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Would a Democratic win impact financial regulations?
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 02, 2020
Would a Democratic win impact financial regulations?

On this week's InvestmentNews Podcast, Jeff Benjamin and Bruce Kelly discuss whether financial regs will be affected if Democrats win the election

By InvestmentNews
InvestmentNews 2019 Women to Watch Awards
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 01, 2020
InvestmentNews 2019 Women to Watch Awards

These motivational women explain the importance of supporting other women within the industry

By InvestmentNews
Faith-based investing catches a ride on the ESG wave
ALTERNATIVES OCT 01, 2020
Faith-based investing catches a ride on the ESG wave

Advisers find even nonreligious clients are embracing faith-based strategies

By Jeff Benjamin
CFP Board changes governance practices
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 01, 2020
CFP Board changes governance practices

In a move to enhance oversight of the credentials, new rules strengthen the board’s ability to enforce code of ethics and standards

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
CalSavers registers thousands of businesses, will see bump
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 01, 2020
CalSavers registers thousands of businesses, will see bump

Numerous other state auto-IRA programs are in development, and the plans should be thinking about drawdown strategies, a report suggests

By Emile Hallez
Merrill's army of newbies to resume cold-calling
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 01, 2020
Merrill's army of newbies to resume cold-calling

Merrill Lynch is making changes in the way it manages young advisers and trainees

By Bruce Kelly
Focus Financial takes stake in $1.6 billion RIA
RIAS OCT 01, 2020
Focus Financial takes stake in $1.6 billion RIA

Fairway Wealth Management will become the second Focus firm in Ohio

By InvestmentNews
Wealthspire to acquire $1.5 billion StratWealth
RIAS OCT 01, 2020
Wealthspire to acquire $1.5 billion StratWealth

Acquisition of RIA firm will add to footprint in Middle Atlantic states

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Fed approves Morgan Stanley acquisition of ETrade
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 01, 2020
Fed approves Morgan Stanley acquisition of ETrade

At the same time, Toronto-Dominion Bank’s acquisition of an ownership stake in the Charles Schwab Corp. was also approved

By Bloomberg
Schwab acquisition of TD to close Oct. 6
WIREHOUSES OCT 01, 2020
Schwab acquisition of TD to close Oct. 6

The Fed also signed off on Morgan Stanley's purchase of ETrade, which is expected to close Friday

By Bloomberg
FPA names Dennis J. Moore 2021 president-elect
RIAS OCT 01, 2020
FPA names Dennis J. Moore 2021 president-elect

Moore, chief operating officer for Dallas-based Quest Capital Management, is currently completing a three-year term on FPA's board

By InvestmentNews
2019 Rising Star Phuong Luong, Founder, JustWealth
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 01, 2020
2019 Rising Star Phuong Luong, Founder, JustWealth

A role model for young women within the finance advice profession

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Elissa Buie, 2019 Alexandra Armstrong Award Winner
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 01, 2020
Elissa Buie, 2019 Alexandra Armstrong Award Winner

CEO describes efforts to achieve gender parity on both sides of the client relationship

By InvestmentNews
Forget the F-word — RIAs play down fiduciary standard online
RIAS SEP 30, 2020
Forget the F-word — RIAs play down fiduciary standard online

A review of 45 fee-only advisers by the Institute for the Fiduciary Standard shows only 14 of them mention the term on their website homepages

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Cambridge buys small broker-dealer with $4 billion in assets
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 30, 2020
Cambridge buys small broker-dealer with $4 billion in assets

The deal comes as mergers and acquisitions in the brokerage industry have slowed to a crawl due to disruptions caused by COVID-19

By Bruce Kelly
SEC gives Morgan Stanley a $5 million slap over short sales
WIREHOUSES SEP 30, 2020
SEC gives Morgan Stanley a $5 million slap over short sales

The firm separated hedges into two buckets, which is a Reg SHO no-no

By InvestmentNews
How will global markets react to U.S. election?
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 30, 2020
How will global markets react to U.S. election?

Schwab’s chief global investment strategist Jeffrey Kleintop joins Jeff Benjamin and Bruce Kelly to chat about the global markets and how they’ll react to the U.S. elections

By InvestmentNews
Medicare 2021 open enrollment begins Oct. 15
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 30, 2020
Medicare 2021 open enrollment begins Oct. 15

Retirees may be able to save money by reviewing new options for Medicare Advantage and drug plans for next year

By Mary Beth Franklin
3 keys to integrating ESG into client portfolios
OPINION SEP 30, 2020
3 keys to integrating ESG into client portfolios

As the potential benefits of sustainable investing become clearer, advisers have an opportunity to add value through education and guidance

By Brie Williams
Wells Fargo’s Envestnet data-sharing deal raises murky questions
FINTECH SEP 30, 2020
Wells Fargo’s Envestnet data-sharing deal raises murky questions

The agreement opens up access to important tools for consumers, but the FTC is asking for more information about such practices

By Sean Allocca