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Special benefits for special needs clients
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 14, 2024
Special benefits for special needs clients

Advisor who focuses on special needs planning highlights two ‘life changing’ government programs available to those who have a disability.

By Josh Welsh
New Hampshire bars former Next Financial broker
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 14, 2024
New Hampshire bars former Next Financial broker

The broker and Next Financial Group Inc. are on the hook for more than $1 million in penalties.

By Bruce Kelly
Oil markets facing supply deficit throughout 2024: IEA warns
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 14, 2024
Oil markets facing supply deficit throughout 2024: IEA warns

A surplus had been expected but OPEC+ is set to make further cuts.

By Bloomberg
J.P. Morgan Asset Management hires industry veteran as chief ETF strategist
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 14, 2024
J.P. Morgan Asset Management hires industry veteran as chief ETF strategist

Firm is boosting insights offering amid growing demand for exchange-traded funds.

By Steve Randall
Diversify enhances in-house platform amid growing advisor adoption
RIAS FINTECH MAR 14, 2024
Diversify enhances in-house platform amid growing advisor adoption

Firm says it can do better than the 'limitations' of other investment platforms.

By Steve Randall
Franklin Templeton's Fiduciary Trust welcomes two industry leaders in Pennsylvania
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 14, 2024
Franklin Templeton's Fiduciary Trust welcomes two industry leaders in Pennsylvania

The firm expanded into the region in 2020 through an acquisition.

By Steve Randall
CFP Board overhauls its sanctions and certification rules
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 13, 2024
CFP Board overhauls its sanctions and certification rules

The professional body for financial planners says it's making changes to maintain fairness while serving the public’s best interest.

By Leo Almazora
What a lawsuit by Exxon could mean for shareholder resolutions
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 13, 2024
What a lawsuit by Exxon could mean for shareholder resolutions

Even though shareholders withdrew their proposals, the company is pressing ahead with its lawsuit, and lobbying groups are supporting it.

By Emile Hallez
Finra fines spike 63% in 2023: Report
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 13, 2024
Finra fines spike 63% in 2023: Report

'Last year saw bigger Finra fines per case,' a lawyer says. 'Supersized fines, or those of $1 million or more, were up, and mega-sized fines, or those of $5 million and more, increased too.'

By Bruce Kelly
HSA balances continue to grow along with usage
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 13, 2024
HSA balances continue to grow along with usage

EBRI research reveals the benefits of matching contributions, the untapped power of investing balances, and the influence of age on usage.

By Leo Almazora
Carson continues growth in Nebraska with $163M practice
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 13, 2024
Carson continues growth in Nebraska with $163M practice

The national wealth firm is widening its footprint in Omaha as it welcomes a veteran advisor duo.

By Leo Almazora
Merit snaps up $540M Washington team
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 13, 2024
Merit snaps up $540M Washington team

The Atlanta-based RIA is deepening its Pacific Northwest footprint with a financial planning team from LPL.

By Leo Almazora
Savvy Advisors adds three wealth managers in California, Arkansas
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 13, 2024
Savvy Advisors adds three wealth managers in California, Arkansas

RIA focuses on high-net-worth clients using a proprietary platform.

By Steve Randall
Stocks struggle to find direction after rally
INVESTING EQUITIES MAR 13, 2024
Stocks struggle to find direction after rally

Tuesday's strong session on Wall Street has left equities without clarity.

By Bloomberg
UBS report shows decline in global art sales
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 13, 2024
UBS report shows decline in global art sales

But the market still saw $65 billion in sales last year.

By Bloomberg
NFL union taps Ameriprise to work with players
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 12, 2024
NFL union taps Ameriprise to work with players

'Something like this puts Ameriprise on the map in the competition among the regional firms and the independent broker-dealers,' one recruiter says.

By Bruce Kelly
Core inflation comes in higher than expected for second month
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 12, 2024
Core inflation comes in higher than expected for second month

The latest consumer price index reinforces the Federal Reserve's cautious approach to cutting rates.

By Bloomberg
Gold standard drives Steward’s growth
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 12, 2024
Gold standard drives Steward’s growth

Steward Partners CEO talks about the value of its equity ownership model, why the wirehouses have already lost, and plans to continue the firm’s M&A momentum.

By James Burton
Nomura private and public credit offerings brought together under new brand
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 12, 2024
Nomura private and public credit offerings brought together under new brand

The change impacts the global firm’s operations in the Americas.

By Steve Randall
JPMorgan chief says US recession is not 'off the table' yet
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 12, 2024
JPMorgan chief says US recession is not 'off the table' yet

Jamie Dimon believes expectation of a soft landing are too high.

By Bloomberg