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Gensler quizzed on climate disclosure, mandatory arbitration in confirmation hearing
ESG MAR 02, 2021
Gensler quizzed on climate disclosure, mandatory arbitration in confirmation hearing

The focus on the climate and finance at the hearing likely was a harbinger of the priority the SEC will place on environmental, social and governance investing under Gensler. But Reg BI was ignored.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wealth Enhancement Group acquires $1.75 billion RIA
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 02, 2021
Wealth Enhancement Group acquires $1.75 billion RIA

Boston-based North American Management has nine advisers.

By InvestmentNews
Merrill Lynch team managing $1.25 billion goes indie
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 02, 2021
Merrill Lynch team managing $1.25 billion goes indie

Amplius Wealth Advisors in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, affiliates with Dynasty Financial Partners.

By InvestmentNews
Fidelity talking to local officials about vaccine distribution
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 02, 2021
Fidelity talking to local officials about vaccine distribution

Local governments have begun reaching out to Fidelity to explore a potential role to assist with the logistics of distributing the vaccines, according to a spokesperson.

By Bruce Kelly
Prospecting is the best marketing
OPINION MAR 02, 2021
Prospecting is the best marketing

It’s hard work, but if an adviser is serious about growing, the best approach is good old-fashioned prospecting.

By Scott Hanson
Pathstone acquires $1.1 billion RIA
ESG MAR 02, 2021
Pathstone acquires $1.1 billion RIA

New York-based Cornerstone Capital Group specializes in sustainable investing.

By InvestmentNews
How do you define your value?
OPINION MAR 01, 2021
How do you define your value?

Building a thriving practice isn’t about building a business case for your value and fees; it’s about building your belief case.

By Stephanie Bogan
Wealthier clients saving in 401(k)s may fall into tax trap
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 01, 2021
Wealthier clients saving in 401(k)s may fall into tax trap

Too much money in tax-deferred retirement accounts could undermine clients' financial plans if taxes rise in the future to pay for today’s exploding government spending.

By Mary Beth Franklin
AssetMark acquires Voyant in $145 million deal
FINTECH MAR 01, 2021
AssetMark acquires Voyant in $145 million deal

The deal positions the turnkey asset manager to build its own financial wellness platform, similar to a strategy announced by TAMP powerhouse Envestnet last week.

By Nicole Casperson
Advisers express skepticism about Warren’s wealth tax
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 01, 2021
Advisers express skepticism about Warren’s wealth tax

The measure faces a difficult legislative journey in a narrowly divided Congress, even if it becomes part of a reconciliation bill that can be approved by a simple majority in the Senate.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
GPB broker-dealer shuts down amid fraud charges
ALTERNATIVES MAR 01, 2021
GPB broker-dealer shuts down amid fraud charges

Ascendant Alternative Strategies changed its official status with Finra to termination requested. Founders of GPB, David Gentile and Jeff Schneider were arrested and charged with fraud last month by the FBI.

By Bruce Kelly
It’s final: Morgan Stanley owns Eaton Vance
WIREHOUSES MAR 01, 2021
It’s final: Morgan Stanley owns Eaton Vance

CEO James Gorman says the acquisition advances the wirehouse's 'transformation’ by adding fee-based business.

By InvestmentNews
Beacon Pointe acquires $350 million RIA
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 01, 2021
Beacon Pointe acquires $350 million RIA

The deal for Wealth Design adds to the firm's footprint in Silicon Valley.

By InvestmentNews
T. Rowe Price opens investment office in Shanghai
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 01, 2021
T. Rowe Price opens investment office in Shanghai

The office in the free-trade zone will serve as a home base for analysts covering China.

By InvestmentNews
Firm culture, and why  it’s key
RIAS MAR 01, 2021
Firm culture, and why it’s key

Check out what the firms that made the Best Places to Work list this year are doing to make employees happy.

By George Moriarty
PE investments are good for RIAs. What about clients?
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 01, 2021
PE investments are good for RIAs. What about clients?

The influx of PE money is a huge vote of confidence for the health and future of the RIA business model, but some industry observers have voiced concerns.

By InvestmentNews
$1 billion Merrill Lynch team moves to Rockefeller
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 26, 2021
$1 billion Merrill Lynch team moves to Rockefeller

PBS Wealth Group is located in Newport Beach, California.

By InvestmentNews
NFP, Natixis targeted in 401(k) lawsuits
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 26, 2021
NFP, Natixis targeted in 401(k) lawsuits

At the heart of NFP case is the flexPath target-date series, which was added to Wood Group plan in 2016, when it was essentially brand new. Schlichter Bogard & Denton brought the case.

By Emile Hallez
Focus Financial launches secondary offering
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 26, 2021
Focus Financial launches secondary offering

Employees and principals of its partner firms will receive the sale proceeds.

By InvestmentNews
Finra offers additional licensing exams online amid Covid-19
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 26, 2021
Finra offers additional licensing exams online amid Covid-19

Finra will not require the documentation normally needed to obtain a testing accommodation. That will allow candidates to opt for an online exam if they’re reluctant to go to a test center.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.