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Retire by 65? Get real, say one in two Americans
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2024
Retire by 65? Get real, say one in two Americans

Poll of 1,000 adults reveals more than two-thirds concerned over living expenses, savings shortfalls, and a lack of guaranteed retirement income.

By Leo Almazora
Architect of Osaic's million dollar rebrand jumps back to LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 08, 2024
Architect of Osaic's million dollar rebrand jumps back to LPL

It's not clear why Jen Roche left Osaic.

By Bruce Kelly
WisdomTree Wells Notice could center on ESG representations
ETFS AUG 08, 2024
WisdomTree Wells Notice could center on ESG representations

SEC staff have concluded an investigation involving several now-liquidated ETFs.

By Emile Hallez
Robinhood has answered SEC's crypto warning
ALTERNATIVES AUG 08, 2024
Robinhood has answered SEC's crypto warning

The retail fintech's CEO says it has filed a "high-quality" response to the regulator's query as it beat earnings expectations.

By Bloomberg
Healthcare costs continue to rise for retired seniors
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2024
Healthcare costs continue to rise for retired seniors

Fidelity says a 65-year-old retiring today will face $165k in health care and medical expenses – more than twice what the average American expects.

By Leo Almazora
Private Advisor Group teams up with succession tech platform
RIA NEWS AUG 08, 2024
Private Advisor Group teams up with succession tech platform

The $31.5B RIA and New Jersey-based branch office is helping its advisor community navigate the journey of continuity and succession planning.

By Leo Almazora
The shadow of debt is creeping further into retirement, EBRI says
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2024
The shadow of debt is creeping further into retirement, EBRI says

Analysis of Federal Reserve data shows how the continuing burden of debt and debt payments impact older households.

By Leo Almazora
Osaic hybrid adds Fidelity's National Financial as custodian
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 07, 2024
Osaic hybrid adds Fidelity's National Financial as custodian

The activity at Osaic comes as the wealth management market waits to see if an IPO is in the firm's future.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra dings Pershing over fractional share trade reporting
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 07, 2024
Finra dings Pershing over fractional share trade reporting

Such trades were underreported since 1997, the regulator said.

By Emile Hallez
Market jitters spark 401(k) trading
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 06, 2024
Market jitters spark 401(k) trading

Trading activity was eight times higher than usual on Monday, a level not seen since March 2020, according to Alight Solutions.

By Emile Hallez
SEC looks at Morgan Stanley's cash in advisory accounts
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 06, 2024
SEC looks at Morgan Stanley's cash in advisory accounts

Meanwhile, Wells Fargo is attempting to close the books on the SEC's investigation.

By Bruce Kelly
YieldStreet founder Milind Mehere takes a seat at Advisor360
FINTECH AUG 06, 2024
YieldStreet founder Milind Mehere takes a seat at Advisor360

The serial technopreneur is joining as the newest member of the enterprise wealth tech firm’s board of directors.

By Leo Almazora
Investors frustrated as failures plague brokerage platforms
FINTECH AUG 05, 2024
Investors frustrated as failures plague brokerage platforms

Schwab and Fidelity users vent on social media as thousands report issues with accessing their accounts.

By Leo Almazora
GPB's 8% yield as real as the Easter Bunny
ALTERNATIVES AUG 05, 2024
GPB's 8% yield as real as the Easter Bunny

GPB clients needed "that 8% to live and buy medicine," says one industry executive.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL bags $180M advisor team from Cetera
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 05, 2024
LPL bags $180M advisor team from Cetera

The broker-dealer giant’s latest addition in Connecticut, which includes two brothers, is aligning with one of its existing firms.

By Leo Almazora
Just a third of Americans are doing well as financial issues persist
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 02, 2024
Just a third of Americans are doing well as financial issues persist

Survey research reveals fresh insights on retirement uncertainties, inflation, and generational pressures among other stressors.

By Leo Almazora
Why student loan debt is the biggest barrier to retirement planning
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 02, 2024
Why student loan debt is the biggest barrier to retirement planning

Change is needed to help remove barriers to saving, says advisor.

By Chris Davis
Maintaining fiduciary standard in a changing world
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 02, 2024
Maintaining fiduciary standard in a changing world

Financial planner on client communication, compliant text messaging, and cybersecurity mandates.

By Chris Davis
AI will only elevate the human touch, says Orion CEO
FINTECH AUG 02, 2024
AI will only elevate the human touch, says Orion CEO

Natalie Wolfsen talks advisor input, AI, and the arrival of Gen Z.

By Chris Davis
eMoney revamps advisor UX with Decision Center updates
FINTECH AUG 02, 2024
eMoney revamps advisor UX with Decision Center updates

Fidelity's financial planning fintech has rolled out a slew of updates to empower greater collaboration between advisors and their clients.

By Leo Almazora