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Giving advisers ESG insight so they can grow
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 20, 2019
Giving advisers ESG insight so they can grow

InvestmentNews committed to sharing impact investing knowledge through stories, videos and events

By FGabriel
Carolyn McClanahan talks aging, prostates and going out of business
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2019
Carolyn McClanahan talks aging, prostates and going out of business

Most advisers have a tough time discussing health issues with clients — and that imperils them.

By Greg Iacurci
Wells Fargo could be putting more of its focus on wealth management
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 20, 2019
Wells Fargo could be putting more of its focus on wealth management

Speculation is mounting that the bank is dumping some lines of business to focus on just a few areas, including financial advice.

By Bruce Kelly
Meet our new retirement columnist
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2019
Meet our new retirement columnist

Jamie Hopkins will provide regular insights to help financial advisers better understand and conduct retirement income planning.

By Jamie Hopkins
Blucora to buy another broker-dealer with tax-focused advisers
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 19, 2019
Blucora to buy another broker-dealer with tax-focused advisers

Blucora is paying $180 million in stock for 1st Global, with 850 advisers.

By Bruce Kelly
Janney acquires FIG Partners of Atlanta
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 19, 2019
Janney acquires FIG Partners of Atlanta

Acquisition adds strength in community bank deals.

By InvestmentNews
Captrust acquires two firms and $2.9 billion in AUM
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 19, 2019
Captrust acquires two firms and $2.9 billion in AUM

Watermark in California caters to individuals; Rogers in Virginia focuses on retirement plans.

By InvestmentNews
Cresset Asset Management acquires $500 million RIA
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 19, 2019
Cresset Asset Management acquires $500 million RIA

Evanston Advisors increases firm's market share in Chicago area.

By InvestmentNews
401(k) record keepers competing with advisers on financial wellness
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2019
401(k) record keepers competing with advisers on financial wellness

Advisers are also concerned that these programs are serving as distribution outlets for proprietary financial products.

By Greg Iacurci
Succession plan success story
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 19, 2019
Succession plan success story

When the need arose, Tobias Financial was able to trigger the plan that it had put in place a few years early.

By Jeff Benjamin
Fidelity sued again for 'illegal' 401(k) fees
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2019
Fidelity sued again for 'illegal' 401(k) fees

A second lawsuit has been filed alleging that the largest retirement plan record keeper received undisclosed kickbacks from mutual fund companies.

By Greg Iacurci
Choosing between a retroactive lump sum and a bigger monthly Social Security benefit
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2019
Choosing between a retroactive lump sum and a bigger monthly Social Security benefit

Some retirees can receive up to six months of back benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
5 building blocks to becoming a successful buyer
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 19, 2019
5 building blocks to becoming a successful buyer

RIA sellers want a buyer that has a brand and vision that align with their own, as well as a strategy to integrate and grow the business.

By Michael DeSola and Matt Sonnen
Florida RIA managing $1 billion joins The Colony Group
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 18, 2019
Florida RIA managing $1 billion joins The Colony Group

Steinberg Global Asset Management brings Colony's AUM to $7 billion

By InvestmentNews
Principal-Wells Fargo retirement deal would be among largest ever
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 18, 2019
Principal-Wells Fargo retirement deal would be among largest ever

Acquisition would be in line with trend of record keepers seeking to gain scale to combat fee reduction.

By Greg Iacurci
FPA butts heads with Michael Kitces over $8 million in 'missing' funds
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 18, 2019
FPA butts heads with Michael Kitces over $8 million in 'missing' funds

A Kitces blog post implying potential fraud and embezzlement triggers a biting FPA response.

By Jeff Benjamin
Team managing $235 million switches from Horner Townsend to Kestra
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 18, 2019
Team managing $235 million switches from Horner Townsend to Kestra

Three-adviser Gardner Wallace Financial Solutions is based in Addison, Texas.

By InvestmentNews
Former JPMorgan adviser starts $250 million RIA
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 18, 2019
Former JPMorgan adviser starts $250 million RIA

Andrew Graham launches Jackson Square Capital in San Francisco.

By InvestmentNews
Broker team managing $200 million joins group linked to LPL
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 15, 2019
Broker team managing $200 million joins group linked to LPL

Boston-based advisers leave Northwestern Mutual for firm overseen by PAG.

By InvestmentNews
Wells Fargo adds low productivity to a long list of challenges
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 15, 2019
Wells Fargo adds low productivity to a long list of challenges

Damage from scandals is forcing bank to develop new ways to motivate staff while spending more on compliance.

By Bloomberg