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Twitter hysteria over Musk ownership has advisers reassessing value of the platform
RIA NEWS OCT 28, 2022
Twitter hysteria over Musk ownership has advisers reassessing value of the platform

As the $44 billion acquisition sparks extreme reactions for and against the new owner, fintwit considers whether tweeting is still worth all the fuss.

By Jeff Benjamin
Restricting advisers' independent contractor status is a no-win for everyone
OPINION OCT 28, 2022
Restricting advisers' independent contractor status is a no-win for everyone

It's critical that the DOL and members of Congress hear from advisers what their independent classification means, not just to them but to their clients as well.

By Dale Brown
LPL sees demand for yield products amid down market
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 28, 2022
LPL sees demand for yield products amid down market

Commission revenue for fixed-income investments and annuities increased in the third quarter at LPL.

By Bruce Kelly
Merger to create mega life insurance marketing organization
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 28, 2022
Merger to create mega life insurance marketing organization

Libra Insurance Partners and Insurance Designers of America have agreed to merge.

By InvestmentNews
Private Advisor Group introduces Orion-powered investment platform
FINTECH OCT 27, 2022
Private Advisor Group introduces Orion-powered investment platform

WealthSuite offers fund and ETF model portfolios that are intended to save time for the firm's more than 750 advisers.

By InvestmentNews
Schwab sets date to transition advisers, clients and assets from TD Ameritrade
FINTECH OCT 27, 2022
Schwab sets date to transition advisers, clients and assets from TD Ameritrade

Tom Bradley of Schwab reiterated his promise to advisers that there will be no repapering of clients and that most firms will be able to keep their service teams.

By Ryan W. Neal
UBS team managing $1.7 billion joins RBC
RIA NEWS OCT 27, 2022
UBS team managing $1.7 billion joins RBC

The five-adviser, 16-person group known as The Promus Wealth Management Group has joined RBC Wealth Management in Indianapolis.

By InvestmentNews
SEI revenue falls with markets and loss of Retirement Planners of America
RIA NEWS OCT 27, 2022
SEI revenue falls with markets and loss of Retirement Planners of America

For the three months that ended Sept. 30, SEI’s investment adviser business brought in $109.56 million, down 12% from same period in 2021.

By Ryan W. Neal
Merrill adds premium outside manager service
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 27, 2022
Merrill adds premium outside manager service

The service allows the firm's high-net-worth clients to use a variety of third-party asset management firms.

By InvestmentNews
Raymond James shares pop on strong wealth management earnings
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 27, 2022
Raymond James shares pop on strong wealth management earnings

The firm reported 8,681 financial advisers at the end of September, an increase of 199 compared to the same time last year.

By Bruce Kelly
Anti-ESG fight has come to retail investors
RIA NEWS OCT 27, 2022
Anti-ESG fight has come to retail investors

Some view it as a political issue, but demand is strong, and asset managers appear undeterred.

By Emile Hallez
Annuity sales soared again in third quarter
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 27, 2022
Annuity sales soared again in third quarter

Total annuity sales rose 27% to $79.6 billion in Q3, Limra reported, while fixed-rate deferred annuity sales came in 159% higher than in the same quarter last year.

By Gregg Greenberg
Nuveen bulks up private equity and private credit business with deal for Arcmont
ALTERNATIVES OCT 27, 2022
Nuveen bulks up private equity and private credit business with deal for Arcmont

The deal combines North American and European businesses to create Nuveen Private Capital, a global debt platform with more than $60 billion in committed capital.

By Jeff Benjamin
Credit Suisse stock sinks on restructuring plan
RIA NEWS OCT 27, 2022
Credit Suisse stock sinks on restructuring plan

The bank will raise $4 billion to fund a years-long reshaping that includes carving out its investment bank and slashing its head count by 9,000.

By Bloomberg
Americans expect to work longer, save more for retirement, survey shows
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 27, 2022
Americans expect to work longer, save more for retirement, survey shows

Americans age 18 and older anticipate they'll need $1.25 million to retire comfortably, a 20% spike since 2021.

By Gregg Greenberg
Deciphering a cryptic letter from Social Security
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 26, 2022
Deciphering a cryptic letter from Social Security

It’s a good idea to hold on to correspondence from the Social Security Administration to keep track of your benefits and understand any changes in the monthly amount.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Maine practice managing $170 million opts for Arkadios
RIA NEWS OCT 26, 2022
Maine practice managing $170 million opts for Arkadios

Downeast Private Wealth, led by Lena-Jo Hartley, was affiliated with Investacorp for almost 25 years.

By InvestmentNews
Financial services firms leave billions on the table by overlooking women investors
RIA NEWS OCT 26, 2022
Financial services firms leave billions on the table by overlooking women investors

A report details unique needs and investing perspectives of women and estimates that failing to tailor products to their needs cost the industry about $14 billion last year.

By Jeff Benjamin
Ameriprise reports more adviser hiring in third quarter
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 26, 2022
Ameriprise reports more adviser hiring in third quarter

The company continued to increase revenue per adviser despite the headwinds of the currently stormy stock market.

By Bruce Kelly
Dividend ETFs see record $50 billion allocation bonanza so far this year
MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 26, 2022
Dividend ETFs see record $50 billion allocation bonanza so far this year

The cash flowing into dividend-focused exchange-traded funds is already running 25% higher than the record haul secured in 2021.

By Bloomberg