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In Today’s Market Backdrop, Certain Annuity Products Deserve a Closer Look
RIA NEWS NOV 15, 2021
In Today’s Market Backdrop, Certain Annuity Products Deserve a Closer Look

Annuities have evolved considerably over the past decade. New iterations may be uniquely suited for today’s market challenges.

By InvestmentNews Create
COP26 seals climate deal after major compromises
RIA NEWS NOV 14, 2021
COP26 seals climate deal after major compromises

Negotiators from almost 200 countries clinched a deal that seeks to keep the most ambitious goal of the Paris Agreement alive, but punted the hardest decisions into the future.​​

By Bloomberg
Medicare premiums, IRMAA surcharges to rise in 2022
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 12, 2021
Medicare premiums, IRMAA surcharges to rise in 2022

The 15% hike in the Medicare Part B premium is one of the largest annual increases in Medicare’s history, as COVID-related expenses and a new Alzheimer drug drive costs higher.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Average 401(k) balance dropped in Q3: Fidelity
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 12, 2021
Average 401(k) balance dropped in Q3: Fidelity

At the same time, the average IRA balance saw a slight uptick. A recent survey shows many people have low estimates of how much they will need to retire, and a paper explores the need to update the 4% rule.

By Emile Hallez
Breathing new life into old-school 60/40 models
EQUITIES NOV 12, 2021
Breathing new life into old-school 60/40 models

As more advisers and pundits lean toward heavier allocations to stocks over bonds, there are still ways and reasons to benefit from fixed income.

By Jeff Benjamin
Rockefeller Capital nabs $1.5 billion Truist team
RIA NEWS NOV 12, 2021
Rockefeller Capital nabs $1.5 billion Truist team

The eight-member Atlantic Group has offices in Palm Beach, Florida, and Bethesda, Maryland.

By InvestmentNews
ESG Clarity annual survey on ESG investing
RIA NEWS NOV 11, 2021
ESG Clarity annual survey on ESG investing

We want to hear about your views on ESG strategies, how your attitude about ESG has changed, and how you expect fund managers to adapt.

By InvestmentNews
CI Financial posts record profits as it moves beyond just buying RIAs
ALTERNATIVES NOV 11, 2021
CI Financial posts record profits as it moves beyond just buying RIAs

After acquiring 25 U.S. RIAs over the past 24 months, the Toronto-based aggregator is taking a minority stake in GLASfunds, a $1 billion alternative investments platform.

By Jeff Benjamin
Military vets best served by those who have served
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 11, 2021
Military vets best served by those who have served

In the ultimate niche advisory strategy, veterans are stepping in to help current and former members of the military navigate the nuanced world of financial planning.

By Jeff Benjamin
Creative Planning picks up Lockton's U.S. retirement business
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 11, 2021
Creative Planning picks up Lockton's U.S. retirement business

The deal expands Creative Planning’s presence in the retirement plan business by about $110 billion and gives it access to the large-plan segment of the 401(k) market.

By Emile Hallez
LPL names three to its Advisor Inclusion Council
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 10, 2021
LPL names three to its Advisor Inclusion Council

Sam Cone, Jessica McNamee and Grace Yung are joining the group, whose members have diverse backgrounds and specialties.

By InvestmentNews
Allworth Financial acquires another Arizona RIA
RIA NEWS NOV 10, 2021
Allworth Financial acquires another Arizona RIA

Scottsdale-based RG Capital manages $176 million and serves approximately 300 clients, with a focus on dentists.

By InvestmentNews
ESG still scant in DC plans, used more in public sector
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 10, 2021
ESG still scant in DC plans, used more in public sector

ESG is only used in 5% of corporate DC plans, according to Callan. Use by institutional investors also varies a lot by geography.

By Emile Hallez
UK crypto trader Nexo buys piece of Brooklyn B-D
ALTERNATIVES NOV 10, 2021
UK crypto trader Nexo buys piece of Brooklyn B-D

The terms of Nexo's deal for a stake in Texture Capital Holdings were not disclosed.

By Bruce Kelly
J.P. Morgan opens remote adviser business
RIA NEWS NOV 10, 2021
J.P. Morgan opens remote adviser business

The new registered investment adviser unit, J.P. Morgan Personal Advisors, operates under the roof of J.P. Morgan Wealth Management and will launch broadly next year.

By Bruce Kelly
Georgia teams managing $308 million join Raymond James
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 10, 2021
Georgia teams managing $308 million join Raymond James

Two advisers from Truist and a trio from Merrill Lynch are moving to the firm's employee channel.

By InvestmentNews
Net-zero asset managers fall short of targets set by scientists
RIA NEWS NOV 10, 2021
Net-zero asset managers fall short of targets set by scientists

Firms that have recently disclosed interim portfolio decarbonization targets are on track to cut their CO2 footprint by just 20% this decade, according to nonprofit Universal Owner.

By Bloomberg
CI Financial notches 25th deal in 24 months
RIA NEWS NOV 10, 2021
CI Financial notches 25th deal in 24 months

The Toronto-based mega buyer adds $7.5 billion Gofen and Glossberg, growing its U.S. RIA assets to $95 billion.

By Jeff Benjamin
Arkadios acquires California broker-dealer, advisory firm
RIA NEWS NOV 09, 2021
Arkadios acquires California broker-dealer, advisory firm

Petaluma-based Investment Architects and its affiliated RIA, Resource Investment Architects, manage $1.25 billion.

By InvestmentNews
Climate resilience metrics launched at COP26
RIA NEWS NOV 09, 2021
Climate resilience metrics launched at COP26

The eighth day of the conference saw announcements on climate resilience and ocean risks, and an appearance by former U.S. President Barack Obama.

By Christine Dawson