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Envestnet rolls out program that lets advisers see how they measure up against peers
NEWS RIAS OCT 18, 2022
Envestnet rolls out program that lets advisers see how they measure up against peers

The free, anonymous assessment takes about 20 minutes to complete, and Envestnet is building a comprehensive database from the findings.

FiNet adviser managing $192 million switches to LPL
NEWS RIAS OCT 18, 2022
FiNet adviser managing $192 million switches to LPL

Chris Albright’s Astra Wealth Advisors makes the move in Clarks Green, Pennsylvania.

Goldman realigns business units as Q3 beats estimates
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 18, 2022
Goldman realigns business units as Q3 beats estimates

The firm reported net revenue of $11.98 billion and net earnings of $3.07 billion for the third quarter amid discussion of the bank's reorganization.

SEC bars California adviser, imposes $400,000 penalty
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 18, 2022
SEC bars California adviser, imposes $400,000 penalty

The agency settles with Sacramento-based Keith Springer and his firm, Springer Investment Management, over fraud charges.

10 of the greatest unretirements of all time
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 18, 2022
10 of the greatest unretirements of all time

Here are a few celebrities who announced their retirements, then subsequently announced they were reversing that decision.

What’s new for Medicare open enrollment
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 17, 2022
What’s new for Medicare open enrollment

Most beneficiaries don't switch plans during the annual open enrollment period, but retirees can save money by reviewing their drug coverage options.

Merrill achieves record third quarter despite market volatility
NEWS WIREHOUSES OCT 17, 2022
Merrill achieves record third quarter despite market volatility

Both revenue and adviser head count increased, and Andy Sieg, president of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, attributed the strong results partly to the firm's advisers.

Market sell-off puts mutual funds on track for $1 trillion of outflows in 2022
NEWS RIAS OCT 17, 2022
Market sell-off puts mutual funds on track for $1 trillion of outflows in 2022

The appeal of the old-school fund wrapper is taking a big hit as investors and advisers move to the sidelines.

UBS nabs $1 billion Morgan Stanley trio
NEWS RIAS OCT 17, 2022
UBS nabs $1 billion Morgan Stanley trio

The three-adviser, five-person team, Narragansett Bay Group, makes the switch in Providence, Rhode Island.

BofA beats loan-revenue estimates amid rising rates
NEWS WIREHOUSES OCT 17, 2022
BofA beats loan-revenue estimates amid rising rates

Net interest income rose 24% in the third quarter as the bank reaps the benefits of the Fed's interest rate hikes.

Goldman plans major reorganization
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 17, 2022
Goldman plans major reorganization

The firm will combine its asset management and private wealth businesses, and also fuse investment banking and trading.

How Does Real Estate Fit Into a Retirement Income Plan?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 17, 2022
How Does Real Estate Fit Into a Retirement Income Plan?

Direct real estate investment can a be a income source, but there are risks for your clients to consider.

Amid 2022 slowdown, RIA and tech SPAC deals sputter
NEWS RIAS OCT 14, 2022
Amid 2022 slowdown, RIA and tech SPAC deals sputter

The promise of cold, hard cash tends to speed up time but how does that work in a bear market?

$600 million Wells Fargo team moves to RBC
NEWS RIAS OCT 14, 2022
$600 million Wells Fargo team moves to RBC

The four advisers, who make the switch in Fargo, North Dakota, provide high-net-worth families and businesses with wealth planning strategies.

Morgan Stanley CEO hints at job cuts
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 14, 2022
Morgan Stanley CEO hints at job cuts

The firm is assessing its head count, CEO James Gorman suggested on an earnings conference call.

Morgan Stanley rides wealth management as a third-quarter highlight
NEWS WIREHOUSES OCT 14, 2022
Morgan Stanley rides wealth management as a third-quarter highlight

The wealth management group attracted $65 billion in net new asset during the quarter, pushing the total this year to $260 billion.

Wells Fargo's advisers maintain revenue despite difficult markets, shrinking head count
NEWS WIREHOUSES OCT 14, 2022
Wells Fargo's advisers maintain revenue despite difficult markets, shrinking head count

The wirehouse employed a total of 12,011 financial advisers at the end of September, a loss of 173 advisers in Q3.

Creative deal structures keep M&A volume high, but for how long?
NEWS OPINION OCT 14, 2022
Creative deal structures keep M&A volume high, but for how long?

Fundamental rationales for mergers and acquisitions remain strong, but deal details reflect current market realities.

JPMorgan posts highest net interest income ever in Q3, raises guidance for year
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 14, 2022
JPMorgan posts highest net interest income ever in Q3, raises guidance for year

The firm reaps rewards from the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike while expenses also came in lower than analysts expected, driving a profit beat.

Financial industry must persuade determined DOL to protect independent-contractor advisers
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 13, 2022
Financial industry must persuade determined DOL to protect independent-contractor advisers

The Department of Labor may not be inclined to change a proposal that would potentially upend the business model for independent broker-dealers and insurance agents.