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$300M Ponzi funded a private-jet-and-yacht lifestyle, SEC says
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 15, 2024
$300M Ponzi funded a private-jet-and-yacht lifestyle, SEC says

Drive Planning and its owner Todd Burkhalter deceived thousands of investors, the agency said in lawsuit.

By Emile Hallez
Creative Planning hangs "Help Wanted" sign for advisors
RIAS AUG 15, 2024
Creative Planning hangs "Help Wanted" sign for advisors

"I think we’re gearing up to really grow very aggressively in the coming 15 months," says CEO Peter Mallouk.

By Bruce Kelly
More advisors adding utilities to juice up client portfolios
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 15, 2024
More advisors adding utilities to juice up client portfolios

Wealth managers are increasingly turning to normally overlooked utility stocks for both yield and growth.

By Gregg Greenberg
SEC’s landmark recordkeeping action could ‘embolden examiners’
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 15, 2024
SEC’s landmark recordkeeping action could ‘embolden examiners’

The regulator’s scrutiny and charges against one firm could spark tighter enforcement over off-channel communications, says compliance consultancy.

By Leo Almazora
New Yorkers' debt woes grow amid slide in real income
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 15, 2024
New Yorkers' debt woes grow amid slide in real income

Inflation is biting harder in the Big Apple, leading to more debt dependence, according to new Federal Reserve research.

By Bloomberg
How to avoid Social Security scams 
AUG 15, 2024
How to avoid Social Security scams 

Social security scams are a common practice of fraudsters. Here’s how you can help your clients detect and avoid them

By Ramon Berenguer
Summit Trail plants stake in California with $500M advisor
ADVISOR MOVES AUG 15, 2024
Summit Trail plants stake in California with $500M advisor

Another ultra-high-net-worth advisor from BNP Paribas/Bank of the West’s $3B Key Client Group has officially joined the Dynasty Network firm.

By Leo Almazora
35-year veteran LPL advisor defects to Avantax
BROKER DEALERS AUG 15, 2024
35-year veteran LPL advisor defects to Avantax

The tax-focused Cetera subsidiary’s latest add in Northern California comes after overseeing $60M at LPL.

By Leo Almazora
LPL expands Georgia footprint with $615M Osaic team
BROKER DEALERS AUG 15, 2024
LPL expands Georgia footprint with $615M Osaic team

The Atlanta-based team originally with Lincoln Financial provides planning with a focus on retirement strategies for mass-affluent clients.

By Leo Almazora
SEC fines 26 firms a combined $390M for recordkeeping failures
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 15, 2024
SEC fines 26 firms a combined $390M for recordkeeping failures

Firms that self-reported their violations will pay less than they would have done.

By Steve Randall
NewEdge Capital headed for another record year of growth for assets, advisors
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 15, 2024
NewEdge Capital headed for another record year of growth for assets, advisors

Strong recruitment in the first half of 2024 has built on record 2023.

By Steve Randall
US futures up slightly following CPI print
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 15, 2024
US futures up slightly following CPI print

Expectations for a soft landing, Fed cuts buoyed by data.

By Bloomberg
Americans should save $7.5B from drug price cuts, government says
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 15, 2024
Americans should save $7.5B from drug price cuts, government says

Senior citizens set to save $1.5B in out-of-pocket expenses in year one.

By Bloomberg
World’s second largest economy continues to disappoint
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 15, 2024
World’s second largest economy continues to disappoint

China’s weakness has extended into the third quarter.

By Bloomberg
Swedish fintech eyes Goldman Sachs for US IPO
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 15, 2024
Swedish fintech eyes Goldman Sachs for US IPO

Klarna Bank plans to go public in the US in 2025.

By Bloomberg
NFP snaps up LA-based HNW financial concierge
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 14, 2024
NFP snaps up LA-based HNW financial concierge

The global financial services firm and Aon subsidiary is elevating its service to affluent entertainers and athletes with its latest acquisition

By Leo Almazora
After UBS earnings, is cash sweep drama over?
BROKER DEALERS AUG 14, 2024
After UBS earnings, is cash sweep drama over?

Broker-dealers are particularly interest rate sensitive companies.

By Bruce Kelly
Harris or Trump? Which candidate is Wall Street pulling for?
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 14, 2024
Harris or Trump? Which candidate is Wall Street pulling for?

Neuberger Berman Private Wealth CIO Shannon Saccocia weighs in on what investors should be doing ahead of election day.

By Gregg Greenberg
Fight against investor fee confusion far from over, says Dalbar
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 14, 2024
Fight against investor fee confusion far from over, says Dalbar

While 74 percent said fees are critical for investment decisions, nearly half are unsure or unaware what they’re paying.

By Leo Almazora
Households’ Covid-era liquid wealth has ebbed, leaving historic debt
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 14, 2024
Households’ Covid-era liquid wealth has ebbed, leaving historic debt

Federal Reserve analysis unpacks trends in pandemic wealth, money market fund holdings, and debt across income groups.

By Leo Almazora