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Aon buys wealth manager for $13.4B
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 21, 2023
Aon buys wealth manager for $13.4B

The deal for NFP will bring together a shared commitment to client excellence, the companies say.

By InvestmentNews
New annuity products don't have 'icky feeling of commission'
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 20, 2023
New annuity products don't have 'icky feeling of commission'

Some advisors are coming round to annuities but survey reveals majority seldom recommend them – and clients don't listen anyway.

By Emile Hallez
Advising armed forces members past and present
RIAS DEC 20, 2023
Advising armed forces members past and present

Andrew King, co-head of Tax Policy & Research for Goldman Sachs Ayco, explains how to help U.S. service members and veterans avoid a battle with federal bureaucracy to get financial benefits.

By Gregg Greenberg
Wealthy Americans say it's harder than ever to build and protect wealth
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 20, 2023
Wealthy Americans say it's harder than ever to build and protect wealth

New report from Chubb probes the millionaire mindset to find what matters to them.

By Steve Randall
US pension plans pour billions into private credit
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 19, 2023
US pension plans pour billions into private credit

Calpers among plans with around $100B invested in the growing sector.

By Bloomberg
Americans pledge to make positive changes to finances in 2024, says Allianz
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 18, 2023
Americans pledge to make positive changes to finances in 2024, says Allianz

With inflation stressing people out, they are prepared for action in the new year.

By Steve Randall
Gen Xers will not retire comfortably, Schroders finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 14, 2023
Gen Xers will not retire comfortably, Schroders finds

Advisors say the age at which people retire and the definition of retirement are changing.

By Josh Welsh
Osaic nabs Lincoln Financial Advisors in latest purchase
BROKER DEALERS DEC 14, 2023
Osaic nabs Lincoln Financial Advisors in latest purchase

The 1,450 financial advisors involved in the transaction oversee approximately $108 billion in assets.

By Bruce Kelly
Want to roll a Roth IRA over to a Roth 401(k)? You can't, yet
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 14, 2023
Want to roll a Roth IRA over to a Roth 401(k)? You can't, yet

Congress is trying to address the incompatibility of the accounts as state auto-IRA programs proliferate.

By Emile Hallez
Edelman buys $1.5B New England retirement firm
RIAS DEC 14, 2023
Edelman buys $1.5B New England retirement firm

The deal for New England Pension Plan Systems is the third acquisition for Edelman Financial Engines this year.

By Josh Welsh
Tax-focused advisor says 'most' broker-dealers 'don't understand' his business  
BROKER DEALERS DEC 14, 2023
Tax-focused advisor says 'most' broker-dealers 'don't understand' his business  

$100M California-based team switches to Avantax from Crown Capital Securities.

By Steve Randall
DOL hearing parses intersection of ‘best interest’ and annuity sales
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2023
DOL hearing parses intersection of ‘best interest’ and annuity sales

'It’s crystal clear for the prospective client that the insurance producer is selling,' says an insurance industry representative.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Young Americans not yet saving for retirement, they have other priorities for their dollars
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2023
Young Americans not yet saving for retirement, they have other priorities for their dollars

Edward Jones shares insights from financial advisors about young adult clients.

By Steve Randall
Industry opponents call on DOL to withdraw retirement advice proposal
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 12, 2023
Industry opponents call on DOL to withdraw retirement advice proposal

On day one of public hearing, critics argue potential new measure will alienate some clients and is 'overbroad, unnecessary and inconsistent.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
High-net-worth individuals and families have worrying gaps in their financial security
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 11, 2023
High-net-worth individuals and families have worrying gaps in their financial security

New report shows lack of protection for possessions, data and reputation.

By Steve Randall
Many clients carrying 'money trauma' into their future
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2023
Many clients carrying 'money trauma' into their future

Report finds 79% of Americans have created a budget and are aggregating accounts in wake of inflation.

By Josh Welsh
Certainty of taxes matched by certainty of tax policy for now
TAX DEC 08, 2023
Certainty of taxes matched by certainty of tax policy for now

Legislative lull means it's easier to carry out multiyear planning, says advisor.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Captrust picks up $1.1B RIA Trutina Financial
RIAS DEC 08, 2023
Captrust picks up $1.1B RIA Trutina Financial

The firm has added about $14 billion in assets this year through eight acquisitions.

By Emile Hallez
Individual annuity sales to surpass $300B annually, says Limra
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2023
Individual annuity sales to surpass $300B annually, says Limra

Sales will escalate in 2024 and 2025 according to a new forecast.

By Steve Randall
Most people value a financial advisor; the challenge is signing them up
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2023
Most people value a financial advisor; the challenge is signing them up

Allianz study reveals substantial gap between aspiration and action.

By Steve Randall