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More summer reading recommendations
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 04, 2022
More summer reading recommendations

If you’re looking for something to read this holiday weekend, here are suggestions of both fun and serious books from friends and colleagues across the wealth management industry.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC public service campaign sparks outrage online
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 03, 2022
SEC public service campaign sparks outrage online

The SEC's 'Investomania' videos are an attempt to encourage investors to research before investing, but some are upset by the videos' references to meme stocks and crypto.

By Bloomberg
Fintech Bytes: AdvisorEngine, eMoney and Invesco's intelliflo
OPINION JUN 03, 2022
Fintech Bytes: AdvisorEngine, eMoney and Invesco's intelliflo

Catch up on the highlights from this week in fintech news.

By Ryan W. Neal
Lawsuit seeks to kill DOL guidance on using crypto in 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 03, 2022
Lawsuit seeks to kill DOL guidance on using crypto in 401(k)s

ForUsAll, a 401(k) provider that specializes in alternative investments, alleges that Labor exceeded its authority by trying to institute an effective ban.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Ex-broker who stole from pension plan gets 6½-year sentence
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 03, 2022
Ex-broker who stole from pension plan gets 6½-year sentence

John Sherman Jumper, a 17-year veteran of the securities industry, was based in Memphis, Tennessee.

By Bruce Kelly
Inflation, no longer deemed transitory, puts advisers in scramble mode
RIAS JUN 03, 2022
Inflation, no longer deemed transitory, puts advisers in scramble mode

The Biden administration is now saying upward pressure on prices could be the new reality, which has advisers getting more creative.

By Jeff Benjamin
Goldman's Waldron warns of unprecedented economic shocks
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 03, 2022
Goldman's Waldron warns of unprecedented economic shocks

Echoing remarks earlier this week by JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon, Goldman's president cited 'tougher economic times ahead.'

By Bloomberg
Vontobel creates four CITs
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 03, 2022
Vontobel creates four CITs

The collective investment trusts will use SEI Trust Co. as the trustee.

By InvestmentNews
Social Security report projects trust fund exhaustion in 2035
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 02, 2022
Social Security report projects trust fund exhaustion in 2035

The latest annual report from the Social Security and Medicare Trustees moves the program's insolvency date back by one year.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Retiree travel dreams reimagined
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 02, 2022
Retiree travel dreams reimagined

Covid-era restrictions mean those traveling overseas should have backup plans for their health care and finances.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Virginia announces auto-IRA program, Vestwell to administer
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 02, 2022
Virginia announces auto-IRA program, Vestwell to administer

Virginians without access to a workplace retirement savings plan will now be able to save a portion of their pay in a professionally managed IRA.

By Gregg Greenberg
Group overseeing $800 million switches to SagePoint from Lincoln
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 02, 2022
Group overseeing $800 million switches to SagePoint from Lincoln

IronBridge Wealth Counsel, which has eight advisers, has offices in seven cities across the country.

By InvestmentNews
Blackstone keeps eye on retail, Morgan Stanley open to more deals: Execs
ALTERNATIVES JUN 02, 2022
Blackstone keeps eye on retail, Morgan Stanley open to more deals: Execs

Blackstone's CEO says the firm sees a 'huge' opportunity with retail investors and advisers, while a Morgan Stanley executive talked about recent and potential acquisitions.

By Bruce Kelly
Merrill pays $15.2 million to investors who spent too much for mutual funds
MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 02, 2022
Merrill pays $15.2 million to investors who spent too much for mutual funds

The restitution settles Finra charges that the firm recommended Class C shares with ongoing fees when more affordable Class A shares were available.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra appoints Michael Solomon to head examinations
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 02, 2022
Finra appoints Michael Solomon to head examinations

After a stint as chief compliance officer at Rockefeller Financial, Solomon returns to the industry regulator.

By InvestmentNews
Janney duo managing $375 million moves to Alex. Brown
BROKER DEALERS JUN 02, 2022
Janney duo managing $375 million moves to Alex. Brown

The father-and-son team of Bill and W. Grove Stewart will operate as Stewart Wealth Advisory Group in Annapolis, Maryland.

By InvestmentNews
Why anxious retirees should consider closed-end funds
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 02, 2022
Why anxious retirees should consider closed-end funds

Closed-end funds have emerged as a potential solution for retirees seeking to smooth out their cash flows and in turn soothe their shaken nerves.

By Gregg Greenberg
Fidelity adds health-related ESG fund
ESG JUN 02, 2022
Fidelity adds health-related ESG fund

The actively managed mutual fund uses both proprietary and third-party ESG ratings.

By ESG Clarity
Wealth Enhancement Group buys $1.7 billion Kings Point Capital Management
RIAS JUN 02, 2022
Wealth Enhancement Group buys $1.7 billion Kings Point Capital Management

The acquisition, Wealth Enhancement Group's fifth completed deal this year, boosts its total assets to $55 billion.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC orders San Diego B-D to pay $800,000 over fund share class disclosures
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 01, 2022
SEC orders San Diego B-D to pay $800,000 over fund share class disclosures

Madison Avenue Securities didn't disclose or didn't adequately disclose conflicts associated with compensation the firm received from certain advisory client investments. 

By Bruce Kelly