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Financial Professionals Coalition seeks to help ‘disenfranchised’ financial advisors
NEWS RIAS JUL 05, 2023
Financial Professionals Coalition seeks to help ‘disenfranchised’ financial advisors

Former Finra board member Stephen Kohn set up the group to help advisors who are looking for a new job, seeking to address a customer complaint on their record, or need help with a range of other issues.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Advisors prep clients for recession everyone anticipates but nobody can see
NEWS RIAS JUL 05, 2023
Advisors prep clients for recession everyone anticipates but nobody can see

Consensus estimates are that the US economy will dip into recession later this year or early next year.

By Jeff Benjamin
How tuck-ins help advisory firms grow effectively
NEWS CUSTODIAN JUL 05, 2023
How tuck-ins help advisory firms grow effectively

The approach, which is commonly part of an independent advisor's succession plan, also offers smaller firms the chance to scale quickly and efficiently.

By Greg Heller
Mercer Global Advisors adds $400 million in first deal since latest recapitalization
NEWS RIAS JUL 05, 2023
Mercer Global Advisors adds $400 million in first deal since latest recapitalization

The founder of Macon, Georgia-based Day & Ennis, a 35-year-old RIA, cited the need to scale as a driving force behind the deal.

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra dings Hightower with $353,000 penalty over alt sales
NEWS RIAS JUL 05, 2023
Finra dings Hightower with $353,000 penalty over alt sales

Both GPB private placements and the LJM mutual fund were widely sold by brokerage firms prior to 2018.

By Bruce Kelly
Global wealth slips for first time in 15 years but set for rebound
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 05, 2023
Global wealth slips for first time in 15 years but set for rebound

Interest rates, inflation, poor equity performance, and geopolitical risk all impacted wealth — and asset manager profits — in 2022.

By Steve Randall
Clients want market protection as hit from rate hikes revealed
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 05, 2023
Clients want market protection as hit from rate hikes revealed

An Allianz Life study highlights the pain Americans are suffering from tighter monetary policy, as well as their fears of a major recession.

By Steve Randall
How tax refunds can kickstart clients' retirement plans
NEWS OPINION JUL 05, 2023
How tax refunds can kickstart clients' retirement plans

There are many ways for clients to make sound investment decisions with their tax refunds, but it's important to understand their entire financial picture before giving advice.

By Nasha Knowles
Employee, heal thyself! The financial wellness trend will only get hotter
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 03, 2023
Employee, heal thyself! The financial wellness trend will only get hotter

More than 83% of human resource leaders worry employees’ financial issues could impact their productivity, while 66% of employees agree financial stress is negatively affecting their work and personal life.

By Gregg Greenberg
Strong first half for markets forces advisors to defend pessimistic outlooks
NEWS RIAS JUL 03, 2023
Strong first half for markets forces advisors to defend pessimistic outlooks

The broad markets are climbing a wall of worry, although that's been overshadowed by the triple-digit returns of tech sector highfliers.

By Jeff Benjamin
Stocks can't continue to ignore recession risk
NEWS EQUITIES JUL 03, 2023
Stocks can't continue to ignore recession risk

Despite the recent surge in equities, most market watchers expect stocks to finish the year flat or down from current levels.

By Jeff Benjamin
More summer reading recommendations
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 03, 2023
More summer reading recommendations

If you’re looking for something to read this holiday, here are suggestions of both fun and serious books from friends and colleagues across the wealth management industry.

By Jeff Benjamin
Why financial advisors can't live with or without  Florida
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 30, 2023
Why financial advisors can't live with or without Florida

A new study ranks the Sunshine State as the second-most popular state for Americans thinking about relocating. But it also tops the list of states residents are seeking to leave.

By Gregg Greenberg
Advisors, be careful what you wish for with interest rates
NEWS FIXED INCOME JUN 30, 2023
Advisors, be careful what you wish for with interest rates

'When an advisor or client stretches for yield, that’s when they can get hit,' one financial advisor notes.

By Bruce Kelly
Staying in-plan: More 401(k)s keep retiree assets but more products needed
NEWS RIAS JUN 30, 2023
Staying in-plan: More 401(k)s keep retiree assets but more products needed

Keeping retirees in the plan helps both participants and sponsors save on costs, but many 401(k)s are lacking income options.

By Emile Hallez
Student loan court ruling is a 'one-two punch' for clients
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 30, 2023
Student loan court ruling is a 'one-two punch' for clients

Advisors react to financial challenge posed by Supreme Court's decision, combined with the lifting in October of a freeze on student loan payments

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Broker-dealer employee hit by SEC legal action
NEWS WIREHOUSES JUN 30, 2023
Broker-dealer employee hit by SEC legal action

A Chinese fintech company executive, inside information about Morgan Stanley deals and six-figure illicit profits.

By InvestmentNews
SEC use of in-house judges to be reviewed by Supreme Court
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 30, 2023
SEC use of in-house judges to be reviewed by Supreme Court

The justices said they will hear a Biden administration appeal of an appeals court ruling that cast a constitutional cloud over the agency's use of in-house judges.

By Bloomberg
Don't split heirs! How to avoid family fights when leaving behind a second home
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 30, 2023
Don't split heirs! How to avoid family fights when leaving behind a second home

Ownership, management and use of the holiday home: That’s the trifecta estate planners and financial advisors need to reckon with if they want to keep the peace.

By Gregg Greenberg
Supreme Court rejects student-loan relief plan
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 30, 2023
Supreme Court rejects student-loan relief plan

The high court tossed out President Joe Biden's plan to slash the student debt of more than 40 million people.

By Bloomberg