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Retirement uncertainty and the advisor shortfall
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 10, 2023
Retirement uncertainty and the advisor shortfall

The rational, eat-your-vegetables approach to retirement peace of mind only goes so far. Advisors must become more adept at helping clients to prepare emotionally.

By InvestmentNews
SEC charges former Army financial counselor with Gold Star family frauds
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 10, 2023
SEC charges former Army financial counselor with Gold Star family frauds

The regulator alleges unauthorized trading for recommending inappropriate investments forbenefits including $50,000 of a minor child whose parent died on active duty.

By Steve Randall
Wealth Enhancement Group expands in Denver with Ryan Financial acquisition
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 10, 2023
Wealth Enhancement Group expands in Denver with Ryan Financial acquisition

The nationwide independent wealth manager has been busy expanding its footprint during recent months.

By Steve Randall
China data, US inflation stats in focus as new week starts
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 10, 2023
China data, US inflation stats in focus as new week starts

Equities are under pressure from economic indicators

By Bloomberg
Earnings won’t boost US equities, Morgan Stanley says
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 10, 2023
Earnings won’t boost US equities, Morgan Stanley says

Bearish strategist Michael Wilson says company forecasts will be more important this earnings season

By Bloomberg
Are EM bonds entering a rally?
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 10, 2023
Are EM bonds entering a rally?

Investors who have seen strong returns so far from riskier emerging markets are betting on a rally

By Bloomberg
Millennial advisor carves a niche populated by her peers
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 07, 2023
Millennial advisor carves a niche populated by her peers

Emily Stead wants to be the advisor people think of when a younger person is facing a financial challenge.

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra expels brokerage for Reg BI violations
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 07, 2023
Finra expels brokerage for Reg BI violations

Reps traded excessively in 110 customer accounts, racking up close to $4 million in commissions and trading costs.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
House GOP members probe ESG policies at BlackRock, Vanguard
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 07, 2023
House GOP members probe ESG policies at BlackRock, Vanguard

Republican lawmakers fired off letters to financial industry giants warning their efforts to combat climate change could violate antitrust law.

By Bloomberg
CUSO Financial Services tempts another credit union to switch from LPL
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 07, 2023
CUSO Financial Services tempts another credit union to switch from LPL

Capital Credit Union is the fifth credit union in recent months to transition between the two wealth management networks.

By Steve Randall
Family-led $200M advisory team joins LPL from Kestra Financial
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 07, 2023
Family-led $200M advisory team joins LPL from Kestra Financial

The father-and-sons team at New Jersey-based Sopher Financial Group’s value LPL as a ‘top of the tech curve’ wealth management firm

By Steve Randall
Mercer Global Advisors heads northeast for second acquisition of the week
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 07, 2023
Mercer Global Advisors heads northeast for second acquisition of the week

The deal adds Delaware-headquartered RIA Mallard Financial Partners, with $180 million in AUM, to Mercer’s growing footprint.

By Steve Randall
Markets brace for US jobs data as Fed hike looks more likely
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 07, 2023
Markets brace for US jobs data as Fed hike looks more likely

Stocks slipped around the world early Friday as anticipation of further tightening in the US intensified ahead of key stats

By Bloomberg
Wall Street banks back mega buyout financing deal for Worldpay
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 07, 2023
Wall Street banks back mega buyout financing deal for Worldpay

Private equity firm GTCR has agreed to buy a majority stake in the payment processor with $9.4 billion backing from lenders

By Bloomberg
Yellen calls on US, China to play nicely with economies
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 07, 2023
Yellen calls on US, China to play nicely with economies

The US Treasury Secretary has urged the world’s two largest economies to work within a fair set of rules despite tensions

By Bloomberg
What advisors need to tell clients traveling abroad this summer
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 06, 2023
What advisors need to tell clients traveling abroad this summer

Financial advisors nationwide are taking calls from clients asking about what they should have in place prior to international travel.

By Gregg Greenberg
SEC set to release new rules for money-market funds
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 06, 2023
SEC set to release new rules for money-market funds

The agency plans to hold a meeting next Wednesday to finalize its changes, which could result in a clash with the $5.5 trillion industry.

By Bloomberg
Why Gen Zers say they'll need one-third of what boomers do in retirement
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 06, 2023
Why Gen Zers say they'll need one-third of what boomers do in retirement

Some clients have unrealistic expectations about retiring early while others are overly pessimistic, advisors say.

By Emile Hallez
UBS ordered to pay investor $532,846 for overly risky portfolio
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES JUL 06, 2023
UBS ordered to pay investor $532,846 for overly risky portfolio

Lawyer claims award was a 'poor decision' and should have been bigger.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
New mission for African American advisor trade group
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 06, 2023
New mission for African American advisor trade group

The Association of African American Financial Advisors is a 'sleeping giant trying to awaken,' says chair Christian Nwasike.

By Bruce Kelly