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GWG mess gets worse, chairman charged with $150M fraud
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 06, 2025
GWG mess gets worse, chairman charged with $150M fraud

GWG bond investors have incurred $1 billion in losses, according to the Department of Justice.

By Bruce Kelly
Schwab to snap up private-shares platform Forge Global in $660M deal
ALTERNATIVES NOV 06, 2025
Schwab to snap up private-shares platform Forge Global in $660M deal

The RIA custody and brokerage giant's announcement highlights a growing push among major brokerages to bring private market investments to retail and RIA clients.

By Leo Almazora
'Death by 5,000 cuts': How Alaris is taking aim at RIA deal frustration
FINTECH NOV 05, 2025
'Death by 5,000 cuts': How Alaris is taking aim at RIA deal frustration

The AI-powered deal consultancy's new Buyer Portal promises to put transparency and compatibility ahead of costly bidding wars.

By Leo Almazora
Finra suspends former Morgan Stanley rep over transfers from ex-spouse's IRA
WIREHOUSES NOV 05, 2025
Finra suspends former Morgan Stanley rep over transfers from ex-spouse's IRA

Over a dozen transfers the veteran Milwaukee advisor made to a joint brokerage account violated Finra's rules, according to the regulator.

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: Wealth Enhancement acquires $464M Wise Wealth
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 05, 2025
RIA moves: Wealth Enhancement acquires $464M Wise Wealth

Bluespring also secured its eighth acquisition for 2025, a $1.4 billion Kestra affiliate firm, while $609B behemoth Mariner extended its footprint.

By Leo Almazora
Edward Jones wannabe recruit sues law firm over failed job application
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 05, 2025
Edward Jones wannabe recruit sues law firm over failed job application

USCIS inquiry at centre of allegations.

By Matthew Sellers
LPL OSJ Perennial taps Edward Jones for chief growth officer role
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 05, 2025
LPL OSJ Perennial taps Edward Jones for chief growth officer role

The ex-head of experienced advisor recruitment at Edward Jones arrives as her former firm extends its retirement and banking offerings.

By Leo Almazora
Financial stress takes a toll on Americans' health, MassMutual report reveals
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 05, 2025
Financial stress takes a toll on Americans' health, MassMutual report reveals

Head of wealth management, Vaughn Bowman, speaks with InvestmentNews.

By Steve Randall
Blackstone BDC 'expects' a strong November, president Jonathan Gray says
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 04, 2025
Blackstone BDC 'expects' a strong November, president Jonathan Gray says

BCRED said in September it was cutting the monthly distribution to investors by 9% to 20 cents per share.

By Bruce Kelly
Explaining the unexplainable: Why AI in finance must earn our trust
OPINION NOV 04, 2025
Explaining the unexplainable: Why AI in finance must earn our trust

From regulators to portfolio managers, risk teams, and customers, the whole financial ecosystem has a stake in ensuring AI models don't operate as unchecked black boxes.

By Cheryll-Ann Wilson
IPO, crypto ETF approvals go through SEC triage as shutdown drags on
EQUITIES NOV 04, 2025
IPO, crypto ETF approvals go through SEC triage as shutdown drags on

The Securities and Exchange Commission's work around easing alternatives in 401(k)s has also slowed down as staff furloughs bite at the agency.

By Leo Almazora
NFP names new national leaders for retirement and wealth practices
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 04, 2025
NFP names new national leaders for retirement and wealth practices

The top-level changes come in the wake of the Aon-owned firm's divestment of Wealthspire and other affiliated wealth businesses to PE firm Madison Dearborn Partners.

By Leo Almazora
First Brands sues founder for allegedly pilfering firm funds
FIXED INCOME NOV 04, 2025
First Brands sues founder for allegedly pilfering firm funds

The bankrupt automotive supplier says he took millions of dollars to fund a lavish lifestyle.

By Bloomberg
Waverly goes West with Pacific Portfolio acquisition
RIA NEWS NOV 04, 2025
Waverly goes West with Pacific Portfolio acquisition

Counting another deal in Massachusetts, the $26 billion RIA has just added more than $5 billion in assets, matching its full-2024 total.

By Leo Almazora
November celebrates 'Long-Term Care Awareness Month' by focusing on 'sandwich generation'
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 04, 2025
November celebrates 'Long-Term Care Awareness Month' by focusing on 'sandwich generation'

Advisors highlight 'Long-Term Care Awareness Month' by offering financial tips to adults simultaneously taking care of their parents and children.

By Gregg Greenberg
Just 6 in 10 feel secure about retirement, require smarter, tailored planning advice
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 04, 2025
Just 6 in 10 feel secure about retirement, require smarter, tailored planning advice

Rising financial anxiety adds to need for custom solutions, report urges.

By Steve Randall
State Street takes minority stake in leading global private market secondaries firm
ALTERNATIVES NOV 03, 2025
State Street takes minority stake in leading global private market secondaries firm

US firm is also reported to be in talks to buy a stake in an Indian mutual fund.

By Steve Randall
UBS sees $9B in advisors’ assets leave in Q3
WIREHOUSES NOV 03, 2025
UBS sees $9B in advisors’ assets leave in Q3

Meanwhile, the New York Post reports giant bank thinking of leaving Switzerland.

By Bruce Kelly
Janney taps Kathy Capuano to lead advisor recruiting and market growth
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 03, 2025
Janney taps Kathy Capuano to lead advisor recruiting and market growth

The IBD's latest hire will drive its inorganic growth strategy while building on its momentum in recruitment.

By Leo Almazora
Finra hits First Trust Portfolios with $10M fine for excessive gifts, entertainment
ETFS NOV 03, 2025
Finra hits First Trust Portfolios with $10M fine for excessive gifts, entertainment

The multimillion-dollar settlement follows findings that First Trust exceeded industry limits on non-cash perks and misled client firms about the extent of its spending.

By Leo Almazora