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Alan Moore stepping down as CEO of AdvicePay to become full-time CEO of XY Planning
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 10, 2023
Alan Moore stepping down as CEO of AdvicePay to become full-time CEO of XY Planning

The 35-year-old co-founder of AdvicePay and XY Planning said he got the AdvicePay board's blessing late last year to make the transition.

By Jeff Benjamin
Putnam launches sustainable target-date series for retirement savers
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 10, 2023
Putnam launches sustainable target-date series for retirement savers

The target-date funds will invest in actively managed sustainable and ESG-focused exchange-traded funds managed by Putnam.

By Gregg Greenberg
Fears that a comfortable retirement may be unattainable continue to grow
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 10, 2023
Fears that a comfortable retirement may be unattainable continue to grow

Prior to the expansion of state pension systems in the 20th century, it was only the rich who could reasonably expect comfortable leisure time at the end of their lives.

By Bloomberg
Hundreds of pages of regulations amount to nothing until they’re enforced  
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 09, 2023
Hundreds of pages of regulations amount to nothing until they’re enforced  

We don't know how Reg BI or the CFP credential's fiduciary standard work in practice because there has been no substantial punishment for violating them.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Northern Trust Asset Management fills president vacancy with BlackRock veteran
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 09, 2023
Northern Trust Asset Management fills president vacancy with BlackRock veteran

Daniel Gamba starts work as president of the $1.2 trillion asset manager on April 3.

By Jeff Benjamin
IBDs used to keep their hands off clients. Not anymore
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 09, 2023
IBDs used to keep their hands off clients. Not anymore

Giant financial services companies are starting 2023 with more moves to control and own the assets of financial advisors, rather than servicing them for a modest fee.

By Bruce Kelly
Most successful financial services football stadiums
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 09, 2023
Most successful financial services football stadiums

See how the 11 NFL stadiums sponsored by financial services companies stack up in terms of their team’s postseason success.

By Ryan W. Neal
Super Bowl special: How to leave NFL tickets to heirs without getting sacked
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2023
Super Bowl special: How to leave NFL tickets to heirs without getting sacked

Passing down season tickets from generation to generation can get hairy. It’s often worthwhile to bring in an estate planner or attorney to make sure it’s a clean handoff.

By Gregg Greenberg
Wealth Enhancement Group adds RIA managing $273 million
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 08, 2023
Wealth Enhancement Group adds RIA managing $273 million

Falls Church, Virginia-based Washington Wealth Advisors is led by Maura Schauss and Todd Youngdahl.

By InvestmentNews
BlackRock sustainability policy and engagement leader to depart
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 08, 2023
BlackRock sustainability policy and engagement leader to depart

Paul Bodnar, who had advised former President Obama on climate, joined BlackRock in 2021.

By ESG Clarity
GOP seeks to open private markets; Democrats might be willing to talk  
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES FEB 08, 2023
GOP seeks to open private markets; Democrats might be willing to talk  

A House subcommittee considers GOP measures that would amend accredited-investor rules. The ranking Democrat said 'fiduciary' advisors could help retail investors become sophisticated vicariously.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Centaurus hit with $1.1 million penalty over structured product sales
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES FEB 08, 2023
Centaurus hit with $1.1 million penalty over structured product sales

The SEC said brokers in the firm's Lexington, South Carolina, branch office recommended variable interest rate structured products to dozens of retail customers for whom they weren't suitable.

By Bruce Kelly
Invesco’s Schlossberg to succeed Flanagan as president, CEO
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 08, 2023
Invesco’s Schlossberg to succeed Flanagan as president, CEO

Marty Flanagan is retiring at the end of June, while Andrew Schlossberg currently serves as the fund company’s head of Americas.

By InvestmentNews
BNY Mellon files for Women’s Empowerment ETF
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 08, 2023
BNY Mellon files for Women’s Empowerment ETF

The fund aims to invest in companies that help improve the quality of life for women.

By ESG Clarity
Hightower unit TC Wealth acquires $800 million firm
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 08, 2023
Hightower unit TC Wealth acquires $800 million firm

Both TC Wealth Partners and the firm it purchased, EFG Advisors, are based in the suburbs of Chicago.

By InvestmentNews
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh expected to step down to take job as head of NHL players union
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2023
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh expected to step down to take job as head of NHL players union

When Walsh will officially step down has not yet been announced but Deputy Secretary Julie Su is expected to become acting head of the agency.

By Bloomberg
Rising rates, falling revenue will dramatically change RIA M&A activity in 2023
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION FEB 08, 2023
Rising rates, falling revenue will dramatically change RIA M&A activity in 2023

Look for independent broker-dealers flush with interest-rate revenue to emerge as credible threats to the mergers-and-acquisitions status quo.

By Neil Turner
5 ways for financial advisors to further their careers in 2023
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION FEB 07, 2023
5 ways for financial advisors to further their careers in 2023

Set aside time to take stock and focus your sights on what you want to achieve in the months ahead.

By Tim Gerend
Bond managers see 2023 as stark contrast from carnage last year
INVESTING EMERGING MARKETS FEB 07, 2023
Bond managers see 2023 as stark contrast from carnage last year

DoubleLine's Jeff Sherman and BlackRock's Steve Laipply see many opportunities in the fixed-income market.

By Jeff Benjamin
Compassion comes full circle when giving makes you a better advisor
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION FEB 07, 2023
Compassion comes full circle when giving makes you a better advisor

When an advisor launched a nonprofit in his ancestral home of Ghana, he also learned how to better understand his clients

By Kobby Okum