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Adviser killed in Highland Park shooting remembered as ‘kind and gentle,’ devoted to clients
BROKER DEALERS JUL 07, 2022
Adviser killed in Highland Park shooting remembered as ‘kind and gentle,’ devoted to clients

Stephen Straus began his career in 1968 and was still showing up in the office every day at age 88.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Economic uncertainty has both advisers and clients delaying retirement
RIAS JUL 07, 2022
Economic uncertainty has both advisers and clients delaying retirement

Research from Ameriprise also shows that at least a quarter of financial advisers have no succession plan, and 14% expect to leave the business to a buyer.

By Jeff Benjamin
Sanctuary Wealth takes stake in GoalPath Solutions
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 07, 2022
Sanctuary Wealth takes stake in GoalPath Solutions

The Kansas-based firm provides advice and education to participants of workplace retirement plans.

By InvestmentNews
Sustainalytics buys real estate climate risk firm
ESG JUL 07, 2022
Sustainalytics buys real estate climate risk firm

Aquantix's climate-risk models use artificial intelligence to assess physical risks for about 500 million residential and commercial assets.

By ESG Clarity
Rising Interest Rates: Good or Bad for Real Estate?
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 07, 2022
Rising Interest Rates: Good or Bad for Real Estate?

At a time when investors are struggling with rising interest rates and falling equity values, Grubb Properties explains why multi-family residential real estate could offer an attractive alternative.

By InvestmentNews
Massachusetts orders Vanguard to repay investors $5.5 million for TDF taxes
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 06, 2022
Massachusetts orders Vanguard to repay investors $5.5 million for TDF taxes

Vanguard lowered the account minimum for an institutional target-date fund, causing a migration from the retail TDF, leaving those who held onto it in taxable accounts with a big capital gains bill.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Risk of dissatisfied advisers taking flight is rising: J.D. Power
RIAS JUL 06, 2022
Risk of dissatisfied advisers taking flight is rising: J.D. Power

Ongoing discontent, worsened by the pandemic and tech shortfalls, has resulted in 15% of wirehouse advisers and 7% of independent advisers being 'at risk' of exiting their firms in the next two years.

By Gregg Greenberg
Advisers must weigh whether to be first to use testimonials for marketing
RIAS JUL 06, 2022
Advisers must weigh whether to be first to use testimonials for marketing

An Investment Adviser Association survey shows that for the second year in a row, the SEC advertising rule is the top compliance concern.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Making the case for mild recession and stock  rebound in the second half
EQUITIES JUL 06, 2022
Making the case for mild recession and stock rebound in the second half

Columbia Threadneedle analysts say that the U.S. might already be in recession and that the Fed might not need to raise the fed funds rate higher than 3%.

By Jeff Benjamin
Savant Wealth acquires $262 million Virgina-based RIA
RIAS JUL 06, 2022
Savant Wealth acquires $262 million Virgina-based RIA

Alliant Wealth Advisors' qualified plans division will become a part of Savant’s retirement plan services division.

By InvestmentNews
How financing options can help advisers drive growth
OPINION JUL 06, 2022
How financing options can help advisers drive growth

There have been exciting developments in terms of partner firms offering loans and equity options that can provide the capital advisers need to realize their business growth goals.

By Kristine McManus
WA Asset Management acquires $1 billion RIA
RIAS JUL 06, 2022
WA Asset Management acquires $1 billion RIA

The acquisition of BT Wealth Management expands WA Asset's reach into Georgia.

By InvestmentNews
3 retirement plan options for small-business owners
OPINION JUL 06, 2022
3 retirement plan options for small-business owners

These plan designs can help small-business clients save big on their taxes while building their retirement nest egg.

By Joel Mee
Mercer Global acquires woman-owned $250 million planning firm
WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY JUL 06, 2022
Mercer Global acquires woman-owned $250 million planning firm

Starks Financial Group, which was founded in 1999, is based in Asheville, North Carolina.

By InvestmentNews
Morgan Stanley seeks to bar broker accused of shooting co-worker
WIREHOUSES JUL 06, 2022
Morgan Stanley seeks to bar broker accused of shooting co-worker

The firm asked for a restraining order against 90-year-old Leonard Bernstein in Oklahoma County District Court Tuesday that would bar him from its offices and from any contact with former colleagues.

By Bloomberg
Ameriprise's indie unit nabs woman-led team managing $1.7 billion
BROKER DEALERS JUL 05, 2022
Ameriprise's indie unit nabs woman-led team managing $1.7 billion

Jennifer Marcontell had been with Edward Jones for 22 years in Baytown, Texas.

By InvestmentNews
Colliers takes 75% interest in Versus Capital
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 05, 2022
Colliers takes 75% interest in Versus Capital

Versus is a Denver-based alternatives firm managing approximately $6 billion in two funds.

By InvestmentNews
Trying to cheat on CFP exam, failing to pay taxes result in bars on using designation
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 05, 2022
Trying to cheat on CFP exam, failing to pay taxes result in bars on using designation

The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. issues 17 sanctions in its latest round of disciplinary actions.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
New ETFs only invest at night and aim for dreamy returns
RIAS JUL 05, 2022
New ETFs only invest at night and aim for dreamy returns

The NightShares strategy involves buying the index at the end of the day and selling it every morning.

By Jeff Benjamin
90-year-old Morgan Stanley broker arrested after shooting business partner
WIREHOUSES JUL 05, 2022
90-year-old Morgan Stanley broker arrested after shooting business partner

Leonard Bernstein is accused of shooting his 61-year-old colleague multiple times in an Oklahoma City branch office.

By Ryan W. Neal