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Cetera expands in Texas with veteran husband-wife duo
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 04, 2024
Cetera expands in Texas with veteran husband-wife duo

Leading a seven-person team, the advisor couple with 60 years of combined experience provide comprehensive planning for roughly 500 clients in Houston.

By Leo Almazora
Sound Income Group sharpens brand focus with relaunched coaching division
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 04, 2024
Sound Income Group sharpens brand focus with relaunched coaching division

The diversified financial services company in Florida is reaffirming its focus on income with a rebrand of its consulting and marketing arm for independent annuity producers.

By Leo Almazora
Wisconsin advisor to serve 4.5 years for $1.8M con
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 04, 2024
Wisconsin advisor to serve 4.5 years for $1.8M con

The advisor lied to unsuspecting clients, including vulnerable retirees, for over 20 years to fund his gambling, cars, collectibles and other personal expenses.

By Leo Almazora
Bluespring taps M&A veteran Jayaraman as its new president
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 04, 2024
Bluespring taps M&A veteran Jayaraman as its new president

The veteran closer and leader is expected to drive further growth as he brings a record of dealmaking success from Focus and Goldman Sachs.

By Leo Almazora
The ultra-rich will control $9.5T by 2030, says Deloitte
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 04, 2024
The ultra-rich will control $9.5T by 2030, says Deloitte

The consultancy's bullish forecast, driven by an acceleration in family offices, predicts a 73 percent jump in UHNW wealth in the coming years.

By Bloomberg
Clearlake Capital to expand private credit capabilities with $5.1B AUM acquisition
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 04, 2024
Clearlake Capital to expand private credit capabilities with $5.1B AUM acquisition

US firm's transaction expected to close by the end of 2024.

By Steve Randall
Wealthtech solutions market set for $6B growth from blockchain, AI
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 04, 2024
Wealthtech solutions market set for $6B growth from blockchain, AI

Transformational impact on financial services will fuel increase through 2028.

By Steve Randall
Global stocks slide as investors shun big tech
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 04, 2024
Global stocks slide as investors shun big tech

US economy is also high on the agenda amid growth fears.

Wall Street's T+1 switch isn't going as smoothly as hoped
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 04, 2024
Wall Street's T+1 switch isn't going as smoothly as hoped

Citigroup survey reveals bumpy transition for many industry players.

Gold in decline as traders weigh market conditions
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 04, 2024
Gold in decline as traders weigh market conditions

Broad sell-off has hit even the safest of havens.

BofA joins peers in downgrading China growth
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 04, 2024
BofA joins peers in downgrading China growth

Wall Street titans are calling for growth below 5%.

Advisors weigh in on Vice President's wealth tax proposal
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 03, 2024
Advisors weigh in on Vice President's wealth tax proposal

Vice President Kamala Harris's proposed tax on billionaires creates a lot of questions for financial advisors, especially when it comes to taxing unrealized capital gains.

By Gregg Greenberg
Raymond James agrees to $1.8M in Finra fines over supervision failures
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 03, 2024
Raymond James agrees to $1.8M in Finra fines over supervision failures

Some customer complaints went unreported, and many mutual fund purchases were not reviewed, according to the self-regulatory organization.

By Emile Hallez
Recruiting is all in the family for Jodie Papike
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 03, 2024
Recruiting is all in the family for Jodie Papike

"I have small firm roots, just look at my dad," Jodie Papike said.

By Bruce Kelly
Which Wall Street leader is the only one to be among America's big bonus CEOs?
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 03, 2024
Which Wall Street leader is the only one to be among America's big bonus CEOs?

New analysis reveals which companies pay the biggest bonuses to their leaders.

By Steve Randall
Mercer expands in Connecticut with $412M acquisition
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 03, 2024
Mercer expands in Connecticut with $412M acquisition

The national RIA is broadening its presence in the Northeast with a veteran-led planning practice for high-net-worth clients.

By Leo Almazora
LPL bats for advisors with new political action chief
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 03, 2024
LPL bats for advisors with new political action chief

The broker-dealer giant's new chief advocacy officer boasts more than 25 years of experience in government relations lobbying for financial services companies.

By Leo Almazora
Mesirow snaps up Florida-based Price Wealth Management
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 03, 2024
Mesirow snaps up Florida-based Price Wealth Management

The employee-owned financial giant is looking to expand in the Southeast as part of a broader master plan for strategic growth.

By Leo Almazora
Global markets await US economic data
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 03, 2024
Global markets await US economic data

Several key indicators are due over the next few days.

Thousands of church workers closer to recouping $90M in misappropriated retirement funds
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 03, 2024
Thousands of church workers closer to recouping $90M in misappropriated retirement funds

The workers and retirees lost out as retirement plan duties were not honored.

By Steve Randall