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Closing the gap: New network sees potential in  client care circles
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 05, 2022
Closing the gap: New network sees potential in client care circles

Collaboration between complementary professionals is a missing link for many clients, who are expected to patch advice from various professionals into a comprehensive plan.

5 client personas advisers need to know to build wallet share
NEWS OPINION OCT 05, 2022
5 client personas advisers need to know to build wallet share

It's important for advisers to understand how the emotions of clients can dictate whether and when they'll give you more assets to manage.

Edelman Financial Engines adds to Northern California presence with $490 million deal
NEWS RIAS OCT 05, 2022
Edelman Financial Engines adds to Northern California presence with $490 million deal

The acquisition of Herrmann & Cooke Wealth Management adds 600 new clients to Edelman's base of more than 1.3 million clients.

Life insurance can be a valuable asset for seniors battling inflation
NEWS OPINION OCT 05, 2022
Life insurance can be a valuable asset for seniors battling inflation

Selling life insurance policies can help retirees meet expenses, but such transactions, known as life settlements, are overlooked by the financial planning world.

Vanguard gaining ground on BlackRock in the $6 trillion US ETF universe
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 05, 2022
Vanguard gaining ground on BlackRock in the $6 trillion US ETF universe

Nearly $45 billion flowed into Vanguard ETFs in the third quarter, compared to BlackRock Inc.’s $25 billion haul.

Market pain boosts case for adding alternatives to retirement accounts
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 04, 2022
Market pain boosts case for adding alternatives to retirement accounts

An increasing number of wealth managers are diversifying their clients’ portfolios away from traditional asset classes into alternative, and often less liquid, assets.

MAI acquires Florida-based firm, launches retirement business
NEWS RIAS OCT 04, 2022
MAI acquires Florida-based firm, launches retirement business

The Cleveland-based RIA said the purchase of West Point Business Group allows it to launch MAI Retirement.

Billion-dollar Merrill team joins Raymond James
NEWS RIAS OCT 04, 2022
Billion-dollar Merrill team joins Raymond James

Four-adviser group in Novi, Michigan, moves to the firm’s employee channel and will now operate as Stone Manor Wealth Advisors of Raymond James.

Schwab adds 800 funds to no-transaction-fee program
NEWS RIAS OCT 04, 2022
Schwab adds 800 funds to no-transaction-fee program

The funds are in addition to the more than 130 no-transaction-fee, institutional share class funds from T. Rowe Price on the platform, which was announced in December.

Finra slaps UBS with $2.5 million fine over short-selling violations
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 04, 2022
Finra slaps UBS with $2.5 million fine over short-selling violations

It's the second time in as many weeks that Finra has penalized a firm for such trading problems.

Savant Wealth Management acquires two Iowa-based financial firms
NEWS RIAS OCT 04, 2022
Savant Wealth Management acquires two Iowa-based financial firms

The deals push Savant's assets to $12.4 billion while moving it forward on its five-year growth plan.

Figuring out the tax impact on clients' portfolios
NEWS OPINION OCT 04, 2022
Figuring out the tax impact on clients' portfolios

Taxes can create a significant drag on the value of a portfolio, so here are the things you should be looking for in a client's tax documents.

Latest cryptocurrency SMA platform shows bullishness about digital assets
NEWS RIAS OCT 04, 2022
Latest cryptocurrency SMA platform shows bullishness about digital assets

Valkyrie Funds continues to diversify its product offering by providing yet another way to gain exposure to cryptocurrencies.

Concourse Financial names David Perry CEO
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 04, 2022
Concourse Financial names David Perry CEO

Perry, who most recently served as the firm's chief operating officer, succeeds Doyle Williams, who is returning to parent company Protective Life.

Wealthy shift billions to donor-advised funds to gain tax breaks
NEWS TAX OCT 04, 2022
Wealthy shift billions to donor-advised funds to gain tax breaks

Private foundations are using the funds to sidestep federal laws designed to make sure the wealthy donate money to the needy in a timely fashion, not delay the gifts for generations.

Merit Financial Group acquires Triad Financial Strategies
NEWS RIAS OCT 04, 2022
Merit Financial Group acquires Triad Financial Strategies

The purchase marks Merit's 11th deal since it partnered with private equity investors in December 2020.

Mercer Global Advisors adds $1 billion with deal for Goldstein Munger
NEWS RIAS OCT 04, 2022
Mercer Global Advisors adds $1 billion with deal for Goldstein Munger

The San Ramon, California-based family office has a history dating back to 1979.

Merrill launches matchmaking service to connect investors and advisers
NEWS FINTECH OCT 04, 2022
Merrill launches matchmaking service to connect investors and advisers

The firm is positioning Merrill Advisor Match as a modern solution for investors who are looking for financial advice.

Team managing $300 million moves from Cambridge to LPL
NEWS RIAS OCT 03, 2022
Team managing $300 million moves from Cambridge to LPL

Florham Park, New Jersey-based Bodnar Financial Advisors develops financial strategies for major life events including marriage, kids, death, divorce and retirement.

Republicans advocate for retirement investments in private equity, crypto
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 03, 2022
Republicans advocate for retirement investments in private equity, crypto

The lack of Democratic support likely would keep legislation on using alternatives in retirement plans out of the Secure 2.0 mix.