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Financial wellness rising but younger workers left behind: Study
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 06, 2023
Financial wellness rising but younger workers left behind: Study

Morgan Stanley at Work's third annual survey showed 66% of employees have reduced contributions to retirement accounts, up from 62% last year, particularly to 401(k) plans, long-term savings, and emergency and short-term savings.

By Gregg Greenberg
First 401(k) lawsuit over ESG targets American Airlines' $26 billion plan
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 06, 2023
First 401(k) lawsuit over ESG targets American Airlines' $26 billion plan

The case, which is seeking class status, also names Fidelity and Financial Engines as defendants.

By Emile Hallez
Firm headed by former NFL player joins LPL from Lincoln Financial
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 06, 2023
Firm headed by former NFL player joins LPL from Lincoln Financial

Newport, Kentucky-based Hoff Bujnoch & Associates is led by Digger Bujnoch and oversees $150 million in client assets.

By InvestmentNews
Pershing X moves into the fintech lane with new Wove platform
CUSTODIAN JUN 06, 2023
Pershing X moves into the fintech lane with new Wove platform

The multicustodial open architecture platform promises to connect the various applications advisors use to service clients.

By Jeff Benjamin
Cetera continues RIA push with purchase of $1.45 billion Kansas firm
RIA NEWS JUN 06, 2023
Cetera continues RIA push with purchase of $1.45 billion Kansas firm

At the end of April, The Retirement Planning Group had 14 advisors and 40 employees.

By Bruce Kelly
Mercer raises $1 billion in recapitalization deal, bringing in new private equity backer
RIA NEWS JUN 06, 2023
Mercer raises $1 billion in recapitalization deal, bringing in new private equity backer

The additional investment from Altas Partners pushes Mercer's valuation past $3 billion.

By Ryan W. Neal
The 11 hottest markets for next-gen advisors
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 06, 2023
The 11 hottest markets for next-gen advisors

InvestmentNews used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to calculate future demand for advisors and identify metropolitan areas that will need a substantial number of new advisors.

By Devin McGinley
Creative Planning acquires $2.5 billion professional services firm
RIA NEWS JUN 05, 2023
Creative Planning acquires $2.5 billion professional services firm

BerganKDV provides accounting, tax and audit services and business advice, in addition to wealth management.

By Ryan W. Neal
Advisor Group hires Dynasty co-founder Ed Swenson to lead RIA channel
RIA NEWS JUN 05, 2023
Advisor Group hires Dynasty co-founder Ed Swenson to lead RIA channel

The independent broker-dealer is developing different channel strategies as part of its rebranding, and RIAs are a big part of that.

By Emile Hallez
Market volatility exposes generation gap among investors
RIA NEWS JUN 05, 2023
Market volatility exposes generation gap among investors

As the banking crisis unfolded during the first quarter, the youngest investors were loading up on financial sector stocks and crypto, while older investors backed off.

By Jeff Benjamin
Alex. Brown adds Morgan Stanley advisor managing $509 million
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 05, 2023
Alex. Brown adds Morgan Stanley advisor managing $509 million

Miami-based Eva Marina Ovejero has more than two decades of experience.

By InvestmentNews
Advisor managing $475 million at Bank of America Private Bank joins LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 05, 2023
Advisor managing $475 million at Bank of America Private Bank joins LPL

Amy Lawrence is launching Gorilla Investments Co. in Miami.

By InvestmentNews
Last chance for Social Security claiming strategy
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 05, 2023
Last chance for Social Security claiming strategy

While the rules for claiming Social Security will get a bit simpler starting in 2024, clients will continue to need advice on the best time to claim benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NewEdge recruits UBS vet overseeing $500 million in assets
WIREHOUSES JUN 05, 2023
NewEdge recruits UBS vet overseeing $500 million in assets

Richard Ina will open an office for the firm in the Nashville, Tennessee, area.

By InvestmentNews
The ‘AUM illusion’ and organic growth
RIA NEWS JUN 05, 2023
The ‘AUM illusion’ and organic growth

Having more people know what you can do for them rather than what they can do for you could be a route to growth that suits many advisors.

By InvestmentNews
InvestmentNews' 2023 class of 40 Under 40
RIA NEWS JUN 05, 2023
InvestmentNews' 2023 class of 40 Under 40

Meet the members of InvestmentNews' 2023 class of 40 Under 40. InvestmentNews is proud to profile these rising stars and shine a light on their impressive achievements at such an early stage of their careers.

By InvestmentNews
How to navigate your clients through retirement 'crunch time'
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 02, 2023
How to navigate your clients through retirement 'crunch time'

When it comes to retirement planning, the idea of crunch time takes on an entirely different meaning.

By Gregg Greenberg
Finra fines B-D $30,000 over rep's medical marijuana biz
ALTERNATIVES JUN 02, 2023
Finra fines B-D $30,000 over rep's medical marijuana biz

Park Avenue Securities fell short in its supervision of a rep who helped operate a cannabis business, the regulator says.

By Bruce Kelly
Direct indexing struts its tax management magic
TECHNOLOGY JUN 02, 2023
Direct indexing struts its tax management magic

The technology is gaining appeal as way for advisors to separate themselves from the financial planning pack.

By Jeff Benjamin
Amid oil industry profits and anti-ESG campaigns, proxy votes see less support
RIA NEWS JUN 01, 2023
Amid oil industry profits and anti-ESG campaigns, proxy votes see less support

Environmentally focused resolutions are getting double-digit support, but less than similar proposals had in 2022.

By Emile Hallez