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Dynasty taps Raymond James alum to lead advisor transitions
NEWS RIAS JAN 06, 2025
Dynasty taps Raymond James alum to lead advisor transitions

The independent platform giant's newest executive hire comes with nearly two decades of experience in advisor support, onboarding, and operations roles.

By Leo Almazora
Focus extends merger strategy with Cardinal Point
NEWS RIAS JAN 06, 2025
Focus extends merger strategy with Cardinal Point

The RIA giant is making cross-border clients a priority as the Canada-based firm officially becomes its latest wealth hub.

By Leo Almazora
Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 06, 2025
Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act

The outgoing president has signed into law the bill aimed at eliminating reductions to Social Security benefits for millions of public-sector workers and beneficiaries.

By Leo Almazora
Family office of former Blackstone rainmaker bids for wealth manager
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 06, 2025
Family office of former Blackstone rainmaker bids for wealth manager

Chinh Chu's CC Capital hopes to succeed where Bain Capital failed.

By Steve Randall
ICE stats reveal 10 US housing markets with the biggest annual gains
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 06, 2025
ICE stats reveal 10 US housing markets with the biggest annual gains

The NYSE operator's Mortgage Monitor expects slower pace in early 2025.

By Steve Randall
How can advisors ‘elevate’ the client experience?
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 03, 2025
How can advisors ‘elevate’ the client experience?

"Any of the client experiences beyond regular meetings should be complimentary of roles that the advisors are taking in our client’s lives."

By Josh Welsh
Finra ends year with penalties against big banks
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 03, 2025
Finra ends year with penalties against big banks

“Both sides, the firms as well as the regulators, want to clean up their books going into the new year,” one executive said.

By Bruce Kelly
Market disappoints with another loss, no wonder sentiment is weakening
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 03, 2025
Market disappoints with another loss, no wonder sentiment is weakening

Despite futures suggesting US indexes would rise, they hit a 5-day losing streak.

By Steve Randall
Women-focused wealth firms combine to bolster strength in Bay Area
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 03, 2025
Women-focused wealth firms combine to bolster strength in Bay Area

Californian based firm announces tie-up with boutique firm.

By Steve Randall
Verizon, State Street sued over pension-risk transfer to Prudential, RGA
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 02, 2025
Verizon, State Street sued over pension-risk transfer to Prudential, RGA

A $5.9 billion pension liabilities transfer Verizon made last year to Prudential and RGA is at the center of the latest lawsuit over pension-risk transfers.

By Emile Hallez
Finra panel rules Wells Fargo on hook for $3.4 million in claim over elderly client’s account
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 02, 2025
Finra panel rules Wells Fargo on hook for $3.4 million in claim over elderly client’s account

The firm allegedly missed warning signs linked to stock transfers, one attorney claims.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisors share their New Year's resolutions for 2025
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 02, 2025
Advisors share their New Year's resolutions for 2025

Advisors want to eat better and exercise more, but they also want to improve their practices.

By Gregg Greenberg
Women, younger collectors are sculpting a new art investment market
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JAN 02, 2025
Women, younger collectors are sculpting a new art investment market

UBS art advisory expert paints a positive picture of collectibles.

By Steve Randall
Generation Beta has arrived, planning for their financial future should start now
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 02, 2025
Generation Beta has arrived, planning for their financial future should start now

The first American "Beta Babies" are set for very different lives to their parents.

By Steve Randall
Turnover at the top
NEWS RIAS JAN 01, 2025
Turnover at the top

2024 saw substantial turnover at the top of the financial advice industry; at least half-a-dozen CEOs were replaced or announced they were leaving

By Bruce Kelly
Social Security Fairness Act awaits Biden's approval
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 24, 2024
Social Security Fairness Act awaits Biden's approval

Two long-standing rules "detested" by millions of public-sector workers for the reductions they make to Social Security benefits may soon go away at a cost of $190 billion.

By Emile Hallez
That's a wrap for 2024
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 24, 2024
That's a wrap for 2024

A few things that stand out in a unique and pivotal year are the fast pace of dealmaking, the rise of active ETFs, and a few regulations that are hitting a brick wall.

By Emile Hallez
Star Stifel broker in Miami at center of two more client complaints totaling $6M
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 23, 2024
Star Stifel broker in Miami at center of two more client complaints totaling $6M

Stifel this fall lost a stunning $14.2 million arbitration claim linked to Chuck Roberts.

By Bruce Kelly
Wells Fargo, LPL paying $900K each over incomplete trading data to SEC
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 20, 2024
Wells Fargo, LPL paying $900K each over incomplete trading data to SEC

The companies admitted the SEC's findings and made remedial efforts to fix their "blue sheet" transaction reporting, the regulator said.

By Emile Hallez
Edward Jones, Osaic, and Cambridge repaying $8.2M in mutual fund charges to clients
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 20, 2024
Edward Jones, Osaic, and Cambridge repaying $8.2M in mutual fund charges to clients

Finra orders on Friday noted that the companies proactively corrected errors following exams in 2020 that found customers were not properly given rights of reinstatement for mutual fund share purchases.

By Emile Hallez