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Slow is smooth, smooth is fast
OPINION AUG 15, 2025
Slow is smooth, smooth is fast

Chasing productivity is one thing, but when you're cutting corners, missing details, and making mistakes, it's time to take a step back.

By Jeff Thorsteinson
Edward Jones layoffs about to hit employees, home office staff
WIREHOUSES AUG 15, 2025
Edward Jones layoffs about to hit employees, home office staff

It is not clear how many employees will be affected, but none of the private partnership’s 20,000 financial advisors will see their jobs at risk.

By Bruce Kelly
CFP Board hails record July exam turnout with 3,214 test-takers
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 15, 2025
CFP Board hails record July exam turnout with 3,214 test-takers

The historic summer sitting saw a roughly two-thirds pass rate, with most CFP hopefuls falling in the under-40 age group.

By Leo Almazora
Founder of water vending machine company, portfolio manager, charged in $275M Ponzi scheme
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 15, 2025
Founder of water vending machine company, portfolio manager, charged in $275M Ponzi scheme

"The greed and deception of this Ponzi scheme has resulted in the same way they have throughout history," said Daniel Brubaker, U.S. Postal Inspection Service inspector in charge.

By Andy Burt
Advisor moves: Raymond James, Wells Fargo reel in billion dollar-plus advisor teams
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 15, 2025
Advisor moves: Raymond James, Wells Fargo reel in billion dollar-plus advisor teams

Elsewhere, an advisor formerly with a Commonwealth affiliate firm is launching her own independent practice with an Osaic OSJ.

By Leo Almazora
At 90 years old, Social Security remains vital for most Americans' retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 14, 2025
At 90 years old, Social Security remains vital for most Americans' retirement

A survey reveals seven in 10 expect it to be a source of income, while most non-retired respondents worry about its continued sustainability.

By Leo Almazora
Intention.ly, AssetLink announce new AI to boost advisors' organic growth
FINTECH AUG 14, 2025
Intention.ly, AssetLink announce new AI to boost advisors' organic growth

AI suite and patent for AI-driven financial matchmaking arrive amid growing importance of marketing and tech among advisory firms.

By Leo Almazora
Corient breaks M&A pause with $1.54B Texas acquisition
RIA NEWS AUG 14, 2025
Corient breaks M&A pause with $1.54B Texas acquisition

The RIA's addition in Dallas, previously with Raymond James, comes just as the take-private deal between Corient's parent firm in Canada and Mubadala Capital comes to completion.

By Leo Almazora
High-net-worth women over 60 are a rich potential client base, if you understand them
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 14, 2025
High-net-worth women over 60 are a rich potential client base, if you understand them

LPL's head of HNW planning says too many advisors are making a common mistake.

By Steve Randall
Jackson study reveals gaps in retirement resilience as market risks persist
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 13, 2025
Jackson study reveals gaps in retirement resilience as market risks persist

Market risk index shows hidden perils in seeking safety, and potential benefits from non-traditional investment vehicles.

By Leo Almazora
Phony Denver advisor gets 6 years after stealing $966K from neighbors, friends
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 13, 2025
Phony Denver advisor gets 6 years after stealing $966K from neighbors, friends

Friends and family members are "the easiest type of victim to profile and steal from," said one attorney.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC's Peirce says market will sort out winners in tokenization
ALTERNATIVES AUG 13, 2025
SEC's Peirce says market will sort out winners in tokenization

The commissioner also known as "Crypto Mom" says the agency is willing to work on different models with stakeholders, though disclosures will remain key.

By Bloomberg
'This came out of the blue': Why firms are pushing back against New Jersey's proposed independent contractor rule
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 13, 2025
'This came out of the blue': Why firms are pushing back against New Jersey's proposed independent contractor rule

Cetera's policy advocacy leader explains how gig worker protection proposal might hurt independent financial advisors, and why it's "a complete outlier" in the current legal landscape.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: Raymond James snags more Commonwealth advisors in East Coast
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 13, 2025
Advisor moves: Raymond James snags more Commonwealth advisors in East Coast

Meanwhile, Osaic secures a new credit union partnership, and Compound Planning crosses another billion-dollar milestone.

By Leo Almazora
Seniors face surge in high-dollar impersonation scams, FTC warns
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 13, 2025
Seniors face surge in high-dollar impersonation scams, FTC warns

Federal data show reports of at least $100,000 in losses skyrocketed to hit $445 million in 2024.

By Leo Almazora
iCapital and Alto announce key hires
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 13, 2025
iCapital and Alto announce key hires

The fintech firms' latest additions, including veterans from Bloomberg and JPMorgan, come amid rising demand for alternative assets in the retirement space.

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: Steward Partners, &Partners expand RIA footprints
RIA NEWS AUG 13, 2025
RIA moves: Steward Partners, &Partners expand RIA footprints

Steward Partners adds a $481 million Ohio-based team, while $35.7 billion &Partners expands its reach in Minnesota.

By Leo Almazora
SEC claims California broker-dealer and advisor, biggest sellers of GWG bonds, violated Reg BI
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 13, 2025
SEC claims California broker-dealer and advisor, biggest sellers of GWG bonds, violated Reg BI

Emerson Equity and its advisor, Tony Barouti, were likely the largest sellers of defunct GWG L bonds.

By Bruce Kelly
Delivering family office services critical to advisor success
EXPERT ADVICE AUG 13, 2025
Delivering family office services critical to advisor success

Stan Gregor, Chairman & CEO of Summit Financial Holdings, explores how RIAs can meet growing demand for family office-style services among mass affluent clients through tax-first planning, technology, and collaboration—positioning firms for long-term success

By Stan Gregor
Passing on more than wealth: why purpose should be part of every estate plan
EXPERT ADVICE AUG 13, 2025
Passing on more than wealth: why purpose should be part of every estate plan

Chris Vizzi, Co-Founder & Partner of South Coast Investment Advisors, LLC, shares how 2025 estate tax changes—$13.99M per person—offer more than tax savings. Learn how to pass on purpose, values, and vision to unite generations and give wealth lasting meaning

By Chris Vizzi, CFP®