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Financial security harder to achieve for Black, Latina women, report finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 02, 2021
Financial security harder to achieve for Black, Latina women, report finds

New research shows that while Covid-19 has hurt retirement prospects for women in general, Black and Latina women face greater financial challenges than white women.

By Emile Hallez
Gensler quizzed on climate disclosure, mandatory arbitration in confirmation hearing
RIA NEWS MAR 02, 2021
Gensler quizzed on climate disclosure, mandatory arbitration in confirmation hearing

The focus on the climate and finance at the hearing likely was a harbinger of the priority the SEC will place on environmental, social and governance investing under Gensler. But Reg BI was ignored.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wealth Enhancement Group acquires $1.75 billion RIA
RIA NEWS MAR 02, 2021
Wealth Enhancement Group acquires $1.75 billion RIA

Boston-based North American Management has nine advisers.

By InvestmentNews
Merrill Lynch team managing $1.25 billion goes indie
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 02, 2021
Merrill Lynch team managing $1.25 billion goes indie

Amplius Wealth Advisors in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, affiliates with Dynasty Financial Partners.

By InvestmentNews
Fidelity talking to local officials about vaccine distribution
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 02, 2021
Fidelity talking to local officials about vaccine distribution

Local governments have begun reaching out to Fidelity to explore a potential role to assist with the logistics of distributing the vaccines, according to a spokesperson.

By Bruce Kelly
Pathstone acquires $1.1 billion RIA
RIA NEWS MAR 02, 2021
Pathstone acquires $1.1 billion RIA

New York-based Cornerstone Capital Group specializes in sustainable investing.

By InvestmentNews
Wealthier clients saving in 401(k)s may fall into tax trap
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 01, 2021
Wealthier clients saving in 401(k)s may fall into tax trap

Too much money in tax-deferred retirement accounts could undermine clients' financial plans if taxes rise in the future to pay for today’s exploding government spending.

By Mary Beth Franklin
AssetMark acquires Voyant in $145 million deal
FINTECH MAR 01, 2021
AssetMark acquires Voyant in $145 million deal

The deal positions the turnkey asset manager to build its own financial wellness platform, similar to a strategy announced by TAMP powerhouse Envestnet last week.

By Nicole Casperson
It’s final: Morgan Stanley owns Eaton Vance
WIREHOUSES MAR 01, 2021
It’s final: Morgan Stanley owns Eaton Vance

CEO James Gorman says the acquisition advances the wirehouse's 'transformation’ by adding fee-based business.

By InvestmentNews
Beacon Pointe acquires $350 million RIA
RIA NEWS MAR 01, 2021
Beacon Pointe acquires $350 million RIA

The deal for Wealth Design adds to the firm's footprint in Silicon Valley.

By InvestmentNews
T. Rowe Price opens investment office in Shanghai
RIA NEWS MAR 01, 2021
T. Rowe Price opens investment office in Shanghai

The office in the free-trade zone will serve as a home base for analysts covering China.

By InvestmentNews
Elizabeth Warren, other progressives propose ‘Ultra-Millionaire’ tax
RIA NEWS MAR 01, 2021
Elizabeth Warren, other progressives propose ‘Ultra-Millionaire’ tax

The measure would impose a 2% annual tax on households and trusts valued at between $50 million and $1 billion; all net worth over $1 billion would be taxed at 3%.

By Bloomberg
Firm culture, and why  it’s key
RIA NEWS MAR 01, 2021
Firm culture, and why it’s key

Check out what the firms that made the Best Places to Work list this year are doing to make employees happy.

By George Moriarty
PE investments are good for RIAs. What about clients?
RIA NEWS MAR 01, 2021
PE investments are good for RIAs. What about clients?

The influx of PE money is a huge vote of confidence for the health and future of the RIA business model, but some industry observers have voiced concerns.

By InvestmentNews
$1 billion Merrill Lynch team moves to Rockefeller
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 26, 2021
$1 billion Merrill Lynch team moves to Rockefeller

PBS Wealth Group is located in Newport Beach, California.

By InvestmentNews
NFP, Natixis targeted in 401(k) lawsuits
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 26, 2021
NFP, Natixis targeted in 401(k) lawsuits

At the heart of NFP case is the flexPath target-date series, which was added to Wood Group plan in 2016, when it was essentially brand new. Schlichter Bogard & Denton brought the case.

By Emile Hallez
Focus Financial launches secondary offering
RIA NEWS FEB 26, 2021
Focus Financial launches secondary offering

Employees and principals of its partner firms will receive the sale proceeds.

By InvestmentNews
Finra offers additional licensing exams online amid Covid-19
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 26, 2021
Finra offers additional licensing exams online amid Covid-19

Finra will not require the documentation normally needed to obtain a testing accommodation. That will allow candidates to opt for an online exam if they’re reluctant to go to a test center.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Envestnet boosts expenses to build new financial ecosystem
FINTECH FEB 26, 2021
Envestnet boosts expenses to build new financial ecosystem

Envestnet plans to ramp up investments into a digital financial wellness ecosystem that connects multiple aspects of a user's financial journey.

By Nicole Casperson
LPL recruiting loans jump again in 2020
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 26, 2021
LPL recruiting loans jump again in 2020

The largest independent broker-dealer reported forgivable loans to recruits of $419.2 million at the end of last year. Forgivable loans are one of the most common ways broker-dealers use to attract recruits.

By Bruce Kelly