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Stability, finally, at Wells Fargo Advisors?
BROKER DEALERS APR 12, 2024
Stability, finally, at Wells Fargo Advisors?

'We’re back to more normal, or maybe slightly below normal, attrition levels across the [financial advisor] business, which is good,' says CEO Charles Scharf.

By Bruce Kelly
Biden takes another $7.4B step in fight to tame student debt
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 12, 2024
Biden takes another $7.4B step in fight to tame student debt

The latest move covers almost 280,000 borrowers in the SAVE, income-driven replacement, and public service loan forgiveness programs.

By Leo Almazora
Empower settles with former advisors in poaching case
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 12, 2024
Empower settles with former advisors in poaching case

The suit involved 13 advisors, all of whom joined Empower via its acquisition of Personal Capital, who departed to establish a rival advisory firm.

By Leo Almazora
The upcoming succession crisis
OPINION APR 12, 2024
The upcoming succession crisis

Succession concerns can be addressed by placing more focus on developing the next generation of advisors.

By David Karr
OMB draws flak on DOL fiduciary rule decision
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 12, 2024
OMB draws flak on DOL fiduciary rule decision

Industry groups express disappointment at the Office of Management and Budget's speedy review of the controversial rule.

By Leo Almazora
UBS boosts its New York presence
BROKER DEALERS APR 12, 2024
UBS boosts its New York presence

The firm’s private wealth unit is welcoming a team of former Goldman Sachs advisors in the Big Apple.

By Leo Almazora
Five firms hit in SEC marketing rule sweep
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 12, 2024
Five firms hit in SEC marketing rule sweep

The regulator’s crackdown centered on the firms' use of hypothetical performance data and led to a total of $200,000 in penalties.

By Leo Almazora
JPMorgan reports lower-than-expected net interest income in Q1
BROKER DEALERS APR 12, 2024
JPMorgan reports lower-than-expected net interest income in Q1

The bank raised its expense guidance for this year to about $91 billion.

By Bloomberg
Carson Group hires former Envestnet, LPL executives to bolster growth strategy
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 12, 2024
Carson Group hires former Envestnet, LPL executives to bolster growth strategy

Dani Fava is joining the firm as its chief strategy officer.

By Steve Randall
Choreo names new chief investment officer, bolsters senior leadership team
RIAS APR 12, 2024
Choreo names new chief investment officer, bolsters senior leadership team

A total five new leaders have been appointed at the $24.6B firm this month.

By Steve Randall
Cathie Wood's $54B ARK VC fund buys into ChatGPT owner
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 12, 2024
Cathie Wood's $54B ARK VC fund buys into ChatGPT owner

The asset manager has acquired a stake in OpenAI.

By Bloomberg
Brookfield said to be weighing private credit firm stake
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 12, 2024
Brookfield said to be weighing private credit firm stake

Asset manager is reportedly in talks with Castlelake.

By Bloomberg
RIAs’ outlook on economy lukewarm, survey shows
RIAS APR 11, 2024
RIAs’ outlook on economy lukewarm, survey shows

Inaugural study finds more than two-thirds expect at least mild growth in the stock market, while nine-tenths brace for continued volatility.

By Leo Almazora
Poor REIT sales signal potential cuts in valuations
ALTERNATIVES APR 11, 2024
Poor REIT sales signal potential cuts in valuations

'The problem is, when an NAV gets shaved, advisors and investors get pissed off,' one executive says.

By Bruce Kelly
Baird simplifies alts platform with new CAIS partnership
ALTERNATIVES APR 11, 2024
Baird simplifies alts platform with new CAIS partnership

The firms are deepening their longtime tech collaboration to create a unified alternative investments solution for Baird's more than 1,300 advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Morgan Stanley’s wealth unit caught in AML crossfire
WIREHOUSES APR 11, 2024
Morgan Stanley’s wealth unit caught in AML crossfire

The SEC and other federal regulators are reportedly probing the banking giant over its anti-money-laundering and client vetting practices.

By Leo Almazora
Asset protection trusts: strategies for estate planning 
APR 11, 2024
Asset protection trusts: strategies for estate planning 

An asset protection trust is a type of trust that some advisors recommend. How does it protect investors’ assets? Read on to know more

By Ramon Berenguer
Arax adds $9B with Texas acquisition
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 11, 2024
Arax adds $9B with Texas acquisition

The wealth platform dramatically expands its capabilities with deal for a Houston-based firm catering to HNW and UHNW clients.

By Leo Almazora
Changing the narrative for women in wealth
RIAS APR 11, 2024
Changing the narrative for women in wealth

‘Wealth-building is the final frontier of feminism,’ says Hilary Hendershott of Hendershott Wealth Management

By Emily Douglas
Keeping families together
RIAS APR 11, 2024
Keeping families together

The psychological aspect of wealth transfer is just as important as the financial aspect, if not more so, advisor says.

By Emily Douglas