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Don’t miss the chance to measure your firm
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 02, 2021
Don’t miss the chance to measure your firm

Participate in IN’s Adviser Benchmarking survey to get key insights on staffing, compensation, pricing and performance.

By Devin McGinley
Lowe's settles 401(k) suit, another university targeted
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 30, 2021
Lowe's settles 401(k) suit, another university targeted

A plan participant sued the company on behalf of the class in 2018, alleging that Lowe’s and the plan’s investment consultant, Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, violated their fiduciary duties in connection with a fund on the plan menu.

By Emile Hallez
LPL adds 385 advisers in record-setting first quarter
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 30, 2021
LPL adds 385 advisers in record-setting first quarter

The largest independent broker-dealer hit record asset levels as the advisory business continues to drive growth. Advisory assets increased by 54% on a year-over-year basis.

By Jeff Benjamin
UBS trio managing $560 million moves to Rockefeller
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 30, 2021
UBS trio managing $560 million moves to Rockefeller

The five-member team is joining the firm’s Newport Beach, California office

By InvestmentNews
Senate bill would allow 401(k) match for student loan payments
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 30, 2021
Senate bill would allow 401(k) match for student loan payments

The proposal would enable Americans to build retirement savings while repaying their student debt even if they can't afford to make their own contributions to a 401(k) plan.

By Bloomberg
The Triple Crown tax benefits of 2021 Roth conversions
RESOURCES IRA ALERT APR 30, 2021
The Triple Crown tax benefits of 2021 Roth conversions

With potential tax changes on the horizon, here are the IRA moves to make now.

By Ed Slott
Raymond James' recruiting reboot is working: Reilly
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 29, 2021
Raymond James' recruiting reboot is working: Reilly

The financial services firm is back in the ballpark for pay packages to experienced, employee financial-adviser recruits, according to its CEO. Recruiting bonuses are typically in the form of a percentage of an adviser’s annual fees and commissions.

By Bruce Kelly
New York court shoots down state's annuity best-interest rule
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 29, 2021
New York court shoots down state's annuity best-interest rule

The court found that the rule was unconstitutionally vague and gave the state too much latitude to find violations.

By Emile Hallez
RBC adds Merrill trio managing $2 billion
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 29, 2021
RBC adds Merrill trio managing $2 billion

The eight-person Paulson Holman Gatto Group is opening an office in Lake Forest, Illinois.

By InvestmentNews
President Biden's first 100 days: Poll
RIAS RIA NEWS APR 29, 2021
President Biden's first 100 days: Poll

The president marked his first 100 days in office on April 29 and has already introduced plans for sweeping legislation. Tell us what you think.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
OneDigital acquires $240 million retirement plan manager
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 29, 2021
OneDigital acquires $240 million retirement plan manager

Keystone Retirement & Insurance Advisors is based in Houston.

By InvestmentNews
How the 401(k) industry can help attract young advisers
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 28, 2021
How the 401(k) industry can help attract young advisers

Training advisers to be financial coaches or mentors is more appealing to the younger generation. Rather than cold-calling or selling insurance or high-priced annuities, these younger advisers would be contacting 'clients' of their firm with the blessing, and fiduciary oversight, of their employer.

By Fred Barstein
Fidelity opens securities lending platform to all comers
INVESTING EQUITIES APR 28, 2021
Fidelity opens securities lending platform to all comers

The agency lending platform joins a compact group of less than a dozen companies that enable funds to lend securities to be sold short.

By Jeff Benjamin
OSJ with $2 billion switches to Cadaret Grant from Securities America
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 28, 2021
OSJ with $2 billion switches to Cadaret Grant from Securities America

Cedar Brook Group, led by William Glubiak, is based in Cleveland and oversees 20 licensed professionals.

By InvestmentNews
UBS adviser managing $215 million goes indie with LPL
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 28, 2021
UBS adviser managing $215 million goes indie with LPL

Chad Taylor launches Seapoint Wealth Advisors in San Diego using LPL's services for breakaway brokers.

By InvestmentNews
Bitcoin in annuities? Several insurers are working on it
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 28, 2021
Bitcoin in annuities? Several insurers are working on it

The annuities business, while being an early mover, still lags where some consumers want to see it, according to NYDIG. Recently, several insurance companies have made big investments in the firm.

By Emile Hallez
Value investor Charles de Vaulx found dead
RIAS RIA NEWS APR 28, 2021
Value investor Charles de Vaulx found dead

In March, his International Value Advisers had announced it would liquidate its two funds and cease operations.

By InvestmentNews
Structured note platform adds annuities
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 28, 2021
Structured note platform adds annuities

Halo Investing will offer fixed, variable and registered index-linked annuities from several carriers.

By InvestmentNews
Weighing in on disputed language in IRS 10-year RMD rule
RESOURCES IRA ALERT APR 28, 2021
Weighing in on disputed language in IRS 10-year RMD rule

While the IRS has not corrected the publication that suggested annual required minimum distributions under the 10-year rule, no one believes this to be correct.

By Ed Slott
Empower launches finances website for participants
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 28, 2021
Empower launches finances website for participants

Investors will see a more complete financial picture, not just retirement balances, the company says.

By InvestmentNews