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Merrill still hanging 'Help Wanted' sign for advisors in 2023
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 13, 2023
Merrill still hanging 'Help Wanted' sign for advisors in 2023

The wealth management franchise at Bank of America continued to perform well in 2022 despite the stock market sell-off.

By Bruce Kelly
State regulators urge Congress not to expand private securities markets
ALTERNATIVES JAN 12, 2023
State regulators urge Congress not to expand private securities markets

NASAA's policy agenda asks lawmakers not to erode state oversight of unregistered securities in the effort to bolster capital formation, warning of potential investor harm.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Plan sponsors, advisors concerned about the economy, study shows
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 12, 2023
Plan sponsors, advisors concerned about the economy, study shows

But the two groups are almost evenly split on the outlook for inflation in the coming year, according to a study by Ubiquity.

By Gregg Greenberg
Team managing $300 million at Securities America joins LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 12, 2023
Team managing $300 million at Securities America joins LPL

Vancouver, Washington-based advisors Eric Fenton and Rodney Wangler founded their firm in 2001.

By InvestmentNews
Move past fintech buzzwords toward a proactive wealth management future
FINTECH JAN 12, 2023
Move past fintech buzzwords toward a proactive wealth management future

The industry absolutely loves these terms, but jargon obfuscates, intentionally or not, what the product actually does.

By Ryan W. Neal
Captrust expands Nashville footprint with $2.3 billion deal
RIA NEWS JAN 12, 2023
Captrust expands Nashville footprint with $2.3 billion deal

TrustCore marks Captrust's second acquisition in Nashville and the firm's 63rd deal since 2006.

By Jeff Benjamin
ESG themes to watch in 2023
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 12, 2023
ESG themes to watch in 2023

Shareholder engagement, the energy transition and regulation will get a lot of attention.

By Emile Hallez
JPMorgan accuses defector to Morgan Stanley of poaching clients
WIREHOUSES JAN 12, 2023
JPMorgan accuses defector to Morgan Stanley of poaching clients

Joseph Michael, who had worked at a JPMorgan bank branch in Michigan, has already persuaded about 32 clients to begin transferring their accounts, according to a complaint filed in court.

By Bloomberg
Companies face pressure to offer ESG options in retirement plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 11, 2023
Companies face pressure to offer ESG options in retirement plans

While a new DOL rule OKs considering ESG factors in selecting investments for 401(k)s, it may take more than that to get large employers to change their offerings.

By InvestmentNews
Cetera nabs giant office from Securities America
RIA NEWS JAN 11, 2023
Cetera nabs giant office from Securities America

The Patriot Financial Group, based in a suburb of Boston, works with 70 financial advisors who have $2.5 billion in client assets.

By Bruce Kelly
Simplification is top reason that investors move retirement assets
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 11, 2023
Simplification is top reason that investors move retirement assets

One-third of investors say shifting their money was done 'to simplify my finances,' according to a Hearts & Wallets survey, while 26% want 'to get more involved myself.'

By Gregg Greenberg
Cerity Partners merges with $4.8 billion ARGI Financial
RIA NEWS JAN 11, 2023
Cerity Partners merges with $4.8 billion ARGI Financial

The deal will enhance Cerity’s ‘workplace financial planning offering,’ according to a statement.

By InvestmentNews
Is direct indexing really new or special?
OPINION JAN 11, 2023
Is direct indexing really new or special?

Direct indexing looks a lot like separately managed accounts, and SMAs may provide more control and flexibility for investors.

By Andrew Corn
House votes to repeal funding increase for IRS
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 11, 2023
House votes to repeal funding increase for IRS

The funding fight could be bargaining chip at the center of upcoming debates over raising the debt ceiling and funding the federal government.

By Bloomberg
How advisors can take control of their success in 2023
OPINION JAN 11, 2023
How advisors can take control of their success in 2023

One way to think positively about the new year is to focus on the activities and actions you can control.

By Kristine McManus
Industry groups get creative to gain political influence
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 11, 2023
Industry groups get creative to gain political influence

The FPA used Jan. 6 to rethink its approach. Other associations use various methods to be heard.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Study on Social Security says it pays to wait for payouts
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 10, 2023
Study on Social Security says it pays to wait for payouts

A report by Wade Pfau and Steve Parrish concludes that retirees might not be willing to invest aggressively enough to ensure that claiming early and investing the proceeds generates high enough returns.

By Gregg Greenberg
Finra keeps focus on Reg BI in 2023 exam report
ALTERNATIVES JAN 10, 2023
Finra keeps focus on Reg BI in 2023 exam report

In this year's report, the regulator also created a separate section under the heading of 'financial crimes,' which includes cybersecurity, anti-money laundering and manipulative trading.

By Bruce Kelly
Vestwell teaming up with Carson Group to expand retirement offering
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 10, 2023
Vestwell teaming up with Carson Group to expand retirement offering

Vestwell will provide a small business component for Carson Group’s Complete 401(k) offering that will allow advisors to better scale their small-and-midsize business retirement plan practices.

By Gregg Greenberg
Federal proposal to ban noncompete clauses could affect RIA M&A
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 09, 2023
Federal proposal to ban noncompete clauses could affect RIA M&A

If advisors who have less than a certain ownership threshold are free to leave an acquired firm, it could give buyers pause.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.