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Employers could start cutting 401(k) matches; what must advisors do to prepare?
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 19, 2025
Employers could start cutting 401(k) matches; what must advisors do to prepare?

Companies could start cutting 401(k) matches to save money if the economy slows. Here's what advisors should do in advance.

By Gregg Greenberg
Fiduciary standard comes first among CFP Board's new public policy priorities
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 19, 2025
Fiduciary standard comes first among CFP Board's new public policy priorities

The credentialing body for CFP professionals also has retirement security, consumer education, and preserving tax-exempt status for nonprofits on its lobbying agenda.

By Leo Almazora
Cetera strengthens financial institutions division with new bank partnerships
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 19, 2025
Cetera strengthens financial institutions division with new bank partnerships

The giant hybrid IBD's newest partners, including one formerly with LPL, reinforces its status as a supporter of smaller lenders expanding into the wealth space.

By Leo Almazora
SEC accuses 5 Fruits Enterprises of $4.7M investor deception in Nevada
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 19, 2025
SEC accuses 5 Fruits Enterprises of $4.7M investor deception in Nevada

SEC claims 5 Fruits Enterprises and its managers raised funds by promising automated trading and guaranteed returns, but most funds were never invested.

After watching advisors walk, UBS adjusts pay plan, a boost for some advisors
WIREHOUSES SEP 19, 2025
After watching advisors walk, UBS adjusts pay plan, a boost for some advisors

“I think it’s too little, too late,” said one industry recruiter.

By Bruce Kelly
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 19, 2025
Editor's note

A note from the editor regarding this story.

By Andy Burt
IFG expands recruiting reach with key promotions in West and Mountain regions
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 19, 2025
IFG expands recruiting reach with key promotions in West and Mountain regions

Independent wealth manager sharpens national growth strategy with leadership appointments

By Steve Randall
Solving the advisor talent crisis before it hits
EXPERT ADVICE SEP 18, 2025
Solving the advisor talent crisis before it hits

In Solving the advisor talent crisis before it hits, Todd Bryant, CFP® of Signature Wealth Partners warns that without urgent action on succession planning, technology, and next-gen talent, the looming shortage of 70,000 advisors could leave clients underserved and the industry’s reputation at risk.

By Todd Bryant, CFP®, AIF®, ChFC®, CLU®
US retirement assets climb to $45.8T in Q2 2025
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 18, 2025
US retirement assets climb to $45.8T in Q2 2025

ICI data show IRA assets hitting $18 trillion, while 401(k) plan assets increased to $9.3 trillion.

By Leo Almazora
Colorado ex-advisor sentenced for fraud targeting pro athletes
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 18, 2025
Colorado ex-advisor sentenced for fraud targeting pro athletes

Ian Gregory Bell was ordered to pay more than $1.3 million after being found guilty of using investors' money on various personal luxury items.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: Osaic, Raymond James acquire more Commonwealth advisors
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 18, 2025
Advisor moves: Osaic, Raymond James acquire more Commonwealth advisors

Meanwhile, LPL welcomes a $400 million planning-focused team from Edward Jones in southeast Missouri.

By Leo Almazora
Osaic CEO Jamie Price: Speed of tech integration will disrupt wealth management industry
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 18, 2025
Osaic CEO Jamie Price: Speed of tech integration will disrupt wealth management industry

"The fourth Industrial Revolution, driven by artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital platforms," is what will transform wealth management, Price said.

By Andy Burt
The 4 key behaviors of high-growth advisors that set them apart from the rest
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 18, 2025
The 4 key behaviors of high-growth advisors that set them apart from the rest

Study reveals what fuels sustainable wealth management firm growth.

By Steve Randall
Schwab says branches are key differentiator despite digital growth
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 18, 2025
Schwab says branches are key differentiator despite digital growth

Firm is hiring for new locations while BofA launches opportunities for veterans.

By Steve Randall
'Vision, resilience, and momentum': How Schwab sees the evolving RIA story
FINTECH SEP 17, 2025
'Vision, resilience, and momentum': How Schwab sees the evolving RIA story

Jon Beatty, head of Schwab Advisor Services, explains how independent advisors are reshaping their business models around client trust, AI, and new client growth.

By Leo Almazora
Cerulli, DCALTA study challenges misconceptions on private markets in 401(k) plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 17, 2025
Cerulli, DCALTA study challenges misconceptions on private markets in 401(k) plans

Criticisms around risky exposures, illiquidity, litigation threats, and unsuitability are substantially off the mark, report says.

By Leo Almazora
Financial stressors drive demand for better workplace benefits, Lincoln says
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 17, 2025
Financial stressors drive demand for better workplace benefits, Lincoln says

Survey sheds fresh light on competing financial priorities, with debt and lack of benefits awareness weighing on full-time employees' retirement readiness.

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: M&A momentum continues at Waverly, Moneta, Private Advisor Group
RIA NEWS SEP 17, 2025
RIA moves: M&A momentum continues at Waverly, Moneta, Private Advisor Group

Waverly lands its 25th deal since 2021 with a tax-focused RIA in Ohio, while independent RIAs Moneta and Private Advisor Group announce mergers in New Jersey and Michigan.

By Leo Almazora
Famed DJ Calvin Harris pursues $22.5M claim against ex-advisor over Hollywood project
ALTERNATIVES SEP 17, 2025
Famed DJ Calvin Harris pursues $22.5M claim against ex-advisor over Hollywood project

The Scottish dance music producer alleges Thomas St. John "absolutely breached [his] trust" over a planned development for musicians and artists, according to reports.

By Leo Almazora
Why retirees underspend, and what advisors can do about it
OPINION SEP 16, 2025
Why retirees underspend, and what advisors can do about it

Helping retired clients get over their worst psychological tendencies will require a mix of reframing, product streamlining, and personalization, among other strategies.

By Ronnie Cox