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Cerity Partners adds $5 billion RIA in San Francisco
RIAS NOV 24, 2021
Cerity Partners adds $5 billion RIA in San Francisco

The addition of Bingham Osborn & Scarborough will push the New York-based aggregator to nearly $40 billion in total RIA assets.

By Jeff Benjamin
Wealth apps get poor scores for client satisfaction: J.D. Power
FINTECH NOV 24, 2021
Wealth apps get poor scores for client satisfaction: J.D. Power

While wealth management firms are spending big on updates — with 31% introducing major feature updates this year — legacy technology and the complex array of services offered by wealth apps have presented unique challenges.

By Sean Allocca
Finra fines small B-D for misinformation in note sale
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 24, 2021
Finra fines small B-D for misinformation in note sale

WestPark Capital's information in the sale of $3.9 million worth of promissory notes was faulty, according to the regulator.

By Bruce Kelly
Wall Street's $22 trillion carbon time bomb
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 24, 2021
Wall Street's $22 trillion carbon time bomb

According to Moody's, financial institutions in the Group of 20 nations have $22 trillion of exposure to carbon-intensive industries, equal to roughly 20% of their total loans and investments.

By Bloomberg
Maryland auto IRA to include retirement income, emergency savings
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 24, 2021
Maryland auto IRA to include retirement income, emergency savings

MarylandSaves will automatically make payments to account holders when they reach 'retirement age,' unless they specify otherwise.

By Emile Hallez
JPMorgan has $20 billion at stake as Dimon jokes about China
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 24, 2021
JPMorgan has $20 billion at stake as Dimon jokes about China

The CEO issued a statement Wednesday saying he regretted his quip that JPMorgan is likely to outlast China's Communist Party. The bank has ambitions to expand further in China.

By Bloomberg
Biden bill provides tax cut for millionaires, hike for mega rich
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 24, 2021
Biden bill provides tax cut for millionaires, hike for mega rich

Joint Committee on Taxation data show that while millionaires collectively would pay a higher tax rate under the Build Back Better Act passed by the House, those earning at least $1 million would collectively pay $46.8 billion less in taxes.

By Bloomberg
Hospital group settles 403(b) lawsuit for $2 million
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 23, 2021
Hospital group settles 403(b) lawsuit for $2 million

Southcoast Hospitals Group is one of many retirement plan sponsors targeted last year in class-action litigation brought by law firm Capozzi Adler.

By Emile Hallez
LPL reels in $500 million team from Lincoln Financial Advisors
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 23, 2021
LPL reels in $500 million team from Lincoln Financial Advisors

Clearview Wealth Partners is led by managing partners and co-founders Bill Roland and Jim Westermeyer. The team is aligned with The Financial Services Network, an existing LPL large enterprise.

By Bruce Kelly
Will Wealthfront fetch a $1.5 billion price tag?
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 23, 2021
Will Wealthfront fetch a $1.5 billion price tag?

After a summer of sale rumors, Wealthfront Corp. is now reportedly on the block, capping years of significant development toward a fully automated investment platform.

By Sean Allocca
Wall Street breathes sigh of relief as Powell gets second Fed term
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 23, 2021
Wall Street breathes sigh of relief as Powell gets second Fed term

Wall Street had been anxiously awaiting Biden’s picks. The Fed’s monetary policy has encouraged investors to take on more risk and pushed stock, housing and other asset prices higher.

By Bloomberg
Rep managing $500 million boomerangs to RBC
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 23, 2021
Rep managing $500 million boomerangs to RBC

Financial adviser Christopher Andreach returned to the regional bank after just a two-month stint at UBS Group.

By InvestmentNews
Caregivers in the spotlight
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 23, 2021
Caregivers in the spotlight

November is National Family Caregivers Month, celebrating the more than 53 million people in the U.S. who currently provide unpaid care to a relative or friend.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RPA aggregators focused on convergence, consolidation and cooperation
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 22, 2021
RPA aggregators focused on convergence, consolidation and cooperation

Unlike any other industry event, the RPA Aggregator event had no agenda. All participants were focused on the defined-contribution industry’s biggest opportunities and challenges.

By Fred Barstein
CITs continue taking over in 401(k)s, but the change isn't always easy
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 22, 2021
CITs continue taking over in 401(k)s, but the change isn't always easy

CITs are on track to surpass mutual funds in target-date assets. Participants in 401(k)s that use CITs often stand to save a few basis points or more.

By Emile Hallez
Combatting senior abuse gets bipartisan backing
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 22, 2021
Combatting senior abuse gets bipartisan backing

The House Financial Services Committee approved by voice vote legislation to jump-start a state grant program. A backer is optimistic about its Senate prospects.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
5 ideas for holiday gifts for clients
OPINION NOV 22, 2021
5 ideas for holiday gifts for clients

Give things that are personal and positive. Personal demonstrates your thoughtfulness, and frankly, we all need as much positivity as we can get these days.

By Jeremy Jackson
On inflation, advisers hope for the best, prepare for the worst
EQUITIES NOV 22, 2021
On inflation, advisers hope for the best, prepare for the worst

With inflation spiking to a 31-year high, financial advisers are taking action in client portfolios.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC warns of widespread issues with robo-advice
FINTECH NOV 22, 2021
SEC warns of widespread issues with robo-advice

The agency issued a risk alert and deficiency letters to almost all of the robo-advisers examined, citing shortcomings in how the companies manage portfolios and disclose conflicts. The alert could signal future enforcement actions.

By Sean Allocca
Colony Group acquires $691 million RIA
RIAS NOV 22, 2021
Colony Group acquires $691 million RIA

The deal for Derby and Co., which is based in Newton, Massachusetts, is Colony's fifth acquisition this year.

By InvestmentNews