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Retirement planning and biological age testing
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 05, 2020
Retirement planning and biological age testing

Biological-age testing is becoming widely available, and though the technology is still in its early days, it could eventually help change retirement planning

By Emile Hallez
InvestmentNews Podcast: Big picture look at RIA M&A
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 04, 2020
InvestmentNews Podcast: Big picture look at RIA M&A

Mark Bruno of Echelon provides a detailed look at mergers and acquisitions in the RIA space

By InvestmentNews
Fidelity adds $148 billion in plan assets through July
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 02, 2020
Fidelity adds $148 billion in plan assets through July

Fund giant says it now serves 24,400 plans and $2.5 trillion in assets

By InvestmentNews
Schlichter slapped with sanction in Great-West lawsuit
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 02, 2020
Schlichter slapped with sanction in Great-West lawsuit

The allegations fell under section 36(b) of the Investment Company Act — a strategy that has been unsuccessful for numerous plaintiffs who sue investment managers

By Emile Hallez
Will RIAs adapt fast enough to compete? Joe Duran, Michael Kitces debate
RIAS OCT 02, 2020
Will RIAs adapt fast enough to compete? Joe Duran, Michael Kitces debate

The industry icons expressed differing views on the future of advice during InvestmentNews’ FinTech Virtual Summit

By Nicole Casperson
Finra proposes fee increase beginning in 2022
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 02, 2020
Finra proposes fee increase beginning in 2022

The brokerage industry self-regulatory organization says the hike is needed to address structural deficit

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Four bank advisers managing $678 million affiliate with Raymond James
BROKER DEALERS OCT 02, 2020
Four bank advisers managing $678 million affiliate with Raymond James

Scott Southerland, Jeff Cox, Mark Whitley and Josh Holby move to Pinnacle

By InvestmentNews
Third-quarter RIA deals break a record
RIAS OCT 02, 2020
Third-quarter RIA deals break a record

Transactions during the quarter totaled 55, with many involving ‘professional’ buyers, Echelon reports

By InvestmentNews
Would a Democratic win impact financial regulations?
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 02, 2020
Would a Democratic win impact financial regulations?

On this week's InvestmentNews Podcast, Jeff Benjamin and Bruce Kelly discuss whether financial regs will be affected if Democrats win the election

By InvestmentNews
InvestmentNews 2019 Women to Watch Awards
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 01, 2020
InvestmentNews 2019 Women to Watch Awards

These motivational women explain the importance of supporting other women within the industry

By InvestmentNews
Faith-based investing catches a ride on the ESG wave
ALTERNATIVES OCT 01, 2020
Faith-based investing catches a ride on the ESG wave

Advisers find even nonreligious clients are embracing faith-based strategies

By Jeff Benjamin
CFP Board changes governance practices
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 01, 2020
CFP Board changes governance practices

In a move to enhance oversight of the credentials, new rules strengthen the board’s ability to enforce code of ethics and standards

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
CalSavers registers thousands of businesses, will see bump
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 01, 2020
CalSavers registers thousands of businesses, will see bump

Numerous other state auto-IRA programs are in development, and the plans should be thinking about drawdown strategies, a report suggests

By Emile Hallez
Merrill's army of newbies to resume cold-calling
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 01, 2020
Merrill's army of newbies to resume cold-calling

Merrill Lynch is making changes in the way it manages young advisers and trainees

By Bruce Kelly
Focus Financial takes stake in $1.6 billion RIA
RIAS OCT 01, 2020
Focus Financial takes stake in $1.6 billion RIA

Fairway Wealth Management will become the second Focus firm in Ohio

By InvestmentNews
Wealthspire to acquire $1.5 billion StratWealth
RIAS OCT 01, 2020
Wealthspire to acquire $1.5 billion StratWealth

Acquisition of RIA firm will add to footprint in Middle Atlantic states

By InvestmentNews
Fed approves Morgan Stanley acquisition of ETrade
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 01, 2020
Fed approves Morgan Stanley acquisition of ETrade

At the same time, Toronto-Dominion Bank’s acquisition of an ownership stake in the Charles Schwab Corp. was also approved

By Bloomberg
Schwab acquisition of TD to close Oct. 6
WIREHOUSES OCT 01, 2020
Schwab acquisition of TD to close Oct. 6

The Fed also signed off on Morgan Stanley's purchase of ETrade, which is expected to close Friday

By Bloomberg
FPA names Dennis J. Moore 2021 president-elect
RIAS OCT 01, 2020
FPA names Dennis J. Moore 2021 president-elect

Moore, chief operating officer for Dallas-based Quest Capital Management, is currently completing a three-year term on FPA's board

By InvestmentNews
2019 Rising Star Phuong Luong, Founder, JustWealth
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 01, 2020
2019 Rising Star Phuong Luong, Founder, JustWealth

A role model for young women within the finance advice profession

By InvestmentNews