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Volatility, recession top investor fears, study finds
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 22, 2022
Volatility, recession top investor fears, study finds

Virtually all advisers have risk-management strategies in place, says Nationwide.

By InvestmentNews
LA broker at lead firm that sold GWG bonds hit with complaints
ALTERNATIVES APR 22, 2022
LA broker at lead firm that sold GWG bonds hit with complaints

Tony Barouti, a broker registered with Emerson Equity, faces two investor complaints alleging $1.37 million in damages, according to his BrokerCheck profile.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra bans former Ameriprise rep over reimbursements
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 22, 2022
Finra bans former Ameriprise rep over reimbursements

Shawn Parker of Schaumburg, Illinois, falsified $25,000 in expenses, regulator says.

By InvestmentNews
The most seasoned advisers show no signs of slowing down — or retiring
RIAS APR 22, 2022
The most seasoned advisers show no signs of slowing down — or retiring

A passion for the work drives some financial advisers to stay on the job well past traditional retirement age.

By Jeff Benjamin
Game over for millennials seeking to retire early
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 22, 2022
Game over for millennials seeking to retire early

A new survey shows the true cost of playing around: If millennials saved the $86 that they spend on gaming each month, they'd have put aside $307,306 by the time they hit age 65.

By Gregg Greenberg
FSI, FPA fight state-level taxes on financial advisers
RIAS APR 21, 2022
FSI, FPA fight state-level taxes on financial advisers

A bill in Tennessee would eliminate a privilege tax levied on investment advisers. A proposal to tax financial advice was stopped in Kentucky.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Altruist to launch direct indexing model portfolio
FINTECH APR 21, 2022
Altruist to launch direct indexing model portfolio

Fintech sets $2,000 minimum for new offering, Altruist Strategist Suite, which will bow by June.

By InvestmentNews
LPL share price soars to record high
BROKER DEALERS APR 21, 2022
LPL share price soars to record high

It's an interest-rate play, sources say, reflecting the boost the firm could get as the Federal Reserve embarks on a series of rate hikes.

By Bruce Kelly
Estate plans now adding digital content, tools, says survey
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 21, 2022
Estate plans now adding digital content, tools, says survey

Blogs, email accounts are among the items making their way into estate plans these days.

By Gregg Greenberg
Stifel rep managing $410 million moves to LPL’s employee channel
ADVISOR MOVES APR 21, 2022
Stifel rep managing $410 million moves to LPL’s employee channel

Robert Mitchell and his team will open an office for the firm in Greensboro, North Carolina.

By InvestmentNews
Despite big Q1, pace of RIA consolidation seen slowing in 2022
RIAS APR 21, 2022
Despite big Q1, pace of RIA consolidation seen slowing in 2022

The 67 deals announced in the first three months of the year mark the second busiest quarter on record, but the data points to less activity over the remainder of the year.

By Jeff Benjamin
Millennials push growth in impact investing
ESG APR 21, 2022
Millennials push growth in impact investing

Advisers can play a big part in whether clients use impact investments, survey finds.

By InvestmentNews
Credit Suisse US pension work may be imperiled
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 21, 2022
Credit Suisse US pension work may be imperiled

The Labor Department gave the Swiss bank's affiliates a one-year extension of a key designation that allows them to manage U.S. pension funds, but says it will look at whether to revoke that due to the bank's misconduct.

By Bloomberg
Your RMD questions answered
IRA ALERT APR 20, 2022
Your RMD questions answered

New (and confusing) IRS rules about required minimum distributions raise new questions for advisers.

By Ed Slott
CFPs take annual fee increase in stride
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 20, 2022
CFPs take annual fee increase in stride

Many planners support the strategic intiatives, such as an awareness campaign and diversity effort, the higher fee will fund. Others caution the more expensive mark could cause some pain.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Alternatives become bigger slice of client portfolios as advisers seek shelter
EQUITIES APR 20, 2022
Alternatives become bigger slice of client portfolios as advisers seek shelter

Financial advisers hoping to steer clients away from market volatility and economic chaos are finding comfort in less-liquid strategies.

By Jeff Benjamin
GWG blames SEC investigation of brokers for its collapse
ALTERNATIVES APR 20, 2022
GWG blames SEC investigation of brokers for its collapse

The SEC's probe of GWG spilled over to include the sales practices of some of the 145 broker-dealers that sold the bonds, according to bankruptcy filings.

By Bruce Kelly
HGGC forms new company to invest in RIA space
RIAS APR 20, 2022
HGGC forms new company to invest in RIA space

Aspire Holdings will hold the firm’s investments in RIAs as it pursues a plan to invest up to $300 million in the sector.

By InvestmentNews
CAIA introduces specialized alts learning platform
ALTERNATIVES APR 20, 2022
CAIA introduces specialized alts learning platform

Upon completion of the modules within the platform, called UniFi by CAIA, participants will earn microcredentials.

By InvestmentNews
UBS team managing $270 million joins Sanctuary
RIAS APR 20, 2022
UBS team managing $270 million joins Sanctuary

The three-person team in Santa Barbara, California, is led by Antonia LaRocca and operates as Saige Private Wealth.

By InvestmentNews