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CalPERS taps New Zealander as new CIO for $495B fund
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2024
CalPERS taps New Zealander as new CIO for $495B fund

Stephen Gilmore currently oversees New Zealand's sovereign wealth fund.

By Bloomberg
SEI rolls out upgrades to managed accounts program
TAMPS APR 02, 2024
SEI rolls out upgrades to managed accounts program

The investment platform provider adds more SMA and UMA options, reduces costs, and boosts tax optimization tech for advisors.

By Leo Almazora
ARA, Ceres throw support behind DOL ESG rule for 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2024
ARA, Ceres throw support behind DOL ESG rule for 401(k)s

The two nonprofits are urging the Court of Appeals to uphold a lower court decision supporting a 'middle-of-the-road' approach for fiduciaries.

By Leo Almazora
DOL limits companies with foreign convictions from managing 401(k) assets
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2024
DOL limits companies with foreign convictions from managing 401(k) assets

The regulator for years has granted exemptions for financial institutions whose affiliates have been convicted of financial crimes overseas.

By Emile Hallez
OneDigital snaps up Texas-based wealth and retirement practice
RIA NEWS APR 02, 2024
OneDigital snaps up Texas-based wealth and retirement practice

The deal, the RIA's third this year, broadens its presence in the south-central US.

By Leo Almazora
Luma forges annuity management alliance with Pershing
CUSTODIAN APR 02, 2024
Luma forges annuity management alliance with Pershing

The partnership will unlock educational resources, analytics, and tools to help advisors manage annuity sales on Pershing’s platform.

By Leo Almazora
Sanctuary welcomes UHNW duo from Merrill
RIA NEWS APR 02, 2024
Sanctuary welcomes UHNW duo from Merrill

The firm adds a $700 million breakaway practice in North Carolina.

By Leo Almazora
LPL onboards $210M advisor from Ameriprise
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 02, 2024
LPL onboards $210M advisor from Ameriprise

The IBD is expanding its presence in Florida with a planning and wealth management practice focused on LGBTQ+ clients.

By Leo Almazora
Elements woos more fee-only advisors with XYPN tie-up
TECHNOLOGY APR 02, 2024
Elements woos more fee-only advisors with XYPN tie-up

Partnership expands access to financial planning tech and in-depth practice management training for over 1,800 independent planners.

By Leo Almazora
iCapital eyes alts domination with Mirador acquisition
FINTECH APR 02, 2024
iCapital eyes alts domination with Mirador acquisition

The deal for the data aggregation and reporting leader will create an end-to-end solution for HNW advisors and wealth firms.

By Leo Almazora
UBS will buy back up to $2B of its shares this year
WIREHOUSES APR 02, 2024
UBS will buy back up to $2B of its shares this year

New program to start this week in a sign of confidence.

By Bloomberg
Raymond James scores big with $1.1B Arizona practice
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 01, 2024
Raymond James scores big with $1.1B Arizona practice

The team, including a father-son duo, is joining the broker-dealer’s employee advisor arm from RBC.

By Leo Almazora
Washington governor signs auto-IRA legislation
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2024
Washington governor signs auto-IRA legislation

The Washington Saves program, which will take effect in 2027, extends a lifeline for millions of workers facing retirement readiness crisis.

By Leo Almazora
Stratos swipes $500M team from RBC
RIA NEWS APR 01, 2024
Stratos swipes $500M team from RBC

The RIA adds a multigenerational advisor practice to its network in its first foray into northern Nevada.

By Leo Almazora
Overfunded pension plans like Kodak’s pose $137B opportunity
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2024
Overfunded pension plans like Kodak’s pose $137B opportunity

Buoyant markets and rising rates have turned defined-benefit plans from costly legacies into unexpected nest eggs.

By Bloomberg
WealthVest adds new wholesale team to add to growing Aspida annuities sales
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2024
WealthVest adds new wholesale team to add to growing Aspida annuities sales

The team will be the exclusive distributor of the products across 49 states.

By Steve Randall
SEC tightens rules on robo-advisor registration
FINTECH MAR 29, 2024
SEC tightens rules on robo-advisor registration

The rule revamp fills a gap in an early-2000s exemption that let investment advisors use websites as ‘props,’ says SEC Chair Gary Gensler.

By Leo Almazora
Are 401(k)s the ultimate retirement plan?
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 28, 2024
Are 401(k)s the ultimate retirement plan?

Advisors weigh in on the impact the DOL’s retirement security rule will have on 401(k) plans and retirement.

By Josh Welsh
Raymond James signs $243M advisor from Wells Fargo
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 28, 2024
Raymond James signs $243M advisor from Wells Fargo

The industry veteran with two decades of experience will reinforce the brokerage firm's presence in Tennessee.

By Leo Almazora
Ascensus seals deal for beefy $3.9B 401(k) business
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 28, 2024
Ascensus seals deal for beefy $3.9B 401(k) business

The third-party administrator will take over 2,300 plans from its long-time partner, Mutual of Omaha.

By Leo Almazora