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The latest in financial #AdviserTech — December 2022
FINTECH DEC 13, 2022
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — December 2022

This month’s highlights include Savvy Wealth’s $11 million funding round to enter the realm of tech-enabled RIAs, along with DPL Partners’ new adviser-matching solution and InvestCloud’s Advisor Connect solution.

By Michael Kitces
Survey shows more employees contributing to retirement plans, receiving matches
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2022
Survey shows more employees contributing to retirement plans, receiving matches

A PSCA study shows plan participant and employer contribution rates in 2021 combined to produce an average savings rate of 13.9% of pay, an all-time high.

By Gregg Greenberg
5 biggest crypto hacks of 2022
ALTERNATIVES DEC 13, 2022
5 biggest crypto hacks of 2022

The money pouring into digital assets has attracted the attention of criminals.

By Ryan W. Neal
Advisers should look to alts to attract high-net-worth clients
ALTERNATIVES DEC 13, 2022
Advisers should look to alts to attract high-net-worth clients

But they need to be aware of stepped-up regulatory scrutiny of complex products, an expert tells advisers at the Financial Planning Association annual conference.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Build capacity by pruning clients
OPINION DEC 13, 2022
Build capacity by pruning clients

Advisers need to create an ‘ideal client’ description, grade their clients and eliminate those who aren't the right fit.

By Bonnie Buol Ruszczyk
Former broker, insurance agent arrested in California on fraud charges
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 13, 2022
Former broker, insurance agent arrested in California on fraud charges

Gautam Arora allegedly defrauded four victims out of $100,000 to secure investments that didn't exist.

By Bruce Kelly
J.P. Morgan partners with cash management platform Trovata
MUTUAL FUNDS DEC 13, 2022
J.P. Morgan partners with cash management platform Trovata

Trovata will host the Morgan Money corporate investing and trading solutions.

By Jeff Benjamin
Americans close to retirement get good news on 4% rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2022
Americans close to retirement get good news on 4% rule

With the outlook improving for stocks and bonds next year, the percentage of a nest egg that retirees can safely start withdrawing from savings has increased to 3.8% from 3.3% in 2021, according to a Morningstar report.

By Bloomberg
Stifel adviser managing $200 million joins Raymond James team
BROKER DEALERS DEC 13, 2022
Stifel adviser managing $200 million joins Raymond James team

Howard Kaplan is affiliating through indie Riegel Financial in Ohio.

By InvestmentNews
CFP Board to launch review of competency standards for credential
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 13, 2022
CFP Board to launch review of competency standards for credential

The panel will conduct the first comprehensive assessment of the education, examination, experience and continuing education requirements related to the CFP mark.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Morningstar adds Luma annuity technology to Advisor Workstation
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2022
Morningstar adds Luma annuity technology to Advisor Workstation

The new annuity functionality will help advisers using Morningstar's workstations manage annuity transactions for their clients.

By Gregg Greenberg
Goldman plans to slash hundreds of more jobs
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 13, 2022
Goldman plans to slash hundreds of more jobs

Chief Executive Officer David Solomon has said he’s dialing back the firm’s ambitions for consumer banking.

By Bloomberg
SEC says Bankman-Fried defrauded investors of $1.8 billion
ALTERNATIVES DEC 13, 2022
SEC says Bankman-Fried defrauded investors of $1.8 billion

Bankman-Fried, who was arrested Monday in the Bahamas, also concealed risks and FTX's relationship with his trading firm, Alameda Research, the agency says.

By Bloomberg
An adviser who zooms in on OnlyFans stars
RIAS DEC 12, 2022
An adviser who zooms in on OnlyFans stars

Jessica Goedtel is building an advisory practice where people who earn a living via online platforms like OnlyFans feel welcome.

By Jeff Benjamin
Hightower Bellevue merges with local $350 million RIA
RIAS DEC 12, 2022
Hightower Bellevue merges with local $350 million RIA

Sovereign Wealth Advisors has been providing wealth management and financial guidance across the Pacific Northwest for more than 30 years.

By InvestmentNews
FPA leader calls title protection top advocacy priority for years to come
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 12, 2022
FPA leader calls title protection top advocacy priority for years to come

The organization representing financial planners wants to obtain legal recognition of the profession, a process that could involve a long, winding road through state and federal legislatures.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
5 retirement planning resolutions for advisers in 2023
OPINION DEC 12, 2022
5 retirement planning resolutions for advisers in 2023

The new year presents an opportunity for advisers to encourage clients to focus on key retirement priorities.

By Sharon Carson
Inflation, bear market means donors need to dig deep, says Morgan Stanley Foundation president
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 12, 2022
Inflation, bear market means donors need to dig deep, says Morgan Stanley Foundation president

The president of the Morgan Stanley Foundation says the current uncertain economic environment is a challenge for many individuals and families, and of course for nonprofits as well.

By Gregg Greenberg
Timing Matters: Know the Milestones for a Successful 1031 Exchange
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 12, 2022
Timing Matters: Know the Milestones for a Successful 1031 Exchange

Seizing the opportunity for deferring taxes is worth a little advance strategizing. Learn what it takes to make this tactic work for your clients.

By InvestmentNews Create
Fintech Bytes: Morgan Stanley at Work, Vestwell and Redtail updates
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2022
Fintech Bytes: Morgan Stanley at Work, Vestwell and Redtail updates

Additionally, BNY Mellon invests in a fixed-income fintech and Broadridge partners with IntraFi on securities-backed lending.

By Ryan W. Neal