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401(k) trading activity picked up in January
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 09, 2022
401(k) trading activity picked up in January

Amid last month’s volatile markets, 401(k) investors headed toward fixed income and away from equities.

By InvestmentNews
CFP Board suspends Merrill adviser fired last month
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 09, 2022
CFP Board suspends Merrill adviser fired last month

Meanwhile, the adviser, James Iannazzo, who was arrested after an incident at a Connecticut smoothie shop, was ordered to stay away from the shop, according to a news report.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra finds brokerages fall short on Reg BI compliance
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 09, 2022
Finra finds brokerages fall short on Reg BI compliance

The Reg BI examination results are part of a 60-page report outlining the regulator's 2022 priorities.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Corporates' net-zero goals are 'misleading' and lack transparency
RIA NEWS FEB 09, 2022
Corporates' net-zero goals are 'misleading' and lack transparency

An assessment of 25 big companies' pledges found that most excluded the bulk of the emissions associated with their business.

By Emile Hallez
Debunking 4 emergency savings myths held by RPAs
OPINION FEB 09, 2022
Debunking 4 emergency savings myths held by RPAs

Emergency savings tools are becoming more common in retirement plans, but many RPAs still have misconceptions about them.

By Nick Maynard and Chris Bailey
Commonwealth launches program for next-gen advisers
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 09, 2022
Commonwealth launches program for next-gen advisers

The monthly sessions over the course of a year are designed to help the firm's next-gen advisers build their businesses.

By InvestmentNews
What's your true net payout?
OPINION FEB 09, 2022
What's your true net payout?

Advisers' nominal payout is far from a full representation of the economics related to the relationship they have with their firms and clients.

By [email protected]
Tesla gives its employees a boost
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2022
Tesla gives its employees a boost

The automaker reported in its 10-K that it has begun to match employees' 401(k) contributions.

By InvestmentNews
LPL nabs MassMutual advisers managing $550 million
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 08, 2022
LPL nabs MassMutual advisers managing $550 million

The six-adviser team in St. Louis, Planify Group, is affiliating through super OSJ Cornerstone Wealth Management.

By InvestmentNews
Inflows into 529 plans up 10% in 2021
RIA NEWS FEB 08, 2022
Inflows into 529 plans up 10% in 2021

Net inflows increased to $8.5 billion in 2021 from $7.7 billion in 2020.

By InvestmentNews
Merchant Investment Management takes minority stake in $1 billion RIA
ALTERNATIVES FEB 08, 2022
Merchant Investment Management takes minority stake in $1 billion RIA

The Chicago-area advisory firm, Inspirion Wealth Advisors, will use equity infusion to develop next-generation planners and potentially make acquisitions.

By Jeff Benjamin
BlackRock to clients: Net zero is coming
RIA NEWS FEB 08, 2022
BlackRock to clients: Net zero is coming

A transition to zero net emissions has big implications for clients' portfolios and risk, the asset management firm said in a recent letter.

By Emile Hallez
Wirehouses are most productive channel: Cerulli
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 07, 2022
Wirehouses are most productive channel: Cerulli

Although wirehouses are shrinking, the study finds their reps have an average AUM of $198 million, versus an average of $88.1 million industrywide.

By InvestmentNews
High school classes ineffective in boosting retirement savings: Study
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2022
High school classes ineffective in boosting retirement savings: Study

Research from the TIAA Institute says high school lessons in budgeting and credit pack more punch.

By InvestmentNews
CI Financial’s US expansion is a Canadian success story
RIA NEWS FEB 07, 2022
CI Financial’s US expansion is a Canadian success story

The Toronto-based company's business operations in the United States represent the largest and fastest-growing segment of the $304 billion financial conglomerate.

By Jeff Benjamin
Comedy or tragedy? The curtain is rising on robos’ third act
FINTECH FEB 07, 2022
Comedy or tragedy? The curtain is rising on robos’ third act

The attractiveness of stand-alone robos, coupled with the ample dry powder at large financial services players, could mean more acquisitions are on the horizon.

By InvestmentNews
Best Places to Work for Financial Advisers
RIA NEWS FEB 04, 2022
Best Places to Work for Financial Advisers

See the 75 advisory firms that made InvestmentNews’ fifth annual Best Places to Work for Financial Advisers. These firms go beyond offering advisers attractive benefits and perks; they empower employees with the skills and confidence needed to deliver the best possible investment and financial planning guidance for their clients.

By InvestmentNews
Lawsuit against DOL fiduciary rule hopes history repeats in Texas
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 04, 2022
Lawsuit against DOL fiduciary rule hopes history repeats in Texas

A group representing independent insurance agents says the regulation places an undue burden on them.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
BlackRock enters the TikTok sphere
FINTECH FEB 04, 2022
BlackRock enters the TikTok sphere

The world's most influential money manager is the latest financial giant to make an appeal to younger investors on the viral video platform.

By Bloomberg
Merchant Investment Management takes stake in Minnesota RIA
ALTERNATIVES FEB 04, 2022
Merchant Investment Management takes stake in Minnesota RIA

Summit Investment Advisory Services manages $490 million for clients in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Florida.

By InvestmentNews