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Diversity, equity and inclusion: Why I care
OPINION DEC 11, 2020
Diversity, equity and inclusion: Why I care

Take steps to get to know other cultures and diverse groups, and learn how you can best support them

By Marci Bair
Adviser moves are hopping as 2020   — finally — comes to a close
OPINION DEC 11, 2020
Adviser moves are hopping as 2020 — finally — comes to a close

Advisers are dashing for the door before the end of an eventful year turned upside down by COVID-19

By Bruce Kelly
Keeping clients' retirement plans on track amid uncertainty
OPINION DEC 11, 2020
Keeping clients' retirement plans on track amid uncertainty

Your guidance can help clients focus on the fundamentals when making financial decisions, regardless of the markets, the economy or partisan politics

By Eric Henderson
SEC member Crenshaw says agency should provide guidance on Reg BI
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 10, 2020
SEC member Crenshaw says agency should provide guidance on Reg BI

Democratic commissioner says the SEC should define ‘best interest,’ clarify conflict mitigation related to Reg BI

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
How much are nontraded REITs really worth?
OPINION DEC 10, 2020
How much are nontraded REITs really worth?

Advisers don't like it when REIT valuations bounce all over the place

By Bruce Kelly
SEC enforcement chief Stephanie Avakian leaving
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 10, 2020
SEC enforcement chief Stephanie Avakian leaving

Marc Berger, the enforcement unit's deputy director, will serve as acting chief, the agency says

By Bloomberg
Lawmakers want SEC to clarify how brokers can hold digital securities
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 10, 2020
Lawmakers want SEC to clarify how brokers can hold digital securities

The lack of guidance on custody is slowing the adoption of cryptographically based assets, experts say

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Tony Leal, Envestnet | MoneyGuide
FINTECH DEC 10, 2020
Tony Leal, Envestnet | MoneyGuide

While advisers think about the numbers, clients focus on their goals, says Leal, a 2021 Innovator.

By InvestmentNews
Wells Fargo reps to jump higher 'hurdle' in 2021 pay grid
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 10, 2020
Wells Fargo reps to jump higher 'hurdle' in 2021 pay grid

The target to reach the higher payout will increase by $1,000 per month next year which could pinch adviser compensation

By Bruce Kelly
Tax considerations going into year-end
OPINION DEC 10, 2020
Tax considerations going into year-end

The uncertainty around the Georgia runoffs in January complicates efforts to plan for the possibility of higher tax rates under Biden

By Louis Barajas
Raymond James buys 401(k) plan provider NWPS
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 10, 2020
Raymond James buys 401(k) plan provider NWPS

In an unusual move, a broker-dealer is picking up a plan administrator

By Emile Hallez
Indie managing $122 million switches to Cetera from LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 10, 2020
Indie managing $122 million switches to Cetera from LPL

Pierson Wealth Management is based in Santa Clarita, California

By InvestmentNews
Vestwell, Envestnet partner to create turnkey retirement plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2020
Vestwell, Envestnet partner to create turnkey retirement plans

Record keeping will be done by Vestwell, investing by Envestnet

By InvestmentNews
Broker-dealers at convergence of wealth and retirement
RIA NEWS DEC 09, 2020
Broker-dealers at convergence of wealth and retirement

The recent RPA Convergence Broker-Dealer Roundtable and Think Tank highlighted opportunities and challenges.

By Fred Barstein
Retirement savings legislation can overcome gridlock, lawmaker says
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2020
Retirement savings legislation can overcome gridlock, lawmaker says

At a Senate hearing, a financial adviser and an insurance executive back small-business incentives and raising RMD age

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Paychex to offer pooled employer plan
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2020
Paychex to offer pooled employer plan

The payroll services giant’s program will start Jan. 1

By InvestmentNews
Wells Fargo rep managing $120 million goes indie with LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 09, 2020
Wells Fargo rep managing $120 million goes indie with LPL

Joe Mastroianni in Venice, Florida, is affiliating with LPL through OSJ Gladstone

By InvestmentNews
Crisis always creates opportunities
OPINION DEC 08, 2020
Crisis always creates opportunities

Forward-thinking advisers who are willing to get uncomfortable by thinking and acting outside the box will have the ability to create their ideal practice

By Joe Lukacs
The real problem behind the Oranj business model
FINTECH DEC 08, 2020
The real problem behind the Oranj business model

Advisers certainly enjoyed free access to products on the platform, but price alone might not have been enough to keep them satisfied

By Nicole Casperson
Betterment’s Jon Stein steps down as CEO
FINTECH DEC 08, 2020
Betterment’s Jon Stein steps down as CEO

The company's founder will be replaced by Sarah Kirshbaum Levy, former Viacom Media Networks' chief operating officer

By Nicole Casperson