Pershing has expanded the number of annuity carriers on its custodial platform for registered investment advisers to 20 from seven and increased the number of fee-based annuity products offered to 70.
Pershing, a unit of BNY Mellon, also is introducing access to more than 55 carriers for corporate and hybrid RIAs, the company said in a release.
Pershing also will offer an expanded referral program, which will include brokerage general agencies and insurance marketing organization. The company said it will move suitability reviews to those groups, which will allow breakaway teams to move insurance products with them as they transition to independence.
Despite a lighter regulatory outlook and staffing disruptions at the SEC, one compliance expert says RIA firms shouldn't expect a "free pass."
FINRA has been focused on firms and their use of social media for several years.
RayJay's latest additions bolster its independent advisor channel's presence across Pennsylvania, Florida, and Washington.
The deal ending more than 30 years of ownership by the Swiss bank includes six investment strategies representing more than $11 billion in AUM.
Divorce, widowhood, and retirement are events when financial advisors may provide stability and guidance.
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