Bialke Financial Partners, which managed $150 million at Lincoln Financial Advisors in Virginia, Minnesota, has affiliated with LPL Financial’s broker-dealer and will use LPL as its custodian.
The firm will operate as the investment arm of the American Bank of the North and use Financial Resources Group Investment Services as its office of supervisory jurisdiction.
Founded in 1947, the Bialke team includes advisors Christopher Bialke, Dan Rabideaux, Jeremy Bateman and Alyssa Droste, and office manager Mercedeez Samson.
Rajesh Markan earlier this year pleaded guilty to one count of criminal fraud related to his sale of fake investments to 10 clients totaling $2.9 million.
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"The outcome is correct, but it's disappointing that FINRA had ample opportunity to investigate the merits of clients' allegations in these claims, including the testimony in the three investor arbitrations with hearings," Jeff Erez, a plaintiff's attorney representing a large portion of the Stifel clients, said.
Chair also praised the passage of stablecoin legislation this week.
Maridea Wealth Management's deal in Chicago, Illinois is its first after securing a strategic investment in April.
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Barely a decade old, registered index-linked annuities have quickly surged in popularity, thanks to their unique blend of protection and growth potential—an appealing option for investors looking to chart a steadier course through today's choppy market waters, says Myles Lambert, Brighthouse Financial.
