7 ways independent wealth management firms are consolidating
The latest M&A tips and news closing out 2023 includes updates on Osaic, Focus, Cetera and Creative Planning and key advice when seeking financing for deals.
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FINRA tried to ban Alpine for 60,000% fee hike. It hasn't been easy
The doubts raised over the broker-dealer self-regulator's authority come amid a general questioning of the federal government's oversight powers.
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Tips for using a 'medical IRA' that offers triple the tax savings
More working Americans have a health savings account, but many are not using them to their fullest potential.
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Private credit: Is it a bubble, or something your clients can't do without?
Some think lending to businesses outside the banking system can reap outsize rewards for advisors who are willing to do their homework.
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Fintech for aging adults is not just about preventing fraud
Banks and fintechs are coming together to help older customers with a variety of needs, from avoiding financial exploitation to planning for the future.
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What's next with the DOL rule proposal? Here's what to expect
A public hearing on the "retirement security rule" is set for next week as opponents call for more time and express concern about the potential impact.
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LPL CEO sees business opportunities in DOL rule proposal
In remarks at a Goldman Sachs investor conference, Dan Arnold discussed the potential rule and shared his view of the industry's competitive landscape.
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The top 20 bond ETFs of the decade
Bond values are plummeting right now. But in the longer run, these 20 funds show why it pays to invest in fixed income.
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UBS seeks to keep NFLers from fumbling after pro success
Higher earnings potential but short careers for top-class athletes continue to warrant special attention from planners.
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Citi starts to outline the cost of its organizational overhaul
The megabank, which is in the midst of a massive restructuring, will probably book "a couple of hundred million dollars" of restructuring charges in the fourth quarter, according to its chief financial officer.
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Clients will need a hero in the coming recession
Preparation, acceptance and a generous dose of patience will be required to help investors weather a forecast that includes prolonged high-interest rates.
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IRS disallows 20K Employee Retention Credit claims amid crackdown
The Internal Revenue Service is continuing to combat scammers and promoters encouraging businesses to file claims for the pandemic tax credit.
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Understanding why clients hide held-away cash
Two experienced chief investment officers break down the reasons clients are keeping their cash out of the conversation, and why advisors should work to crack the code.
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Firms struggle to monitor staffers even after WhatsApp probes
A tech firm that works with some of Wall Street's biggest names finds that off channel communications continue to be a problem.
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Why these AAPI advisors are working toward better visibility
AAPI financial advisors are underrepresented in the industry and still sometimes feel unseen even within conversations about DEI, industry experts say.
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SEC office calls for halt to mandatory arbitration for advisor disputes
A new report finds that contract clauses forcing investors' cases into private forums too often stack the deck in favor of firms.
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Inside Windes' new Ovisto arm and the growing appeal of joining tax and wealth services
The new wealth management business opens with help from Integrated Partners as more RIAs and accountants follow the trails blazed by many dual practitioners.
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How to prepare for the health care costs of retirement
If you have any questions about Medicare, health care expenses and retirement, Ben Storey has the answers. Watch our interview here.
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Supreme Court suggests support for 2017 tax on foreign earnings
Key justices suggested the tax, which aimed to collect hundreds of billions of dollars on a one-time basis, wasn't fundamentally different from other levies imposed by Congress over the years.
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IRS Criminal Investigation unit is taking on more crypto tax cases
The Internal Revenue Service crime unit that played a leading role in the Binance Holdings Ltd. probe is seeing a surge in cases involving crypto-related tax evasion.
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