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Warren Buffett highlights downsides of dynasty wealth, donates another $1.1B
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 25, 2024
Warren Buffett highlights downsides of dynasty wealth, donates another $1.1B

The Oracle of Omaha speaks out on the challenges of managing his fabulous fortune while dispensing sage advice on philanthropy and multigenerational planning.

By Leo Almazora
Will 24-hour trading keep financial advisors up all night?
NEWS EQUITIES NOV 25, 2024
Will 24-hour trading keep financial advisors up all night?

Wealth managers weigh the pros and cons of the NYSE's recent decision to extend trading hours.

By Gregg Greenberg
CI Financial agrees to take-private deal valuing firm at $8.7B
NEWS RIAS NOV 25, 2024
CI Financial agrees to take-private deal valuing firm at $8.7B

The financial giant once known for its aggressive US acquisition strategy is now being snapped up by a Middle Eastern sovereign wealth manager.

By Leo Almazora
Summit Financial scores $420M in assets with triple acquisition
NEWS RIAS NOV 25, 2024
Summit Financial scores $420M in assets with triple acquisition

The RIA giant's latest equity partnerships give it new footholds in North Carolina, Wisconsin and the Tri-State area.

By Leo Almazora
SEC financial remedies totaled record $8.2B in FY24, most of it from one fraud
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 25, 2024
SEC financial remedies totaled record $8.2B in FY24, most of it from one fraud

The agency also received highest number of tips, complaints, and referrals.

By Steve Randall
Hollywood, sports collectibles auction plan led to $6.1M investment fraud
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 25, 2024
Hollywood, sports collectibles auction plan led to $6.1M investment fraud

Nevada man fled the US but was arrested and has now pleaded guilty.

By Steve Randall
'I’ll never recommend bitcoin,' advisor insists
NEWS ALTERNATIVES NOV 22, 2024
'I’ll never recommend bitcoin,' advisor insists

Pro-bitcoin professionals, however, say the cryptocurrency has ushered in change.

By Josh Welsh
LPL raises target for advisors’ bonuses for first time in a decade
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 22, 2024
LPL raises target for advisors’ bonuses for first time in a decade

“LPL has evolved significantly over the last decade and still wants to scale up,” says one industry executive.

By Bruce Kelly
What do older Americans have to say about long-term care?
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 22, 2024
What do older Americans have to say about long-term care?

Survey findings from the Nationwide Retirement Institute offers pearls of planning wisdom from 60- to 65-year-olds, as well as insights into concerns.

By Leo Almazora
Broker was barred, then allegedly siphoned cash from senior’s account
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 22, 2024
Broker was barred, then allegedly siphoned cash from senior’s account

“After learning about a bad actor who is barred, the securities industry should have a responsibility to put clients on notice,” one lawyer said.

By Bruce Kelly
As Nvidia goes, so goes the market, and financial Advisors
NEWS EQUITIES NOV 22, 2024
As Nvidia goes, so goes the market, and financial Advisors

Wealth managers weigh in on the chipmaker's influence over the greater market in the wake of its earnings report.

By Gregg Greenberg
Expecting small-cap or energy boom from Trump? Don't be so sure.
NEWS RIAS NOV 22, 2024
Expecting small-cap or energy boom from Trump? Don't be so sure.

Much as observers predicted strong returns for domestic small-cap value and the energy sector ahead of Trump's first term, the same enthusiastic assumptions this time around may be too simplistic, panelists at the Charles Schwab Impact conference said.

By Emile Hallez
Great Wealth Transfer is 'utterly preposterous': Kitces
NEWS RIAS NOV 22, 2024
Great Wealth Transfer is 'utterly preposterous': Kitces

“If your biggest problem is that your patients die on a regular basis, go find more old people who have money, who need a nursing home," Kitces says. "We're not running out of them.”

By Josh Welsh
Janney adds $710M with advisor hires, unveils new Chicago branch office
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 22, 2024
Janney adds $710M with advisor hires, unveils new Chicago branch office

The firm has welcomed additions from UBS, Baird, and other firms while establishing a new base for its Midwestern expansion.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth management firms must offer more than just basic digital platforms
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 22, 2024
Wealth management firms must offer more than just basic digital platforms

Report says firms risk restricted growth unless they elevate their offerings.

By Steve Randall
Florida man, firm charged by SEC for alleged sports-related $2.1M fraud
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 22, 2024
Florida man, firm charged by SEC for alleged sports-related $2.1M fraud

Agency says investors believed they were backing loans to NFL players.

By Steve Randall
Amplified Planning ramps up advisor education with new programs
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2024
Amplified Planning ramps up advisor education with new programs

Two new offerings, aimed at newer advisors and their firms, extend the company's mission to bridge the RIA training gap.

By Leo Almazora
Poll finds more than one in two Americans fear leaving a legacy of debt
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2024
Poll finds more than one in two Americans fear leaving a legacy of debt

Survey research breaks down anxieties around debt inheritance, with nearly half of respondents anticipating their loved ones will end up owing $10,000 to $30,000 after they die.

By Leo Almazora
SEC Chair Gensler to step down in January
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 21, 2024
SEC Chair Gensler to step down in January

Federal securities agency confirms official timing of his resignation, recounts record of reforms and enforcement actions.

By Leo Almazora
What do advisors think about AI, wealth transfer, fixed income opportunities?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2024
What do advisors think about AI, wealth transfer, fixed income opportunities?

New report gathers insights and sentiment from US advisors.

By Steve Randall