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401(k) ESG lawsuit order cites 'cartel-like behavior,' could prompt more litigation
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 13, 2025
401(k) ESG lawsuit order cites 'cartel-like behavior,' could prompt more litigation

Plaintiffs successfully sued American Airlines over an asset manager's ESG considerations in the proxy-voting process, and that could get the plaintiffs' bar quite interested in filing similar claims against 401(k) sponsors.

By Emile Hallez
Bridging the confidence gap: financial literacy vs. investor overconfidence
OPINION JAN 13, 2025
Bridging the confidence gap: financial literacy vs. investor overconfidence

Even clients with high investment knowledge can make risky portfolio decisions. Advisors can provide a much-needed reality check.

By Matt Sommer
Finra tags South Florida BD with $105,000 in penalties linked to margin accounts.
BROKER DEALERS JAN 13, 2025
Finra tags South Florida BD with $105,000 in penalties linked to margin accounts.

Newbridge Securities failed to supervise advisors using margin in clients’ accounts, according to Finra.

By Bruce Kelly
Stephen Langlois stepping down as Kestra Financial bares transition plans
BROKER DEALERS JAN 13, 2025
Stephen Langlois stepping down as Kestra Financial bares transition plans

With plans to retire, the outgoing president of the Texas-based IBD giant will be replaced by the giant RIA's current head of wealth management this spring.

By Leo Almazora
Financial advisors keeping close eye on rising 'fear index'
EQUITIES JAN 13, 2025
Financial advisors keeping close eye on rising 'fear index'

The VIX, or so called "fear index," is shifting higher with increased market volatility, causing wealth managers to ready themselves for anxious client calls.

By Gregg Greenberg
BMO Capital Markets to pay $40M in SEC settlement
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 13, 2025
BMO Capital Markets to pay $40M in SEC settlement

Canadian bank's capital markets arm reportedly failed to detect representatives' misleading disclosures involving $3 billion of mortgage-backed "sliver bonds" sold over a multi-year period.

By Leo Almazora
MAI Capital Management snaps up $662M Concentric
RIAS JAN 13, 2025
MAI Capital Management snaps up $662M Concentric

The serial RIA acquirer's latest partnership gives it another foothold in California's high-net-worth space within Bay Area.

By Leo Almazora
Snowden Lane advisors, employees now own more of their firm
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 13, 2025
Snowden Lane advisors, employees now own more of their firm

The move follows a strong financial year for the New York based RIA.

By Steve Randall
BofA consumer investments business soars to more than $500B
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 13, 2025
BofA consumer investments business soars to more than $500B

The division has grown tenfold since its inception a decade ago.

By Steve Randall
You can maximize your HSA and Medicare benefits with this tactics
JAN 13, 2025
You can maximize your HSA and Medicare benefits with this tactics

Maximizing your clients’ Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Medicare can be tricky. In this article, find out how you can help them balance both

By Ramon Berenguer
Vanguard 401k: A new investors guide to the basics
JAN 13, 2025
Vanguard 401k: A new investors guide to the basics

Is the 401(k) by Vanguard good enough for retirement planning, or should you recommend another provider? Know more here

By Ramon Berenguer
A simple guide to Social Security survivor benefits that anyone can understand
JAN 13, 2025
A simple guide to Social Security survivor benefits that anyone can understand

Learn more about Social Security survivor benefits, how to apply, and why they are crucial for estate planning. A must-read for financial advisors

By Ramon Berenguer
Top 10 best books on real estate investing
JAN 13, 2025
Top 10 best books on real estate investing

Discover the best books on real estate investing for US B2B professionals. Explore expert insights, strategies, and top titles to scale your real estate portfolio and maximize ROI

By Mark Rosanes
Empower 401(k): A beginners guide to this 401(k)
JAN 13, 2025
Empower 401(k): A beginners guide to this 401(k)

Empower is one of the many 401(k) providers in the U.S. How is the Empower 401(k) different from the others and should you sign up?

By Ramon Berenguer
ETFs post blockbuster year in 2024, says SSGA
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 10, 2025
ETFs post blockbuster year in 2024, says SSGA

Analysis reveals record annual inflows across multiple categories, though risks may be looming in the year ahead.

By Leo Almazora
Kick-start the new year with these four financial resolution topics
OPINION JAN 10, 2025
Kick-start the new year with these four financial resolution topics

With people looking forward to fresh starts and new goals in 2025, it's a prime opportunity for advisors to share their expertise on some popular themes.

By Kristine McManus
Janney hails 2024 recruitment season with 27 advisor additions
BROKER DEALERS JAN 10, 2025
Janney hails 2024 recruitment season with 27 advisor additions

The broker-dealer giant's new hires last year added more than $4.3 billion in collective client assets to its private client group.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth managers planning to add to ranks in 2025
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 10, 2025
Wealth managers planning to add to ranks in 2025

America added more jobs than expected in December. Likewise, RIA firms plan to step up hiring in the coming months.

By Gregg Greenberg
Raymond James could be on the hook for $40 million in additional penalties
BROKER DEALERS JAN 10, 2025
Raymond James could be on the hook for $40 million in additional penalties

Company says the latest disclosure is not linked to off-channel communication issues.

By Bruce Kelly
Don't rub SALT cap expansion in US tax system's wounds, urges CRFB
TAX JAN 10, 2025
Don't rub SALT cap expansion in US tax system's wounds, urges CRFB

Analysis warns proposed $20,000 deduction for married couples would only add to projected $3.9 trillion revenue loss, among other consequences.

By Leo Almazora