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Financial literacy resources
RIA NEWS APR 23, 2021
Financial literacy resources

InvestmentNews is committed to sharing financial literacy efforts, initiatives and resources across the industry.

By George Moriarty
Wall Street's ESG club sees huge tax perks
WIREHOUSES APR 23, 2021
Wall Street's ESG club sees huge tax perks

Big banks' finance work involving environmental, social and governance projects saves them a lot on taxes.

By Bloomberg
Principal, Salesforce prevail in 401(k) lawsuits
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 23, 2021
Principal, Salesforce prevail in 401(k) lawsuits

After a six-day bench trial in U.S. District Court in the Southern District of Iowa Central Division, a judge ruled in favor of Principal on all counts. Salesforce also won a case, while a new one was filed against Kimberly-Clark, and another was settled by John Hancock.

By Emile Hallez
Biden tax proposal draws ire from financial advisers
RIA NEWS APR 23, 2021
Biden tax proposal draws ire from financial advisers

The idea of hiking taxes on capital gains from the current top rate of 23.8% is viewed by some as a trial balloon to test levels of support and resistance. The top tax rate would apply to those with annual incomes of at least $1 million, which is about 500,000 American taxpayers.

By Jeff Benjamin
Sara Devereux to head fixed income at Vanguard
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 23, 2021
Sara Devereux to head fixed income at Vanguard

The former Goldman mortgage-backed securities star will take over from John Hollyer, who is retiring.

By InvestmentNews
Cetera forms diversity and inclusion council
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 23, 2021
Cetera forms diversity and inclusion council

A 12-member group at the independent broker-dealer will work on company and industrywide initiatives.

By InvestmentNews
Biden pledges US will halve greenhouse gases
RIA NEWS APR 22, 2021
Biden pledges US will halve greenhouse gases

At international summit, President Joe Biden says US will double climate assistance to developing countries and cut 50% of domestic emissions by 2030.

By Bloomberg
OneDigital continues acquisition tear with purchase of $6B plan adviser
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 22, 2021
OneDigital continues acquisition tear with purchase of $6B plan adviser

The deal announced Thursday will add about $6 billion in assets across 71 retirement plans to Atlanta-based OneDigital Investment Advisors’ business.

By Emile Hallez
Retirement confidence resilient despite pandemic
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 22, 2021
Retirement confidence resilient despite pandemic

The annual EBRI survey underscores workers' and retirees' optimism about the outlook for Social Security and Medicare.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Ancora outsiders lose fight for seats on Blucora board
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 22, 2021
Ancora outsiders lose fight for seats on Blucora board

The newcomers had criticized Blucora for mishandling the broker-dealer, Avantax, calling it a potential 'gem of the wealth management industry.' The shareholders reelected the 10 current board members.

By Bruce Kelly
Trio managing $550 million at Merrill moves to RBC
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 22, 2021
Trio managing $550 million at Merrill moves to RBC

MMC Group will be based in RBC’s office in Jericho, New York.

By InvestmentNews
Keeping ESG investment performance in perspective
EQUITIES APR 22, 2021
Keeping ESG investment performance in perspective

After 12-month returns in the triple digits, investors got a wake-up call when ESG funds came crashing back down to earth.

By Jeff Benjamin
How do you know if it’s time to break away from the wirehouse?
WIREHOUSES APR 22, 2021
How do you know if it’s time to break away from the wirehouse?

Here are a few telltale indicators that say you’re ready—and some tips to get your journey started.

By Commonwealth Financial Network
Lawmakers renew push to increase SIMPLE plan contributions
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 21, 2021
Lawmakers renew push to increase SIMPLE plan contributions

The legislation would bump up the annual contribution limit, taking it from the current maximum of $13,500 to $16,500. Sens. Susan Collins and Mark Warner note the proposed increase is the midpoint between SIMPLE plans and traditional 401(k)s.

By Emile Hallez
Vetting annuities for 401(k)s not an easy task
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 21, 2021
Vetting annuities for 401(k)s not an easy task

While it's simple to choose annuity providers based on price and payout rates, those costs and rates can change frequently, so the best options today might not be as good in several years, a new report concludes.

By Emile Hallez
In Advisor Group lawsuit, the right hand is suing the left
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 21, 2021
In Advisor Group lawsuit, the right hand is suing the left

The independent broker-dealer, backed by Reverence Capital Partners, is suing an annuity company owned, in part, by the same private equity firm.

By Bruce Kelly
Wells Fargo FiNet adviser managing $400 million joins LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 21, 2021
Wells Fargo FiNet adviser managing $400 million joins LPL

Evan Lereah’s father started the Red Bank, New Jersey-based business 40 years ago.

By InvestmentNews
Potential Pru Retirement sale a cautionary tale of a 401(k) innovator
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 20, 2021
Potential Pru Retirement sale a cautionary tale of a 401(k) innovator

It is no wonder, but certainly disappointing, that one of the industry’s most innovative providers, Prudential Retirement, is reportedly exploring a sale. That highlights how much record keeping has become a commodity focused on scale and costs.

By Fred Barstein
Morgan Stanley sells ETrade's custody business in $55 million deal
RIA NEWS APR 20, 2021
Morgan Stanley sells ETrade's custody business in $55 million deal

CEO James Gorman never could muster much enthusiasm for ETrade Advisor Services, which would have been a direct competitor to the bank's 16,000 financial advisers.

By Bruce Kelly
DOL arms investors with rollover questions that could catch some advisers off guard
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 20, 2021
DOL arms investors with rollover questions that could catch some advisers off guard

The timing of those questions, such as 'are you a fiduciary?' is not great for advisers relying on the DOL’s temporary enforcement policy until Dec. 20, the compliance deadline for the new rules, one lawyer said.

By Emile Hallez