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Ex-Dolphins star gets $9.5 million settlement from Merrill over ex-broker charged with grand theft, fraud
WIREHOUSES OCT 08, 2025
Ex-Dolphins star gets $9.5 million settlement from Merrill over ex-broker charged with grand theft, fraud

Isaiah Williams, 33, was arrested in Florida in June for his alleged involvement in the theft of almost $2.6 million from Reshad Jones, a former Miami Dolphins safety.

By Bruce Kelly
Jamie Dimon throws support behind changes to quarterly reporting
EQUITIES OCT 08, 2025
Jamie Dimon throws support behind changes to quarterly reporting

The longtime CEO of JPMorgan sided with President Trump's proposal for less frequent disclosures, citing "endless rules" that are "part of a much bigger problem."

By Leo Almazora
Stifel cuts some tech jobs in St. Louis
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 08, 2025
Stifel cuts some tech jobs in St. Louis

The cuts involved a few dozen workers in Stifel's IT department, mostly in St. Louis, according to a report.

By Bruce Kelly
RIA moves: Merit marks a milestone with 50th deal in Maryland
RIA NEWS OCT 08, 2025
RIA moves: Merit marks a milestone with 50th deal in Maryland

Meanwhile, Americana Partners has expanded its own footprint in Nashville, while BIP boosts its presence in Atlanta.

By Leo Almazora
Mercer acquires Singer Burke to expand its $20B UHNW base
RIA NEWS OCT 08, 2025
Mercer acquires Singer Burke to expand its $20B UHNW base

New alliance strengthens Mercer's appeal to creative-sector high net worth clients.

By Steve Randall
In battle for advisors, LPL has seen about 5% of Commonwealth advisors walk: analyst
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 07, 2025
In battle for advisors, LPL has seen about 5% of Commonwealth advisors walk: analyst

'This is about as fiercely competitive an environment for a group of advisors as I’ve ever seen,' says one senior industry executive.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisor moves: Dynasty's TritonPoint Partners snags veteran advisor from Goldman
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 07, 2025
Advisor moves: Dynasty's TritonPoint Partners snags veteran advisor from Goldman

Raymond James adds group from Equitable Advisors, while LPL's Linsco channel lures an Atlanta-area duo from Truist.

By Leo Almazora
Focus partner firm Badgley Phelps to acquire Marshall & Sullivan
RIA NEWS OCT 07, 2025
Focus partner firm Badgley Phelps to acquire Marshall & Sullivan

The move will create a combined firm with $6.6 billion in assets while expanding Badgley Phelps' presence in the Seattle market.

By Leo Almazora
The training gap: Preparing financial advisors for the female leadership era
OPINION OCT 07, 2025
The training gap: Preparing financial advisors for the female leadership era

While there's no shortage of talent to be tapped, firms must pave the way for their success by investing in essential skills for the future.

By Don Barden
RIA moves: Beacon Pointe plants Washington, DC stake with $875M female-led RIA
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 07, 2025
RIA moves: Beacon Pointe plants Washington, DC stake with $875M female-led RIA

Meanwhile, Carson Group seals its latest full acquisition in Pittsburgh, while Bluespring merges in another Kestra-affiliated firm in Virginia.

By Leo Almazora
Third ex-Merrill advisor in Florida faces spotlight for illegal activity
WIREHOUSES OCT 07, 2025
Third ex-Merrill advisor in Florida faces spotlight for illegal activity

The decentralized supervision infrastructure used by wirehouses is 'like a failed state,' says attorney.

By Bruce Kelly
Rising doubt in retirement timing forces advisors to retool strategies for client lifetime income
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 07, 2025
Rising doubt in retirement timing forces advisors to retool strategies for client lifetime income

New report finds two thirds of Americans doubt they will retire on time.

By Steve Randall
AI, cost control, and fiduciary expertise redefine the DC plan landscape in 2025
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 07, 2025
AI, cost control, and fiduciary expertise redefine the DC plan landscape in 2025

New research shows plan sponsors embracing tech and outsourcing to boost outcomes.

By Steve Randall
Greenspring, Wealthstream merge to create $10B+ employee owned RIA powerhouse
RIA NEWS OCT 06, 2025
Greenspring, Wealthstream merge to create $10B+ employee owned RIA powerhouse

Tie-up is a natural evolution of a relationship that has grown over the past decade

By Steve Randall
Fifth Third to acquire Comerica in $10.9B all-stock deal
RIA NEWS OCT 06, 2025
Fifth Third to acquire Comerica in $10.9B all-stock deal

The merger between Fifth Third and Comerica aims to accelerate growth, diversify revenue streams, and strengthen the combined bank’s presence in the Southeast, Texas, and California.

By Leo Almazora
AssetMark's new RIA chief takes the fight to fee compression
FINTECH OCT 06, 2025
AssetMark's new RIA chief takes the fight to fee compression

Additional services allow advisors to pick up the slack and expand as the rest of the industry gets squeezed.

By Andrew Cohen
Family wealth conversations: UBS experts share strategies that work
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 06, 2025
Family wealth conversations: UBS experts share strategies that work

How to have constructive talks regarding wealth, values, legacy.

By Steve Randall
Holistiplan, Hamachi.ai join AI-powered fight for advisor efficiency
FINTECH OCT 03, 2025
Holistiplan, Hamachi.ai join AI-powered fight for advisor efficiency

The team behind the newly launched Hamachi communication platform includes veteran fintech innovators from Orion and Redtail.

By Leo Almazora
Hackers claim 1 billion record mega-breach in Salesforce attack
FINTECH OCT 03, 2025
Hackers claim 1 billion record mega-breach in Salesforce attack

Experts say the cyber-criminal coalition's latest threat, which names Alllianz Life and other giant firms, marks a tactical shift from traditional ransomware to public extortion.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: Women-led Edward Jones team jumps to Ameriprise with $300M
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 03, 2025
Advisor moves: Women-led Edward Jones team jumps to Ameriprise with $300M

Raymond James' indie channel also added a veteran planner from Osaic, while a group of Morgan Stanley breakaways joins a Commonwealth-affiliated firm in Pennsylvania.

By Leo Almazora