Independent investment and wealth management firm Cerity Partners on Wednesday announced that it is merging with Verus Investments, an institutional investment consulting and advisory firm.

Vogue has even given its seal of approval, including a piece in its spring issue revealing the Hollywood stars embracing the trend.

The companies cited their similar investment and client-centric cultures and “well-matched capabilities across public and private markets” as reasons for the deal.

While most of the forfeiture reallocation suits to date have been dismissed, a federal judge has embraced the “minority” position in keeping some of a 401(k)-forfeiture reallocation suit alive.

The SEC chair confirmed that he is exploring regulatory changes to expand access to private investments for retirement investors and that ERISA is an important tool to protect investors from the ...