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Broker settles Finra Reg BI allegations involving GWG bond sales
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 18, 2024
Broker settles Finra Reg BI allegations involving GWG bond sales

The broker sold the speculative, illiquid GWG L bonds to four customers, despite the bonds not being suitable for them, Finra stated.

By Bruce Kelly
$3.4B RIA growth platform Elevation Point expands leadership
NEWS RIAS NOV 18, 2024
$3.4B RIA growth platform Elevation Point expands leadership

The independent firm launched by ex-Sanctuary CEO Jim Dickson has tapped veterans from Summit Financial and BNY Pershing as it transitions an "oversubscribed pipeline" of advisor teams.

By Leo Almazora
Listings down and election over, advisors see opportunity in VC funds
NEWS EQUITIES NOV 18, 2024
Listings down and election over, advisors see opportunity in VC funds

Now that the election is in the rearview mirror, wealth managers see a potential step-up in IPOs and M&A benefiting venture investors.

By Gregg Greenberg
Ex-Osaic CFO Jon Frojen resurfaces at $37B Beacon Pointe
NEWS RIAS NOV 18, 2024
Ex-Osaic CFO Jon Frojen resurfaces at $37B Beacon Pointe

The industry veteran brings nearly 40 years of experience, including more than a decade in the CFO role, as the leading RIA continues to grow and enhance its operations.

By Leo Almazora
ICI seeks Trump's support for investment rules revamp
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 18, 2024
ICI seeks Trump's support for investment rules revamp

The lobbying group's regulatory wish list to the president-elect's transition team includes reforms around ETF innovation, private-market products, and slashing regulatory costs.

By Leo Almazora
Back to the future for regulators
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 18, 2024
Back to the future for regulators

With former president Donald Trump taking office again next year, regulatory overhaul will almost certainly be a priority, and that will affect financial advice.

By Emile Hallez
Calm Powell reassures asset managers
NEWS FIXED INCOME NOV 18, 2024
Calm Powell reassures asset managers

Federal Reserve Chair was "neutral" in comments after November rate cut – and the election – but was clear that he won’t be pressured to leave his job by Trump.

By Emile Hallez
A career dedicated to helping others
NEWS RIAS NOV 18, 2024
A career dedicated to helping others

Dr. Carolyn McClanahan, the 2024 InvestmentNews Women to Watch Lifetime Achievement recipient, has forged a stellar reputation educating people at the intersections of health and finance.

By Gregg Greenberg
Fifth Third expands further in North Carolina with $1.8B Truist team
NEWS RIAS NOV 18, 2024
Fifth Third expands further in North Carolina with $1.8B Truist team

The firm's newest advisor additions in the Southeast come with 55 years of collective experience in the industry.

By Leo Almazora
Homeowners stay put as lower rates offer wealth building, debt consolidation
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 18, 2024
Homeowners stay put as lower rates offer wealth building, debt consolidation

Those who have bought a home in the past decade focus on financial security.

By Steve Randall
What are Americans' top financial stressors right now?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 18, 2024
What are Americans' top financial stressors right now?

Report highlights challenges but also rising optimism for financial wellness.

By Steve Randall
Former Vanguard CEO Tim Buckley gets seat on Boeing's board
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 15, 2024
Former Vanguard CEO Tim Buckley gets seat on Boeing's board

The struggling aerospace giant welcomed the former chief executive of the indexing giant as a "trusted leader who brings the voice of the investor."

By Leo Almazora
How to prepare for the uncertainty of markets for 2025
NEWS RIAS NOV 15, 2024
How to prepare for the uncertainty of markets for 2025

Chief investment officer discusses the importance of diversification and interest rate volatility ahead of a risky year at RIA Activate California.

By Josh Welsh
Cetera extends credit union network with Eglin partnership
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 15, 2024
Cetera extends credit union network with Eglin partnership

The broker-dealer giant's latest partner in Florida represents 125,000 members with over $2.8 billion in assets.

By Leo Almazora
Ex-Miami broker pleads guilty to money laundering charges
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 15, 2024
Ex-Miami broker pleads guilty to money laundering charges

A former Merrill Lynch broker, John Christopher Polit, helped launder bribe money for his father, according to reports.

By Bruce Kelly
Could we be in for a "Trump bump" in RIA M&A?
NEWS RIAS NOV 15, 2024
Could we be in for a "Trump bump" in RIA M&A?

The president-elect's stance on regulation and tax is anticipated to add more fuel to already scorching-hot levels of deal activity.

By Leo Almazora
$28.9B EP Wealth welcomes Sageview alum as COO
NEWS RIAS NOV 15, 2024
$28.9B EP Wealth welcomes Sageview alum as COO

The Torrance, California-based RIA's C-suite hire brings more than 30 years' leadership experience, including at Goldman Sachs, Fidelity, and JPMorgan.

By Leo Almazora
Why Edward Jones says a newly reached advisor milestone is key to growth
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 15, 2024
Why Edward Jones says a newly reached advisor milestone is key to growth

The firm has just achieved a major advisor headcount.

By Steve Randall
As veteran philanthropist Weill retires, stats reveal giving is constrained
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 15, 2024
As veteran philanthropist Weill retires, stats reveal giving is constrained

Contributions to DAFs and overall charitable giving are impacted by cost of living.

By Steve Randall
What RIAs should try to achieve in their first year
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 14, 2024
What RIAs should try to achieve in their first year

From operations to unique value propositions, advisors weigh in on best goals for new RIAs.

By Josh Welsh