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Family office acquires ownership stake in IAA
RIA NEWS APR 10, 2023
Family office acquires ownership stake in IAA

The Orlando, Florida-based firm's entire management team will remain intact, with Ed Cofrancesco, president and CEO of IAA, continuing as CEO of Pecunia.

By Ryan W. Neal
Nuveen gets new muni bond leader amid lawsuit settlement
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 10, 2023
Nuveen gets new muni bond leader amid lawsuit settlement

As the firm announces a settlement of suits brought by Preston Hollow Community Capital, Nuveen announced that John Miller is retiring and will be replaced by Daniel Close.

By Emile Hallez
Most Americans say they can't count on Social Security for retirement income
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 10, 2023
Most Americans say they can't count on Social Security for retirement income

The Allianz Life survey also showed fewer Americans than last year are worried about a major recession hitting the economy any time soon.

By Gregg Greenberg
10 states that tax people the least
RIA NEWS APR 08, 2023
10 states that tax people the least

As this year’s tax deadline approaches, take a look at the states that impose the smallest tax burden on residents, according to a WalletHub ranking that takes into account property, income and sales taxes.

By InvestmentNews
Digital RIA Savvy launches direct indexing
FINTECH APR 07, 2023
Digital RIA Savvy launches direct indexing

Instead of using a product that was already on the market, Savvy built its direct indexing software in-house.

By Ryan W. Neal
CFP Board survey indicates inflation is a concern for 9 in 10 Americans
RIA NEWS APR 07, 2023
CFP Board survey indicates inflation is a concern for 9 in 10 Americans

Advisors say the results of the poll reflect what they're hearing from their clients these days: Upward pressure on prices is 'a hot topic.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra bars former LPL, RayJay rep who borrowed $850,000 from clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 07, 2023
Finra bars former LPL, RayJay rep who borrowed $850,000 from clients

Chattanooga, Tennessee-based William F. Winchester III was registered with LPL Financial from 2007 to 2012 and then with Raymond James Financial Services.

By Bruce Kelly
Financial advisors ignore succession planning at their own peril
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 07, 2023
Financial advisors ignore succession planning at their own peril

Experts detail the nuances of navigating ownership transition plans, and it's rarely a straightforward and easy path.

By Jeff Benjamin
Voya, Morningstar jointly roll out advisory services for 401(k) savers
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 07, 2023
Voya, Morningstar jointly roll out advisory services for 401(k) savers

Voya says its new program will provide greater support for plan participants when it comes to retirement saving, including tailored investment advice and managed accounts.

By Gregg Greenberg
Uncertainty about student loan forgiveness complicates use of 401(k) provision
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 06, 2023
Uncertainty about student loan forgiveness complicates use of 401(k) provision

Many employers are wary of implementing a SECURE 2.0 program that lets them apply matching contributions to student loan repayments in 401(k) plans.

By Bloomberg
ESG downgrades show complicated nature of sustainability ratings
RIA NEWS APR 06, 2023
ESG downgrades show complicated nature of sustainability ratings

MSCI announced an adjustment that will lower its ESG scores on about 31,000 funds.

By Emile Hallez
Advisor Group to rebrand — more to follow
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 06, 2023
Advisor Group to rebrand — more to follow

It's all part of the push by the private equity-owned network of independent broker-dealers toward an initial public offering.

By Bruce Kelly
Definiti adds former Sen. Toomey, AssetMark co-founder to board of managers
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 06, 2023
Definiti adds former Sen. Toomey, AssetMark co-founder to board of managers

Toomey represented Pennsylvania in the Senate from 2011 to 2023 and served as the ranking member of the Senate Banking Committee from 2021 to 2023.

By Gregg Greenberg
Financial stresses create a learning moment
RIA NEWS APR 06, 2023
Financial stresses create a learning moment

Bank failures, inflation and retirement fears are propelling financial literacy to the top of Americans' minds.

By Joanne Cleaver
Insurance fintech adds long-term care products
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 05, 2023
Insurance fintech adds long-term care products

Modern Life is adding long-term care and hybrid long-term care products to its menu of insurance for financial advisors.

By Ryan W. Neal
United Capital veterans launch RIA aggregator with big goals
RIA NEWS APR 05, 2023
United Capital veterans launch RIA aggregator with big goals

Private equity-backed Modern Wealth Management aims to be a multibillion-dollar firm by year-end.

By Jeff Benjamin
ERISA lawsuit roundup: Court backs ADP (again), Mutual of America settles
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 05, 2023
ERISA lawsuit roundup: Court backs ADP (again), Mutual of America settles

Mutual of America agreed to settle an ERISA excessive fee lawsuit filed by 401(k) participants last week.

By Gregg Greenberg
$10.8 billion First Republic team bolts to Morgan Stanley
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 05, 2023
$10.8 billion First Republic team bolts to Morgan Stanley

The New York City-based Zipper Duarte team generates $12.5 million in annual revenue.

By Bruce Kelly
Guiding clients through market volatility and inflation
OPINION APR 05, 2023
Guiding clients through market volatility and inflation

When things change, recency bias would have us wait rather than move forward.

By Nancy Leizman
LPL adds Securities America team managing $200 million
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 05, 2023
LPL adds Securities America team managing $200 million

Stephen Walker and Wes Alston operate as Walker Alston Financial Group in San Antonio, Texas.

By InvestmentNews