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Morningstar’s initial retirement report shows ‘alarming’ DC plan shrinkage
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 01, 2022
Morningstar’s initial retirement report shows ‘alarming’ DC plan shrinkage

Jack VanDerhei, formerly director of research at EBRI, joins the firm’s new unit.

By InvestmentNews
Wells Fargo Advisors deemed 'vindictive' in arbitration win for adviser
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 01, 2022
Wells Fargo Advisors deemed 'vindictive' in arbitration win for adviser

Three arbitrators took Wells Fargo Advisors to task for what the firm said about Aaron Olson on his Form U5.

By Bruce Kelly
Janney adds team from Wells Fargo managing $300 million
BROKER DEALERS MAR 01, 2022
Janney adds team from Wells Fargo managing $300 million

The three advisers operate as RCC Wealth Management in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

By InvestmentNews
Tyrone Ross resigns as CEO of Onramp Invest
RIAS MAR 01, 2022
Tyrone Ross resigns as CEO of Onramp Invest

Co-founder Eric Ervin, who's taking over as CEO, alludes to the 'stresses of dual leadership' in an email to investors.

By Jeff Benjamin
Bitcoin advances in tentative comeback as haven asset
ALTERNATIVES MAR 01, 2022
Bitcoin advances in tentative comeback as haven asset

The largest cryptocurrency rose 4.3% to $43,453 at 10:50 a.m. in London, gaining along with other major digital tokens.

By Bloomberg
Creative Planning adds $400 million New York City-based RIA
RIAS MAR 01, 2022
Creative Planning adds $400 million New York City-based RIA

The Doman Group, which works with athletes and entertainers, marks Creative Planning's first office in Manhattan.

By Jeff Benjamin
Citigroup is latest bank to be probed over unapproved messaging services
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 01, 2022
Citigroup is latest bank to be probed over unapproved messaging services

The SEC is probing Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and other firms over communications sent over unapproved electronic messaging channels.

By Bloomberg
UBS revamps unit for wealthiest clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 01, 2022
UBS revamps unit for wealthiest clients

The business group formerly known as the Global Family Office is being folded into a larger unit in an effort to link the bank's work serving billionaires more closely to its investment banking business.

By Bloomberg
Supreme Court refuses to hear challenge to CalSavers
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 28, 2022
Supreme Court refuses to hear challenge to CalSavers

California prevailed in a legal battle over its auto-IRA program.

By InvestmentNews
Envestnet is reportedly up for sale — again
FINTECH FEB 28, 2022
Envestnet is reportedly up for sale — again

The fintech is reportedly being shopped around to private equity firms in what could potentially become one of the largest wealthtech deals to date.

By Sean Allocca
More intense SEC scrutiny of private equity not likely to dull appetite for RIA acquisition
ALTERNATIVES FEB 28, 2022
More intense SEC scrutiny of private equity not likely to dull appetite for RIA acquisition

Experts say an SEC proposal would significantly raise regulatory costs but the robust PE sector should maintain its transactional pace.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wealthtech funding had 'record-shattering' 2021
RIAS FEB 28, 2022
Wealthtech funding had 'record-shattering' 2021

The world’s largest firms are betting that new tools from wealthtech providers, ranging from AI to robotic process automation and blockchain systems, can help slash costs while increasing assets.

By Sean Allocca
Russian invasion and sanctions drive oil price rally
EQUITIES FEB 28, 2022
Russian invasion and sanctions drive oil price rally

While the S&P 500 Index has fallen 6% so far this year, some exchange-traded funds that focus on the oil sector have surged.

By Jeff Benjamin
Study estimates $1.96 trillion jump in 401(k) balances from loan protections
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 28, 2022
Study estimates $1.96 trillion jump in 401(k) balances from loan protections

EBRI research suggests automatic loan insurance program would reduce savings deficit.

By InvestmentNews
Edward Jones rep managing $156 million goes indie with Raymond James
ADVISOR MOVES FEB 28, 2022
Edward Jones rep managing $156 million goes indie with Raymond James

Terry Estes joins Freedom Street Partners, a partnership of independent advisers affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Inc.

By InvestmentNews
US ETFs show extent of damage to Russian stocks
EQUITIES FEB 28, 2022
US ETFs show extent of damage to Russian stocks

Russia's stock market is closed, but the VanEck Russia ETF and the iShares MSCI Russia Capped ETF plunged 26% and 20%, respectively, in U.S. trading early Monday.

By Bloomberg
Some memorable exchanges with clients
OPINION FEB 28, 2022
Some memorable exchanges with clients

In the course of working with clients on financial planning, some are comfortable enough to talk about parts of their personal lives.

By Michael Broad
Avoid playing catch-up: Getting a fast start in your firm’s ESG journey
OPINION FEB 28, 2022
Avoid playing catch-up: Getting a fast start in your firm’s ESG journey

Begin by getting alignment from senior leaders, conducting a materiality assessment, picking the right reporting framework and engaging with investors.

By Keir Gumbs
Selling stocks now entails too much risk: JPMorgan
EQUITIES FEB 28, 2022
Selling stocks now entails too much risk: JPMorgan

The bank's analysts note that most military conflicts end up turning into buying opportunities.

By Bloomberg
Have financial adviser, will travel
RIAS FEB 25, 2022
Have financial adviser, will travel

Jake Northrup caters to upper-income clients who don't subscribe to a 9-to-5, work-till-you're-65 mindset.

By Jeff Benjamin