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Finra fines small B-D after years of net capital problems
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 21, 2023
Finra fines small B-D after years of net capital problems

Laidlaw & Co., with eight branch offices and 75 registered reps, was fined $200,000, according to Finra.

By Bruce Kelly
Mariner acquires California firm that advises medical professionals
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 21, 2023
Mariner acquires California firm that advises medical professionals

Fullerton, California-based Walker Wealth manages $301 million in assets.

By InvestmentNews
Investors think they need at least $3 million to retire
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 21, 2023
Investors think they need at least $3 million to retire

According to a Bloomberg survey, most respondents are optimistic they’ll move closer to their retirement goal by ending 2023 with more in retirement savings than at the end of 2022.

By Bloomberg
Helping clients apply for survivor benefits
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 21, 2023
Helping clients apply for survivor benefits

If a surviving spouse is collecting their own Social Security retirement or disability benefit when their spouse dies, or is not yet collecting Social Security, they will have to apply for survivor benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
How to Restore Retirement Confidence During a Volatile Market
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 21, 2023
How to Restore Retirement Confidence During a Volatile Market

Advisors find themselves challenged to support clients who are about to start relying on their portfolio for income. Protective explains why they should look to guaranteed income.

By Protective
Are financial advisors recession-proof?
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 20, 2023
Are financial advisors recession-proof?

What the numbers say about advisory jobs in a potential downturn, according to an InvestmentNews Research analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

By Devin McGinley
The ’secret’ of advisor job security
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 20, 2023
The ’secret’ of advisor job security

As long as wealth management firms can continue to attract and retain knowledgeable and empathetic individuals, financial advisors should always have a job.

By InvestmentNews
Schwab’s game plan for a TD touchdown
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH FEB 20, 2023
Schwab’s game plan for a TD touchdown

Perfection is impossible for a data migration of this magnitude, but Schwab’s leadership is ready to tackle any technical hiccups on the field.

By Ryan W. Neal
Bad apps + Bad actors = Bad news for advisors
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH FEB 20, 2023
Bad apps + Bad actors = Bad news for advisors

Two types of worrisome trends emerge in the app landscape that financial advisors must watch out for.

By Bruce Kelly
Industry, investor advocates oppose key parts of SEC mutual fund reform
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 17, 2023
Industry, investor advocates oppose key parts of SEC mutual fund reform

The SEC has proposed using swing pricing and a hard close for share purchases to protect investors during market meltdowns. Critics warn changes could ruin mutual funds.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Advisors' worst fears coming into 2023 proving groundless, so far
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 17, 2023
Advisors' worst fears coming into 2023 proving groundless, so far

A relatively smoother ride in the financial markets this year should allow advisors and their clients to breathe a sigh of relief.

By Jeff Benjamin
NewEdge Advisors rolls out employee affiliation model
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 17, 2023
NewEdge Advisors rolls out employee affiliation model

South Dakota-based Reinke Gray Wealth Management is the first to join NewEdge using the new model.

By InvestmentNews
How advisors can use technology to seize their opportunity with Gen Z
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION FEB 17, 2023
How advisors can use technology to seize their opportunity with Gen Z

It's vital for advisors to develop relationships with the next generation of investors and carve out a niche for their business.

By Lincoln Ross
Vestwell selected to administer California ABLE program
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH FEB 17, 2023
Vestwell selected to administer California ABLE program

The digital record keeper is now administering ABLE programs for 20 states.

By InvestmentNews
Betterment lays off 28 as fintechs continue to feel the pinch
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH FEB 16, 2023
Betterment lays off 28 as fintechs continue to feel the pinch

The robo-advisor is also reportedly closing its Philadelphia office and subleasing a floor of its New York City office.

By Ryan W. Neal
Americans lack emergency funds, Edward Jones study shows
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 16, 2023
Americans lack emergency funds, Edward Jones study shows

A new study shows the rainy day funds of nearly 2 in 5 Americans wouldn't last them longer than a month.

By Gregg Greenberg
Dynasty Financial, in first-ever acquisition, picks up TruClarity's breakaway business
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 16, 2023
Dynasty Financial, in first-ever acquisition, picks up TruClarity's breakaway business

Dynasty currently has 35 job openings, and CEO Shirl Penney said TruClarity's people, including CEO Pamela Stross, were a big part of its appeal.

By Jeff Benjamin
Focus Financial Partners keeps mum about potential sale
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 16, 2023
Focus Financial Partners keeps mum about potential sale

CEO Rudy Adolf said nothing about the potential sale during the firm's quarterly earnings call with investors Thursday morning.

By Bruce Kelly
Fidelity to hire 4,000 positions by midyear
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 16, 2023
Fidelity to hire 4,000 positions by midyear

The firm goes on a hiring binge as rival asset managers trim headcount amid economic uncertainty and softening financial markets.

By Bloomberg
Sequoia Financial acquires Zeke Capital Advisors in $5 billion deal
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 16, 2023
Sequoia Financial acquires Zeke Capital Advisors in $5 billion deal

The purchase of Berwyn, Pennsylvania-based Zeke will push Sequoia's assets under management to more than $15 billion.

By Jeff Benjamin