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HSA participants fail to take full advantage of tax trifecta
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 03, 2023
HSA participants fail to take full advantage of tax trifecta

A study by the Employee Benefit Research Institute shows that relatively few account holders invest their funds in assets other than cash, although the number who do so is increasing.

Gensler steps up warnings to money managers
NEWS ALTERNATIVES MAR 02, 2023
Gensler steps up warnings to money managers

The SEC chairman said using predictive data technologies may create 'inherent conflicts' of interest for investment advisors.

LPL nabs advisor managing $300 million from Valic
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 02, 2023
LPL nabs advisor managing $300 million from Valic

Timothy Lanier’s firm in Neptune Beach, Florida, focuses on serving doctors and health care executives.

Congressional rejection of DOL ESG rule casts pall over measure
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 02, 2023
Congressional rejection of DOL ESG rule casts pall over measure

The regulation is safe thanks to a pending veto of the resolution approved by the House and Senate, but the vote adds some political uncertainty for plan advisors.

SEC charges Virginia advisor with fraud
NEWS RIAS MAR 02, 2023
SEC charges Virginia advisor with fraud

The advisor, Ryan R. Riley, also pleaded guilty in a criminal manner and was ordered to pay restitution of at least $434,000.

Altruist hopes its fintech muscle helps it compete against custodial giants
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 02, 2023
Altruist hopes its fintech muscle helps it compete against custodial giants

The three-year-old fintech platform brings its custody and clearing business in-house for what it promises will be a fully integrated digital experience for RIAs.

Senate passes anti-ESG bill; Biden threatens first veto
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 01, 2023
Senate passes anti-ESG bill; Biden threatens first veto

The bill to block a Labor Department rule making it easier for retirement plans to weigh ESG issues in investment decisions passed 50-46, with two Democrats voting with Republicans to pass the measure.

Annuity risk transfer sales soared in 2022, Limra says
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 01, 2023
Annuity risk transfer sales soared in 2022, Limra says

There were 562 buy-out contracts last year, 34% higher than the number of sold in 2021 and breaking the previous record set in 2019.

Institutional investors lean into active management, despite trend toward passive
NEWS EQUITIES MAR 01, 2023
Institutional investors lean into active management, despite trend toward passive

A Cerulli report shows how the so-called smart money is generally increasing exposure to active strategies.

UBS adds pair of Merrill advisors managing $640 million
NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 01, 2023
UBS adds pair of Merrill advisors managing $640 million

Brian Mariash, James Lowther and their team will operate as Mariash Lowther Wealth Management in Sarasota, Florida.

LPL facing SEC investigation into unapproved personal devices
NEWS FINTECH MAR 01, 2023
LPL facing SEC investigation into unapproved personal devices

LPL's disclosure follows a crackdown by US regulators on financial firms' failure to monitor employee communications on messaging apps.

The joy of eliminating write-offs
NEWS OPINION MAR 01, 2023
The joy of eliminating write-offs

A change in cash flow meant it temporarily wasn't worth it to itemize donations of goods and money, a development that provided an unexpected bonus.

Advisory firm looks for clients right before they need advice
NEWS RIAS MAR 01, 2023
Advisory firm looks for clients right before they need advice

Michigan-based Innovia Wealth concentrates on entrepreneurs who are on the brink of striking it rich.

Cash offering bigger payouts than 60/40 portfolio
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 01, 2023
Cash offering bigger payouts than 60/40 portfolio

The yield on six-month US Treasury bills rose as high as 5.14% Tuesday, the most since 2007.

Goldman hints at deeper consumer cuts during investor day
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 01, 2023
Goldman hints at deeper consumer cuts during investor day

The bank cited its asset and wealth management business as the area offering the most significant growth opportunity.

7 Ways to Create an Exceptional High-Net-Worth Client Experience
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 01, 2023
7 Ways to Create an Exceptional High-Net-Worth Client Experience

If you’re a financial advisor seeking to work with more high-net-worth clients, you need to have an arsenal of resources, products, and services to meet their expectations—and exceed them. Here are seven tools you’ll want to consider.

Morgan Stanley ordered to pay Schwab $7.3 million over broker recruiting
NEWS WIREHOUSES FEB 28, 2023
Morgan Stanley ordered to pay Schwab $7.3 million over broker recruiting

In its arbitration claim, Schwab accused Morgan Stanley and the two brokers who joined Morgan Stanley of violating a non-solicitation agreement.

Biden plans to name Julie Su as next Secretary of Labor
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 28, 2023
Biden plans to name Julie Su as next Secretary of Labor

Su, who would become the first Asian American Cabinet secretary in Biden’s administration, would replace Marty Walsh.

LPL adds Merrill advisor managing $300 million
NEWS BROKER DEALERS FEB 28, 2023
LPL adds Merrill advisor managing $300 million

Irvine, California-based Eric Gallinger is affiliating with LPL through Stratos Wealth Partners.

Advisors recommend solo 401(k) to sole-proprietor clients
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 28, 2023
Advisors recommend solo 401(k) to sole-proprietor clients

Some business owners are able to accumulate more retirement savings in the vehicles than in a SEP IRA, and such funds can also become part of a Roth IRA rollover strategy.