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CEO of David Lerner faces Finra investigation over product sales
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JUN 04, 2024
CEO of David Lerner faces Finra investigation over product sales

'For a CEO to be investigated by Finra is a pretty serious red flag, traditionally,' says one attorney.

By Bruce Kelly
Billion-dollar advisors break away from Merrill with RIA launch
NEWS RIAS JUN 04, 2024
Billion-dollar advisors break away from Merrill with RIA launch

Based in Southern California, the newly founded Alteri Wealth offers wealth and family office services to a broad swath of HNW and UHNW investors.

By Leo Almazora
Financial fumble or touchdown for NFL Players Association?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 04, 2024
Financial fumble or touchdown for NFL Players Association?

The NFLPA has shifted its focus from union-vetted individual advisors to powerhouse financial institutions, but is it helping the players in our ‘modern-day blood sport’.

By Bruce Kelly
Fund manager announces major partnership with multi-family office
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 04, 2024
Fund manager announces major partnership with multi-family office

Strategic partnership will enhance advisory service capabilities for UHNW families.

By Steve Randall
Empower hires Morningstar investment expert for new strategy role
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 04, 2024
Empower hires Morningstar investment expert for new strategy role

New appointee will add expertise to the firm’s $188B asset management unit.

By Steve Randall
TD facing new allegations in Florida, Bloomberg reports
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 04, 2024
TD facing new allegations in Florida, Bloomberg reports

Canadian big six bank is already under investigation by US regulators.

By Bloomberg
Demand for bonds is soaring amid rate-cut speculation
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 04, 2024
Demand for bonds is soaring amid rate-cut speculation

Led by US Treasuries, global demand for sovereign debt is rising.

By Bloomberg
Boost for EM stocks and currencies amid elections
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 04, 2024
Boost for EM stocks and currencies amid elections

Traders are more confident but headwinds remain.

By Bloomberg
Adapt and adjust to evolving emotions and beliefs
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 03, 2024
Adapt and adjust to evolving emotions and beliefs

InvestmentNews Awards 2024, Advisor of the Year (Western region): Chris Giovinazzo, Accelerate Retirement.

By Josh Welsh
Financial planners not playing games with GameStop
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 03, 2024
Financial planners not playing games with GameStop

Meme stocks may be flying again, but a new study shows more financial planners would not buy individual stocks even if they were blue-chips.

By Gregg Greenberg
Morgan Stanley loses another deferred comp claim to ex-advisors
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUN 03, 2024
Morgan Stanley loses another deferred comp claim to ex-advisors

Financial advisors are using ERISA to argue they are owed deferred compensation.

By Bruce Kelly
RWA Wealth Partners names Michelle Knight CEO
NEWS RIAS JUN 03, 2024
RWA Wealth Partners names Michelle Knight CEO

Amid other C-suite promotions, the $15B firm’s new chief exec makes it one of the largest woman-led RIAs in the US.

By Leo Almazora
Bill Hwang looks to add Morgan Stanley probe to Archegos trial defense
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JUN 03, 2024
Bill Hwang looks to add Morgan Stanley probe to Archegos trial defense

Lawyers for the man behind the disgraced family office want to question the SEC on block-trading leaks at the New York-based firm.

By Bloomberg
SEC wants to ensure investment advisory industry is clear about AI
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 03, 2024
SEC wants to ensure investment advisory industry is clear about AI

Regulator to hold a virtual public meeting on the future of the industry.

By Steve Randall
Focus Financial partner firm to become part of Kovitz in $16B tie-up
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 03, 2024
Focus Financial partner firm to become part of Kovitz in $16B tie-up

The transaction is expected to complete in the third quarter of 2024.

By Steve Randall
Asset managers use of AI in marketing to advisors is 'years away'
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 03, 2024
Asset managers use of AI in marketing to advisors is 'years away'

Report shows modest use of AI in intermediary distribution-related data initiatives.

By Steve Randall
JPMorgan vs. Morgan Stanley: Who's right on stocks outlook?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 03, 2024
JPMorgan vs. Morgan Stanley: Who's right on stocks outlook?

Wall Street strategists disagree on what's ahead.

By Bloomberg
GameStop shares surge 103% as dormant Reddit user returns
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 03, 2024
GameStop shares surge 103% as dormant Reddit user returns

A supposed $116M position in the stock triggered a frenzy.

By Bloomberg
OPEC+ extended cuts but plans to boost again in the fall
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 03, 2024
OPEC+ extended cuts but plans to boost again in the fall

Latest extension aims to support fragile market.

By Bloomberg
Broadridge targets the “advisor distribution riddle” in latest acquisition
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 31, 2024
Broadridge targets the “advisor distribution riddle” in latest acquisition

The global fintech provider has snapped up an advisor intent data provider to help asset managers sharpen their digital marketing.

By Leo Almazora