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Lawmakers want SEC to clarify how brokers can hold digital securities
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 10, 2020
Lawmakers want SEC to clarify how brokers can hold digital securities

The lack of guidance on custody is slowing the adoption of cryptographically based assets, experts say

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wells Fargo reps to jump higher 'hurdle' in 2021 pay grid
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 10, 2020
Wells Fargo reps to jump higher 'hurdle' in 2021 pay grid

The target to reach the higher payout will increase by $1,000 per month next year which could pinch adviser compensation

By Bruce Kelly
Tax considerations going into year-end
OPINION DEC 10, 2020
Tax considerations going into year-end

The uncertainty around the Georgia runoffs in January complicates efforts to plan for the possibility of higher tax rates under Biden

By Louis Barajas
Raymond James buys 401(k) plan provider NWPS
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 10, 2020
Raymond James buys 401(k) plan provider NWPS

In an unusual move, a broker-dealer is picking up a plan administrator

By Emile Hallez
Indie managing $122 million switches to Cetera from LPL
BROKER DEALERS DEC 10, 2020
Indie managing $122 million switches to Cetera from LPL

Pierson Wealth Management is based in Santa Clarita, California

By InvestmentNews
Vestwell, Envestnet partner to create turnkey retirement plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2020
Vestwell, Envestnet partner to create turnkey retirement plans

Record keeping will be done by Vestwell, investing by Envestnet

By InvestmentNews
Broker-dealers at convergence of wealth and retirement
RIAS DEC 09, 2020
Broker-dealers at convergence of wealth and retirement

The recent RPA Convergence Broker-Dealer Roundtable and Think Tank highlighted opportunities and challenges.

By Fred Barstein
Social Security expert follows her own advice
TAX DEC 09, 2020
Social Security expert follows her own advice

I filed for my Social Security benefits online and you can, too

By Mary Beth Franklin
More than two-thirds of Americans faced financial setbacks in 2020: Fidelity
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 09, 2020
More than two-thirds of Americans faced financial setbacks in 2020: Fidelity

Four in 10 Americans say they’ll be spending 2021 in 'survival mode' focusing on getting financially stable through next year

By Nicole Casperson
Retirement savings legislation can overcome gridlock, lawmaker says
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2020
Retirement savings legislation can overcome gridlock, lawmaker says

At a Senate hearing, a financial adviser and an insurance executive back small-business incentives and raising RMD age

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Ray Dalio sees ‘flood of money’ with soaring asset prices
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 09, 2020
Ray Dalio sees ‘flood of money’ with soaring asset prices

In Reddit Q&A, Dalio recommends 'smart diversification' among asset classes, currencies and countries

By Bloomberg
Paychex to offer pooled employer plan
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2020
Paychex to offer pooled employer plan

The payroll services giant’s program will start Jan. 1

By InvestmentNews
Dimon asks bankers for M&A ideas
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 09, 2020
Dimon asks bankers for M&A ideas

JPMorgan CEO suggests he would consider acquisitions related to software, fintech or 'something overseas'

By Bloomberg
Fidelity had 'locker room' culture, suit says
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 09, 2020
Fidelity had 'locker room' culture, suit says

A former employee says male colleagues made offensive colleagues about her pregnancy, rape, women's bodies and slavery

By Bloomberg
Wells Fargo rep managing $120 million goes indie with LPL
BROKER DEALERS DEC 09, 2020
Wells Fargo rep managing $120 million goes indie with LPL

Joe Mastroianni in Venice, Florida, is affiliating with LPL through OSJ Gladstone

By InvestmentNews
Crisis always creates opportunities
OPINION DEC 08, 2020
Crisis always creates opportunities

Forward-thinking advisers who are willing to get uncomfortable by thinking and acting outside the box will have the ability to create their ideal practice

By Joe Lukacs
The real problem behind the Oranj business model
FINTECH DEC 08, 2020
The real problem behind the Oranj business model

Advisers certainly enjoyed free access to products on the platform, but price alone might not have been enough to keep them satisfied

By Nicole Casperson
Allworth Financial to acquire $270 million RIA
RIAS DEC 08, 2020
Allworth Financial to acquire $270 million RIA

Bastoni Financial Services is based in Folsom, California

By InvestmentNews
Kestra unit acquires $500 million RIA
RIAS DEC 08, 2020
Kestra unit acquires $500 million RIA

Bedell Frazier will become part of Bluespring Wealth Partners

By InvestmentNews
Wells Fargo encouraging risk-on investing in 2021
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 08, 2020
Wells Fargo encouraging risk-on investing in 2021

The company's market watchers see the year ahead as poised for equity performance

By Jeff Benjamin