION NOV 18, 2024
A bumpy start to autumn but more positives ahead

This season’s market volatility: Positioning for rate relief, income growth and the AI rebound