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Pershing Insite 2021 kicks off with practice management lessons
RIAS JUN 08, 2021
Pershing Insite 2021 kicks off with practice management lessons

After a brief introduction from Pershing chief executive James Crowley, the event relied on scholar, author and celebrated TED talker Adam Grant to break the ice by helping advisers become better business leaders.

By Jeff Benjamin
Pershing to offer managed accounts platform to all
RIAS JUN 08, 2021
Pershing to offer managed accounts platform to all

Firms can choose to outsource their managed accounts technology as well as their investment advisory solutions, or a combination of both, according to the firm.

By InvestmentNews
Ex-Cetera broker sentenced to 5 years in prison for fraud
BROKER DEALERS JUN 08, 2021
Ex-Cetera broker sentenced to 5 years in prison for fraud

The broker David A. Rockwell defrauded a bank when he applied for lines of credit in the names of two clients

By Bruce Kelly
Schwab-TD integration on track with more layoffs expected: Bernie Clark
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 08, 2021
Schwab-TD integration on track with more layoffs expected: Bernie Clark

Head of Schwab Advisor Services Bernie Clark gave progress updates, while unveiling the firm's annual Independent Advisor Survey Outlook. Results showed sweeping adviser optimism and lessons learned from 2020.

By Jeff Benjamin
It’s time to add emergency savings to work benefits
OPINION JUN 07, 2021
It’s time to add emergency savings to work benefits

Bipartisan emergency savings legislation would allow employees to withdraw up to $1,000 per year from their workplace retirement account without penalty.

By Eric Stevenson
Answering questions about going RIA
OPINION JUN 07, 2021
Answering questions about going RIA

RIA Summit attendees had more questions about going RIA than panelists had time to answer. Find more answers here.

By Brad Wales
As RIAs evolve, C-suite specialization begins to emerge
OPINION JUN 07, 2021
As RIAs evolve, C-suite specialization begins to emerge

When RIAs add professional managers beyond the founding group of advisers to add professional managers, they can finally achieve the levels of growth and profitability the advisers envisioned upon launching their firm.

By Matt Sonnen
Ric Edelman stepping down from current role at Edelman Financial Engines
RIAS JUN 07, 2021
Ric Edelman stepping down from current role at Edelman Financial Engines

Edelman will stay on as a strategic adviser, a board member and the firm’s largest individual shareholder. Currently, he serves as the firm's chairman of financial education and client experience.

By Emile Hallez
Plans, savers more aware of retirement income, but will demand follow?
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 07, 2021
Plans, savers more aware of retirement income, but will demand follow?

Among retirement plan participants, about 90% said they are interested in retirement-income products and that having guaranteed income would be a plus, according to a BlackRock survey.

By Emile Hallez
Finra proposes annual regulatory education
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 07, 2021
Finra proposes annual regulatory education

The regulator's proposed rule would also allow brokers to leave the industry and maintain their registration longer if they complete continuing education, a move that could benefit women who step away to have families.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Aon to sell U.S. retirement business
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 07, 2021
Aon to sell U.S. retirement business

Aquiline is buying the unit, while Alight Solutions is buying Aon's Retiree Health Exchange business. The sales are aimed at winning government approval for Aon's merger with Willis Towers Watson.

By InvestmentNews
Is the Carson Group worth $1 billion?
RIAS JUN 07, 2021
Is the Carson Group worth $1 billion?

Just five years ago, the Carson Group had a total valuation of $120 million, or six to eight times less than its current potential valuation. The firm said in October it is looking to raise capital to continue to invest in registered investment advisers and wealth management firms.

By Bruce Kelly
Blanchett leaves Morningstar to head retirement research at QMA
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 07, 2021
Blanchett leaves Morningstar to head retirement research at QMA

His role will involve positioning Prudential’s investment arm for the retirement income challenge.

By InvestmentNews
JPMorgan hires from Goldman, Wells for growth-equity effort
ALTERNATIVES JUN 07, 2021
JPMorgan hires from Goldman, Wells for growth-equity effort

The new venture aims to give JPMorgan's clients exposure to companies before they go public.

By InvestmentNews
Business and life lessons from a needle in a haystack
OPINION JUN 07, 2021
Business and life lessons from a needle in a haystack

Asian American leader shares her insight, such as recognizing that you bring something special and unique.

By Michelle Marquez
Yellen says higher interest rates would be ‘plus’ for US, Fed
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 07, 2021
Yellen says higher interest rates would be ‘plus’ for US, Fed

The Treasury Secretary said President Joe Biden should push forward with his $4 trillion spending plans even if they trigger inflation that persists into next year and higher interest rates.

By Bloomberg
Time to rethink forced arbitration
OPINION JUN 07, 2021
Time to rethink forced arbitration

Ending mandatory arbitration has become a top priority for consumer advocacy groups, like the Public Investors Advocate Bar Association and others, that claim investors should have the option of laying out their case before a judge or jury.

By SteveParrishJDRICPCLUChFCRHU
InvestmentNews' 2021 class of 40 Under 40
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 07, 2021
InvestmentNews' 2021 class of 40 Under 40

Our 40 Under 40 project, now in its eighth year, highlights young talent in the financial advice industry. The profiles of these individuals illustrate the tremendous potential of those coming up in the profession. Their stories will surprise, entertain, educate and inspire.

By InvestmentNews
How to buy the Bitcoin dip without buying Bitcoin
ALTERNATIVES JUN 04, 2021
How to buy the Bitcoin dip without buying Bitcoin

Research finds that companies that do business in the cryptocurrency space can be reliable proxies for digital currency exposure. For those who might have been waiting for an entry point, the case could be made that now is a good time to buy.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC removes head of U.S. accounting regulator
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 04, 2021
SEC removes head of U.S. accounting regulator

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Chairman William Duhnke will be replaced on an acting basis by board member Duane DesParte, but the SEC says it is looking for candidates to fill all five PCAOB board positions.

By Bloomberg