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Procrastinating Americans putting off estate plans, says D.A. Davidson survey
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 11, 2022
Procrastinating Americans putting off estate plans, says D.A. Davidson survey

Just 34% of adult Americans have an estate plan and 37% of respondents said they didn't have a plan at the ready.

Rising interest rates make cash management fun again
NEWS EQUITIES OCT 10, 2022
Rising interest rates make cash management fun again

Financial advisers are adding value by finding higher yields for clients' cash balances.

Financial adviser guilty of fraud in case related to client's murder
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 10, 2022
Financial adviser guilty of fraud in case related to client's murder

The alleged killer, Keith Todd Ashley, tried to make his client's death look like a suicide.

The IRS answers a crucial penalty question for missed RMDs
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 10, 2022
The IRS answers a crucial penalty question for missed RMDs

The tax collector says there will be no 50% penalty for missed 2021 and 2022 RMDs for beneficiaries subject to the 10-year rule.

Ben Bernanke, two colleagues awarded Nobel Prize in Economics
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 10, 2022
Ben Bernanke, two colleagues awarded Nobel Prize in Economics

By honoring Bernanke, the prize committee have taken an unusual step of adding an actual practitioner of economics policy to their pantheon.

A marketing conundrum
NEWS RIAS OCT 10, 2022
A marketing conundrum

Hitting the sweet spot between taking advantage of new marketing opportunities and staying in compliance with the SEC marketing rule will be a big challenge for advisers.

The ‘best’ way to pay for advice
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 10, 2022
The ‘best’ way to pay for advice

An adviser who’s honest and transparent about compensation, regardless of the model, is bound to engender the trust that advice seekers want most of all.

DOL set to finalize ESG rule for retirement plans
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 07, 2022
DOL set to finalize ESG rule for retirement plans

The final rule is coming out at a time when sustainable investing has become a political flashpoint.

Strong job market not enough to calm nervous employees
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 07, 2022
Strong job market not enough to calm nervous employees

62% of workers have cut their contributions to their savings in response to the economic impacts related to inflation or concerns about a recession.

Joe Biden lights up marijuana stocks
NEWS ALTERNATIVES OCT 07, 2022
Joe Biden lights up marijuana stocks

The presidential pardon for those with marijuana convictions was interpreted as a step toward federal decriminalization and sparked a rally in funds offering exposure to cannabis companies.

Morgan Stanley advisers managing $1.4 billion move to UBS
NEWS RIAS OCT 07, 2022
Morgan Stanley advisers managing $1.4 billion move to UBS

Two soloists and a team make the switch in Northern California.

Credit Suisse offers $3 billion debt buyback to soothe investors
NEWS EQUITIES OCT 07, 2022
Credit Suisse offers $3 billion debt buyback to soothe investors

The announcement signals the bank's confidence that it has enough liquidity to take advantage of the recent slump in debt markets.

Hub acquires Northern California-based Quintes
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 06, 2022
Hub acquires Northern California-based Quintes

The firm designs and manages retirement plans, including 401(k)s, 403(b)s and 457(b)s, as well as defined-benefit and cash-balance plans.

Billion-dollar Merrill rep goes indie with LPL
NEWS WIREHOUSES OCT 06, 2022
Billion-dollar Merrill rep goes indie with LPL

Alexander Guiliano is launching Resonate Wealth in Ridgewood, New Jersey, along with two staffers.

Colorado regulators mulling update to guidance on financial planning fees
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 06, 2022
Colorado regulators mulling update to guidance on financial planning fees

Groups like XY Planning Network and the CFP Board view a document from the state's Division of Securities as undermining fee-for-service models.

Fend off inflation with these strategic tips
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 06, 2022
Fend off inflation with these strategic tips

Economist Laurence Kotlikoff offers his outlook on inflation and how investors can prepare their portfolios to defend against it.

Fidelity, Vanguard join forces to help workers move 401(k)s
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 05, 2022
Fidelity, Vanguard join forces to help workers move 401(k)s

The two retirement giants, along with Alight Solutions, are forming a consortium to automate the transfer of 401(k) accounts with balances below $5,000 when workers change jobs.

ESG investments move a step closer to strict definitions and certification
NEWS ESG OCT 05, 2022
ESG investments move a step closer to strict definitions and certification

Fintech firms are joining forces to help investors avoid the pitfalls of greenwashing.

Mercer Global Advisors adds Cincinnati firm managing $370 million
NEWS RIAS OCT 05, 2022
Mercer Global Advisors adds Cincinnati firm managing $370 million

The Asset Advisory Group, founded in 1988, serves about 160 clients and will expand Mercer's presence in Ohio.

Fisher Investments adviser snags Judge's history-making homer
NEWS RIAS OCT 05, 2022
Fisher Investments adviser snags Judge's history-making homer

Cory Youmans, a vice president and investment adviser at Fisher in Plano, Texas, caught Aaron Judge's historic 62nd home run of the season Tuesday night.