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Fintech startup Yayati adds industry cred with AssetMark alum Jerry Chafkin
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 24, 2024
Fintech startup Yayati adds industry cred with AssetMark alum Jerry Chafkin

The wealth tech firm expects its latest C-suite addition to lead its charge to boost adoption of option-based strategies in clients' portfolios.

AmeriFlex cuts out matchmakers with new advisor transition marketplace
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 24, 2024
AmeriFlex cuts out matchmakers with new advisor transition marketplace

The hybrid RIA's new platform takes a page from the Uber model, with 200 qualified buyers to start off its national rollout.

Cetera's employee RIA hits $2.6B milestone with Parrott Wealth Management
NEWS RIAS SEP 24, 2024
Cetera's employee RIA hits $2.6B milestone with Parrott Wealth Management

The Retirement Planning Group's fourth deal for 2024 adds nearly $200M in AUM with veteran-led practice in Austin, Texas.

LPL plants new stake in New York with $400M Wedbush team
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 24, 2024
LPL plants new stake in New York with $400M Wedbush team

The newest additions to the firm's employee advisor arm will operate its inaugural location in the Big Apple.

Summit Financial adds $470 AUM with double deal
NEWS RIAS SEP 24, 2024
Summit Financial adds $470 AUM with double deal

The wealth giant is extending its presence in Oklahoma and Pennsylvania with minority stakes in two independent firms.

SEC hits nearly a dozen firms with $88M in penalties in latest recordkeeping sweep
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 24, 2024
SEC hits nearly a dozen firms with $88M in penalties in latest recordkeeping sweep

One firm avoided penalties as it proactively self-reported and took compliance action, according to the regulator.

Kingswood snaps up $1B Nashville RIA
NEWS RIAS SEP 24, 2024
Kingswood snaps up $1B Nashville RIA

The Tennessee-based firm led by a 36-year industry veteran helps extend Kingswood's presence in the Southern US.

College for Financial Planning rolls out fiduciary training program
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 23, 2024
College for Financial Planning rolls out fiduciary training program

The advisor education provider is adding a top-ranked certification to its platform through a new strategic partnership.

NewEdge Advisors gets bigger in Texas with $318M Osaic team
NEWS RIAS SEP 23, 2024
NewEdge Advisors gets bigger in Texas with $318M Osaic team

The Louisiana-based RIA's latest addition, and industry veteran and female financial literacy champion, leads a distinguished seven-person team.

Seven-tenths of households are in poor financial health
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2024
Seven-tenths of households are in poor financial health

Pulse survey paints picture of declining finances, with a stark divide between credit card-indebted households and those with investments.