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Advisers weigh the appeal of the commodity rally
ALTERNATIVES APR 13, 2022
Advisers weigh the appeal of the commodity rally

As commodity funds post double-digit gains this year, some advisers wonder if it's too late to join the party.

By Jeff Benjamin
The 4 key drivers of RIA consolidation
OPINION APR 13, 2022
The 4 key drivers of RIA consolidation

Even if a prolonged bear market conspires with rising rates and valuations take a hit, the other factors driving M&A will continue to push more sellers into the market than we’ve seen in the past.

By Scott Hanson
First Republic keeps hiring
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 13, 2022
First Republic keeps hiring

The bank's wealth management group, a destination for wirehouse brokers for the past decade, has recruited three teams so far in 2022.

By Bruce Kelly
Think financial literacy was low? It’s gotten lower
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 13, 2022
Think financial literacy was low? It’s gotten lower

An annual survey from TIAA Institute finds that 23% of adults couldn’t even get seven out of 28 questions right.

By InvestmentNews
Dimensional preps low-carbon ETFs
ESG APR 13, 2022
Dimensional preps low-carbon ETFs

The four exchange-traded funds aim for lower emissions exposure than comparable products, the fund manager said.

By Emile Hallez
JPMorgan Q1 results marred by $524 million loss tied to Ukraine
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 13, 2022
JPMorgan Q1 results marred by $524 million loss tied to Ukraine

JPMorgan’s fixed-income traders pulled in $5.7 billion in the first three months of the year, crushing analysts’ estimates by $1 billion.

By Bloomberg
Fidelity adds two ETFs focusing on crypto, metaverse
ALTERNATIVES APR 12, 2022
Fidelity adds two ETFs focusing on crypto, metaverse

One of the funds will track the digital payments industry, and the other will focus on companies tied to emerging virtual worlds.

By InvestmentNews
Guideline offers managed SEP IRA
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 12, 2022
Guideline offers managed SEP IRA

The fintech is adding the product to its lineup of 401(k) and personal individual retirement account offerings.

By InvestmentNews
Integrated Partners affiliate buys firm
RIAS APR 12, 2022
Integrated Partners affiliate buys firm

Fairfax, Virginia-based Integrated Financial Partners acquired Wagner Resources Group, an RIA based in McLean, Virginia.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisers cheer SECURE 2.0 and renewed focus on retirement savings
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 12, 2022
Advisers cheer SECURE 2.0 and renewed focus on retirement savings

The proposed legislation's popular provisions include increasing the RMD age to 75 and allowing employers to match student loan payments with retirement plan contributions.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Creative Planning adds $644 million in Keystone Wealth Partners deal
RIAS APR 12, 2022
Creative Planning adds $644 million in Keystone Wealth Partners deal

Keystone's team-based approach is described as having sealed the deal; the firm's 29 employees include advisers, attorneys and CPAs.

By Jeff Benjamin
Vanguard to offer financial advice to AmEx credit-card customers
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 12, 2022
Vanguard to offer financial advice to AmEx credit-card customers

The AmEx by Vanguard program has an investment minimum of $10,000 and an annual gross advisory fee of 0.5%.

By Bloomberg
Envestnet embraces remote work in move from Chicago
FINTECH APR 12, 2022
Envestnet embraces remote work in move from Chicago

The 23-year-old management software company is moving its headquarters to Berwyn, Pennsylvania, while offering employees 'maximum flexibility.'

By Jeff Benjamin
Simon Quick acquires $420 million RIA
RIAS APR 12, 2022
Simon Quick acquires $420 million RIA

Red Hook Management was a crosstown rival; both Simon Quick and Red Hook are based in Morristown, New Jersey.

By InvestmentNews
Large retirement plan consultant switches to Triad
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 12, 2022
Large retirement plan consultant switches to Triad

Gallagher Retirement Plan Consulting, which is based in Elmhurt, Illinois, had previously been affiliated with Kestra.

By InvestmentNews
Goldman women pick lawsuit over arbitration but many abstain
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 12, 2022
Goldman women pick lawsuit over arbitration but many abstain

Almost everyone who’s responded wants to stay in court. But half of the group didn’t respond at all, which means they’re leaving the lawsuit.

By Bloomberg
U.S. inflation quickens to 8.5%, ratcheting up pressure on Fed
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 12, 2022
U.S. inflation quickens to 8.5%, ratcheting up pressure on Fed

Consumer prices rose 1.2% from February, the biggest gain since 2005 as gasoline costs drove half of the monthly increase.

By Bloomberg
Treasury yield surge to threaten bull run’s last resistance line
FIXED INCOME APR 12, 2022
Treasury yield surge to threaten bull run’s last resistance line

Benchmark 10-year yields rose above 2.80% to the highest since December 2018 as traders bet the Federal Reserve will ramp up the pace of tightening to curb inflation.

By Bloomberg
Trade associations raise concerns about SEC’s cybersecurity proposal
FINTECH APR 11, 2022
Trade associations raise concerns about SEC’s cybersecurity proposal

Investment Adviser Association, American Securities Association say advisers need more than 48 hours to report breaches to SEC.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Advisers buckle up for more market volatility
RIAS APR 11, 2022
Advisers buckle up for more market volatility

Trouble in the bond markets is moving investment portfolios well beyond traditional allocations of 60% stocks and 40% bonds.

By Jeff Benjamin