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Retirement planning is anything but normal in a post-pandemic world
RIAS MAR 21, 2022
Retirement planning is anything but normal in a post-pandemic world

One important aspect of retirement planning that hasn’t changed — and is likely never to change — is the need for advisers to be forthright with their clients, especially about matters relating to longevity and income adequacy.

By InvestmentNews
Keeping the sandwich generation on track for retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 21, 2022
Keeping the sandwich generation on track for retirement

Many middle-aged Americans are bringing up their children while caring for aging parents, and placing their own retirement needs on the back burner.

By Sean Allocca
Irwin hopes securities regulation resonates with Western Pennsylvania voters
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 18, 2022
Irwin hopes securities regulation resonates with Western Pennsylvania voters

The state's former securities commissioner, Irwin is campaigning for a seat in Congress.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Financial advisers starting to view economic outlook as a glass half empty
RIAS MAR 18, 2022
Financial advisers starting to view economic outlook as a glass half empty

The results from the most recent InvestmentNews survey shows sentiment is turning south.

By Jeff Benjamin
Robinhood settles with Vermont for $640,000 over outages
ALTERNATIVES MAR 18, 2022
Robinhood settles with Vermont for $640,000 over outages

The Vermont Department of Financial Regulation said at least 40 customers in the state complained.

By Bloomberg
Two years later, financial services firms still searching for balance on remote work
RIAS MAR 18, 2022
Two years later, financial services firms still searching for balance on remote work

Some of the biggest brands in wealth management are trying to figure out what normal looks like, and how and whether it makes sense to bring employees back to the office.

By Jeff Benjamin
Sanctuary Wealth takes stake in $400 million Indianapolis RIA
RIAS MAR 18, 2022
Sanctuary Wealth takes stake in $400 million Indianapolis RIA

Frank Esposito and Niki Woodworth operate as EverNest Financial Advisors.

By InvestmentNews
Robo adds fossil fuel-free 401(k) for small businesses
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 18, 2022
Robo adds fossil fuel-free 401(k) for small businesses

Carbon Collective caters to employers that think 'slightly less bad is just not good enough.'

By Emile Hallez
SageView partners with Pontera to help advisers manage held-away accounts
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 17, 2022
SageView partners with Pontera to help advisers manage held-away accounts

Pontera, formerly known as FeeX, allows advisers to work with client accounts that are held away from the firm, like 401(k)s.

By InvestmentNews
Senate Banking Chair warns about private equity ownership of insurance companies
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 17, 2022
Senate Banking Chair warns about private equity ownership of insurance companies

Sen. Sherrod Brown says PE has a track record of 'undermining pension and retirement programs.' The American Investment Council praises PE stewardship of insurance firms.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC's Gensler takes aim at robo-adviser investing strategies
FINTECH MAR 17, 2022
SEC's Gensler takes aim at robo-adviser investing strategies

The Securities and Exchange Commission chairman raised questions about the effect that behavioral prompts — like encouraging clients to trade more often or using algorithms to steer them into high-risk, high-fee products — might have on investing outcomes.

By Sean Allocca
Fired Merrill broker who threw smoothie lands at Aegis Capital
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 17, 2022
Fired Merrill broker who threw smoothie lands at Aegis Capital

James Iannazzo, 48, was arrested in January, faces three charges and is seeking probation.

By Bruce Kelly
Private Advisor Group buys $1.86 billion Minnesota RIA
RIAS MAR 17, 2022
Private Advisor Group buys $1.86 billion Minnesota RIA

The deal for Investors Financial Group suggests that Morristown, N.J.-based Private Advisor Group is in growth mode.

By Bruce Kelly
World Insurance Associates buys Pensionmark Financial Group
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 17, 2022
World Insurance Associates buys Pensionmark Financial Group

Pensionmark, an RIA and retirement consultant that supports more than $80 billion in assets, is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California.

By InvestmentNews
SEC obtains judgment against Ohio adviser who defrauded investors
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 17, 2022
SEC obtains judgment against Ohio adviser who defrauded investors

Scott Allen Fries, a former Transamerica rep and adviser, took at least $458,000 from at least 10 individuals.

By InvestmentNews
Should private equity be in 401(k) plans?
OPINION MAR 17, 2022
Should private equity be in 401(k) plans?

The DOL has clarified its earlier advice on this topic, stressing the responsibility of fiduciaries whose plans offer private equity investments.

By Carol Buckmann
Finra board approves remote-inspection proposals, sends them to SEC
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 16, 2022
Finra board approves remote-inspection proposals, sends them to SEC

Finra didn't provide details about the rules, which will be made public when they're submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
JPMorgan to buy share-plan software company
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 16, 2022
JPMorgan to buy share-plan software company

Global Shares, which will be integrated into the bank's asset and wealth management arm, has almost $200 billion in assets under administration and roughly 600 corporate clients.

By Bloomberg
Fed lifts rates a quarter point in opening bid to curb inflation
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 16, 2022
Fed lifts rates a quarter point in opening bid to curb inflation

Policy makers led by Chair Jerome Powell voted 8-1 to lift their key rate to a target range of 0.25% to 0.5%, the first increase since 2018.

By Bloomberg
Kitces, LPL exec agree on need for more transparency from RIA custodians
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 16, 2022
Kitces, LPL exec agree on need for more transparency from RIA custodians

But they differ on exactly how to provide it, ensuring the debate will go on.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.