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Hub acquires $1 billion Oklahoma firm
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 11, 2022
Hub acquires $1 billion Oklahoma firm

Chuck Fuller and Brian Carney, co-founders of Tulsa-based Bridgecreek, will join Hub Mid-America with their team.

By InvestmentNews
Retiree health care costs to rise despite Medicare premium decline
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 11, 2022
Retiree health care costs to rise despite Medicare premium decline

The one-year drop in premiums does not offset the overall inflation in health care costs.

By Mary Beth Franklin
CI Financial to separate US, Canada units as debt concerns rise
RIA NEWS NOV 11, 2022
CI Financial to separate US, Canada units as debt concerns rise

The Toronto-based firm said it will use the proceeds of the planned IPO of its US wealth management unit to improve its balance sheet.

By Bloomberg
SEC bars adviser already sentenced to 6 years in prison
ALTERNATIVES NOV 11, 2022
SEC bars adviser already sentenced to 6 years in prison

Martin A. Ruiz took $8 million of client money and spent the vast majority of the funds on personal expenses.

By Bruce Kelly
Merrill Lynch to drop unpopular pay hurdle in 2023
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 10, 2022
Merrill Lynch to drop unpopular pay hurdle in 2023

Known as the '3% investment policy,' the rule acted as a modest — if nagging — monthly charge on the revenue advisers generated.

By Bruce Kelly
Adviser duo managing nearly $500 million join Lincoln Financial
RIA NEWS NOV 10, 2022
Adviser duo managing nearly $500 million join Lincoln Financial

Scott LoPresti and Dean DiPierro, based in Croton-on-Hudson, New York, previously were affiliated with LPL Financial.

By InvestmentNews
FTX implosion raises new alarms about crypto exposure
ALTERNATIVES NOV 10, 2022
FTX implosion raises new alarms about crypto exposure

While crypto skeptics feel vindicated, a proponent calls the collapse of the world's second-largest digital platform 'very bad news in the short term.'

By Jeff Benjamin
Midterms result in status quo with a twist on Capitol Hill
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 10, 2022
Midterms result in status quo with a twist on Capitol Hill

A push to restore and expand a tax break for investment advice and other issues affecting advisers is likely to be stalled by gridlock.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
‘Bogus’ net-zero pledges cover up fossil fuel expansion, UN says
RIA NEWS NOV 10, 2022
‘Bogus’ net-zero pledges cover up fossil fuel expansion, UN says

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for current pledges to be aligned with new guidance that was launched at COP27.

By Natasha Turner
FPA names Scott Kahan winner of its P. Kemp Fain Jr. Award
RIA NEWS NOV 10, 2022
FPA names Scott Kahan winner of its P. Kemp Fain Jr. Award

The planning veteran is being recognized for outstanding achievements in service to society, academia, government and professional activities.

By InvestmentNews
Edward Jones rep goes indie with Raymond James
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 10, 2022
Edward Jones rep goes indie with Raymond James

Adrian John of Seattle, who managed $200 million, is affiliating with the firm's independent adviser channel.

By InvestmentNews
How to identify the best annuity income options
OPINION NOV 10, 2022
How to identify the best annuity income options

There's increasing interest in employing annuities in retirement plans, but plan sponsors need to review the products carefully.

By Amber Kendrick
Crypto market extends losses as Binance drops FTX takeover offer
ALTERNATIVES NOV 09, 2022
Crypto market extends losses as Binance drops FTX takeover offer

The news that Binance withdrew its offer sent bitcoin to its lowest level since November 2020.

By Bloomberg
Edelman Financial Engines focuses on tax planning
RIA NEWS NOV 09, 2022
Edelman Financial Engines focuses on tax planning

Last year, the firm acquired Viridian Advisors, which specializes in comprehensive financial planning and tax planning.

By Bruce Kelly
Anxious Americans raising cash, adjusting portfolios: New York Life
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 09, 2022
Anxious Americans raising cash, adjusting portfolios: New York Life

A new study shows 3 in 10 adults made changes to their investment portfolio in the past six months due to market volatility, with 37% of those investors increasing their cash allocations.

By Gregg Greenberg
No fee model is perfect: RIA Summit 2022
RIA NEWS NOV 09, 2022
No fee model is perfect: RIA Summit 2022

The goal is for independent registered investment advisers to explain to clients simply and transparently what they're paying for services provided.

By Ryan W. Neal
Strong millennial demand pushing for increased ESG options in 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 09, 2022
Strong millennial demand pushing for increased ESG options in 401(k)s

66% of millennials would be more likely to contribute to their workplace retirement plan for the first time or increase their contribution if they knew their investments were doing social good.

By Gregg Greenberg
Merrill team managing $160 million joins Raymond James
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 09, 2022
Merrill team managing $160 million joins Raymond James

Abbie Osterbur and Niralee Patel are joining the firm’s employee adviser channel in Champaign, Illinois.

By InvestmentNews
Anticipate changes to plans for LGBTQ+ clients
OPINION NOV 09, 2022
Anticipate changes to plans for LGBTQ+ clients

Complications for LGBTQ+ clients are only likely to proliferate with impending legal decisions.

By Barbara Bilello and Lisa M. Neira
Industry leaders discuss M&A trends at RIA Summit 2022
RIA NEWS NOV 08, 2022
Industry leaders discuss M&A trends at RIA Summit 2022

2022 is on pace to be another record year for adviser M&A, but the market is becoming more competitive.

By Ryan W. Neal