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Daffy unveils private stock donation platform for employees' charitable giving
FINTECH OCT 17, 2024
Daffy unveils private stock donation platform for employees' charitable giving

Groundbreaking workplace initiative looks to unlock billions of dollars' worth of philanthropic impact by easing process of donating in kind with company shares.

By Leo Almazora
LPL lures $450M advisor group from Raymond James
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 16, 2024
LPL lures $450M advisor group from Raymond James

The firm is extending its network in Florida as eight defecting advisors seek "long-term sustainability."

By Leo Almazora
Smarter investing: Help your clients keep more of their money with tax-efficient strategies
OPINION OCT 16, 2024
Smarter investing: Help your clients keep more of their money with tax-efficient strategies

Financial advisors can deliver real value for clients and, in doing so, set themselves apart, says Michael Finke, of The American College of Financial Services

Why the US lags globally in retirement security
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 16, 2024
Why the US lags globally in retirement security

It's not just about the shift from pensions to 401(k)s, as highly rated countries offer higher contribution limits and more flexibility to workers.

By Emile Hallez
Raymond James extends Nevada presence with $1.1B powerhouse team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 16, 2024
Raymond James extends Nevada presence with $1.1B powerhouse team

The firm is enhancing its employee advisor channel as a quartet of experienced professionals from RBC join its Las Vegas branch.

By Leo Almazora
Apex inks deal to snap up Fintron
FINTECH OCT 16, 2024
Apex inks deal to snap up Fintron

The Texas-based wealth tech provider is taking another step towards providing a fully integrated, digital-first investing platform for its clients.

By Leo Almazora
Cetera adds "rising star" advisor in Arkansas
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 16, 2024
Cetera adds "rising star" advisor in Arkansas

The broker-dealer giant's latest addition in the South is making a move to independence by launching his own firm.

By Leo Almazora
SEC fines, censures Ohio RIA for failure to supervise rogue remote-work rep
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 15, 2024
SEC fines, censures Ohio RIA for failure to supervise rogue remote-work rep

The Cincinatti firm reportedly missed multiple signs that the errant advisor misappropriated $728k from clients to fund his gambling, pay personal expenses, and repay other investors.

By Leo Almazora
T. Rowe Price rolls out new managed lifetime income solution
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 15, 2024
T. Rowe Price rolls out new managed lifetime income solution

The new retirement savings product, launched in partnership with Pacific Life, offers a fresh option for defined contribution plan participants.

By Leo Almazora
Bank of America wealth management reports boost in fresh fee-based assets
WIREHOUSES OCT 15, 2024
Bank of America wealth management reports boost in fresh fee-based assets

“There was also cash moving off the sidelines,” one Merrill executive noted.

By Bruce Kelly
Broker-dealer giant Osaic taps Kristy Britt as CFO
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 15, 2024
Broker-dealer giant Osaic taps Kristy Britt as CFO

The PE-backed wealth giant is welcoming the veteran with over 20 years of experience to help lead its next phase of growth.

By Leo Almazora
$117B Kestra wins vote of confidence in new Stone Point deal
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 15, 2024
$117B Kestra wins vote of confidence in new Stone Point deal

The independent broker-dealer is getting fresh fuel for its growth efforts as the leading PE player agrees to take a majority stake.

By Leo Almazora
AlphaTrAI rebrands to Praxis Solutions in strategic refresh
FINTECH OCT 15, 2024
AlphaTrAI rebrands to Praxis Solutions in strategic refresh

The AI-focused fintech firm's new name, which comes after a two-year process of transformation, reflects its updated all-inclusive framework.

By Leo Almazora
LPL extends Florida presence with former Synovus advisor
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 14, 2024
LPL extends Florida presence with former Synovus advisor

The wealth giant's latest addition is joining the firm's Miami operation through an existing affiliate.

By Leo Almazora
iCapital launches multi-investment workflow advisor tool
ALTERNATIVES OCT 11, 2024
iCapital launches multi-investment workflow advisor tool

The alts-focused global fintech's latest enhancement aims to further streamline the investment process for financial professionals.

By Leo Almazora
Could auto-IRAs help households handle emergency expenses?
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 11, 2024
Could auto-IRAs help households handle emergency expenses?

New research suggests low- and moderate-income households facing sudden financial setbacks aren't maximizing their access to those savings.

By Leo Almazora
Another AI-washing case shows where SEC is headed
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 11, 2024
Another AI-washing case shows where SEC is headed

The Securities and Exchange Commission has focused on "black-and-white" allegations of AI washing, but that could broaden out to a gray area that may loop in more financial services companies, a lawyer says.

By Emile Hallez
Wealth tech trailblazer Docupace rolls out revamped platform
FINTECH OCT 11, 2024
Wealth tech trailblazer Docupace rolls out revamped platform

The firm says its redesign, covering a host of UI and UX features, is its "most audacious transformation in two decades."

By Leo Almazora
Millions of Americans avoided paying taxes on early retirement distributions
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 11, 2024
Millions of Americans avoided paying taxes on early retirement distributions

Report finds taxpayers avoided filing for exemptions on or reporting $12.9B in early withdrawals from tax-favored accounts, with severe oversights among HNWIs.

By Leo Almazora
Ex-UBS chief Ralph Hamers tapped to advise wealth startup Arta Finance
FINTECH OCT 11, 2024
Ex-UBS chief Ralph Hamers tapped to advise wealth startup Arta Finance

The digital wealth platform founded by ex-Google executives welcomes the former wealth bigwig as it debuts on the global stage.

By Leo Almazora