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CFP Board elects four directors
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 17, 2021
CFP Board elects four directors

Louis Barajas, Terri Kallsen, Peter Rohr and Martin Seay are joining the 17-person board.

By InvestmentNews
Adviser managed accounts gaining more momentum
OPINION NOV 17, 2021
Adviser managed accounts gaining more momentum

The ambition is not to simply offer a growth portfolio that keeps pace with a growth benchmark. On a much grander scale, AMA seeks to add “account alpha” through various advice levers for a participant’s goals.

By Matthew Eickman
Colorado and New Mexico partner on auto retirement plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 17, 2021
Colorado and New Mexico partner on auto retirement plans

The partnership will be first multistate auto-IRA program in the country.

By InvestmentNews
Bill to end mandatory arbitration faces steep climb in Senate
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 17, 2021
Bill to end mandatory arbitration faces steep climb in Senate

Democrats back the legislation, but Republicans are united against it. While the measure was passed by a House committee, an advocate calls winning congressional approval a 'Herculean task.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Student loan payments will soon hit borrowers hard
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 17, 2021
Student loan payments will soon hit borrowers hard

As many as 89% of borrowers say they will have trouble making student loan payments when they resume on Feb. 1, according to a recent report.

By Emile Hallez
Robo-advisers brace portfolios for rising inflation
EQUITIES NOV 17, 2021
Robo-advisers brace portfolios for rising inflation

As the stock market slowed in the third quarter, investors continued to process multiple market influences underscored by supply chain disruptions and pent-up demand from reopening economies.

By Sean Allocca
A tale of two advisers, and why boldness wins
OPINION NOV 17, 2021
A tale of two advisers, and why boldness wins

To stand out in the sea of sameness, you need to be willing to be different.

By Robert Sofia
Closing the financial literacy gap
OPINION NOV 17, 2021
Closing the financial literacy gap

Financial advisers are uniquely qualified to become a part of the solution to this crisis by helping to bridge the financial literacy gap.

By Andrew Crowell
Invesco offers sustainability version of its S&P 500 ETF
ESG NOV 17, 2021
Invesco offers sustainability version of its S&P 500 ETF

The Invesco ESG S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF will invest in companies considered leaders in ESG metrics; Apple, Facebook parent Meta and Tesla are among the companies that will be excluded from the fund initially.

By Bloomberg
Wealthfront explores potential sale
FINTECH NOV 17, 2021
Wealthfront explores potential sale

A transaction could value the robo-adviser, which has drawn interest from banks and special purpose acquisition companies, at as much as $1.5 billion.

By Bloomberg
Finra moves toward hybrid arbitration hearings
FINTECH NOV 16, 2021
Finra moves toward hybrid arbitration hearings

The regulator is considering how to utilize in-person and remote participation to capture 'the best of both worlds,' CEO Robert W. Cook said.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Health system settles 403(b) lawsuit for $3.9M
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 16, 2021
Health system settles 403(b) lawsuit for $3.9M

Mercy Health Corp. was sued last year over plan fees and investment options. Separately, a new lawsuit was filed against Olin Corp.

By Emile Hallez
KKR invests in RIA Beacon Pointe
RIAS NOV 16, 2021
KKR invests in RIA Beacon Pointe

The woman-led management team retains a majority stake in the firm, while investor Abry Partners is exiting.

By InvestmentNews
What Creative Planning’s deal for Lockton’s retirement unit means for RPAs
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 15, 2021
What Creative Planning’s deal for Lockton’s retirement unit means for RPAs

The transaction marks the first time a top-five RIA has acquired a top-five retirement plan adviser firm, which could send Creative Planning's rivals scrambling to find larger RPAs.

By Fred Barstein
New legislation targets registered index-linked annuities
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 15, 2021
New legislation targets registered index-linked annuities

Developing a tailored regulatory filing form for RILAs could help investors better understand the product. The proposal has the backing of the insurance industry and investor advocates.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Lawsuit seeks to head off WA Cares insurance program
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 15, 2021
Lawsuit seeks to head off WA Cares insurance program

Opponents of Washington's long-term care insurance program are claiming that it violates a handful of laws.

By Emile Hallez
Tips for developing a cybersecurity plan for your firm
OPINION NOV 15, 2021
Tips for developing a cybersecurity plan for your firm

As cybercriminals become bolder and more sophisticated in their efforts to hack into networks, it's more important than ever for your firm to have a comprehensive plan to protect its data.

By JP Pattinson
Advisers managing $1.1 billion join Ameriprise affiliate
BROKER DEALERS NOV 15, 2021
Advisers managing $1.1 billion join Ameriprise affiliate

New York’s Kuttin Wealth has attracted a large team from 1879 Advisors and another adviser from Cadaret Grant.

By InvestmentNews
LPL nabs $745 million Wells Fargo Advisors team
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 15, 2021
LPL nabs $745 million Wells Fargo Advisors team

Winget Benton Wealth Management is comprised of advisers Al Winget, Rob Benton and Andrew Robson. The advisers are moving to LPL's recently launched employee adviser channel.

By Bruce Kelly
Portfolio allocations: Is 70/30 the new 60/40?
OPINION NOV 15, 2021
Portfolio allocations: Is 70/30 the new 60/40?

With interest rates rising over the next several years as a result of stronger economic growth, higher inflation and Fed tapering, existing bond holdings will decline in price and overall return.

By Steven L. Skancke