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LPL Financial picks up $900M team from Raymond James
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 20, 2025
LPL Financial picks up $900M team from Raymond James

New recruits join the firm's broker-dealer, RIA, and custodial platforms.

By Steve Randall
VestGen c-suite includes seasoned industry execs from LPL, Hightower
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 20, 2025
VestGen c-suite includes seasoned industry execs from LPL, Hightower

Fledgling $5.3B RIA platform has ambitious growth plans.

By Steve Randall
US equities rally may be peaking, Citi strategists suggest
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 20, 2025
US equities rally may be peaking, Citi strategists suggest

While Trump may boost business, there are short-term risks from policies.

By Bloomberg
Another fresh high for gold as geopolitical fears escalate
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 20, 2025
Another fresh high for gold as geopolitical fears escalate

Bullion is headed to $3K as more investors take shelter.

By Bloomberg
Dealers under pressure as traders pile into VIX calls
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 20, 2025
Dealers under pressure as traders pile into VIX calls

Strategist warns of potential for destabilizing force.

By Bloomberg
Deloitte highlights regulatory concerns for wealth firms in 2025
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 19, 2025
Deloitte highlights regulatory concerns for wealth firms in 2025

Despite a laxer regulatory direction under the Trump administration, the consultancy is warning RIAs against marketing rule and fiduciary standard complacency.

By Leo Almazora
What's next for crypto ETFs: Litecoin, XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin
NEWS ALTERNATIVES FEB 19, 2025
What's next for crypto ETFs: Litecoin, XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin

The SEC is reviewing ETF applications and proposed rule changes at various exchanges for alternatives to bitcoin and Ether. Approval for some may be likely, but whether investors want the options is a question.

By Emile Hallez
Amid continued DOGE efforts, Musk turns focus to centenarians in Social Security
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 19, 2025
Amid continued DOGE efforts, Musk turns focus to centenarians in Social Security

Evidence showing millions of records of individuals aged 100 or older overstate the real risk of fraud, sources say.

By Leo Almazora
Convicted of fraud, GPB executives object to plans to return money to investors
NEWS ALTERNATIVES FEB 19, 2025
Convicted of fraud, GPB executives object to plans to return money to investors

Gentile and Schneider were convicted of fraud and conspiracy after a seven week trial in federal court in Brooklyn.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisors are starting to hear the bears growl
NEWS RIAS FEB 19, 2025
Advisors are starting to hear the bears growl

Wealth managers discuss how they are calming increasingly anxious clients.

By Gregg Greenberg
Will AI notetakers short-circuit or supercharge next-gen advisor training?
NEWS FINTECH FEB 19, 2025
Will AI notetakers short-circuit or supercharge next-gen advisor training?

Despite the risks, tech leaders say the growth of automation in client meetings could ultimately boost wealth firms' efforts at developing younger advisor talent.

By Leo Almazora
Cresset, Prudential announce new chief people officers
NEWS RIAS FEB 19, 2025
Cresset, Prudential announce new chief people officers

The RIA giant welcomes a veteran with more than 20 years' experience, including time supporting JPMorgan's First Republic integration, as Prudential Financial selects a leader from its own ranks.

By Leo Almazora
Tifin Give expands philanthropic planning support with single-charity fund option
NEWS FINTECH FEB 19, 2025
Tifin Give expands philanthropic planning support with single-charity fund option

The platform's new feature addresses a gap in traditional DAF giving, bolstering advisors' ability to do tax-efficient philanthropic planning.

By Leo Almazora
Lutnick taps sons, business heads to lead Cantor Fitzgerald
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 19, 2025
Lutnick taps sons, business heads to lead Cantor Fitzgerald

The newly confirmed US secretary has named the scions to take over the storied institution he's run for more than three decades.

By Bloomberg
Duran's Rise reveals second strategic minority partnership
NEWS RIAS FEB 19, 2025
Duran's Rise reveals second strategic minority partnership

Rise Growth Partners is supporting a $5.7 billion indie RIA's long-term vision to go national while strengthening its financial planning capabilities.

By Leo Almazora
New era for $5B firm OneSeven as original breakaway founder steps up to CEO
NEWS RIAS FEB 19, 2025
New era for $5B firm OneSeven as original breakaway founder steps up to CEO

Firm was founded by Morgan Stanley breakaways, merged with MGO.

By Steve Randall
Former Edelman Financial Engines exec goes independent with RFG Advisory
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 19, 2025
Former Edelman Financial Engines exec goes independent with RFG Advisory

Founder launches new firm 10 years into wealth industry career.

By Steve Randall
Equities rally pauses as Trump makes new tariff threats
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 19, 2025
Equities rally pauses as Trump makes new tariff threats

US equity futures pointed to modest gains on Wall Street.

By Bloomberg
Gold near record as investors weigh trade war escalation
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 19, 2025
Gold near record as investors weigh trade war escalation

New tariff threat is driving haven demand.

By Bloomberg
Has Musk's DOGE team really saved $55B?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 19, 2025
Has Musk's DOGE team really saved $55B?

Billionaire's efforts may have saved far less, data suggests.

By Bloomberg