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Serial spouse has several Social Security claiming options
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 25, 2021
Serial spouse has several Social Security claiming options

The woman, who's twice divorced and widowed, can select the biggest of the benefits available.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Franklin Templeton builds on its tech for 401(k) managed accounts
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2021
Franklin Templeton builds on its tech for 401(k) managed accounts

The company recently announced partnerships with Stadion and vWise for its Goals Optimization Engine.

By Emile Hallez
More businesses plan to increase employee benefits
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 25, 2021
More businesses plan to increase employee benefits

Telehealth was the benefit that the most firms plan to increase, while 60% of those surveyed currently offer financial wellness.

By InvestmentNews
SEC obtains emergency relief to stop $110 million Ponzi scheme
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 25, 2021
SEC obtains emergency relief to stop $110 million Ponzi scheme

Federal court freezes the assets of Marietta, Georgia, registered investment adviser John Woods.

By InvestmentNews
Wells Fargo duo managing $235 million go indie
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 25, 2021
Wells Fargo duo managing $235 million go indie

The two advisers are affiliating with LPL Financial through its service for breakaway brokers.

By InvestmentNews
Goldman requires vaccines and masks at work
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 25, 2021
Goldman requires vaccines and masks at work

The firm that led Wall Street's return to the office responds to the spread of the highly contagious delta variant with more stringent safety measures.

By Bloomberg
LPL, Commonwealth start to gain traction with wirehouse reps
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 24, 2021
LPL, Commonwealth start to gain traction with wirehouse reps

For decades, the prevailing wisdom among recruiters and industry executives has been that wirehouse advisers are far less likely to move to independent broker-dealers than other advisers.

By Bruce Kelly
The sky's the limit for an adviser dedicated to working with airline pilots
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 24, 2021
The sky's the limit for an adviser dedicated to working with airline pilots

Bob Warner's focus on airline pilots is a model for how niche practices can develop and thrive. His $15 billion RIA has been building relationships with pre-retired pilots for more than two decades.

By Jeff Benjamin
Skip Schweiss named CEO at Sierra Group
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 24, 2021
Skip Schweiss named CEO at Sierra Group

Schweiss stepped down as president of TD Ameritrade Trust Co. and managing director of advisor advocacy in 2020, after 12 years with the company.

By InvestmentNews
Covid cost employers $4.7 billion a week in lost productivity
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 24, 2021
Covid cost employers $4.7 billion a week in lost productivity

Workers want better health care benefits once the pandemic is over, according to a survey by BrightPlan.

By InvestmentNews
Getting a handle on your head trash
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 24, 2021
Getting a handle on your head trash

Head trash is a negative belief you hold about yourself, your abilities or the world. We’re not even aware these negative thoughts are in control.

By Stephanie Bogan
UBS to offer Transamerica program for small-business retirement plans
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 24, 2021
UBS to offer Transamerica program for small-business retirement plans

The Retirement Plan Exchange, which uses TAG Resources, is designed to reduce administrative headaches related to providing a plan.

By InvestmentNews
FPA cancels annual conference in September
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 24, 2021
FPA cancels annual conference in September

Citing a surge in the delta variant, the Financial Planning Association is offering registration refunds and providing advisers with access to free virtual presentations to earn CE credits.

By Jeff Benjamin
Focus Financial to buy RIAs managing $570 million
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 24, 2021
Focus Financial to buy RIAs managing $570 million

Wechter Feldman will join GYL, while Siena Capital Management will join Buckingham Partners.

By InvestmentNews
Hightower takes stake in Colorado RIA
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 24, 2021
Hightower takes stake in Colorado RIA

Denver-based Investment Security Group manages $800 million.

By InvestmentNews
How will a capital gains tax hike affect red-hot RIA M&A market?
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION AUG 24, 2021
How will a capital gains tax hike affect red-hot RIA M&A market?

Many RIA sellers who were already contemplating an exit in the near- to mid-term are likely to see the handwriting on the wall and scramble to complete their sales before the tax increase takes effect.

By Jeff-Nash
Burt White to retire from LPL Financial
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 23, 2021
Burt White to retire from LPL Financial

After 14 years as the firm's chief investment officer, Burt White is retiring in March, according to a company announcement. LPL, now with more than 19,000 affiliated financial advisers, is currently looking for a replacement.

By Bruce Kelly
Active funds are a potential hazard in 401(k)s, guidebook for sponsors says
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 23, 2021
Active funds are a potential hazard in 401(k)s, guidebook for sponsors says

Identifying skilled managers is difficult, and plan sponsors should be careful about choosing active management, an online book from the CFA Institute Research Foundation notes.

By Emile Hallez
Remote work could be Covid-19's lasting impact on wealth management
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 23, 2021
Remote work could be Covid-19's lasting impact on wealth management

Productivity doesn't have to suffer when employees are not directly under the manager's thumb, according to recent research by the consulting firm DeVoe & Co.

By Jeff Benjamin
Lincoln Financial settles age discrimination claim with former recruiter
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 23, 2021
Lincoln Financial settles age discrimination claim with former recruiter

When Louis Hanna was fired in 2017, he was 50 years old, had early-stage prostate cancer and was seeking medical leave, according to the complaint.

By Bruce Kelly