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Cetera to buy tax specialist firm for $1.2 billion
BROKER DEALERS SEP 11, 2023
Cetera to buy tax specialist firm for $1.2 billion

Deal affects almost 3,000 advisors working with $83.8 billion in client assets.

By Bruce Kelly
Converting IRA to Roth is a financial gift
IRA ALERT SEP 11, 2023
Converting IRA to Roth is a financial gift

The switch can bring big state estate tax benefits, too.

By Ed Slott
Draining the pool of confusion surrounding long-term care insurance
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 11, 2023
Draining the pool of confusion surrounding long-term care insurance

Throwing out life rafts: Advisors explain how they're addressing the knowledge gap and helping people face up to their own mortality.

By Gregg Greenberg
How a former teacher is educating the world about 403(b)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 10, 2023
How a former teacher is educating the world about 403(b)s

Authoritative and personable, with an underdog spirit, InvestmentNews Innovator Dan Otter is on a mission to root out bad retirement plans and investments for teachers.

By Emile Hallez
Advisors confident wealthy clients will avoid IRS crackdown
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 08, 2023
Advisors confident wealthy clients will avoid IRS crackdown

Most HNW individuals are compliant because they have quality advisors who know the law and how to follow it correctly, says one advisor.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Staying home to raise kids has retirement repercussions, study finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2023
Staying home to raise kids has retirement repercussions, study finds

Women should ensure spouse's wealth is aligned to long-term goals of both, says Schwab Wealth Advisory director.

By Emile Hallez
Ultra-rich hate 'trust fund monsters' more than taxes, study shows
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 07, 2023
Ultra-rich hate 'trust fund monsters' more than taxes, study shows

Clients with $25 million-plus require the most hand-holding from financial advisors.

By Gregg Greenberg
Lincoln team managing $800M moves to LPL Financial
BROKER DEALERS SEP 06, 2023
Lincoln team managing $800M moves to LPL Financial

Arizona-based Validus Financial Associates is led by Ryan Kidd and Aaron Montez.

By Josh Welsh
RIA team running 401K to promote 401(k) plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 06, 2023
RIA team running 401K to promote 401(k) plans

Chuck Smith and his team at Qualified Plan Advisors will be running 401K, or 250 miles, in honor of National 401(k) Day Friday.

By Gregg Greenberg
Tax and financial planning questions raised by Diddy's song rights transfer
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 05, 2023
Tax and financial planning questions raised by Diddy's song rights transfer

Creative control, income and capital gains are among the considerations for songwriters and recording artists.

By Emile Hallez
One step forward, one step back for use of crypto in retirement accounts
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2023
One step forward, one step back for use of crypto in retirement accounts

'Crypto is on a journey from a niche asset class to a mainstream asset class,' says an advisor.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Federated Hermes sued over using own funds in its 401(k)
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2023
Federated Hermes sued over using own funds in its 401(k)

The company filled its retirement plan menu entirely with its own funds, some of which underperformed and had high fees, a plaintiff alleges.

By Emile Hallez
LPL snaps up advisory team with $350 million in assets
BROKER DEALERS AUG 30, 2023
LPL snaps up advisory team with $350 million in assets

The Scottsdale, Arizona-based duo, who have a combined four decades of wealth management experience, join from Valic Financial Advisors

By Lauren Johnson
RIA with $950M AUM to join Pensionmark amid wealth management growth
RIAS AUG 30, 2023
RIA with $950M AUM to join Pensionmark amid wealth management growth

World Insurance Associates' retirement specialists unit is growing its national footprint and wealth management focus.

By Steve Randall
Tax cuts vs. debt reduction: GOP presidential debate illustrates conundrum
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 29, 2023
Tax cuts vs. debt reduction: GOP presidential debate illustrates conundrum

'We need to address the looming debt and quit kicking the can down the road,' one advisor says.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Pre-retirees favor advisors with national firm affiliation
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 29, 2023
Pre-retirees favor advisors with national firm affiliation

Cerulli Associates research reveals how reliance on advisors rises as retirement approaches.

By Steve Randall
IRS catch-up guidance a relief to 401(k) sponsors, advisors
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 28, 2023
IRS catch-up guidance a relief to 401(k) sponsors, advisors

Plans now have until 2026 to add Roth accounts that will allow high earners to make catch-up contributions.

By Emile Hallez
Helping clients overcome their lack of 'longevity literacy'
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 28, 2023
Helping clients overcome their lack of 'longevity literacy'

Advisors say they're constantly forced to educate clients about the dangers of outlasting their money, no matter their age.

By Gregg Greenberg
Retirement plan confusion creating advisor opportunities
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 28, 2023
Retirement plan confusion creating advisor opportunities

Although 76% of sponsors were extremely satisfied with their current plan advisor, 22% reported they were actively looking to switch.

By Gregg Greenberg
Almost half of retirees want to go back to work, not always for money
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 28, 2023
Almost half of retirees want to go back to work, not always for money

And millions of Americans are set to delay retirement, according to a new survey.

By Steve Randall