Wednesday, September 28th, 2022 A biweekly topical newsletter from PLANADVISER M&A and Wealth Management For the fifth consecutive year, retirement advisory firm M&As reached new record highs in 2021, with this trend having no end in sight. Already in 2022, multiple big-ticket mergers and acquisitions have been announced, and many more are expected. Increasingly, the industry is seeing deals bringing together retirement plan-focused advisory shops with traditional wealth managers, creating firms with more expansive skillsets that can meet the evolving demands of clients.  SPONSORED AD Practice Management Why Are Financial Services Firms Looking to Wealth Management Leaders? The short answer is that more financial services firms are looking at their wealth management divisions as drivers of growth; the long answer is a lot more complicated. Practice Management A Q&A With an Adviser to Advisers AssetMark’s Matt Matrisian says leading firms in the retirement plan adviser industry are increasingly focused on business management issues, with many shop leaders having to step back from their preferred activity: spending time with clients. Practice Management Talent Management Trends and a Focus on the Future Many financial advisory firms are rethinking their talent management strategies, with a focus on serving a more diverse and dynamic set of future clients. Client Service PANC 2022: Health, Wealth and Retirement A discussion about how to incorporate health into retirement planning and whether the HSA market expands business opportunities for advisers.  In Practice A Guide to the SEC’s Reg BI Bulletins In a recent bulletin, the SEC warns that practically all financial professionals have at least some conflicts of interest with their retail investors. Compliance Consult Compliance for Wealth Managers PTE 2020-02 cannot resolve all conflicts of interest. Did someone forward you this newsletter? Sign up here to get PLANADVISER Spotlight directly in your mailbox!

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