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Ultra-rich have a tax problem: Not knowing when to sell
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 01, 2021
Ultra-rich have a tax problem: Not knowing when to sell

Legislators are preparing to raise taxes on those earning more than $400,000, but almost everything about the tax package is up in the air, including the new rates and when the various provisions go into effect.

By Bloomberg
How technology can embrace ‘financial therapy’
OPINION OCT 01, 2021
How technology can embrace ‘financial therapy’

Advisers can use their tech stack to seamlessly track the opportunities best suited for each client and recommend appropriate actions that result in long-term change.

By Sarah Rasmuss
Former Merrill CEO David Komansky dies at 82
WIREHOUSES OCT 01, 2021
Former Merrill CEO David Komansky dies at 82

Komansky, who joined Merrill Lynch as a stockbroker, expanded the firm around the globe as its chairman and CEO during the bull markets of the 1990s.

By Bloomberg
CalPERS, Carlyle in ESG data push
RIA NEWS SEP 30, 2021
CalPERS, Carlyle in ESG data push

More than a dozen investment firms overseeing more than $4 trillion in assets are banding together to standardize data on the environmental, social and governance performance of their portfolio companies.

By Bloomberg
Schwab to investigate harassment claim made by former employee
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 30, 2021
Schwab to investigate harassment claim made by former employee

A discussion about what to wear on a casual Friday took an ugly turn, according to the former TD Ameritrade employee. CEO Walt Bettinger said harassment is unacceptable, and the firm will investigate the claims.

By Bruce Kelly
3 drivers of record M&A activity
OPINION SEP 30, 2021
3 drivers of record M&A activity

With valuations of financial planning and wealth management shops at record highs and private equity focusing on the space, it would seem prudent for firms to at least research their options.

By Scott Hanson
Avantax practices managing $350 million move to Cetera
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 30, 2021
Avantax practices managing $350 million move to Cetera

Veteran advisers in Oklahoma and Utah affiliate with Cetera through Texas-based Farpointe Wealth Partners.

By InvestmentNews
Standard introduces small-plan record-keeping tool
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 30, 2021
Standard introduces small-plan record-keeping tool

The solution, which targets retirement plans with up to $2 million in assets, is built on a large-plan platform and can accommodate growth.

By InvestmentNews
Consolidation, wellness and micro market top of mind for record keepers
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 30, 2021
Consolidation, wellness and micro market top of mind for record keepers

Looming over the RPA Record Keeper Roundtable and Think Tank was the convergence of wealth, retirement and health at work.

By Fred Barstein
Empower Retirement plans to hire 325 by year-end
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 30, 2021
Empower Retirement plans to hire 325 by year-end

The company's retirement solutions group is looking for both entry-level and experienced staff.

By InvestmentNews
OneDigital acquires $350 million advisory firm
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 30, 2021
OneDigital acquires $350 million advisory firm

Praxis Consulting, based in Sacramento, California, has $240 million in retirement plan assets and $110 million in personal advisory assets.

By InvestmentNews
Franklin Templeton buys $6.4 billion money manager O’Shaughnessy
RIA NEWS SEP 30, 2021
Franklin Templeton buys $6.4 billion money manager O’Shaughnessy

The deal makes Franklin the latest fund company to strike a deal for a direct indexing business. O'Shaughnessy's custom indexing unit, Canvas, has amassed $1.8 billion in assets since it started in 2019.

By Bloomberg
ESG investors expect outperformance, still worry about greenwashing
RIA NEWS SEP 30, 2021
ESG investors expect outperformance, still worry about greenwashing

Schroders report shows that American investors in particular now view performance as the best attribute of ESG strategies.

By Jeff Benjamin
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — September 2021
FINTECH SEP 30, 2021
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — September 2021

This month's #AdviserTech roundup includes Riskalyze’s recapitalization, RightCapital’s launch of retirement decumulation tools, Veriti’s crossing $1 billion of AUM, and American Express partnering with BodesWell to return to the financial planning business 16 years after spinning off Ameriprise.

By Michael Kitces and Kyle Van Pelt
Morgan Stanley trio managing $315 million joins Raymond James
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 29, 2021
Morgan Stanley trio managing $315 million joins Raymond James

The team, including James Wendling, Steven VanDerSchaaf andClint Allman, have moved to the employee unit of Raymond James in Davenport, Iowa.

By InvestmentNews
On a hiring spree? Retirement income could help lure workers
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 29, 2021
On a hiring spree? Retirement income could help lure workers

About 70% of people surveyed said they would choose a job with that feature over a similar one without it, according to a survey by TIAA.

By Emile Hallez
Overseas disclosure rules lead some asset managers to nix ESG labels
RIA NEWS SEP 29, 2021
Overseas disclosure rules lead some asset managers to nix ESG labels

European investment managers beginning to drop "ESG integrated" from company filings company filings amid concern that regulators will no longer tolerate vague descriptions.

By Bloomberg
Florida broker to pay ex-wife $2.6 million in Finra arbitration claim
WIREHOUSES SEP 29, 2021
Florida broker to pay ex-wife $2.6 million in Finra arbitration claim

The broker, Barry Snyder, was 'hooked' on a hamburger chain stock, says the ex-wife's attorney,

By Bruce Kelly
Mercer Advisors acquires $1.5 billion advisory firm
RIA NEWS SEP 29, 2021
Mercer Advisors acquires $1.5 billion advisory firm

The registered investment adviser Quest Capital Management, based in Dallas, will add assets and 17 staff members to the $32 billion Mercer Advisors.

By InvestmentNews
Annuity sales reach near-record in second quarter
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 28, 2021
Annuity sales reach near-record in second quarter

Sales hit $68.2 billion, up by 40% from the second quarter of 2020, according to the Secure Retirement Institute.

By Emile Hallez