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President Trump's trade deal with Japan sets new course for global economy
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 22, 2025
President Trump's trade deal with Japan sets new course for global economy

The new deal involves 15% tariffs and $550 billion in Japanese investments in the US.

By Andy Burt
Former California advisor indicted for alleged $9.5M Ponzi scheme
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 22, 2025
Former California advisor indicted for alleged $9.5M Ponzi scheme

The ex-Bay Area broker reportedly continued to peddle fake bond investments, promising rates of returns exceeding 20%, even after FINRA suspended his license in 2014.

By Leo Almazora
AI tops compliance concerns for RIAs, survey finds
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 22, 2025
AI tops compliance concerns for RIAs, survey finds

Predictive analytics, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity are now high on compliance officers' lists as off-channel communications are relegated down the rankings.

By Leo Almazora
Bluespring acquires $364M Kestra affiliate to combine with two existing firms
RIA NEWS JUL 22, 2025
Bluespring acquires $364M Kestra affiliate to combine with two existing firms

Latest deal further expands the RIA acquirer’s footprint in Texas.

By Steve Randall
Options signal dollar strength is fading as risks pile up
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 22, 2025
Options signal dollar strength is fading as risks pile up

Renewed pressure could be ahead for the greenback.

By Bloomberg
Can advisors still cut through the noise in digital marketing?
FINTECH JUL 21, 2025
Can advisors still cut through the noise in digital marketing?

With a fifth of RIA firms using AI to create marketing content, one leading voice argues a clear identity and focusing on clients will be crucial to success.

By Leo Almazora
With wealth management market cooking, LPL Financial shares hit new highs
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 21, 2025
With wealth management market cooking, LPL Financial shares hit new highs

LPL Financial is a bellwether for the broader financial advice marketplace.

By Bruce Kelly
Wealth tech Alix raises $20M to expand AI-powered estate settlement platform
FINTECH JUL 21, 2025
Wealth tech Alix raises $20M to expand AI-powered estate settlement platform

The San Francisco-based startup's Series A funding, with support from Schwab and Edward Jones Ventures, will reinforce its role in the coming $124 trillion wealth transfer.

By Leo Almazora
Summit Financial adds four RIAs, nets $1.2B in new assets
RIA NEWS JUL 21, 2025
Summit Financial adds four RIAs, nets $1.2B in new assets

The quartet of deals across New York, Florida, Ohio, and New Mexico reinforces the fast-growing integrator's leading position in the independent space.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: Raymond James welcomes UBS, Wells Fargo teams in bicoastal moves
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 21, 2025
Advisor moves: Raymond James welcomes UBS, Wells Fargo teams in bicoastal moves

UBS and Wells Fargo have made their own additions in the Northeast, including a Massachusetts duo defecting from Commonwealth.

By Leo Almazora
Goldman Sachs brings private credit to defined contribution plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 21, 2025
Goldman Sachs brings private credit to defined contribution plans

Goldman Sachs' new private credit fund aims to bring alternatives to 401(k) plans, joining a wave of asset managers targeting the DC market.

By Leo Almazora
Could this be your year to make the Hot List?
FINTECH JUL 21, 2025
Could this be your year to make the Hot List?

Don't miss your chance to be honored among the industry's best.

By InvestmentNews
RIA M&A activity surges to second-quarter record
RIA NEWS JUL 21, 2025
RIA M&A activity surges to second-quarter record

With 102 transactions logged in the three-month period up to June, Echelon Partners is projecting a new banner year for dealmaking across the industry.

By Leo Almazora
SEC bars ex-broker who sold clients phony private equity fund
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 18, 2025
SEC bars ex-broker who sold clients phony private equity fund

Rajesh Markan earlier this year pleaded guilty to one count of criminal fraud related to his sale of fake investments to 10 clients totaling $2.9 million.

By Bruce Kelly
The key to attracting and retaining the next generation of advisors? Client-focused training
OPINION JUL 18, 2025
The key to attracting and retaining the next generation of advisors? Client-focused training

From building trust to steering through emotions and responding to client challenges, new advisors need human skills to shape the future of the advice industry.

By Leo Almazora
Chuck Roberts, ex-star at Stifel, barred from the securities industry
WIREHOUSES JUL 18, 2025
Chuck Roberts, ex-star at Stifel, barred from the securities industry

"The outcome is correct, but it's disappointing that FINRA had ample opportunity to investigate the merits of clients' allegations in these claims, including the testimony in the three investor arbitrations with hearings," Jeff Erez, a plaintiff's attorney representing a large portion of the Stifel clients, said.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC to weigh ‘innovation exception’ tied to crypto, Atkins says
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 18, 2025
SEC to weigh ‘innovation exception’ tied to crypto, Atkins says

Chair also praised the passage of stablecoin legislation this week.

By Bloomberg
Brooklyn-based Maridea snaps up former LPL affiliate to expand in the Midwest
RIA NEWS JUL 17, 2025
Brooklyn-based Maridea snaps up former LPL affiliate to expand in the Midwest

Maridea Wealth Management's deal in Chicago, Illinois is its first after securing a strategic investment in April.

By Leo Almazora
Trump executive order set to ease path for private assets in 401(k)s, but hurdles remain
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2025
Trump executive order set to ease path for private assets in 401(k)s, but hurdles remain

A new PitchBook analysis unpacks sticking points relating to liquidity, costs, and litigation risk for would-be investors and plan sponsors.

By Leo Almazora
Vestmark, BlackRock, iCapital, and Dynasty forge four-way private market partnership
ALTERNATIVES JUL 17, 2025
Vestmark, BlackRock, iCapital, and Dynasty forge four-way private market partnership

The collaboration will give RIAs yet another access point into the alternatives space through a new unified managed account capability.

By Leo Almazora