Pensionmark Appoints New M&A Head to Push Growth
Former Envestnet M&A lead joins Pensionmark about one year after the firm was acquired by World Insurance with goal of...
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Beyond Comp: What Makes Advisory M&A Deals Stick
When it comes to setting up a successful long-term relationship with top advisers, firms still generally rely on sticks instead...
Advisory M&A
Securian Financial Subsidiary acquires Enspire; Pontera and AssetBook intergrate; Wealthspire Advisors acquires Heron Wealth; and more.
Investment Product and Service Launches
Investably announces business valuation service; BM Advisers launches smallcase BM Nifty Top 20; First Trust Dynamic Europe Equity Income Fund...
The PLANADVISER Interview: Aaron Schumm, Vestwell Founder and CEO
The head of the digital 401(k) provider talks about the firm’s dual strategy of arming the private sector—financial advisers—and the...
SEC Reopens Comment Period for Proposed Cybersecurity Rules
The rules from the February 2022 proposal include new recordkeeping requirements, and industry actors requested more time to review them.
Advisory M&A
PCIA acquires Cornerstone; Creative Planning adds Telarray Advisors; Heffernan Network acquires Kettering Rose; and more.
Retirement Industry People Moves
T. Rowe Price announces Shen as Chief Data Officer; New York Life Appoints Tillotson as Chief Compliance Officer; O'Brien named...
Advisory M&A
Americana Partners snags Texas-based Morgan Stanley advisory; Integrated Partners nets $2.5B advisory; Hub adds to Gulf South presence with insurance...
Advisory M&A
Savant Wealth adds retirement services with Capital Directions deal; PE firms CD&R and Stone Point acquire Focus Financial in deal...
Early Years Are Formative for Female Advisers’ Success, Survey Shows
Female advisers reported needing up to 10 years of experience to feel confident in their profession.
Advisory M&A
Sequoia acquires Zeke Capital Advisors; iTrustCapital integrates with Fortress Trust; Hightower invests in Bickling Financial Services; and more.
Advisory M&A
Cetera invests in $1.7B Kansas-based advisory; Atria snags two adviser practices from LPL; and more.
Retirement Industry People Moves
Lincoln Financial Group names Vince Garzarella VP; Northern Trust Asset Management names new presidents; Empower promotes Noble to general counsel;...
Panel: False Ideas About Financial Advisement May Be Limiting Diversity
A panel of financial professionals said misunderstandings about educational requirements or beliefs that the industry does not serve all communities...
Financial Sector Faces Growing Return-to-Work Gender Gap
New research among financial service and insurance companies reveals women’s careers are more at risk as workplace flexibility begins to...
Advisory M&A
Cetera Financial Group broke adviser recruiting record in 2022; Advisor Group added 1,800 advisers representing $84.2B in client assets in...
Retirement Industry People Moves
U.S. Bancorp Asset Management picks Jim Link to head OCIO Unit; Marshberry adds Madore as financial advisory VP; and more.
Investment Product and Service Launches
AllianzIM launches 2 buffered ETFs that hedge S&P 500 exposure; Capital Group releases 12 active-passive model portfolios; eMoney Advisor releases...
Most Advisers Seeking Options Like HSAs, 529s to Compete for New Plans
Advisers are most interested in adding HSAs, 529s and emergency savings accounts to their offerings, according to a survey by...