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‘I wanted to assist people like me’
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 01, 2024
‘I wanted to assist people like me’

How industry professional found his calling away from traditional retirement planning.

By Emily Douglas
Investor advocates call on SEC to end RIAs' use of mandatory arbitration
RIA NEWS FEB 01, 2024
Investor advocates call on SEC to end RIAs' use of mandatory arbitration

'Investors are forced into an arbitration process that’s unfair – a process that too often leaves retirees ripped off by unscrupulous RIAs and then priced out of  justice by forced arbitration clauses inserted by folks who are fake fiduciaries,' PIABA president says.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Robinhood is paying 3 percent bonuses for IRA rollovers. Is it enough?
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 01, 2024
Robinhood is paying 3 percent bonuses for IRA rollovers. Is it enough?

It's a concept that's hardly new in financial services, but the brokerage is offering significantly more than competitors.

By Emile Hallez
House passes $78B bill with business, child tax breaks
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 01, 2024
House passes $78B bill with business, child tax breaks

Lackluster Republican support in the Senate threatens to sink the measure.

By Bloomberg
Bluespring Wealth Partners acquires $500M family-run firm in Virginia
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 01, 2024
Bluespring Wealth Partners acquires $500M family-run firm in Virginia

The 15-year-old firm’s leaders looking forward to focusing on client relationships.

By Steve Randall
Bank to the stars fined $65M over risk control failures
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 01, 2024
Bank to the stars fined $65M over risk control failures

OCC says City National Bank 'engaged in unsafe or unsound practices.'

By Bloomberg
Democrats would boost savings with 401(k)s for babies
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 31, 2024
Democrats would boost savings with 401(k)s for babies

Several states have such programs, and extending the accounts to the federal level could decrease the wealth gap, legislators say

By Emile Hallez
State regulators oppose bill to allow private markets access through advisors
ALTERNATIVES JAN 31, 2024
State regulators oppose bill to allow private markets access through advisors

This idea may result in investors paying higher fees without requisite returns, argues state regulator.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Positive mindset shapes CEO’s approach
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 31, 2024
Positive mindset shapes CEO’s approach

IBN Financial Services ‘dropped’ in Richard Carlesco’s lap … but the CEO hasn’t looked back.

By Emily Douglas
LPL attracts $175M duo from Wells Fargo Advisors
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 31, 2024
LPL attracts $175M duo from Wells Fargo Advisors

The pair of advisors is launching a firm in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

By InvestmentNews
Estimated health care expenses in retirement increase again: EBRI
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 31, 2024
Estimated health care expenses in retirement increase again: EBRI

Men on Medicare would need as much as $184,000 to have a 90 percent chance of meeting their health care costs, and women as much as $217,000.

By Josh Welsh
Compliance should be a conversation
OPINION JAN 31, 2024
Compliance should be a conversation

Maintaining an open dialogue lets advisors and the compliance team work through concerns together, finding solutions rather than confronting roadblocks.

By Courtney Haddad
Block out time in your schedule for growth     
OPINION JAN 31, 2024
Block out time in your schedule for growth     

Successful advisors never lose their focus on growth and are consistent in their approach to finding new people to serve.

By Scott Hanson
Everyone wants NextGen advisors. Why can’t they find any? 
OPINION JAN 31, 2024
Everyone wants NextGen advisors. Why can’t they find any? 

One of the main drivers creating the need for firms to implement a succession plan is the staggering wealth transfer that's on the horizon.

By Alex Goss
FSI presses SEC to end ‘regulation by enforcement’
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 30, 2024
FSI presses SEC to end ‘regulation by enforcement’

FSI says regulator must start giving accused fair notice that behavior is out of compliance.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
'We’re scrambling to figure out spot-bitcoin ETFs,' says industry exec
ALTERNATIVES JAN 30, 2024
'We’re scrambling to figure out spot-bitcoin ETFs,' says industry exec

Many broker-dealers still have plenty of work to do regarding new product.

By Bruce Kelly
Bitcoin ETFs in 401(k)s a useful diversifier, proponents say
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 30, 2024
Bitcoin ETFs in 401(k)s a useful diversifier, proponents say

Such ETFs could become a small component of target-date funds.

By Emile Hallez
Giant conflicts alleged involving a former advisor
ALTERNATIVES JAN 30, 2024
Giant conflicts alleged involving a former advisor

'I worked my whole life trying to save for now, and I can't retire,' says Galia Meiri, one of the advisor's clients.

By Bruce Kelly
Raymond James has given its independence transition suite an uplift
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 30, 2024
Raymond James has given its independence transition suite an uplift

The enhanced service gives a more tailored support offering to advisors.

By Steve Randall
Morgan Stanley is betting US bank capital rules will ease
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley is betting US bank capital rules will ease

Firm turns bullish with softer regulatory touch likely to spark buybacks.

By Bloomberg