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Bluespring acquires Mississippi hybrid
NEWS RIAS NOV 08, 2022
Bluespring acquires Mississippi hybrid

WealthPartners, which oversees assets of $500 million, primarily focuses on high-net-worth individuals and families.

Binance Holdings plans to acquire rival FTX.com
NEWS ALTERNATIVES NOV 08, 2022
Binance Holdings plans to acquire rival FTX.com

The proposed deal for Sam Bankman-Fried's 3-year-old exchange will 'help cover the liquidity crunch.'

JPMorgan, money managers pushing back against proposed SEC names rule
NEWS ESG NOV 08, 2022
JPMorgan, money managers pushing back against proposed SEC names rule

The agency is floating tighter rules that would require certain funds to have at least 80% of assets correspond to investment strategies listed in their names.

Fed will get inflation under control next year: Moody’s economist
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 08, 2022
Fed will get inflation under control next year: Moody’s economist

Sohini Chowdhury sees the glass as half full when it comes to navigating a recession, but says the midterm elections could introduce other challenges.

TAMPs and fee-based annuities headline first day of RIA Summit 2022
NEWS RIAS NOV 07, 2022
TAMPs and fee-based annuities headline first day of RIA Summit 2022

Turnkey asset management platforms can help advisers grow their practices, panelists say.

Recruiting slows in Q3, with moves down 4.4% vs. 2021
NEWS RIAS NOV 07, 2022
Recruiting slows in Q3, with moves down 4.4% vs. 2021

High inflation, poor market returns, rising interest rates and their anticipated impact on the economy may have advisers staying put.

Big adviser teams say hello and goodbye at Wells Fargo
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 07, 2022
Big adviser teams say hello and goodbye at Wells Fargo

The latest moves illustrate the push-and-pull dynamics of recruiting and hiring advisers at Wells Fargo.

Raymond James launches professional network for veterans
NEWS RIAS NOV 07, 2022
Raymond James launches professional network for veterans

The Veteran Financial Advisors Network supports vets in developing their businesses and careers.

Advisers prefer digital experience provided by largest asset managers: J.D. Power
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 07, 2022
Advisers prefer digital experience provided by largest asset managers: J.D. Power

Smaller fund companies are struggling to differentiate their offerings, the survey finds.

Study finds US women reach retirement with 75% of men’s wealth level
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 07, 2022
Study finds US women reach retirement with 75% of men’s wealth level

The report found that women in senior expert and leadership roles were found to have 62% of the accumulated wealth that their male counterparts enjoyed at retirement.

Asset managers have an ESG data problem
NEWS FINTECH NOV 07, 2022
Asset managers have an ESG data problem

Without standardization, institutional investors have some trouble incorporating the data.

5 things advisers should be thankful for in 2022
NEWS FINTECH NOV 07, 2022
5 things advisers should be thankful for in 2022

When someone needs guidance for the future, nothing beats a live financial adviser, and advisers should be grateful the public recognizes that.

What's behind the phenomenon of advisers behaving badly?
NEWS RIAS NOV 07, 2022
What's behind the phenomenon of advisers behaving badly?

Greed alone doesn’t explain the appalling acts some advisers commit against their clients.

3 guaranteed-income strategies for an uncertain economy
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 07, 2022
3 guaranteed-income strategies for an uncertain economy

Investors are clamoring for guaranteed-income strategies this year primarily due to an uncertain stock market and spiraling inflation.

Retirement planning: How to manage longevity risk and inflation in a volatile market
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 07, 2022
Retirement planning: How to manage longevity risk and inflation in a volatile market

Where can financial professionals look for strategies to support their clients in a changed market? The versatility of an approach you thought you knew offers a surprising answer.

Wells Fargo faces demand for fine exceeding $1B from CFPB
NEWS WIREHOUSES NOV 05, 2022
Wells Fargo faces demand for fine exceeding $1B from CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is pressuring the bank to pay the fine to settle a series of investigations into the bank's mistreatment of customers.

Morningstar gives top grades to Michigan, Utah 529 plans
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 04, 2022
Morningstar gives top grades to Michigan, Utah 529 plans

The annual analysis of state-sponsored college savings plans also shows a trend toward fee compression.

Merrill team advising on $400 million affiliates with Sanctuary
NEWS WIREHOUSES NOV 04, 2022
Merrill team advising on $400 million affiliates with Sanctuary

Their independent firm, 18Forty8 Private Wealth, is based in Madison, Wisconsin.

Focus Financial on track for 'successful' year for RIA M&A: Adolf
NEWS RIAS NOV 04, 2022
Focus Financial on track for 'successful' year for RIA M&A: Adolf

The firm has announced 24 registered investment adviser transactions so far this year and is likely to announce more deals before year-end, the CEO said.

CFP Board suspends Oklahoma planner
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 04, 2022
CFP Board suspends Oklahoma planner

The action follows a Securities and Exchange Commission settlement with Gregory Womack and his Edmond-based firm.