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Mariner Wealth acquires RIA with $775 million in AUA
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 15, 2021
Mariner Wealth acquires RIA with $775 million in AUA

The deal for Cascadia Advisory Services will expand Mariner's presence in Portland, Oregon.

By InvestmentNews
MAI Capital acquires $558 million RIA
RIAS DEC 15, 2021
MAI Capital acquires $558 million RIA

The principals of Charlotte, North Carolina-based Queens Oak Advisors, Leila Evans and Deems May, a former NFL player, will join MAI.

By InvestmentNews
Franklin Templeton joins shift to low-cost ETFs
MUTUAL FUNDS DEC 15, 2021
Franklin Templeton joins shift to low-cost ETFs

The asset manager plans to convert two mutual funds holding roughly $250 million in assets into exchange-traded funds by the third or fourth quarter of next year.

By Bloomberg
CI Financial notches 29th and 30th deals in record buying spree
RIAS DEC 15, 2021
CI Financial notches 29th and 30th deals in record buying spree

The Toronto aggregator announced a twofer that combines for $10 billion in assets under management. The deals push CI’s U.S. footprint to $115 billion in assets.

By Jeff Benjamin
Wells Fargo moves to simplify pay plan for advisers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 14, 2021
Wells Fargo moves to simplify pay plan for advisers

'I really think that our financial advisers are going to be happy about this,' one Wells Fargo executive said.

By Bruce Kelly
Pimco, Fidelity shun net-zero alliance embraced by BlackRock
ESG DEC 14, 2021
Pimco, Fidelity shun net-zero alliance embraced by BlackRock

The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero is finding its can't attract some of the top names in asset management, including Pimco, Fidelity Investments and Capital Group.

By Bloomberg
Labor Department's ESG proposal attracts ire from the anti-'woke'
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 14, 2021
Labor Department's ESG proposal attracts ire from the anti-'woke'

The agency received a trove of public comments on its proposed ESG changes, and many were penned by people concerned about a perceived liberal agenda.

By Emile Hallez
Planswell opens up free financial planning tech to advisers
FINTECH DEC 14, 2021
Planswell opens up free financial planning tech to advisers

A relaunch in 2020 has allowed the company to pivot to serving financial advisers, which is a more sustainable business model, according to CEO Eric Arnold.

By Sean Allocca
Hub acquires $3.4 billion plan consultant
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 14, 2021
Hub acquires $3.4 billion plan consultant

The principals of GRP Financial California will join Hub’s private wealth business.

By InvestmentNews
Hightower adds $1.8 billion RIA in Kansas
RIAS DEC 14, 2021
Hightower adds $1.8 billion RIA in Kansas

The year-end buying binge continues as RIAs rush to close deals ahead of President Joe Biden's anticipated tax hikes next year.

By Jeff Benjamin
Fidelity Institutional adds new head of client growth
RIAS DEC 14, 2021
Fidelity Institutional adds new head of client growth

Rohit Mahna will report to Mike Durbin and fills the spot vacated in June by Sanjiv Mirchandani, who took part in Fidelity's sweeping buyout offer.

By Jeff Benjamin
That student loan crisis is about to get real, again
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 14, 2021
That student loan crisis is about to get real, again

Federal student loan borrowers have been clear that they are in no shape to start making payments again.

By Emile Hallez
Prospera leaps into the acquisition game with Dorsey deal
RIAS DEC 14, 2021
Prospera leaps into the acquisition game with Dorsey deal

With just two deals under its belt after nearly 40 years in the business, the $16 billion Dallas broker-dealer and RIA is ready to become more active in the M&A space.

By Jeff Benjamin
Rich business owners rethink retirement amid pandemic
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 14, 2021
Rich business owners rethink retirement amid pandemic

More than half of the individuals and families surveyed by BNP Paribas and Aon said they're altering the timetable for stepping away from their companies, with 41% delaying or phasing more slowly into a move.

By Bloomberg
Wealth management platforms as collaboration tools
OPINION DEC 14, 2021
Wealth management platforms as collaboration tools

The pandemic has sparked growth in collaboration tools, but for financial services firms, an enterprise-focused wealth management platform is an equally important part of solving the collaboration puzzle.

By Andy Aziz
3 reps managing $345 million join LPL employee unit
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 13, 2021
3 reps managing $345 million join LPL employee unit

Three registered representatives who collectively manage $345 million have joined Linsco, LPL Financial’s employee adviser unit.

By InvestmentNews
401(k) adviser M&A doubles last year's record
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2021
401(k) adviser M&A doubles last year's record

There will likely be at least 70 deals for retirement adviser firms before the end of the year, according to Wise Rhino Group.

By Emile Hallez
Private equity expands beyond US wealth management
RIAS DEC 13, 2021
Private equity expands beyond US wealth management

Merchant Investment Management has purchased a stake in Brainvest Wealth Management for international exposure.

By Jeff Benjamin
Wescott Financial buys $800 million niche practice
RIAS DEC 13, 2021
Wescott Financial buys $800 million niche practice

Wescott Financial Advisory Group will swell to $3.5 billion under management with the addition of Asset Planning Services, which specializes in working with execs from Merck & Co.

By Jeff Benjamin
New Year, Same Challenge: The Search for Income Continues
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 13, 2021
New Year, Same Challenge: The Search for Income Continues

With rates well below historical norms, finding income remains a key challenge for advisors. Here’s why non-commissioned annuities may be the solution.

By InvestmentNews Create