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Carson Group snags another exec from LPL
RIAS JUL 25, 2022
Carson Group snags another exec from LPL

Former LPL exec Burt White recruits Ryan Detrick for Carson Group's newly created role of chief market strategist.

By Jeff Benjamin
The 60/40 strategy will make a comeback, Morgan Stanley says
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 25, 2022
The 60/40 strategy will make a comeback, Morgan Stanley says

The approach offers higher estimated long-term returns in the US and Europe over the next decade than at most points over the last 10 years.

By Bloomberg
Can your DC plan take a punch?
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 25, 2022
Can your DC plan take a punch?

Record inflation and 401(k) statement shock could send some retirement plans down for the count.

By Gregg Greenberg
The message is compliance
FINTECH JUL 25, 2022
The message is compliance

The substantial fines hitting big banks for failing to meet messaging-retention requirements shows the need for direction from the top to ensure the use of monitoring systems.

By InvestmentNews
Overreach or on point? Gensler’s agenda debated
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 25, 2022
Overreach or on point? Gensler’s agenda debated

The SEC's rulemaking roster includes 27 in the proposal stage and 26 in the final stage — giving everyone plenty of favorites and targets.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
How Advisors Can Better Help Managing Decumulation
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 25, 2022
How Advisors Can Better Help Managing Decumulation

Clients often don’t realize they need as much help from an advisor in retirement as they did when preparing for it — and a new study reveals the different kinds of help advisors should provide.

By Protective
BlackRock offers portfolios tailored specifically for women
WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY JUL 22, 2022
BlackRock offers portfolios tailored specifically for women

The portfolios take into account gender discrepancies around life expectancy, time in the workforce and income.

By Bloomberg
SEC fines Private Advisor Group $5.8 million for using high-fee mutual funds
BROKER DEALERS JUL 22, 2022
SEC fines Private Advisor Group $5.8 million for using high-fee mutual funds

It's the latest action in the SEC's long-running campaign to crack down on disclosure and best-execution failures involving 12b-1 fees.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Is the shortfall in retirement savings in America being greatly exaggerated?
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 22, 2022
Is the shortfall in retirement savings in America being greatly exaggerated?

InvestmentNews talks with David Musto, CEO of Ascensus, about whether Americans are being overly negative in their assessment of their retirement savings.

By Gregg Greenberg
Breakaway RIA affiliates with Sanctuary Wealth
RIAS JUL 22, 2022
Breakaway RIA affiliates with Sanctuary Wealth

Ronan O'Byrne, who managed $230 million at Fieldpoint Private Securities, has formed Crescent Pine Family Office in Rye, New York.

By InvestmentNews
Ex-Coinbase manager arrested in crypto insider-trading case
ALTERNATIVES JUL 22, 2022
Ex-Coinbase manager arrested in crypto insider-trading case

Ishan Wahi allegedly leaked information to his brother and a friend about when tokens were about to be listed on the exchange.

By Bloomberg
Soothing client concerns about their investments during mergers
OPINION JUL 22, 2022
Soothing client concerns about their investments during mergers

Let's face it, virtually no two firms have the precise same offerings. However, the partnership can work if the firms have complementary investment philosophies.

By Andy Stout
Why ESG funds are used haphazardly in 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 22, 2022
Why ESG funds are used haphazardly in 401(k)s

Savers often randomly choose investments, but the future for ESG in retirement plans might still be strong.

By Emile Hallez
Latest strategies for attracting Black college students to advisory careers take long view
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 21, 2022
Latest strategies for attracting Black college students to advisory careers take long view

Firms are investing in HBCUs and beyond, then creating a spectrum of entry points to financial industry careers.

By Joanne Cleaver
MAI Capital bulks up sports and entertainment planning with West Coast deal
RIAS JUL 21, 2022
MAI Capital bulks up sports and entertainment planning with West Coast deal

Once the acquisition of Intersect Capital closes, working with professional athletes and entertainers will make up 20% of the $13.4 billion Cleveland-based RIA's business.

By Jeff Benjamin
UBS loses two more arbitration cases centering on YES options strategy
ALTERNATIVES JUL 21, 2022
UBS loses two more arbitration cases centering on YES options strategy

The firm was ordered to pay more than $450,000 in total this week in separate complaints about the complex product.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FPA to push for 'financial planner' title protection
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 21, 2022
FPA to push for 'financial planner' title protection

Legal recognition of the title is 'a critical step in recognizing financial planning as a distinct, essential profession,' the organization said.

By Bruce Kelly
Annuities flew off the shelves in second quarter, Limra says
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 21, 2022
Annuities flew off the shelves in second quarter, Limra says

Total U.S. annuity sales increased 22% to a record $77.5 billion during the quarter, and fixed-rate deferred annuity sales jumped 76% from the year-ago period.

By Gregg Greenberg
Acquired RIAs are becoming the new acquirers
RIAS JUL 21, 2022
Acquired RIAs are becoming the new acquirers

The latest research from DeVoe & Co. highlights the emerging trend of sub-acquisitions, which are on track to set a record this year.

By Jeff Benjamin
Fidelity Charitable grants soared in first half even as market cratered
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 21, 2022
Fidelity Charitable grants soared in first half even as market cratered

Its donors recommended nearly a million grants to charity totaling a record $4.8 billion in the first half, up 11% from $4.3 billion in the first half of 2021.

By Gregg Greenberg