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Focus Financial sees another bang-up year for RIA M&A in 2021
RIAS FEB 18, 2021
Focus Financial sees another bang-up year for RIA M&A in 2021

'Our pipeline is excellent,' said CEO Rudy Adolf during a conference call Thursday morning. 'Quite frankly, in many ways, we are busier than ever.'

By Bruce Kelly
Latest gold ETF times the market so advisers don't have to
EQUITIES FEB 18, 2021
Latest gold ETF times the market so advisers don't have to

The fund rebalances gold and cash based on recent market volatility. It marks the first product from Wilshire Phoenix after the firm spent much of the past two years trying to get a bitcoin ETF approved by the SEC.

By Jeff Benjamin
Massachusetts RIA managing $625 million merges into Moneta
RIAS FEB 18, 2021
Massachusetts RIA managing $625 million merges into Moneta

The principals of The Berry Group, which is based in Worcester, will join the firm as partners.

By InvestmentNews
How technology can help advisers talk to clients about PPP loans
OPINION FEB 18, 2021
How technology can help advisers talk to clients about PPP loans

Understanding the facts about taxes and eligibility for new PPP loans can help you decide if one is right for one of your clients’ businesses.

By Bill Vasil
Morningstar tweaked ratings of paying clients, SEC claims
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 18, 2021
Morningstar tweaked ratings of paying clients, SEC claims

The company's credit ratings unit let analysts make adjustments that resulted in higher ratings on commercial mortgage-backed securities, the agency alleges.

By InvestmentNews
‘Roaring Kitty’ sued for fraud over GameStop rise
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 18, 2021
‘Roaring Kitty’ sued for fraud over GameStop rise

Keith Gill, a Massachusetts CFA and one of the influential voices pushing GameStop on social media, was hit by a lawsuit accusing him of misrepresenting himself as an amateur investor.

By Bloomberg
Team managing $350 million makes U-turn to LPL
BROKER DEALERS FEB 18, 2021
Team managing $350 million makes U-turn to LPL

Foran Financial Group of Somerville, New Jersey, is rejoining the independent broker-dealer after spending six years at Raymond James.

By InvestmentNews
OregonSaves gets passing grade in new academic paper
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 17, 2021
OregonSaves gets passing grade in new academic paper

The program, which was launched in 2017, represented nearly $85 million in assets among 88,000 funded accounts at the end of 2020, according to figures from the state. It was the first of several automatic IRA systems that states have rolled out for private-sector workers who otherwise would not have access to a workplace retirement plan.

By Emile Hallez
Brokers sold GPB private placements using the worst tactics in Wall Street's playbook
ALTERNATIVES FEB 17, 2021
Brokers sold GPB private placements using the worst tactics in Wall Street's playbook

Client appreciation dinners are all well and good, but private suites at Madison Square Garden are clearly beyond the pale.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL updates branding message
BROKER DEALERS FEB 17, 2021
LPL updates branding message

'Your Greatness Is Our Goal' is the independent broker-dealer's new theme, referring to the value it brings to its advisers.

By InvestmentNews
DC industry must cooperate to offer emergency savings accounts
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 17, 2021
DC industry must cooperate to offer emergency savings accounts

The case for emergency savings accounts has always been compelling. When low- to moderate-income workers run into problems, they either take out loans or make hardship withdrawals, contributing to plan leakage. The pandemic only highlighted the issue.

By Fred Barstein
Robinhood’s ties to hedge funds still not clear, Warren says
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 17, 2021
Robinhood’s ties to hedge funds still not clear, Warren says

Ahead of a House hearing Thursday with the company's CEO, the Massachusetts senator accused Robinhood of having inadequate cash on hand to manage a trading surge.

By Bloomberg
Advisers, clients not on same page about guaranteed income: Survey
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 17, 2021
Advisers, clients not on same page about guaranteed income: Survey

Last year’s market plunge and quick recovery appear to have changed the way people feel about the value of guaranteed lifetime income, Cannex found. In February 2020, 71% of people said they found guaranteed lifetime income highly valuable, but that figure had dropped to 63% by August.

By Emile Hallez
Fidelity, Schwab donors set record for charitable giving in response to pandemic
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 17, 2021
Fidelity, Schwab donors set record for charitable giving in response to pandemic

Covid-19 also changed giving targets, as donors supported organizations that provided food and other necessities for people who experienced economic setbacks due to the outbreak.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
AIG is seeing interest in life and retirement business
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 17, 2021
AIG is seeing interest in life and retirement business

The company said that year that it would separate the life and retirement unit from its sprawling property-casualty operation, furthering the dismantling of the insurance giant.

By Bloomberg
Wells Fargo gets Fed nod for overhaul plan
WIREHOUSES FEB 17, 2021
Wells Fargo gets Fed nod for overhaul plan

Fed officials reportedly privately signaled the bank that they accept its proposal for overhauling risk management and governance, which would move Wells a step closer to getting the cap on its assets lifted.

By Bloomberg
Lots of choices for advisers looking to sell
OPINION FEB 17, 2021
Lots of choices for advisers looking to sell

The approaches of the different types of buyers vary, so it’s essential to know how they approach the process.

By Scott Hanson
Pandemic prompts brokerages to seek relaxed in-person inspection requirements
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 16, 2021
Pandemic prompts brokerages to seek relaxed in-person inspection requirements

Member firms and trade associations representing them told Finra their pandemic experience has shown that supervisors don’t need to look over the shoulders of registered reps physically to ensure they’re following the rules.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
American Funds to chop fees, change management on five VA funds
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 16, 2021
American Funds to chop fees, change management on five VA funds

The changes, which take effect May 1, mark the second time in a year that the company has significantly altered its insurance-series funds to make them match their better-known retail counterparts.

By Emile Hallez
Power outages force advisers to leverage Covid-19 contingencies
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 16, 2021
Power outages force advisers to leverage Covid-19 contingencies

Freezing temperatures and power outages have affected much of the country. The deadly winter weather is testing the limits of creativity as advisers fight to serve clients and stay warm.

By Jeff Benjamin