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Why anxious retirees should consider closed-end funds
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 02, 2022
Why anxious retirees should consider closed-end funds

Closed-end funds have emerged as a potential solution for retirees seeking to smooth out their cash flows and in turn soothe their shaken nerves.

By Gregg Greenberg
Fidelity adds health-related ESG fund
ESG JUN 02, 2022
Fidelity adds health-related ESG fund

The actively managed mutual fund uses both proprietary and third-party ESG ratings.

By ESG Clarity
Wealth Enhancement Group buys $1.7 billion Kings Point Capital Management
RIAS JUN 02, 2022
Wealth Enhancement Group buys $1.7 billion Kings Point Capital Management

The acquisition, Wealth Enhancement Group's fifth completed deal this year, boosts its total assets to $55 billion.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC orders San Diego B-D to pay $800,000 over fund share class disclosures
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 01, 2022
SEC orders San Diego B-D to pay $800,000 over fund share class disclosures

Madison Avenue Securities didn't disclose or didn't adequately disclose conflicts associated with compensation the firm received from certain advisory client investments. 

By Bruce Kelly
Envestnet buys 401kplans.com, expanding retirement offerings
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 01, 2022
Envestnet buys 401kplans.com, expanding retirement offerings

The company said the deal underscores its ongoing commitment to the retirement plan industry and to investing in technologies that enhance its 'financial wellness ecosystem.'

By Gregg Greenberg
Market correction puts Roth conversions on the front burner
RIAS JUN 01, 2022
Market correction puts Roth conversions on the front burner

The tax implications of an IRA conversion are far from automatic and can be difficult to forecast this early in the year.

By Jeff Benjamin
Raymond James completes acquisition of TriState Capital
BROKER DEALERS JUN 01, 2022
Raymond James completes acquisition of TriState Capital

The Pittsburgh-based private bank will continue to operate as a separately chartered institution.

By InvestmentNews
Mariner Wealth to add $347 million RIA
RIAS JUN 01, 2022
Mariner Wealth to add $347 million RIA

National firm will acquire Boston-based Taylor Wealth Management Partners to bolster presence along the East Coast.

By InvestmentNews
Become part of your client's business team as risk management partner
OPINION JUN 01, 2022
Become part of your client's business team as risk management partner

Leaders focused on business growth may not be thinking about the next unexpected disruption. That's where trusted advisers have an opportunity to bridge the gap.

By Juan Jose Perez
Creative Planning's Mallouk sees softening valuations driving more RIA deals
RIAS JUN 01, 2022
Creative Planning's Mallouk sees softening valuations driving more RIA deals

Creative Planning's third completed deal of the year, for Boston-based Ferris Capital, adds $755 million to its wealth management footprint.

By Jeff Benjamin
Wall Street’s lawyers attack SEC effort to crush greenwashing
ESG JUN 01, 2022
Wall Street’s lawyers attack SEC effort to crush greenwashing

Lawyers are concerned about what they consider vague demands for more disclosure.

By Bloomberg
Independence by any path is still independence
OPINION JUN 01, 2022
Independence by any path is still independence

There’s no universally correct direction for every breakaway to take. What works for some may not be the right solution for others.

By Ed Friedman
Negotiating with a custodian
OPINION JUN 01, 2022
Negotiating with a custodian

The 5 cents remaining in an investment account triggered a lengthy back-and-forth between the adviser and his custodian.

By Michael Broad
Women give more, differently, sparked by recent upheaval
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 31, 2022
Women give more, differently, sparked by recent upheaval

New research reveals sharp generational differences as women double down on their philanthropic priorities.

By Joanne Cleaver
Finra arbitrators award Mexican farmer damages against Morgan Stanley, ex-broker
WIREHOUSES MAY 31, 2022
Finra arbitrators award Mexican farmer damages against Morgan Stanley, ex-broker

The firm and the former rep were ordered to pay Carlos Ramon Tapia Sanchez $160,000 each in damages; his attorney said the broker inappropriately recommended that Sanchez invest in junk bonds.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Barred broker latest to be focus of a GWG bond complaint
ALTERNATIVES MAY 31, 2022
Barred broker latest to be focus of a GWG bond complaint

Marc Korsch, who was booted from the securities industry last year, has a staggering 33 disclosure items on his BrokerCheck report.

By Bruce Kelly
Plan sponsors happy to pony up for adviser help, survey shows
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 31, 2022
Plan sponsors happy to pony up for adviser help, survey shows

The study by Morgan Stanley at Work shows 95% of plan sponsors say the fees paid to retirement plan advisers are well worth the cost.

By Gregg Greenberg
Franklin Templeton buying Alcentra in European credit push
ALTERNATIVES MAY 31, 2022
Franklin Templeton buying Alcentra in European credit push

The deal for Bank of New York Mellon's European credit and debt subsidiary expands Franklin Templeton's access to alternative investments.

By Bloomberg
United Planners adopts private network solution
FINTECH MAY 31, 2022
United Planners adopts private network solution

The independent broker-dealer says the cybersecurity system from cleverDome offers more control than a virtual private network.

By InvestmentNews
UBS duo managing $220 million moves to Raymond James
ADVISOR MOVES MAY 31, 2022
UBS duo managing $220 million moves to Raymond James

Mother-and-son team in Jacksonville, Florida, will operate as Taras Wealth Management of Raymond James.

By InvestmentNews