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Smoothie-throwing broker under microscope for cash transactions
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 09, 2023
Smoothie-throwing broker under microscope for cash transactions

Finra has made a 'preliminary decision' to recommend some type of disciplinary action against James Iannazzo, according to BrokerCheck.

The question most advisors aren't asking clients about their financial future
NEWS OPINION JAN 09, 2023
The question most advisors aren't asking clients about their financial future

Advisors should encourage clients to take an honest look at where they are in life, assess their priorities, reflect on their values, and align it all to their goals.

Arizona advisor managing $200 million joins LPL from Cambridge
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 09, 2023
Arizona advisor managing $200 million joins LPL from Cambridge

David Dobrusin is both a CPA and a certified financial planner.

Two cheers for the SECURE 2.0 Act
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 09, 2023
Two cheers for the SECURE 2.0 Act

Digesting everything in the new law will take some time as financial advisors will have plenty of interpreting and educating to do.

Don’t say ‘No’ to the ‘O’
NEWS RIAS JAN 09, 2023
Don’t say ‘No’ to the ‘O’

InvestmentNews is no longer spelling “adviser” with an “e” but has aligned with the common usage of the industry by adopting “advisor.”

RMD quirks that IRA beneficiaries face in '23
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 09, 2023
RMD quirks that IRA beneficiaries face in '23

The provisions of the SECURE and CARES Acts, and the related IRS rules, are creating even more confusion about which beneficiaries are subject to RMDs this year.

Here’s how inflation and philanthropy could give women a boost in ’23
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 09, 2023
Here’s how inflation and philanthropy could give women a boost in ’23

Philanthropic goals are prompting women to become more involved in family asset management.

Handicapping sequence risk and recession for the retirement set
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 09, 2023
Handicapping sequence risk and recession for the retirement set

There will be a lot of recession chatter in the coming year and financial advisors had better be prepared for it.

Finding potential upside in markets and the economy
NEWS EQUITIES JAN 09, 2023
Finding potential upside in markets and the economy

Market watchers take the long view in forecasting the year ahead because the immediate future looks dicey.

Expect giant branch offices at IBDs to flex their muscle
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JAN 09, 2023
Expect giant branch offices at IBDs to flex their muscle

There are plenty of private equity managers left who could still invest in large branch offices of independent broker-dealers.

Vanguard's efforts to navigate politics of ESG could be blueprint for others
NEWS ESG JAN 06, 2023
Vanguard's efforts to navigate politics of ESG could be blueprint for others

Last month's decision to exit the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative puts Vanguard in a spotlight it was likely trying to avoid.

Vanguard expert offers tips on hardship withdrawals
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 06, 2023
Vanguard expert offers tips on hardship withdrawals

Spiking inflation coupled with a sinking stock market have forced more investors to tap their retirement savings for cash.

Prime Capital buys sustainable investment RIA
NEWS RIAS JAN 06, 2023
Prime Capital buys sustainable investment RIA

North Carolina-based Earth Equity Advisors is a certified B Corporation and specializes in fossil-fuel-free portfolios.

EP Wealth acquires Maine firm managing $347 million
NEWS RIAS JAN 06, 2023
EP Wealth acquires Maine firm managing $347 million

The acquisition of Cribstone Capital Management was EP Wealth's sixth deal of 2022.

Before FTX collapsed, it was targeting retirement accounts
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 05, 2023
Before FTX collapsed, it was targeting retirement accounts

The push to interest retirement savers in crypto was part of an effort by FTX Group to expand its base of everyday retail customers.

ESG has DOL's blessing. Here's what can happen next in 401(k)s
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 05, 2023
ESG has DOL's blessing. Here's what can happen next in 401(k)s

Target-date funds that are sustainable or responsible are fair game now for retirement plans, but there aren't many of them.

New regulatory agenda sets April, October deadlines for SEC ESG rules
NEWS ESG JAN 05, 2023
New regulatory agenda sets April, October deadlines for SEC ESG rules

The SEC also has custody and ETF regulations to tackle, while the Department of Labor continues work on the next iteration of an investment advice rule for retirement accounts.

LPL shares remain analyst's top pick in 2023
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 05, 2023
LPL shares remain analyst's top pick in 2023

The share price of LPL Financial Holdings Inc. increased 27% over the past year, even as the S&P 500 index fell 19.4%.

James Lee begins term as 2023 FPA president
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 05, 2023
James Lee begins term as 2023 FPA president

Lee plans to focus on advancing the FPA's mission of title protection for financial planners.

Focus Financial partner deal expands access to alternative investments
NEWS RIAS JAN 05, 2023
Focus Financial partner deal expands access to alternative investments

Chicago firms Kovitz and Origin will combine real estate investment expertise, creating greater access across the Focus network.