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Two more big 401(k) lawsuits filed, one dismissed
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 04, 2020
Two more big 401(k) lawsuits filed, one dismissed

RR Donnelley and Cognizant Technology Solutions were sued, and Trader Joe's fended off a legal attack

By Emile Hallez
Merrill Lynch keeps grid intact, cuts pay on small accounts
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 04, 2020
Merrill Lynch keeps grid intact, cuts pay on small accounts

Starting in January, advisers will see a reduction in how they are paid for clients' holdings in cash and on accounts under $250,000

By Bruce Kelly
Goldman Sachs underscores focus on RIAs with sale of Folio retail unit
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 04, 2020
Goldman Sachs underscores focus on RIAs with sale of Folio retail unit

The sale of 70,000 retail accounts to Interactive Brokers validates the strength of the independent adviser channel, analysts say

By Jeff Benjamin
7 reasons RIAs are adding insurance products
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION DEC 04, 2020
7 reasons RIAs are adding insurance products

As more commission-free products come to market, RIA firms are beginning to provide insurance solutions to clients

By David Lau
Boston FiNet team managing $3.75 billion becomes RIA
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES DEC 03, 2020
Boston FiNet team managing $3.75 billion becomes RIA

Mayflower Advisors breaks away; uses Pershing as custodian

By InvestmentNews
Hightower lands additional funding from Thomas H. Lee Partners
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 03, 2020
Hightower lands additional funding from Thomas H. Lee Partners

In addition to the funding, THL established a new investment vehicle that includes a fund advised by Goldman Sachs Asset Management

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Clients’ charitable interests provide openings for ESG conversations
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 03, 2020
Clients’ charitable interests provide openings for ESG conversations

It’s as much about returns as about values, IN ESG Summit participants say

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ESG pioneer tells financial advisers to get on the bandwagon
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 03, 2020
ESG pioneer tells financial advisers to get on the bandwagon

Amy Domini kicks off ESG summit, and two advisers explain how to get on board

By Jeff Benjamin
'Booyah!' LPL scores win with Waddell & Reed deal, analysts say
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 03, 2020
'Booyah!' LPL scores win with Waddell & Reed deal, analysts say

The largest broker-dealer picked up 900-plus advisers, but most importantly at the right price

By Bruce Kelly
Americans experiencing high levels of financial stress, CFP Board finds
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 03, 2020
Americans experiencing high levels of financial stress, CFP Board finds

Health care is the top financial concern, survey reveals; 32% worry about unemployment

By InvestmentNews
Guess what? Most Vanguard investors are Steady Eddies
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 03, 2020
Guess what? Most Vanguard investors are Steady Eddies

New analysis of 5 million of the company's retail clients finds their portfolios are diversified and they don’t trade much

By InvestmentNews
Year in review: Pandemic edition
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION DEC 03, 2020
Year in review: Pandemic edition

By taking stock of what clients got right in this very weird year, you can set the stage for a strong start in the New Year

By Sarah Newcomb
Another election, another change in investment advice regulation
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION DEC 03, 2020
Another election, another change in investment advice regulation

Fiduciary duty? Best interest? They’re ultimately political decisions

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
CIOs live in a world of nonstandard data
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 02, 2020
CIOs live in a world of nonstandard data

Retirement plan and investment data seldom come in a common format, making CIOs' jobs trickier

By Emile Hallez
J.P. Morgan Asset Management to acquire fintech 55ip
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH DEC 02, 2020
J.P. Morgan Asset Management to acquire fintech 55ip

The acquisition will expand access to model portfolios and automated tax management technology for J.P. Morgan Asset Management's network of advisers

By Nicole Casperson
LPL to scoop up 900 Waddell & Reed advisers in latest deal
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 02, 2020
LPL to scoop up 900 Waddell & Reed advisers in latest deal

The transaction will cost LPL Financial $300 million and represents $63 billion in assets

By Bruce Kelly
The $6.5 billion market most RPAs ignore: Government plans
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 02, 2020
The $6.5 billion market most RPAs ignore: Government plans

They represent the next blue ocean for retirement plan advisers

By Fred Barstein
Fund sponsor M&A makes retirement CIO jobs more complicated
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 02, 2020
Fund sponsor M&A makes retirement CIO jobs more complicated

Mergers of fund management companies add to due diligence chores for retirement industry chief investment officers

By Emile Hallez
Two top B-D executives behind SPACs to buy RIAs and fintechs
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 02, 2020
Two top B-D executives behind SPACs to buy RIAs and fintechs

Mark Casady and Larry Roth are longtime leaders in the independent broker-dealer industry

By Bruce Kelly
Fund companies see target-dates adding annuities in future: Report
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 02, 2020
Fund companies see target-dates adding annuities in future: Report

The all-in-one products could also eventually include private equity, Cerulli Associates found

By Emile Hallez