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Finra fines Barclays Capital $2 million for best-execution failures
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 05, 2022
Finra fines Barclays Capital $2 million for best-execution failures

The regulator says the firm didn't search the market to see if it could find better prices for customers, in a case that's another example of the regulatory crackdown in this area.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Mercer Global Advisors adds Cincinnati firm managing $370 million
RIAS OCT 05, 2022
Mercer Global Advisors adds Cincinnati firm managing $370 million

The Asset Advisory Group, founded in 1988, serves about 160 clients and will expand Mercer's presence in Ohio.

By InvestmentNews
Fisher Investments adviser snags Judge's history-making homer
RIAS OCT 05, 2022
Fisher Investments adviser snags Judge's history-making homer

Cory Youmans, a vice president and investment adviser at Fisher in Plano, Texas, caught Aaron Judge's historic 62nd home run of the season Tuesday night.

By Bruce Kelly
Closing the gap: New network sees potential in  client care circles
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 05, 2022
Closing the gap: New network sees potential in client care circles

Collaboration between complementary professionals is a missing link for many clients, who are expected to patch advice from various professionals into a comprehensive plan.

By Joanne Cleaver
5 client personas advisers need to know to build wallet share
OPINION OCT 05, 2022
5 client personas advisers need to know to build wallet share

It's important for advisers to understand how the emotions of clients can dictate whether and when they'll give you more assets to manage.

By Laura Hanichak Gregg
Edelman Financial Engines adds to Northern California presence with $490 million deal
RIAS OCT 05, 2022
Edelman Financial Engines adds to Northern California presence with $490 million deal

The acquisition of Herrmann & Cooke Wealth Management adds 600 new clients to Edelman's base of more than 1.3 million clients.

By Jeff Benjamin
Life insurance can be a valuable asset for seniors battling inflation
OPINION OCT 05, 2022
Life insurance can be a valuable asset for seniors battling inflation

Selling life insurance policies can help retirees meet expenses, but such transactions, known as life settlements, are overlooked by the financial planning world.

By Lucas Siegel
Vanguard gaining ground on BlackRock in the $6 trillion US ETF universe
MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 05, 2022
Vanguard gaining ground on BlackRock in the $6 trillion US ETF universe

Nearly $45 billion flowed into Vanguard ETFs in the third quarter, compared to BlackRock Inc.’s $25 billion haul.

By Bloomberg
Market pain boosts case for adding alternatives to retirement accounts
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 04, 2022
Market pain boosts case for adding alternatives to retirement accounts

An increasing number of wealth managers are diversifying their clients’ portfolios away from traditional asset classes into alternative, and often less liquid, assets.

By Gregg Greenberg
MAI acquires Florida-based firm, launches retirement business
RIAS OCT 04, 2022
MAI acquires Florida-based firm, launches retirement business

The Cleveland-based RIA said the purchase of West Point Business Group allows it to launch MAI Retirement.

By InvestmentNews
Billion-dollar Merrill team joins Raymond James
RIAS OCT 04, 2022
Billion-dollar Merrill team joins Raymond James

Four-adviser group in Novi, Michigan, moves to the firm’s employee channel and will now operate as Stone Manor Wealth Advisors of Raymond James.

By InvestmentNews
Schwab adds 800 funds to no-transaction-fee program
RIAS OCT 04, 2022
Schwab adds 800 funds to no-transaction-fee program

The funds are in addition to the more than 130 no-transaction-fee, institutional share class funds from T. Rowe Price on the platform, which was announced in December.

By InvestmentNews
SEC urged to revise strategic plan to address RIA arbitration, threats to senior investors
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 04, 2022
SEC urged to revise strategic plan to address RIA arbitration, threats to senior investors

Comments from the Chamber of Commerce focused on making enforcement fairer, while organizations disagreed about who should be eligible to participate in private markets.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra slaps UBS with $2.5 million fine over short-selling violations
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 04, 2022
Finra slaps UBS with $2.5 million fine over short-selling violations

It's the second time in as many weeks that Finra has penalized a firm for such trading problems.

By Bruce Kelly
Savant Wealth Management acquires two Iowa-based financial firms
RIAS OCT 04, 2022
Savant Wealth Management acquires two Iowa-based financial firms

The deals push Savant's assets to $12.4 billion while moving it forward on its five-year growth plan.

By Jeff Benjamin
Figuring out the tax impact on clients' portfolios
OPINION OCT 04, 2022
Figuring out the tax impact on clients' portfolios

Taxes can create a significant drag on the value of a portfolio, so here are the things you should be looking for in a client's tax documents.

By Rob Kuharic
Latest cryptocurrency SMA platform shows bullishness about digital assets
RIAS OCT 04, 2022
Latest cryptocurrency SMA platform shows bullishness about digital assets

Valkyrie Funds continues to diversify its product offering by providing yet another way to gain exposure to cryptocurrencies.

By Jeff Benjamin
Concourse Financial names David Perry CEO
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 04, 2022
Concourse Financial names David Perry CEO

Perry, who most recently served as the firm's chief operating officer, succeeds Doyle Williams, who is returning to parent company Protective Life.

By InvestmentNews
Wealthy shift billions to donor-advised funds to gain tax breaks
TAX OCT 04, 2022
Wealthy shift billions to donor-advised funds to gain tax breaks

Private foundations are using the funds to sidestep federal laws designed to make sure the wealthy donate money to the needy in a timely fashion, not delay the gifts for generations.

By Bloomberg
Merit Financial Group acquires Triad Financial Strategies
RIAS OCT 04, 2022
Merit Financial Group acquires Triad Financial Strategies

The purchase marks Merit's 11th deal since it partnered with private equity investors in December 2020.

By Jeff Benjamin