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Edelman Financial Engines Acquires $1.5B Retirement Plan Consultant

Wealth Management

The deal with New England Pension Plans Systems is Edelman Financial Engine's largest acquisition since 2021.

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Edelman Financial Engines Acquires Smart Investor

Wealth Management

Edelman acquires a Northern California firm with small retirement plan capabilities as it moves to incorporate more M&A into growth strategy.

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MiB: Jon McAuliffe, the Voleon Group

The Big Picture

We discuss his career in machine learning, from Amazon’s recommendation engine to using AI to manage portfolios. The firm applies machine learning to a four step process of data assembly, Prediction Engine, Portfolio Construction, and Execution.

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Adviser links: a bull market in advice

Abnormal Returns

advisorengine.com) The biz What's next for Edelman Financial Engines? investmentnews.com) Retirement Why spending money in retirement can be so difficult. heritagefinancial.net) Older Americans are increasingly holding debt in retirement. advisorhub.com) Wealthtech Startup Farther raised $31 million in a Series B.

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Adviser links: demonstrating confidence

Abnormal Returns

kitces.com) AI How recommendation engines could work in wealth management. kitces.com) Why formal retirement plans provide clients with additional confidence. (podcasts.apple.com) Michael Kitces talks with Sarah-Catherine Gutierrez, founder of Aptus Financial, about operating as a flat-fee advice-only firm.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (November 4-5)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Department of Labor this week released its long-awaited "retirement security rule", its latest effort to curb conflicts of interest around retirement savings recommendations. Read More.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (April 29-30) 2023

Nerd's Eye View

House of Representatives committee this week approved legislation that would expand the pool of individuals who would qualify as accredited investors able to access certain private offerings Proposed bipartisan legislation would allow individuals to use funds in 529 plans for expenses associated with acquiring or maintaining postsecondary credentials, (..)