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Bad apps + Bad actors = Bad news for advisors
NEWS FINTECH FEB 20, 2023
Bad apps + Bad actors = Bad news for advisors

Two types of worrisome trends emerge in the app landscape that financial advisors must watch out for.

Industry, investor advocates oppose key parts of SEC mutual fund reform
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 17, 2023
Industry, investor advocates oppose key parts of SEC mutual fund reform

The SEC has proposed using swing pricing and a hard close for share purchases to protect investors during market meltdowns. Critics warn changes could ruin mutual funds.

Advisors' worst fears coming into 2023 proving groundless, so far
NEWS RIAS FEB 17, 2023
Advisors' worst fears coming into 2023 proving groundless, so far

A relatively smoother ride in the financial markets this year should allow advisors and their clients to breathe a sigh of relief.

NewEdge Advisors rolls out employee affiliation model
NEWS RIAS FEB 17, 2023
NewEdge Advisors rolls out employee affiliation model

South Dakota-based Reinke Gray Wealth Management is the first to join NewEdge using the new model.

How advisors can use technology to seize their opportunity with Gen Z
NEWS OPINION FEB 17, 2023
How advisors can use technology to seize their opportunity with Gen Z

It's vital for advisors to develop relationships with the next generation of investors and carve out a niche for their business.

Vestwell selected to administer California ABLE program
NEWS FINTECH FEB 17, 2023
Vestwell selected to administer California ABLE program

The digital record keeper is now administering ABLE programs for 20 states.

Betterment lays off 28 as fintechs continue to feel the pinch
NEWS FINTECH FEB 16, 2023
Betterment lays off 28 as fintechs continue to feel the pinch

The robo-advisor is also reportedly closing its Philadelphia office and subleasing a floor of its New York City office.

Americans lack emergency funds, Edward Jones study shows
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 16, 2023
Americans lack emergency funds, Edward Jones study shows

A new study shows the rainy day funds of nearly 2 in 5 Americans wouldn't last them longer than a month.

Dynasty Financial, in first-ever acquisition, picks up TruClarity's breakaway business
NEWS RIAS FEB 16, 2023
Dynasty Financial, in first-ever acquisition, picks up TruClarity's breakaway business

Dynasty currently has 35 job openings, and CEO Shirl Penney said TruClarity's people, including CEO Pamela Stross, were a big part of its appeal.

Focus Financial Partners keeps mum about potential sale
NEWS RIAS FEB 16, 2023
Focus Financial Partners keeps mum about potential sale

CEO Rudy Adolf said nothing about the potential sale during the firm's quarterly earnings call with investors Thursday morning.

Fidelity to hire 4,000 positions by midyear
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 16, 2023
Fidelity to hire 4,000 positions by midyear

The firm goes on a hiring binge as rival asset managers trim headcount amid economic uncertainty and softening financial markets.

Sequoia Financial acquires Zeke Capital Advisors in $5 billion deal
NEWS RIAS FEB 16, 2023
Sequoia Financial acquires Zeke Capital Advisors in $5 billion deal

The purchase of Berwyn, Pennsylvania-based Zeke will push Sequoia's assets under management to more than $15 billion.

Empower joins group providing portability of retirement savings
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 15, 2023
Empower joins group providing portability of retirement savings

The Portability Services Network, a group that includes Alight, Fidelity and Vanguard, aims to automatically transfer retirement plan account balances when workers who've saved less than $5,000 change jobs.

2023 RIA M&A off to sluggish start
NEWS RIAS FEB 15, 2023
2023 RIA M&A off to sluggish start

The second half of January saw RIA mergers and acquisitions slow down sharply from the first half, according to a report from Fidelity.

SEC proposes expanding advisor custody rule
NEWS ALTERNATIVES FEB 15, 2023
SEC proposes expanding advisor custody rule

The agency is considering extending the regulation to cover all assets in a client's portfolio, not just securities and funds.

Vanguard goes against the grain by shuttering alternatives fund
NEWS EQUITIES FEB 15, 2023
Vanguard goes against the grain by shuttering alternatives fund

The mega fund complex known for passive strategies is removing two active mutual funds from its lineup.

Retirees remain anxious despite decline in inflation
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 15, 2023
Retirees remain anxious despite decline in inflation

A survey by the Senior Citizens League shows a majority of older consumers remain skeptical that the 8.7% Social Security COLA for 2023 will keep pace with rising costs this year.

Waiting too long can make your worst fears a reality
NEWS OPINION FEB 15, 2023
Waiting too long can make your worst fears a reality

The primary reason RIA principals continue to run their own shops, rather than cashing out or offloading day-to-day responsibilities, has to do with fear.

Goldman CEO cites 'tighter hiring plan' for 2023
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 15, 2023
Goldman CEO cites 'tighter hiring plan' for 2023

But Solomon cited improved sentiment among CEOs about the possibility of a 'softer economic landing.'

Future generations better not follow boomers down retirement 'Road to Nowhere'
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 14, 2023
Future generations better not follow boomers down retirement 'Road to Nowhere'

Statistics show the baby boomers have median retirement savings of just $144,000 — at a time when Americans keep living longer.