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Kevin Ruth to lead private wealth at Raymond James
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 10, 2022
Kevin Ruth to lead private wealth at Raymond James

The former Fidelity executive will develop strategies for advisers serving high-net-worth clients.

By InvestmentNews
$600 million Lincoln Financial team switches to LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 10, 2022
$600 million Lincoln Financial team switches to LPL

McLaughlin Asset Management, which is based in Haddonfield, N.J., is affiliating through OSJ Gladstone Wealth Partners.

By InvestmentNews
There’s much to look forward to in 2022
FINTECH JAN 10, 2022
There’s much to look forward to in 2022

The InvestmentNews reporting team looks ahead to 2022 and sees many of these long-term trends continuing.

By InvestmentNews
Expect a flurry of new ESG rules
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 10, 2022
Expect a flurry of new ESG rules

The DOL and the SEC are poised to advance several rulemakings this spring related to ESG investing.

By Mark Schoeff
ESG investing is about to get a lot easier
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 10, 2022
ESG investing is about to get a lot easier

Both the Labor Department and the SEC are working on proposals whose thrust is to encourage the use of ESG factors, an abrupt reversal of Trump administration policy.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
401(k) lawsuit names LPL, Alliant
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 07, 2022
401(k) lawsuit names LPL, Alliant

Much of the proposed class-action case against Rollins Inc. points to investment guidance from an adviser to the plan who is not a defendant.

By Emile Hallez
New Jersey team managing $315 million goes from Ameriprise to LPL
RIA NEWS JAN 07, 2022
New Jersey team managing $315 million goes from Ameriprise to LPL

Liberty Point Advisors affiliates through Independent Advisor Alliance OSJ.

By InvestmentNews
Build Back Better stall could complicate tax planning
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 07, 2022
Build Back Better stall could complicate tax planning

If Congress finally comes to an agreement on the bill, some provisions could be retroactive. The state and local tax deduction hangs in the balance.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Merrill Lynch settles ski resort claims for $4.5 million
ALTERNATIVES JAN 07, 2022
Merrill Lynch settles ski resort claims for $4.5 million

The settlement stemmed from potential claims related to Merrill's "management and oversight" of brokerage accounts opened by the owner of Jay Peak, the failed Vermont ski resort.

By Bruce Kelly
SageView buys $3.5 billion RPA Channel Financial
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 07, 2022
SageView buys $3.5 billion RPA Channel Financial

The deal represents the fourth such acquisition over a year for Newport Beach, California-based SageView, which last year sold a majority stake to Aquiline Capital Partners.

By Emile Hallez
Acorns finalizes plans to offer individual stock trades
FINTECH JAN 07, 2022
Acorns finalizes plans to offer individual stock trades

While investing in single stocks can expose investors to more volatility, the feature lets customers stay diversified while also allowing them to buy shares of their favorite companies.

By Sean Allocca
Pacific Life to pay $3 million for doing unlicensed business
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 07, 2022
Pacific Life to pay $3 million for doing unlicensed business

New York says insurer improperly engaged in pension risk transfer business.

By InvestmentNews
Litigation, student loans and the retirement outlook for 2022
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 07, 2022
Litigation, student loans and the retirement outlook for 2022

A pending decision by the Supreme Court could change 401(k) fee lawsuits in a big way.

By Emile Hallez
PEP entrant Smart to buy Stadion
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 06, 2022
PEP entrant Smart to buy Stadion

The deal gives Smart a massive boost in managed accounts and personalized services for its future clients. Hub and NFP also announced deals Thursday.

By Emile Hallez
Two B-Ds boost reserves for legal costs
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 06, 2022
Two B-Ds boost reserves for legal costs

National Securities Corp. and Calton & Associates Inc. reported increased expenses in light of potential legal costs.

By Bruce Kelly
Kamila Elliott becomes first Black chair of CFP Board
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 06, 2022
Kamila Elliott becomes first Black chair of CFP Board

Elliott, president of Grid 202 Partners, an RIA in Washington, D.C., takes on the role as the organization has been promoting diversity in the financial advice profession.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
7 ways to improve fiduciary outcomes in 2022
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 06, 2022
7 ways to improve fiduciary outcomes in 2022

It's getting tougher to do the right thing, with the right people, at the right time. But here are some steps you can take.

By Don Trone
The advice industry went to Fat City in 2021
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 06, 2022
The advice industry went to Fat City in 2021

Despite last year’s riot at the Capitol and a variety of lethal Covid-19 variants, the broad stock market roared, which is always good news for financial advisers and their firms.

By Bruce Kelly
Free planning apps drive down cost for advice in 2022
FINTECH JAN 06, 2022
Free planning apps drive down cost for advice in 2022

Millions of consumers are already creating free financial plans right from their mobile phones, meaning the ability to create customized plans may become commodified.

By Sean Allocca
Law prof calls out 'ingenious deceit' of 401(k) tax law
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 05, 2022
Law prof calls out 'ingenious deceit' of 401(k) tax law

Over the last 25 years, legislative changes have increased retirement assets but disproportionally benefited the wealthy, with average inflation-adjusted savings for low-income people declining, according to the recent paper.

By Emile Hallez