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2019 Rising Star Phuong Luong, Founder, JustWealth
RIA NEWS OCT 01, 2020
2019 Rising Star Phuong Luong, Founder, JustWealth

A role model for young women within the finance advice profession

By InvestmentNews
Elissa Buie, 2019 Alexandra Armstrong Award Winner
RIA NEWS OCT 01, 2020
Elissa Buie, 2019 Alexandra Armstrong Award Winner

CEO describes efforts to achieve gender parity on both sides of the client relationship

By InvestmentNews
Forget the F-word — RIAs play down fiduciary standard online
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 30, 2020
Forget the F-word — RIAs play down fiduciary standard online

A review of 45 fee-only advisers by the Institute for the Fiduciary Standard shows only 14 of them mention the term on their website homepages

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Cambridge buys small broker-dealer with $4 billion in assets
RIA NEWS SEP 30, 2020
Cambridge buys small broker-dealer with $4 billion in assets

The deal comes as mergers and acquisitions in the brokerage industry have slowed to a crawl due to disruptions caused by COVID-19

By Bruce Kelly
Net flows to ESG funds quadrupled to $20 billion in 2019
RIA NEWS SEP 30, 2020
Net flows to ESG funds quadrupled to $20 billion in 2019

Broadridge report finds ESG accounts for 10% of assets in active equity funds

By InvestmentNews
SEC gives Morgan Stanley a $5 million slap over short sales
WIREHOUSES SEP 30, 2020
SEC gives Morgan Stanley a $5 million slap over short sales

The firm separated hedges into two buckets, which is a Reg SHO no-no

By InvestmentNews
How will global markets react to U.S. election?
RIA NEWS SEP 30, 2020
How will global markets react to U.S. election?

Schwab’s chief global investment strategist Jeffrey Kleintop joins Jeff Benjamin and Bruce Kelly to chat about the global markets and how they’ll react to the U.S. elections

By InvestmentNews
Medicare 2021 open enrollment begins Oct. 15
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 30, 2020
Medicare 2021 open enrollment begins Oct. 15

Retirees may be able to save money by reviewing new options for Medicare Advantage and drug plans for next year

By Mary Beth Franklin
3 keys to integrating ESG into client portfolios
OPINION SEP 30, 2020
3 keys to integrating ESG into client portfolios

As the potential benefits of sustainable investing become clearer, advisers have an opportunity to add value through education and guidance

By Brie Williams
Wells Fargo’s Envestnet data-sharing deal raises murky questions
FINTECH SEP 30, 2020
Wells Fargo’s Envestnet data-sharing deal raises murky questions

The agreement opens up access to important tools for consumers, but the FTC is asking for more information about such practices

By Sean Allocca
Hybrid joins LPL from Advisor Group
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 29, 2020
Hybrid joins LPL from Advisor Group

Family-run Hendrix Group Financial Services is based in Birmingham, Alabama, and had been affiliated with Securities Service Network

By InvestmentNews
SEC charges RIA with making false statements about its finances
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 29, 2020
SEC charges RIA with making false statements about its finances

Marietta, Georgia-based Lindner Capital Advisors and its principal were also charged with compliance deficiencies

By InvestmentNews
Another financial pro fired after racist insult
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 29, 2020
Another financial pro fired after racist insult

Prudential cuts rep after he allegedly tells a Korean-American social media star to "go back to Wuhan" at a California restaurant

By Bruce Kelly
What advisers should expect from Trump-Biden debate
RIA NEWS SEP 29, 2020
What advisers should expect from Trump-Biden debate

The markets are longing for economic stimulus and less talk about tax hikes

By Jeff Benjamin
Empower to buy Fifth Third’s $6 billion retirement business
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 29, 2020
Empower to buy Fifth Third’s $6 billion retirement business

Empower will acquire 476 retirement plans and provide record-keeping and administrative services for the participants on Fifth Third’s platform

By Nicole Casperson
Why 401(k) adviser RFPs have not taken off
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 29, 2020
Why 401(k) adviser RFPs have not taken off

RPAs should be concerned because without professional guidance, plan sponsors might think that price is the most important criterion when selecting an adviser

By Fred Barstein
World needs better tools, data, standards for ESG investing
RIA NEWS SEP 29, 2020
World needs better tools, data, standards for ESG investing

OECD reports inconsistencies could undermine confidence in market

By Bloomberg
Trump's tax returns show why he's a billionaire
RIA NEWS SEP 29, 2020
Trump's tax returns show why he's a billionaire

The data in the New York Times story don’t necessarily show the president's business empire is heading into crisis, even if it’s carrying sizable debts

By Bloomberg
Exploring Diversity & Inclusion: Why Systemic Racism Lingers in Financial Services
RIA NEWS SEP 28, 2020
Exploring Diversity & Inclusion: Why Systemic Racism Lingers in Financial Services

The financial advice industry assesses how well its businesses are promoting and supporting diversity and inclusion

By InvestmentNews
Her Success Matters: Ida Liu, Head of Citi Private Bank North America
RIA NEWS SEP 28, 2020
Her Success Matters: Ida Liu, Head of Citi Private Bank North America

Ida Liu, Head of Citi Private Bank North America, shares the path that led her to her position at Citi

By InvestmentNews