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Edward Jones rep managing $195 million goes indie
NEWS RIAS NOV 01, 2022
Edward Jones rep managing $195 million goes indie

Blaine Franklin joins Raymond James Financial Services as owner of Blaine P. Franklin Financial Services in Rifle, Colorado.

IN's Mark Schoeff Jr. wins Eppy Award
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 01, 2022
IN's Mark Schoeff Jr. wins Eppy Award

Schoeff's “D.C. INsider” series was deemed the best news/political blog.

Blucora dumps tax software unit to focus on wealth management
NEWS TAX NOV 01, 2022
Blucora dumps tax software unit to focus on wealth management

The company intends to rebrand itself as Avantax, which is the name of its wealth management group.

Wells Fargo in discussions with regulator to resolve investigations
NEWS WIREHOUSES NOV 01, 2022
Wells Fargo in discussions with regulator to resolve investigations

The firm is in talks with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regarding cases involving automobile lending, consumer-deposit accounts and mortgage lending.

Morningstar Wealth jumps into the direct indexing game
NEWS RIAS NOV 01, 2022
Morningstar Wealth jumps into the direct indexing game

The new platform will leverage technology to help financial advisers move clients onto the platform for personalization and tax management.

Which beneficiaries are subject to RMDs by year-end?
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 31, 2022
Which beneficiaries are subject to RMDs by year-end?

This list is longer than you might have thought, and it’s more confusing than ever before. And the penalty is still 50% if the RMD isn’t taken.

On his way to jail, fraudster rips off brokerages
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 31, 2022
On his way to jail, fraudster rips off brokerages

The SEC charged Syed Arham Arbab and five friends with trading with fake account deposits, in a 'free-riding' scheme that caused two brokerages to lose $146,600.

Oppenheimer moves to cancel $36.7 million arbitration decision
NEWS ALTERNATIVES OCT 31, 2022
Oppenheimer moves to cancel $36.7 million arbitration decision

While the firm filed a motion to vacate the award in Superior Court in DeKalb County, Georgia, it's extremely rare for courts to overturn Finra arbitration decisions.

Liquid alts funds see inflows while mutual funds see record outflows
NEWS RIAS OCT 31, 2022
Liquid alts funds see inflows while mutual funds see record outflows

With the old-school mutual fund wrapper continuing to suffer during the down-market cycle, alternative strategies represent a lone bright spot.

Impax's Joe Keefe on ESG challenges and opportunities
NEWS ESG OCT 31, 2022
Impax's Joe Keefe on ESG challenges and opportunities

The firm's president says sustainable investing is a long-term approach: 'We try to invest in the next economy rather than the last economy.'

Tech stocks weigh on funds popular with 401(k) plans
NEWS EQUITIES OCT 31, 2022
Tech stocks weigh on funds popular with 401(k) plans

Some funds held in many retirement savings plan have large holdings of stocks like Meta, Amazon.com and Apple, which is hurting the funds' performance this year.

An Explanation of 1031 Exchanges
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2022
An Explanation of 1031 Exchanges

Learn about a strategy for deferring taxes—and even changing ownership structures—as your clients move from one real estate investment to another.

Retire Inspired
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2022
Retire Inspired

Join retirement expert Mary Beth Franklin and experts from Athene and The Index Standard for strategies that take the focus off current challenges and put it back on what clients want for their future.

Twitter hysteria over Musk ownership has advisers reassessing value of the platform
NEWS RIAS OCT 28, 2022
Twitter hysteria over Musk ownership has advisers reassessing value of the platform

As the $44 billion acquisition sparks extreme reactions for and against the new owner, fintwit considers whether tweeting is still worth all the fuss.

Restricting advisers' independent contractor status is a no-win for everyone
NEWS OPINION OCT 28, 2022
Restricting advisers' independent contractor status is a no-win for everyone

It's critical that the DOL and members of Congress hear from advisers what their independent classification means, not just to them but to their clients as well.

LPL sees demand for yield products amid down market
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 28, 2022
LPL sees demand for yield products amid down market

Commission revenue for fixed-income investments and annuities increased in the third quarter at LPL.

Merger to create mega life insurance marketing organization
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 28, 2022
Merger to create mega life insurance marketing organization

Libra Insurance Partners and Insurance Designers of America have agreed to merge.

Private Advisor Group introduces Orion-powered investment platform
NEWS FINTECH OCT 27, 2022
Private Advisor Group introduces Orion-powered investment platform

WealthSuite offers fund and ETF model portfolios that are intended to save time for the firm's more than 750 advisers.

Schwab sets date to transition advisers, clients and assets from TD Ameritrade
NEWS FINTECH OCT 27, 2022
Schwab sets date to transition advisers, clients and assets from TD Ameritrade

Tom Bradley of Schwab reiterated his promise to advisers that there will be no repapering of clients and that most firms will be able to keep their service teams.

UBS team managing $1.7 billion joins RBC
NEWS RIAS OCT 27, 2022
UBS team managing $1.7 billion joins RBC

The five-adviser, 16-person group known as The Promus Wealth Management Group has joined RBC Wealth Management in Indianapolis.