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Why the RIA market is so dynamic right now
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 18, 2019
Why the RIA market is so dynamic right now

Private-equity firms lead new set of big buyers.

By Bloomberg
Consolidation alters RPA space
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 18, 2019
Consolidation alters RPA space

Pressure mounts for smaller firms, as benefits of scale become more important.

By Jeff Benjamin
Diversity of thought, plus a culture of inclusion equals a prosperous future
OPINION MAY 18, 2019
Diversity of thought, plus a culture of inclusion equals a prosperous future

It's vitally important to develop new leaders who expect diversity and inclusion to be a core part of company strategy

By Pamela Popp
Are record keepers friend or foe to 401(k) advisers?
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 18, 2019
Are record keepers friend or foe to 401(k) advisers?

Record keepers are offering services to retirement plan participants that are raising the hackles of RPAs.

By Greg Iacurci
Financial crises require creative thinking, follow-through
OPINION MAY 18, 2019
Financial crises require creative thinking, follow-through

Because after all, advisers are the most informed constituents to weigh in.

By crain-api
What keeps these executives up at night?
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 18, 2019
What keeps these executives up at night?

Real talk about real industry concerns.

By Ellie Zhu
10 largest RIA aggregators focused on defined-contribution plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 18, 2019
10 largest RIA aggregators focused on defined-contribution plans

We break down the data by firm, assets and advisers.

By Greg Iacurci
Ed Slott: How tax reform impacted popular IRA strategies
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 17, 2019
Ed Slott: How tax reform impacted popular IRA strategies

Advisers need to pay particular attention to Roth conversions and qualified charitable distributions

By Greg Iacurci
Brokerages sound off on Regulation Best Interest
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 17, 2019
Brokerages sound off on Regulation Best Interest

Small-brokerage executive expresses concern over lack of specifics about what is 'best,' given an inability to make perfect investment choices for every client.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra makes its list to target hundreds of rogue individuals
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 17, 2019
Finra makes its list to target hundreds of rogue individuals

The regulator sees patterns in the behavior and disclosures of high-risk brokers.

By Bruce Kelly
Ladenburg looking at student loans, impact investing, health care for future fintech investments
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 17, 2019
Ladenburg looking at student loans, impact investing, health care for future fintech investments

At its second Innovation Symposium, the firm considered which issues will affect the future of financial advice.

By Ryan W. Neal
Goldman Sachs acquires United Capital
RIAS MAY 16, 2019
Goldman Sachs acquires United Capital

After a personal payday of $75 million or more, CEO Joe Duran plans to join Goldman in a senior position.

By Bruce Kelly
LTC insurer offering co-pays to blunt soaring premium increases
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 16, 2019
LTC insurer offering co-pays to blunt soaring premium increases

John Hancock policyholders would get a discount on their premium in return for agreeing to pay a bigger portion of their claims in the future.

By Greg Iacurci
Merrill Lynch duo managing $1 billion moves to Raymond James
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 16, 2019
Merrill Lynch duo managing $1 billion moves to Raymond James

William Seyle and Tim Hickey join employee unit in Allentown, Pa.

By InvestmentNews
Michael Kitces says traditional retirement investment strategy is wrong
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 16, 2019
Michael Kitces says traditional retirement investment strategy is wrong

Instead of reducing equity exposure as clients age, data suggests doing the opposite.

By Ryan W. Neal
How Aspiriant's advisors help clients feel successful through giving
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 16, 2019
How Aspiriant's advisors help clients feel successful through giving

By Carla Flores
Millennials drawn to JPMorgan app offering free trades
FINTECH MAY 15, 2019
Millennials drawn to JPMorgan app offering free trades

Average user of bank's You Invest platform is 15 years younger than its typical customers.

By Bloomberg
5 tactics to improve client retirement readiness
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 15, 2019
5 tactics to improve client retirement readiness

Morningstar's Sarah Newcomb says ensure clients aren't overwhelmed by having to make too many decisions, and are realistic about spending and saving.

By Ryan W. Neal
Hybrid adviser managing $140 million switches affiliation from FSC to LPL
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 15, 2019
Hybrid adviser managing $140 million switches affiliation from FSC to LPL

Six-person Michigan Retirement Advisors is based in Bloomfield Hills.

By InvestmentNews
The world is flat and some people like it that way
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 15, 2019
The world is flat and some people like it that way

Change is hard, but these six wealth management trends won't wait.

By Steve Gresham