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North Square affiliate CS McKee to add around $2.3B AUM from new acquisition
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 27, 2024
North Square affiliate CS McKee to add around $2.3B AUM from new acquisition

Deal also sees leader returning to the firm where he started his career.

By Steve Randall
US equities, high yield bonds could be a winning combination in 2025
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 27, 2024
US equities, high yield bonds could be a winning combination in 2025

Northern Trust Asset Management looks ahead to the new year.

By Steve Randall
For many Americans who took early retirement, it wasn't their choice
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 27, 2024
For many Americans who took early retirement, it wasn't their choice

Only a small share of those who retired before 65 did so due to financial ability.

By Steve Randall
Give millennials participation trophies for effort, author says
RIAS NOV 26, 2024
Give millennials participation trophies for effort, author says

How advisors communicate with people in different age groups matters, as what they value in a professional's experience isn't necessarily the same, generational speaker Cam Martson said.

By Emile Hallez
Stocks will rise in 2025, predict four-fifths of advisors
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 26, 2024
Stocks will rise in 2025, predict four-fifths of advisors

Post-election poll unpacks expectations around the S&P 500, odds of a correction, and strategies to navigate market risks.

By Leo Almazora
Fidelity to move RIA clients' sweep balances to in-house product
RIAS NOV 26, 2024
Fidelity to move RIA clients' sweep balances to in-house product

"Cash options are in use because people don't know that there's a better option," one fintech CEO said.

By Josh Welsh
Morgan Stanley courted AML risks as it wooed wealthy clients, says WSJ report
WIREHOUSES NOV 26, 2024
Morgan Stanley courted AML risks as it wooed wealthy clients, says WSJ report

Amid its aggressive global push, lax procedures at the firm led to one-fourth of international accounts being flagged as high-risk for money laundering, according to a 2023 document.

By Leo Almazora
40-year-old Boston BD closes doors after losing investor complaint
BROKER DEALERS NOV 26, 2024
40-year-old Boston BD closes doors after losing investor complaint

Ages Financial Services had about 60 financial advisors registered under its roof.

By Bruce Kelly
Citi taps BlackRock alum Kate Moore as wealth CIO
WIREHOUSES NOV 26, 2024
Citi taps BlackRock alum Kate Moore as wealth CIO

The financial industry veteran will be taking over a broad mandate, including developing investment strategies and overseeing multiple groups across Citi's wealth business.

By Leo Almazora
Former Wells Fargo exec Brendan Krebs emerges at PNC
WIREHOUSES NOV 26, 2024
Former Wells Fargo exec Brendan Krebs emerges at PNC

The 25-year industry veteran previously in charge of the Wall Street bank's advisor recruitment efforts is now fulfilling a similar role at a rival firm.

By Leo Almazora
Trio of advisors switch for 'Happier' times at LPL Financial
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 26, 2024
Trio of advisors switch for 'Happier' times at LPL Financial

Former Northwestern Mutual advisors join firm for independence.

By Steve Randall
Indie $8B RIA adds further leadership talent amid growth drive
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 26, 2024
Indie $8B RIA adds further leadership talent amid growth drive

Executives from LPL Financial, Cresset Partners hired for key roles.

By Steve Randall
Ken Leech formally charged by SEC, US Attorney's Office
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 25, 2024
Ken Leech formally charged by SEC, US Attorney's Office

For several years, Leech allegedly favored some clients in trade allocations, at the cost of others, amounting to $600 million, according to the Department of Justice.

By Emile Hallez
UBS bolsters Miami downtown office with Citi, Wells Fargo, and Truist hires
WIREHOUSES NOV 25, 2024
UBS bolsters Miami downtown office with Citi, Wells Fargo, and Truist hires

The firm is making headway in the Florida wealth market with four wirehouse advisors who collectively oversaw nearly $2 billion at their former firms.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors at a disadvantage if estate planning isn’t a core service
RIAS NOV 25, 2024
Advisors at a disadvantage if estate planning isn’t a core service

“If you're not engaging the estate planning conversation, and the client is talking to somebody who is, those assets are at risk,” Vanilla's CEO said.

By Josh Welsh
CI Financial sale: The writing was on the wall, sources say
RIAS NOV 25, 2024
CI Financial sale: The writing was on the wall, sources say

“This is not an enormous surprise. The equity of the firm was materially undervalued by the public market,” one banker said.

By Bruce Kelly
Warren Buffett highlights downsides of dynasty wealth, donates another $1.1B
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 25, 2024
Warren Buffett highlights downsides of dynasty wealth, donates another $1.1B

The Oracle of Omaha speaks out on the challenges of managing his fabulous fortune while dispensing sage advice on philanthropy and multigenerational planning.

By Leo Almazora
Will 24-hour trading keep financial advisors up all night?
EQUITIES NOV 25, 2024
Will 24-hour trading keep financial advisors up all night?

Wealth managers weigh the pros and cons of the NYSE's recent decision to extend trading hours.

By Gregg Greenberg
Raymond James swipes $514M trio from Morgan Stanley
BROKER DEALERS NOV 25, 2024
Raymond James swipes $514M trio from Morgan Stanley

The broker-dealer behemoth extends its footprint further in Florida as it adds the former wirehouse group, including a father-son duo, to its employee advisor division.

By Leo Almazora
Robinhood's Gallagher bows out of race for SEC Chair position
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 25, 2024
Robinhood's Gallagher bows out of race for SEC Chair position

The top lawyer who helped the retail trading giant navigate the meme-stock frenzy's fallout has removed himself from President-elect Trump's list of prospective nominees.

By Bloomberg