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Consumers like these wealth apps best, J.D. Power says
FINTECH NOV 21, 2023
Consumers like these wealth apps best, J.D. Power says

On the surface, there isn't much difference, but results people get from planning services can vary wildly.

By Emile Hallez
Nontraded REIT sales tank in 2023
ALTERNATIVES NOV 21, 2023
Nontraded REIT sales tank in 2023

'Ironically, I think the redemption issue is the best thing ever happen to nontraded REIT space,' says Kevin Gannon of Stanger.

By Bruce Kelly
Morgan Stanley co-president Andy Saperstein diagnosed with cancer
WIREHOUSES NOV 21, 2023
Morgan Stanley co-president Andy Saperstein diagnosed with cancer

The executive plans to continue working as he begins to receive treatment.

By Bloomberg
6 unintended consequences of staying the course 
OPINION NOV 21, 2023
6 unintended consequences of staying the course 

While it may seem ‘safer’ to stay put, there are risks that many advisors are unaware of.

By Wendy Leung
More Americans are tapping their retirement accounts in current hard times
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 21, 2023
More Americans are tapping their retirement accounts in current hard times

But Fidelity research also reveals encouraging long-term savings behaviors.

By Steve Randall
Citigroup lifer leaves head of wealth services role amid reorganization
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 21, 2023
Citigroup lifer leaves head of wealth services role amid reorganization

The Wall Street firm is working on an overhaul of its wealth business structure.

By Bloomberg
SEC says Kraken is running an unregistered crypto exchange
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 21, 2023
SEC says Kraken is running an unregistered crypto exchange

Regulator alleges that the firm used customer cash to pay expenses.

By Bloomberg
SEC orders brokerage, two reps to pay $1 million for Reg BI violations
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 20, 2023
SEC orders brokerage, two reps to pay $1 million for Reg BI violations

'The strategy involved frequent in-and-out trades that placed the broker’s interest in generating commissions and fees ahead of the customers’ interest in making a profit,' the SEC order states.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra performance advertising proposal helps it keep pace with SEC marketing rule
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 20, 2023
Finra performance advertising proposal helps it keep pace with SEC marketing rule

'There seems to be a little more detail in the Finra rule about the guardrails on the use of the projections,' a compliance lawyer says.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Will employers pass the college planning test?
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 20, 2023
Will employers pass the college planning test?

As federal student loan payments resume, parts of the SECURE 2.0 Act will soon make it easier to save for college or contribute to a 401(k).

By Emile Hallez
Citi initiates restructuring with significant job cuts
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 20, 2023
Citi initiates restructuring with significant job cuts

Thousands could be affected as bank slashes positions.

By Matthew Sellers
Morgan Stanley taps Jed Finn to run wealth business
WIREHOUSES NOV 20, 2023
Morgan Stanley taps Jed Finn to run wealth business

Finn was previously an executive at McKinsey & Co., as were co-president Andy Saperstein and CEO James Gorman.

By Bloomberg
Independent advisory firm launches in Massachusetts with $650m in assets
RIA NEWS NOV 20, 2023
Independent advisory firm launches in Massachusetts with $650m in assets

Two advisors formerly affiliated with Morgan Stanley and UBS make the jump to new RIA.

By Matthew Sellers
Increasing costs hitting financial advice industry 
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 20, 2023
Increasing costs hitting financial advice industry 

Expenses are rising: LPL Financial said in October that its core general and administrative expenses were up 15% year-over-year.

By Bruce Kelly
Garrett again battles for DOL rule 
RIA NEWS NOV 20, 2023
Garrett again battles for DOL rule 

Sheryl Garrett, founder of the Garrett Planning Network, got a shout-out from President Obama in 2015 when he introduced a Department of Labor fiduciary rule. Now she’s joining the fight to support the Biden administration’s proposal.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra in surprise proposal to allow predicted returns in marketing
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 20, 2023
Finra in surprise proposal to allow predicted returns in marketing

SEC reviewing submission to allow 'useful' projected performance.

By Matthew Sellers
Goldman Sachs Japan president in sudden departure
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 20, 2023
Goldman Sachs Japan president in sudden departure

Hank Paulson-appointed regional boss abruptly out.

By Matthew Sellers
Morgan Stanley International ex-chairman sues for over $15 million in unpaid fees
WIREHOUSES NOV 20, 2023
Morgan Stanley International ex-chairman sues for over $15 million in unpaid fees

Legal battle launched over retainer, success fees.

By Matthew Sellers
Wealthfront reaches $50B AUM milestone, 2023 revenue growth near 140%
FINTECH NOV 17, 2023
Wealthfront reaches $50B AUM milestone, 2023 revenue growth near 140%

Automation and a focus on delivering value to clients are secret to success.

By Steve Randall
Retirement plan contributions slipped in 2022, survey shows
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 17, 2023
Retirement plan contributions slipped in 2022, survey shows

Participation in plans remains strong, even if it's down from record-high levels seen in recent years, according to a Plan Sponsor Council of America survey.

By Gregg Greenberg