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Mercer Global Advisors adds $400 million in first deal since latest recapitalization
NEWS RIAS JUL 05, 2023
Mercer Global Advisors adds $400 million in first deal since latest recapitalization

The founder of Macon, Georgia-based Day & Ennis, a 35-year-old RIA, cited the need to scale as a driving force behind the deal.

Finra dings Hightower with $353,000 penalty over alt sales
NEWS RIAS JUL 05, 2023
Finra dings Hightower with $353,000 penalty over alt sales

Both GPB private placements and the LJM mutual fund were widely sold by brokerage firms prior to 2018.

Global wealth slips for first time in 15 years but set for rebound
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 05, 2023
Global wealth slips for first time in 15 years but set for rebound

Interest rates, inflation, poor equity performance, and geopolitical risk all impacted wealth — and asset manager profits — in 2022.

Clients want market protection as hit from rate hikes revealed
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 05, 2023
Clients want market protection as hit from rate hikes revealed

An Allianz Life study highlights the pain Americans are suffering from tighter monetary policy, as well as their fears of a major recession.

How tax refunds can kickstart clients' retirement plans
NEWS OPINION JUL 05, 2023
How tax refunds can kickstart clients' retirement plans

There are many ways for clients to make sound investment decisions with their tax refunds, but it's important to understand their entire financial picture before giving advice.

Employee, heal thyself! The financial wellness trend will only get hotter
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 03, 2023
Employee, heal thyself! The financial wellness trend will only get hotter

More than 83% of human resource leaders worry employees’ financial issues could impact their productivity, while 66% of employees agree financial stress is negatively affecting their work and personal life.

Strong first half for markets forces advisors to defend pessimistic outlooks
NEWS RIAS JUL 03, 2023
Strong first half for markets forces advisors to defend pessimistic outlooks

The broad markets are climbing a wall of worry, although that's been overshadowed by the triple-digit returns of tech sector highfliers.

Stocks can't continue to ignore recession risk
NEWS EQUITIES JUL 03, 2023
Stocks can't continue to ignore recession risk

Despite the recent surge in equities, most market watchers expect stocks to finish the year flat or down from current levels.

More summer reading recommendations
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 03, 2023
More summer reading recommendations

If you’re looking for something to read this holiday, here are suggestions of both fun and serious books from friends and colleagues across the wealth management industry.

Why financial advisors can't live with or without  Florida
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 30, 2023
Why financial advisors can't live with or without Florida

A new study ranks the Sunshine State as the second-most popular state for Americans thinking about relocating. But it also tops the list of states residents are seeking to leave.

Advisors, be careful what you wish for with interest rates
NEWS FIXED INCOME JUN 30, 2023
Advisors, be careful what you wish for with interest rates

'When an advisor or client stretches for yield, that’s when they can get hit,' one financial advisor notes.

Staying in-plan: More 401(k)s keep retiree assets but more products needed
NEWS RIAS JUN 30, 2023
Staying in-plan: More 401(k)s keep retiree assets but more products needed

Keeping retirees in the plan helps both participants and sponsors save on costs, but many 401(k)s are lacking income options.

Student loan court ruling is a 'one-two punch' for clients
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 30, 2023
Student loan court ruling is a 'one-two punch' for clients

Advisors react to financial challenge posed by Supreme Court's decision, combined with the lifting in October of a freeze on student loan payments

Broker-dealer employee hit by SEC legal action
NEWS WIREHOUSES JUN 30, 2023
Broker-dealer employee hit by SEC legal action

A Chinese fintech company executive, inside information about Morgan Stanley deals and six-figure illicit profits.

SEC use of in-house judges to be reviewed by Supreme Court
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 30, 2023
SEC use of in-house judges to be reviewed by Supreme Court

The justices said they will hear a Biden administration appeal of an appeals court ruling that cast a constitutional cloud over the agency's use of in-house judges.

Don't split heirs! How to avoid family fights when leaving behind a second home
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 30, 2023
Don't split heirs! How to avoid family fights when leaving behind a second home

Ownership, management and use of the holiday home: That’s the trifecta estate planners and financial advisors need to reckon with if they want to keep the peace.

Supreme Court rejects student-loan relief plan
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 30, 2023
Supreme Court rejects student-loan relief plan

The high court tossed out President Joe Biden's plan to slash the student debt of more than 40 million people.

Fidelity joins race for spot-bitcoin ETF with SEC filing
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JUN 30, 2023
Fidelity joins race for spot-bitcoin ETF with SEC filing

It's the latest high-profile traditional financial finance firm to file for such an exchange-traded fund, after BlackRock made a splash with its June 15 application.

A Quick Look at Key USD Indices and Fixed Income ETF Flows This Year
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 30, 2023
A Quick Look at Key USD Indices and Fixed Income ETF Flows This Year

As investors seemingly start to stray from inflation and money market strategies, where have the majority of fixed income flows landed?

How the end of affirmative action could hurt financial advice
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 29, 2023
How the end of affirmative action could hurt financial advice

Diversity among financial advisors is currently lacking, and the Supreme Court's ruling is unlikely to help.