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Supreme Court dubious about Biden student-loan relief plan
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 28, 2023
Supreme Court dubious about Biden student-loan relief plan

Justice Brett Kavanaugh suggested he is wary of expanding presidential powers during national emergencies.

Arkansas RIA recruits $650 million trio, becoming one of state's largest advisory firms
NEWS RIAS FEB 28, 2023
Arkansas RIA recruits $650 million trio, becoming one of state's largest advisory firms

Brian Wood, Michael Peebles and DeAnn Gann are joining Legacy from Arvest Bank and will open a new office in Northeast Arkansas.

Orion reveals ChatGPT integration at Ascent conference
NEWS FINTECH FEB 28, 2023
Orion reveals ChatGPT integration at Ascent conference

An integration with Redtail Speak, a compliant texting service, is just the beginning of the company's plans to bring artificial intelligence into its technology.

Slowdown in M&A threatens decade-long streak of increasing RIA consolidation
NEWS RIAS FEB 28, 2023
Slowdown in M&A threatens decade-long streak of increasing RIA consolidation

The number of deals in the first two months of this year is down from the same period last year, but deal trackers are calling it a reversion to normal M&A levels.

Most Americans aren't ready for retirement and don't want to talk about it: Study
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 28, 2023
Most Americans aren't ready for retirement and don't want to talk about it: Study

Despite fairly aggressive spending plans, the majority of Americans are not feeling too confident about their retirement resources going forward.

Merrill Private Wealth promotes Hans to lead unit
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 27, 2023
Merrill Private Wealth promotes Hans to lead unit

For the last six years, Lindsay Hans has headed Merrill's Northeast and Mid Atlantic Divisions. She succeeds Don Plaus, who's retiring.

Insured Retirement Institute seeks to build on SECURE 2.0 wins
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 27, 2023
Insured Retirement Institute seeks to build on SECURE 2.0 wins

The annuity sector trade association is advocating for legislation that would mandate retirement plans for small employers that don't have them, as well as bills that would increase the use of annuities.

Focus Financial Partners says it's being bought, as expected
NEWS RIAS FEB 27, 2023
Focus Financial Partners says it's being bought, as expected

The firm, which has been a dealmaking machine since it launched in 2004, will go private as a result of its acquisition by private equity manager Clayton Dubilier & Rice.

Top things for estate planners to do before Tax Day 2023
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 27, 2023
Top things for estate planners to do before Tax Day 2023

What estate planners need to accomplish for their clients before Tax Day, as well as the regulatory changes they need to be aware of while preparing for the big day.

Morgan Stanley team with $715 million joins Americana Partners
NEWS WIREHOUSES FEB 27, 2023
Morgan Stanley team with $715 million joins Americana Partners

The team of eight in Midland, Texas, was brought to Americana by Dynasty Financial Partners.

Merrill advisor with $440 million in assets affiliates with LPL
NEWS BROKER DEALERS FEB 27, 2023
Merrill advisor with $440 million in assets affiliates with LPL

Thom Maher is launching a firm, Maher Wealth Management, in Phoenix.

Focus Financial to be acquired by Clayton Dubilier in $7 billion deal
NEWS RIAS FEB 27, 2023
Focus Financial to be acquired by Clayton Dubilier in $7 billion deal

Shareholders in Focus will receive $53 in cash per share, and Stone Point Capital has agreed to retain a portion of its investment in Focus.

10 cities with the highest concentrations of financial advisors in 2023
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 27, 2023
10 cities with the highest concentrations of financial advisors in 2023

Some cities have far higher ratios of personal financial advisors to adult inhabitants than others.

Sanctuary Wealth adds $1.5 billion Merrill team
NEWS WIREHOUSES FEB 24, 2023
Sanctuary Wealth adds $1.5 billion Merrill team

Chappell Wealth Management is based in The Woodlands, Texas.

Thomas H. Lee bought RIAs before anyone else
NEWS RIAS FEB 24, 2023
Thomas H. Lee bought RIAs before anyone else

After leaving Thomas H. Lee Partners in 2006, he started another firm, Lee Equity Partners, that made a handful of significant transactions in wealth management shops.

TIAA adds industry veterans to retirement solutions team
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 24, 2023
TIAA adds industry veterans to retirement solutions team

TIAA announced the hiring of Shamila Rajaratnam from the Vanguard Group and Jim Mullery from Prudential to round out its retirement solutions leadership team.

Willis Towers Watson rolls out pooled employer plan
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 24, 2023
Willis Towers Watson rolls out pooled employer plan

The launch follows the company’s offerings of similar plans in the UK and Europe; Transamerica will serve as record keeper for PEP.

Number of 401(k) millionaires drops by a third in 2022
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 24, 2023
Number of 401(k) millionaires drops by a third in 2022

The outlook isn’t much better for 2023 as investors continue to deal with persistent inflation and economic uncertainty.

Inflation pressures not stopping retirement savers, Fidelity says
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 23, 2023
Inflation pressures not stopping retirement savers, Fidelity says

Average retirement account balances increased at the end of the fourth quarter from third-quarter levels.

LPL taps Schwab veteran for RIA growth
NEWS RIAS FEB 23, 2023
LPL taps Schwab veteran for RIA growth

Julian Lopez will focus on LPL's relationships with independent advisors.