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BlackRock plans to eliminate 500 positions in round of job cuts
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 11, 2023
BlackRock plans to eliminate 500 positions in round of job cuts

The firm will dismiss about 2.5% of its global workforce after grappling with sharp declines last year in equity and bond markets.

Cetera nabs giant office from Securities America
NEWS RIAS JAN 11, 2023
Cetera nabs giant office from Securities America

The Patriot Financial Group, based in a suburb of Boston, works with 70 financial advisors who have $2.5 billion in client assets.

Simplification is top reason that investors move retirement assets
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 11, 2023
Simplification is top reason that investors move retirement assets

One-third of investors say shifting their money was done 'to simplify my finances,' according to a Hearts & Wallets survey, while 26% want 'to get more involved myself.'

Hungry private equity investors steer acquisitions toward smaller RIAs
NEWS RIAS JAN 11, 2023
Hungry private equity investors steer acquisitions toward smaller RIAs

The latest report from Echelon Partners shows a gradual slowdown in deal activity, which continues to be dominated by PE-backed buyers.

Ben Harrison is suddenly alone at top of Pershing's custody business
NEWS RIAS JAN 11, 2023
Ben Harrison is suddenly alone at top of Pershing's custody business

The departure of his co-head, Maura Creekmore, leaves the popular executive solely in charge of Pershing's Wealth Solutions business.

Cerity Partners merges with $4.8 billion ARGI Financial
NEWS RIAS JAN 11, 2023
Cerity Partners merges with $4.8 billion ARGI Financial

The deal will enhance Cerity’s ‘workplace financial planning offering,’ according to a statement.

Most ridiculous reasons for getting fired in financial services
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 11, 2023
Most ridiculous reasons for getting fired in financial services

InvestmentNews finds 6 surefire ways to lose your job on Wall Street.

Allworth acquires California firm managing $283 million
NEWS RIAS JAN 10, 2023
Allworth acquires California firm managing $283 million

RedRock Financial & Insurance Services is based in Chico.

Study on Social Security says it pays to wait for payouts
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 10, 2023
Study on Social Security says it pays to wait for payouts

A report by Wade Pfau and Steve Parrish concludes that retirees might not be willing to invest aggressively enough to ensure that claiming early and investing the proceeds generates high enough returns.

Finra keeps focus on Reg BI in 2023 exam report
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JAN 10, 2023
Finra keeps focus on Reg BI in 2023 exam report

In this year's report, the regulator also created a separate section under the heading of 'financial crimes,' which includes cybersecurity, anti-money laundering and manipulative trading.

Look before leaping into value stocks
NEWS EQUITIES JAN 10, 2023
Look before leaping into value stocks

Financial advisors express mixed views of the momentum of value versus growth stocks heading into the new year.

Daniel Moisand begins serving as board chair of CFP
NEWS RIAS JAN 10, 2023
Daniel Moisand begins serving as board chair of CFP

Moisand will guide the organization as it launches its first-ever comprehensive review of CFP Board's competency standards

Vestwell teaming up with Carson Group to expand retirement offering
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 10, 2023
Vestwell teaming up with Carson Group to expand retirement offering

Vestwell will provide a small business component for Carson Group’s Complete 401(k) offering that will allow advisors to better scale their small-and-midsize business retirement plan practices.

Edward Jones advisor managing $256 million joins Raymond James
NEWS RIAS JAN 10, 2023
Edward Jones advisor managing $256 million joins Raymond James

Bryan Cernicek, who leads the Cernicek wealth management team, is joining the firm’s employee advisor channel in St. Louis.

Fidelity launches business development company
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JAN 10, 2023
Fidelity launches business development company

The Fidelity Private Credit Fund will be available to individual investors and distributed through financial advisors.

Mercer acquires California-based Empyrion Wealth
NEWS RIAS JAN 10, 2023
Mercer acquires California-based Empyrion Wealth

The firm, led by Kimberly Foss, manages $250 million, and is the 15th woman-owned firm Mercer has purchased since 2016.

Federal proposal to ban noncompete clauses could affect RIA M&A
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 09, 2023
Federal proposal to ban noncompete clauses could affect RIA M&A

If advisors who have less than a certain ownership threshold are free to leave an acquired firm, it could give buyers pause.

Tiedemann eyes M&A after SPAC deal forges $60 billion wealth firm
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 09, 2023
Tiedemann eyes M&A after SPAC deal forges $60 billion wealth firm

After completing a merger last week with Alvarium Investments through a blank-check company, the former banker is eyeing further deals.

Morgan Stanley operating chief Jon Pruzan exiting firm
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 09, 2023
Morgan Stanley operating chief Jon Pruzan exiting firm

The executive, who was once considered a potential CEO candidate, is leaving after a 28-year run.

January jump in divorces offers advisors opportunity to provide value
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 09, 2023
January jump in divorces offers advisors opportunity to provide value

While divorce is a sad fact for families, it gives financial advisors the chance to prove their worth over a short, intense period.