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LPL adds New Mexico firm managing $225 million from Voya
NEWS BROKER DEALERS FEB 13, 2023
LPL adds New Mexico firm managing $225 million from Voya

Albuquerque-based Legacy Financial Group was founded in 1995 by Cris Giron and Eddie Fernandez.

By InvestmentNews
NAPFA names Kathryn Dattomo new CEO
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 13, 2023
NAPFA names Kathryn Dattomo new CEO

Dattomo, a longtime executive for medical associations, takes over from Geoffrey Brown, who departed NAPFA in November to become CEO of the Illinois CPA Society.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Retirement plan loans down in Q4, but defaults up, BofA study shows
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2023
Retirement plan loans down in Q4, but defaults up, BofA study shows

Fewer retirement plan participants took hardship withdrawals to meet their immediate financial needs, according to the report.

By Gregg Greenberg
Finra fines small New York broker-dealer for Reg BI failures
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 13, 2023
Finra fines small New York broker-dealer for Reg BI failures

Finra's action against Long Island Financial Group is yet another indication of its dissatisfaction with the industry's implementation of Reg BI.

By Bruce Kelly
Fund companies, in no-win situation, test shareholder proxy voting
NEWS EQUITIES FEB 10, 2023
Fund companies, in no-win situation, test shareholder proxy voting

BlackRock, Schwab, Vanguard and State Street could be inviting a political backlash with proxy voting campaigns aimed at avoiding a political backlash.

By Jeff Benjamin
Fidelity readies ESG target-date series
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 10, 2023
Fidelity readies ESG target-date series

The firm would be one of several companies providing sustainable target-date funds in the US.

By Emile Hallez
Cetera CEO Antoniades enthusiastic about Securian pickup
NEWS BROKER DEALERS FEB 10, 2023
Cetera CEO Antoniades enthusiastic about Securian pickup

But the deal raises the possibility other firms may go after the Securian advisors; Cetera and LPL have faced off in the past over recruiting advisors amid an acquisition.

By Bruce Kelly
Alan Moore stepping down as CEO of AdvicePay to become full-time CEO of XY Planning
NEWS RIAS FEB 10, 2023
Alan Moore stepping down as CEO of AdvicePay to become full-time CEO of XY Planning

The 35-year-old co-founder of AdvicePay and XY Planning said he got the AdvicePay board's blessing late last year to make the transition.

By Jeff Benjamin
Putnam launches sustainable target-date series for retirement savers
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 10, 2023
Putnam launches sustainable target-date series for retirement savers

The target-date funds will invest in actively managed sustainable and ESG-focused exchange-traded funds managed by Putnam.

By Gregg Greenberg
Fears that a comfortable retirement may be unattainable continue to grow
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 10, 2023
Fears that a comfortable retirement may be unattainable continue to grow

Prior to the expansion of state pension systems in the 20th century, it was only the rich who could reasonably expect comfortable leisure time at the end of their lives.

By Bloomberg
Hundreds of pages of regulations amount to nothing until they’re enforced  
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 09, 2023
Hundreds of pages of regulations amount to nothing until they’re enforced  

We don't know how Reg BI or the CFP credential's fiduciary standard work in practice because there has been no substantial punishment for violating them.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Northern Trust Asset Management fills president vacancy with BlackRock veteran
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 09, 2023
Northern Trust Asset Management fills president vacancy with BlackRock veteran

Daniel Gamba starts work as president of the $1.2 trillion asset manager on April 3.

By Jeff Benjamin
IBDs used to keep their hands off clients. Not anymore
NEWS BROKER DEALERS FEB 09, 2023
IBDs used to keep their hands off clients. Not anymore

Giant financial services companies are starting 2023 with more moves to control and own the assets of financial advisors, rather than servicing them for a modest fee.

By Bruce Kelly
Most successful financial services football stadiums
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 09, 2023
Most successful financial services football stadiums

See how the 11 NFL stadiums sponsored by financial services companies stack up in terms of their team’s postseason success.

By Ryan W. Neal
Super Bowl special: How to leave NFL tickets to heirs without getting sacked
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2023
Super Bowl special: How to leave NFL tickets to heirs without getting sacked

Passing down season tickets from generation to generation can get hairy. It’s often worthwhile to bring in an estate planner or attorney to make sure it’s a clean handoff.

By Gregg Greenberg
Wealth Enhancement Group adds RIA managing $273 million
NEWS RIAS FEB 08, 2023
Wealth Enhancement Group adds RIA managing $273 million

Falls Church, Virginia-based Washington Wealth Advisors is led by Maura Schauss and Todd Youngdahl.

By InvestmentNews
GOP seeks to open private markets; Democrats might be willing to talk  
NEWS ALTERNATIVES FEB 08, 2023
GOP seeks to open private markets; Democrats might be willing to talk  

A House subcommittee considers GOP measures that would amend accredited-investor rules. The ranking Democrat said 'fiduciary' advisors could help retail investors become sophisticated vicariously.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Centaurus hit with $1.1 million penalty over structured product sales
NEWS ALTERNATIVES FEB 08, 2023
Centaurus hit with $1.1 million penalty over structured product sales

The SEC said brokers in the firm's Lexington, South Carolina, branch office recommended variable interest rate structured products to dozens of retail customers for whom they weren't suitable.

By Bruce Kelly
Invesco’s Schlossberg to succeed Flanagan as president, CEO
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 08, 2023
Invesco’s Schlossberg to succeed Flanagan as president, CEO

Marty Flanagan is retiring at the end of June, while Andrew Schlossberg currently serves as the fund company’s head of Americas.

By InvestmentNews
BNY Mellon files for Women’s Empowerment ETF
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 08, 2023
BNY Mellon files for Women’s Empowerment ETF

The fund aims to invest in companies that help improve the quality of life for women.

By ESG Clarity