Richard Pakes, who managed $315 million at Wells Fargo Advisors in Santa Barbara, California, has opened his own firm, CVG Wealth Management, and has affiliated with LPL Financial.
Pakes, who was joined in the move by his two client relationship managers, had been with Wells Fargo for more than 23 years.
Elsewhere, Raymond James adds two advisors from Edward Jones and LPL, forming an LGBTQ+ focused practice in New Hampshire.
Leading estate-planning tech provider Vanilla has also unveiled key AI upgrades to help its advisor users.
Meanwhile, Bellevue, Washington-based Parcion Private Wealth strengthens its leadership with two C-level additions.
A statement highlighting benefits of a threefold increase in the deduction adds the Republican's voice to thorny tax debate.
A half-century after the company quietly launched in Pennsylvania, Jack Bogle's spirit and legacy to investors has stood the test of time.
From direct lending to asset-based finance to commercial real estate debt.
RIAs face rising regulatory pressure in 2025. Forward-looking firms are responding with embedded technology, not more paperwork.
