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2022 is 'slower year' for RIA M&A: CI Financial's MacAlpine
RIAS MAY 12, 2022
2022 is 'slower year' for RIA M&A: CI Financial's MacAlpine

'We’ve absolutely slowed down the pace of the acquisitions,' the CEO said Thursday morning on CI Financial's first-quarter earnings call.

By Bruce Kelly
Raymond James rolls out new option for fee-only advisers
RIAS MAY 12, 2022
Raymond James rolls out new option for fee-only advisers

The firm’s Corporate Registered Investment Advisor model provides support and resources for independent adviser representatives who are exclusively fee-based.

By InvestmentNews
Emigrant Partners buys minority stake in $6.8 billion Australian financial advice firm
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 12, 2022
Emigrant Partners buys minority stake in $6.8 billion Australian financial advice firm

Emigrant's investment will support the next phase of growth for Koda Capital; the stake represents Emigrant's first direct partnership outside the US.

By InvestmentNews
Kestra adds Envestnet’s retirement solutions
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 11, 2022
Kestra adds Envestnet’s retirement solutions

Plan advisers will be able to use Envestnet's retirement plan tools on the Kestra platform.

By InvestmentNews
Advisers caught between Fidelity, DOL on using crypto in 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 11, 2022
Advisers caught between Fidelity, DOL on using crypto in 401(k)s

Fidelity wants to make it easier to allocate 401(k) assets into Bitcoin, while the Department of Labor is warning plan fiduciaries to be extremely careful about using crypto.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC examining complex ETF products popular in market downturns
MUTUAL FUNDS MAY 11, 2022
SEC examining complex ETF products popular in market downturns

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler warns that the products “can pose risks even to sophisticated investors, and can potentially create systemwide risks by operating in unanticipated ways."

By Bloomberg
The time to market your firm is now
OPINION MAY 11, 2022
The time to market your firm is now

New clients are both the key to growth and to insulating a firm's revenues against a declining market.

By Scott Hanson
Distressed student debt becomes an attractive income stream for wealthy investors
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 11, 2022
Distressed student debt becomes an attractive income stream for wealthy investors

Refinanced student loans could offer investors an alternative source of income and get delinquent loans off the books.

By Jeff Benjamin
FPA creates certificate course in college planning
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 11, 2022
FPA creates certificate course in college planning

The Financial Planning Association's four-hour course is intended to help advisers assist families with education decisions.

By InvestmentNews
2023 Social Security COLA could be biggest in 40 years
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 11, 2022
2023 Social Security COLA could be biggest in 40 years

The April report on consumer prices suggests inflation could result in an 8.6% cost-of-living adjustment to next year’s benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
4 top planning needs for sophisticated advisory firms
OPINION MAY 11, 2022
4 top planning needs for sophisticated advisory firms

How should firms organize, develop and manage their operations to ensure continued success as they grow?

By Kristine McManus
10 IBDs with the highest portion of female reps
BROKER DEALERS MAY 11, 2022
10 IBDs with the highest portion of female reps

Women are underrepresented in the advice industry, but at some independent broker-dealers, they make up a significant portion of the producing reps.

By InvestmentNews
Orion's TAMP crosses $60 billion with latest deal
FINTECH MAY 10, 2022
Orion's TAMP crosses $60 billion with latest deal

Orion Advisor Solutions is expanding its TAMP capabilities by acquiring TownSquare Capital, a boutique investment and trading firm.

By Ryan W. Neal
CI Private Wealth applies for trust company charter in South Dakota
RIAS MAY 10, 2022
CI Private Wealth applies for trust company charter in South Dakota

The move will allow CI Financial to provide trust solutions to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.

By InvestmentNews
Finra arbitration claims decline — for now
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 10, 2022
Finra arbitration claims decline — for now

But as the year goes on, the current market volatility is likely to cause the number of arbitration cases to spike.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
N.J. adviser charged with posing as police officer in botched robbery
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 10, 2022
N.J. adviser charged with posing as police officer in botched robbery

Anthony Naso and an accomplice identified themselves as law enforcement and wore police-style badges during an attempted robbery in 2020, according to police.

By Bruce Kelly
Carson acquires $800 million team in Connecticut
RIAS MAY 10, 2022
Carson acquires $800 million team in Connecticut

Karn Couzens & Associates is based in Farmington and led by Robert A. Karn and Jeffrey P. Couzens.

By InvestmentNews
US regulators considering Plan B if Congress fails to act on crypto
ALTERNATIVES MAY 10, 2022
US regulators considering Plan B if Congress fails to act on crypto

CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam says his agency would be a tough regulator for crypto market.

By Bloomberg
Nominations due for the Advisor Podcast Awards
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 10, 2022
Nominations due for the Advisor Podcast Awards

InvestmentNews is partnering with FiComm on the Advisor Podcast Awards, and the deadline for nominations is Friday.

By InvestmentNews
Cetera adds $300 million team from Mass Mutual
ADVISOR MOVES MAY 10, 2022
Cetera adds $300 million team from Mass Mutual

Skafco, based in Dublin, Ohio, is led by Rod Skaf and Wayne Niles.

By InvestmentNews