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2022 is 'slower year' for RIA M&A: CI Financial's MacAlpine
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 12, 2022
2022 is 'slower year' for RIA M&A: CI Financial's MacAlpine

'We’ve absolutely slowed down the pace of the acquisitions,' the CEO said Thursday morning on CI Financial's first-quarter earnings call.

By Bruce Kelly
Raymond James rolls out new option for fee-only advisers
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 12, 2022
Raymond James rolls out new option for fee-only advisers

The firm’s Corporate Registered Investment Advisor model provides support and resources for independent adviser representatives who are exclusively fee-based.

By InvestmentNews
Emigrant Partners buys minority stake in $6.8 billion Australian financial advice firm
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 12, 2022
Emigrant Partners buys minority stake in $6.8 billion Australian financial advice firm

Emigrant's investment will support the next phase of growth for Koda Capital; the stake represents Emigrant's first direct partnership outside the US.

By InvestmentNews
Kestra adds Envestnet’s retirement solutions
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 11, 2022
Kestra adds Envestnet’s retirement solutions

Plan advisers will be able to use Envestnet's retirement plan tools on the Kestra platform.

By InvestmentNews
Advisers caught between Fidelity, DOL on using crypto in 401(k)s
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 11, 2022
Advisers caught between Fidelity, DOL on using crypto in 401(k)s

Fidelity wants to make it easier to allocate 401(k) assets into Bitcoin, while the Department of Labor is warning plan fiduciaries to be extremely careful about using crypto.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Distressed student debt becomes an attractive income stream for wealthy investors
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 11, 2022
Distressed student debt becomes an attractive income stream for wealthy investors

Refinanced student loans could offer investors an alternative source of income and get delinquent loans off the books.

By Jeff Benjamin
FPA creates certificate course in college planning
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 11, 2022
FPA creates certificate course in college planning

The Financial Planning Association's four-hour course is intended to help advisers assist families with education decisions.

By InvestmentNews
2023 Social Security COLA could be biggest in 40 years
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 11, 2022
2023 Social Security COLA could be biggest in 40 years

The April report on consumer prices suggests inflation could result in an 8.6% cost-of-living adjustment to next year’s benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
10 IBDs with the highest portion of female reps
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 11, 2022
10 IBDs with the highest portion of female reps

Women are underrepresented in the advice industry, but at some independent broker-dealers, they make up a significant portion of the producing reps.

By InvestmentNews
Orion's TAMP crosses $60 billion with latest deal
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH MAY 10, 2022
Orion's TAMP crosses $60 billion with latest deal

Orion Advisor Solutions is expanding its TAMP capabilities by acquiring TownSquare Capital, a boutique investment and trading firm.

By Ryan W. Neal
CI Private Wealth applies for trust company charter in South Dakota
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 10, 2022
CI Private Wealth applies for trust company charter in South Dakota

The move will allow CI Financial to provide trust solutions to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.

By InvestmentNews
N.J. adviser charged with posing as police officer in botched robbery
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 10, 2022
N.J. adviser charged with posing as police officer in botched robbery

Anthony Naso and an accomplice identified themselves as law enforcement and wore police-style badges during an attempted robbery in 2020, according to police.

By Bruce Kelly
Carson acquires $800 million team in Connecticut
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 10, 2022
Carson acquires $800 million team in Connecticut

Karn Couzens & Associates is based in Farmington and led by Robert A. Karn and Jeffrey P. Couzens.

By InvestmentNews
Nominations due for the Advisor Podcast Awards
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 10, 2022
Nominations due for the Advisor Podcast Awards

InvestmentNews is partnering with FiComm on the Advisor Podcast Awards, and the deadline for nominations is Friday.

By InvestmentNews
Cetera adds $300 million team from Mass Mutual
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 10, 2022
Cetera adds $300 million team from Mass Mutual

Skafco, based in Dublin, Ohio, is led by Rod Skaf and Wayne Niles.

By InvestmentNews
Rep managing $510 million goes indie with LPL
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 10, 2022
Rep managing $510 million goes indie with LPL

Peter Carmack exits Wells Fargo and sets up shop as Carmack Capital Management in Lees Summit, Missouri.

By InvestmentNews
Ameriprise recruits $450 million team from UBS
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 10, 2022
Ameriprise recruits $450 million team from UBS

Christine Gustafson and her team at Phoenix Wealth Management are based in Phoenix, Arizona.

By InvestmentNews
Duo managing $380 million at Wells Fargo Advisors joins Commonwealth
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 10, 2022
Duo managing $380 million at Wells Fargo Advisors joins Commonwealth

Dana Pollard and Justin Mishacoff of Woodbury, Minnesota-based Lumitas Wealth Strategies join the firm’s network of independent advisers.

By InvestmentNews
Raymond James adds $376 million Merrill adviser
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 10, 2022
Raymond James adds $376 million Merrill adviser

Michael Anania formed The Anania Group of Raymond James in Dublin, Ohio, along with two staff members.

By InvestmentNews
Finra anticipates decline in operating revenue this year
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 09, 2022
Finra anticipates decline in operating revenue this year

The broker-dealer self-regulator projects a drop in corporate filings and market trading volume, which will reduce its fee income.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.