CRM Software Top of Mind Among Advisers’ Tech Options
According to a recent survey, financial advisory firms and professionals value customer relationship management solutions the most of all fintech...
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Aging Population Will Lead to Great Wealth Transfer, Retirement Shifts
Research from State Street and McKinsey underscored forthcoming demographic changes—and the effects on retirement finances.
Creative Planning Acquires Seattle RIA
Duncan & Haley advises employer-sponsored retirement plans and adds $660 million in assets under management.
More Women Enter Wealth Management but Underrepresentation Remains
Women are increasingly taking roles in wealth management, but tend to lag in firm ownership, revenue generation and long-term leadership,...
Appeals Court Reverses DC Plan Class Certification
In a fiduciary breach case brought against Genworth's 401(k) plan, the Fourth Circuit ruled that ERISA claims tied to defined...
Advisory M&A News – 3/11/2026
Wealth Enhancement acquires $1.2B adviser team; Summitry buys $721M RIA; NewEdge Advisors surpasses $14B with Stonegate Partnership; and more.
DOL Won’t Fight Final Motion for Final Judgement in Second Fiduciary Rule Case
After choosing not to defend the regulation in an earlier case, the Department of Labor has again declined to oppose...
No Victory Here: Janus Henderson Board Turns Down Proposal
In rejecting an offer from Victory Capital, the board of the asset manager prioritized the accepted offer from Trian Fund Management and...
DOL Pursues Final Ruling to Strike Down Fiduciary Rule
The Department of Labor had already ceased defending the investment advice rule and is now joining the plaintiffs in requesting...
Clarification on Investment Options for Trump Accounts on Hold Amid Calls for Diversification
Asset allocation rules remain uncertain as investment managers push for greater diversification.
Why Eligible Workers Are Sitting Out on Retirement Plan Contributions
Data from PLANSPONSOR and Ascensus show an increased need for plan awareness and understanding to address a lack of plan...
$235B Multi-Family Office Names CEO
Cressent President Susie Cranston will be elevated to the chief executive role, effective April 15.
Private Market Access Will Depend on Education and Transparency
At recent Securities and Exchange Commission roundtables, experts warned that without clearer disclosures on valuation, liquidity and fees, private assets...
Alight: 401(k) Trading Light in February, Early Days of Iran Conflict
‘Nothing looks like a panic,’ per Alight’s Rob Austin.
The Underspending Dilemma
Data show retirees are holding back, but not for fear of running out of money.
Retiring with Dignity: A Right Worth Fighting For
TIAA Retirement Solutions CEO Kourtney Gibson emphasizes the importance of TIAA’s embedded lifetime income annuities to the future of retirement...
Younger Investors Turn to High-Risk Assets to Catch Up on Long-Term Savings
Three-quarters of Northwestern Mutual survey respondents, most from Generation Z, view high-risk assets like sports betting and crypto as a...
Financial Wellness Inextricably Linked to Employee Wellness
Employees who lack financial wellness benefits and advice from their employers are more likely to experience burnout and job turnover.
Arizona Judge Does Not Dismiss ERISA TDF Lawsuit
Fiduciaries of the Discount Tire/America’s Tire Retirement Plan are accused to retaining a suite of target-date funds that lagged comparable...
IRS Issues Draft Regulations for Trump Accounts
The proposal details how the IRS would treat one-time $1,000 government contributions to accounts of U.S. children born between 2025...