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Covered call strategy aims to dampen volatility of crypto investing
ALTERNATIVES NOV 30, 2021
Covered call strategy aims to dampen volatility of crypto investing

Toronto-based Purpose Investments pushes the digital investing envelope by selling options on the cryptocurrency holdings of two new ETFs.

By Jeff Benjamin
Inflation ETF pioneer says investors need more interest-rate risk
FIXED INCOME NOV 30, 2021
Inflation ETF pioneer says investors need more interest-rate risk

Nancy Davis has made a splash with IVOL, an actively managed exchange-traded fund that lets investors bet on inflation and interest-rate volatility.

By Bloomberg
Most Americans prefer making charitable donations over gifts for themselves
TAX NOV 30, 2021
Most Americans prefer making charitable donations over gifts for themselves

The Fidelity Charitable poll confirmed an upward trajectory in giving, while Vanguard Charitable updated a web tool that helps investors target donations toward homelessness and hunger.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
First client for State Street's target-date and annuity feature is a $35B plan group
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 30, 2021
First client for State Street's target-date and annuity feature is a $35B plan group

State Street's product is far from being the first in the DC market — but the plans using it are potentially the largest to opt for a target-date series paired with an insurance feature.

By Emile Hallez
Raymond James hires Moseley to head recruiting platform
BROKER DEALERS NOV 30, 2021
Raymond James hires Moseley to head recruiting platform

Robbie Moseley joins the firm from Edward Jones, where he headed talent acquisition for the eastern region.

By InvestmentNews
Hightower bulks up in Illinois with $700 million RIA
RIAS NOV 30, 2021
Hightower bulks up in Illinois with $700 million RIA

The Chicago aggregator will seal the deal with Clear Perspective Advisors by year end.

By Jeff Benjamin
Creative Planning acquires $800 million Illinois firm
RIAS NOV 30, 2021
Creative Planning acquires $800 million Illinois firm

The Oak Brook-based Dashboard Wealth Advisors was founded in 2013 by Scott Schuster, who has known Creative Planning CEO Peter Mallouk since their grade school days.

By InvestmentNews
Focus Financial adds $585 million Alley Co. to its ranks
RIAS NOV 30, 2021
Focus Financial adds $585 million Alley Co. to its ranks

The latest deal by the New York-based RIA aggregator follows a trend of firms wrapping up deals before year-end.

By Jeff Benjamin
The evolution of the advising business
OPINION NOV 30, 2021
The evolution of the advising business

The industry is consolidating amid an explosion in mergers and acquisitions.

By Scott Hanson
Helping clients through black swan events
OPINION NOV 30, 2021
Helping clients through black swan events

Financial planners working with clients as they confront crises like the recent supply chain disruptions need to have a holistic view of planning, increase their own emotional intelligence and improve their communications skills.

By David Dubofsky and Lyle Sussman
Demand for Social Security advice increases
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 30, 2021
Demand for Social Security advice increases

The pandemic is boosting retirement among baby boomers, as well as their questions about when to claim benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Goldman Sachs adds employee benefits to fight burnout
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 29, 2021
Goldman Sachs adds employee benefits to fight burnout

The firm is boosting its matching contributions to retirement accounts for U.S. workers and eliminating the one-year waiting period for contributions for new joiners.

By Bloomberg
VCA Inc. latest to face 401(k) class action
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 29, 2021
VCA Inc. latest to face 401(k) class action

VCA participants paid annual record-keeping fees of up to $105, while some comparably sized 401(k)s have fees closer to $38, plaintiffs claim.

By Emile Hallez
Biden's tough tax talk fuels record M&A activity
RIAS NOV 29, 2021
Biden's tough tax talk fuels record M&A activity

The threat of higher taxes in 2022 is giving RIAs another reason to make a deal before year-end, while the lingering Covid-19 pandemic is forcing financial advisers to focus on succession planning.

By Jeff Benjamin
Team managing $1.2 billion at BofA joins Baird
BROKER DEALERS NOV 29, 2021
Team managing $1.2 billion at BofA joins Baird

The four-adviser HBGW Group is moving to Baird’s office in Greenville, South Carolina.

By InvestmentNews
Vanguard plants flag in China with active equity fund
EQUITIES NOV 29, 2021
Vanguard plants flag in China with active equity fund

In a change of pace for the big provider of index funds, Vanguard has filed to launch an actively managed fund focused on a single country.

By Jeff Benjamin
A link to ink leads to a tattoo artist advisory niche
RIAS NOV 29, 2021
A link to ink leads to a tattoo artist advisory niche

Colton Etherton admits he was nervous about carving out such a unique niche, but he now knows he made the right decision.

By Jeff Benjamin
The diverse parade of advisory clients
OPINION NOV 29, 2021
The diverse parade of advisory clients

What makes financial advisory work fun and interesting is how different the clients are, with different financial situations, needs and worries.

By Michael Broad
El-Erian says Fed should recognize inflation isn't transitory
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 29, 2021
El-Erian says Fed should recognize inflation isn't transitory

Allianz's chief economic adviser suggests the central bank 'ease your foot off the accelerator starting now.'

By Bloomberg
Keeping on top of compliance amid remote work
OPINION NOV 29, 2021
Keeping on top of compliance amid remote work

Many view firms' archiving and capture responsibilities as a costly and time-consuming burden, even though the possibilities provided by this treasure trove of information are massive.

By Robert Cruz