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News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
BlackRock Adding Annuities to 401(k) Plans
By Bernice NapachThe firm expects over 120,000 U.S.-based 401(k) plan participants will be able to access the annuity option starting in 2022.
October 06, 2021
NASAA Wants to Rein in Advisors Who Fail to Pay Arb AwardsPublic comments are sought about model rules that could prompt enforcement actions by NASAA members against violators.
October 05, 2021
SEC Chief Says the U.S. Won't Ban CryptocurrenciesThe U.S. won't follow China's lead in banning digital tokens and remains focused on investor and consumer protection rules, says Gary Gensler.
October 05, 2021
Top 5 Financial Planning Trends for the Next 5 YearsThe Financial Planning Standards Board surveyed CFPs on what they think financial advice delivery will look like.
October 01, 2021
Riskalyze Unveils Platform Enhancements, Docupace Announces Deal at Fearless SummitLatest additions to the Riskalyze platform include Discovery, a feature using a quantitative engine to find the best securities for each client.
October 01, 2021
Rethinking Risk in Retirement PlanningDownward income adjustments are inconvenient, maybe even painful. But they don't mean financial ruin.
October 01, 2021
Supreme Court to Hear Ex-Ameriprise Advisor's Arb Case ChallengeAdvisor Denise Badgerow had alleged she was fired from Ameriprise affiliate REJ Properties in retaliation for reporting the conduct of REJ's principals.
September 30, 2021
Class-Action Suit Over Allstate 401(k) Plan Can Go ForwardA judge has dismissed a motion to drop a suit against Allstate and its plan fiduciaries for mishandling 401(k) management choices.