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BlackRock slammed for appointing oil firm CEO to board
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 20, 2023
BlackRock slammed for appointing oil firm CEO to board

NYC comptroller says the asset manager's shareholders 'expect climate-competent, not climate-conflicted, directors.'

By Bloomberg
RIAs leaned on organic growth to weather 2022, Schwab study shows
NEWS RIAS JUL 20, 2023
RIAs leaned on organic growth to weather 2022, Schwab study shows

In the latest RIA Benchmarking Study, growth supplanted the pursuit of talent as the top priority for most advisory firms.

By Jeff Benjamin
Investment advisor numbers escalate while ideas for stronger oversight remain stuck
NEWS RIAS JUL 19, 2023
Investment advisor numbers escalate while ideas for stronger oversight remain stuck

Should the SEC turn to a third-party organization to help it increase the number of exams?

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Planning for the 40% of retirements that occur without warning
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 19, 2023
Planning for the 40% of retirements that occur without warning

Considering a range of scenarios and having different buckets of assets is helpful, advisors say.

By Emile Hallez
Schwab shuts down offices in five cities, merges more
NEWS RIAS JUL 19, 2023
Schwab shuts down offices in five cities, merges more

Large firms like Schwab typically occupy huge offices in prime, and expensive, downtown locations in large cities across the country.

By Bruce Kelly
Goldman profit hit by real estate markdowns, dealmaking slump
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 19, 2023
Goldman profit hit by real estate markdowns, dealmaking slump

The firm's earnings fell 58% during the second quarter, while its return on equity slid to 4% — the worst among top US banks. 

By Bloomberg
Schwab Charitable donors give record amount despite rocky market
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 19, 2023
Schwab Charitable donors give record amount despite rocky market

Its donors surpassed 1 million individual grants to charities for the first time in the organization’s history, Schwab said.

By Gregg Greenberg
LPL furthers commitment to more inclusive financial services industry
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUL 19, 2023
LPL furthers commitment to more inclusive financial services industry

The firm has given its support to the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce and the LGBTQ+ advisor business community.

By Steve Randall
SageView Advisory acquires $5B Retirement Benefits Group
NEWS RIAS JUL 19, 2023
SageView Advisory acquires $5B Retirement Benefits Group

The San Diego institutional retirement plan consulting group RBG also has a growing wealth management business.

By Steve Randall
Capital Group expands financial wellness coaching program
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 19, 2023
Capital Group expands financial wellness coaching program

The investment manager is extending its partnership with Financial Finesse to support advisors and plan sponsors in helping participants achieve financial security.

By Steve Randall
Wall Street earnings, AI stocks push S&P 500 higher
NEWS EQUITIES JUL 19, 2023
Wall Street earnings, AI stocks push S&P 500 higher

But markets are still uncertain about Fed’s moves, with data inconclusive.

By Bloomberg
Hundreds invested $63M in real estate deals, but where's the cash?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 19, 2023
Hundreds invested $63M in real estate deals, but where's the cash?

Crowdfunded investments in Atlanta and Miami real estate have allegedly disappeared with the property firm filing for bankruptcy.

By Bloomberg
Financial planning for a Hollywood strike
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 18, 2023
Financial planning for a Hollywood strike

Clients affected by the writers' and actors' strikes have different needs but could be out of work for some time.

By Emile Hallez
FPA rolls out welcome mat for alternative investments
NEWS RIAS JUL 18, 2023
FPA rolls out welcome mat for alternative investments

A partnership with the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association will help FPA members educate themselves and their clients about alternatives.

By Jeff Benjamin
Despite revenue dip, Merrill Lynch growth contributes to strong quarter for BofA
NEWS WIREHOUSES JUL 18, 2023
Despite revenue dip, Merrill Lynch growth contributes to strong quarter for BofA

Merrill Lynch client balances grow 8.4% year-over-year to surpass $3 trillion in the second quarter.

By Ryan W. Neal
Nominations open for InvestmentNews Women to Watch awards
NEWS WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY JUL 18, 2023
Nominations open for InvestmentNews Women to Watch awards

Come together with your peers to celebrate the women making a difference in our industry.

By InvestmentNews
Earnings wrap: BoA earnings exceed expectations
NEWS WIREHOUSES JUL 18, 2023
Earnings wrap: BoA earnings exceed expectations

The wealth management division's a ray of light for Morgan Stanley.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley reports $78M in severance to axed wealth management employees
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 18, 2023
Morgan Stanley reports $78M in severance to axed wealth management employees

It's not clear what type of employees were laid off, but one industry executive says big firms are rethinking the hiring of administrative assistants.

By Bruce Kelly
Charles Schwab results are in — and they're down
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 18, 2023
Charles Schwab results are in — and they're down

'Significant near-term headwinds' hit the giant financial company in the bottom line.

By Matthew Sellers
LPL Financial welcomes $235 million advisor Laura Evans from Edward Jones
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUL 18, 2023
LPL Financial welcomes $235 million advisor Laura Evans from Edward Jones

Georgia-based Laura Evans marks the move with the launch of a new independent financial practice.

By Steve Randall