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CFP Board "welcomes meaningful dialogue" with Sifma despite accusations
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 31, 2024
CFP Board "welcomes meaningful dialogue" with Sifma despite accusations

The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association outlines frustrations around rules that overlap with SEC and Finra regulations, telling CFP Board: You’re not a regulator, so stop acting like one.

By Emile Hallez
$24B Lido makes Mountain Region move with Platte River partnership
RIAS OCT 31, 2024
$24B Lido makes Mountain Region move with Platte River partnership

The PE-backed national RIA continues its ultra-high-net-worth expansion strategy by welcoming a $600M Colorado firm.

By Leo Almazora
LPL building out alts, banking services to chase wirehouse advisors, new CEO says
BROKER DEALERS OCT 31, 2024
LPL building out alts, banking services to chase wirehouse advisors, new CEO says

New chief executive Rich Steinmeier replaced Dan Arnold on October 1.

By Bruce Kelly
Franklin Templeton CEO vows to "do what's right" amid record outflows
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 31, 2024
Franklin Templeton CEO vows to "do what's right" amid record outflows

The global firm is navigating a crisis of confidence as an SEC and DOJ probe into its Western Asset Management business sparked a historic $37B exodus.

By Leo Almazora
For asset managers, easy experience is key to winning advisors' businesses
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2024
For asset managers, easy experience is key to winning advisors' businesses

Beyond returns, asset managers have to elevate their relationship with digital applications and a multichannel strategy, says JD Power.

By Leo Almazora
Why retaining HNW clients ultimately comes down to one basic thing
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2024
Why retaining HNW clients ultimately comes down to one basic thing

New survey finds varied levels of loyalty to advisors by generation.

By Steve Randall
LPL Financial beats expected earnings helped by record $26B recruitment assets
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 30, 2024
LPL Financial beats expected earnings helped by record $26B recruitment assets

The firm reported record advisor count, strong organic growth.

By Steve Randall
YieldStreet, investors, reach $6.2 million settlement over sunken ship scrap deal
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 30, 2024
YieldStreet, investors, reach $6.2 million settlement over sunken ship scrap deal

“YieldStreet raised money and some of the ships disappeared,” one attorney says.

By Bruce Kelly
RBC lands two Morgan Stanley teams with a combined $1.45B in assets
ADVISOR MOVES OCT 30, 2024
RBC lands two Morgan Stanley teams with a combined $1.45B in assets

The firm has gained strength in the Northeast with its latest additions in Maryland and Connecticut.

By Leo Almazora
The election is just one of several key investor concerns, says Janus Henderson
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 30, 2024
The election is just one of several key investor concerns, says Janus Henderson

A shift away from equities, the rise of AI, and too-good news on financial literacy should catch advisors' attention, says the global asset manager.

By Leo Almazora
Building a competitive edge: technology as a catalyst for advisor growth
OPINION OCT 30, 2024
Building a competitive edge: technology as a catalyst for advisor growth

Advisors who fear they'll grow obsolete with the rise of apps, AI and algorithms may be missing a future-proofing opportunity.

Homeowners look at refinancing to ease monthly mortgage payment struggles
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 30, 2024
Homeowners look at refinancing to ease monthly mortgage payment struggles

Millennials are most likely to say payments are impacting their personal finances.

By Steve Randall
NFL's Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins in reported talks with investment firms
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 30, 2024
NFL's Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins in reported talks with investment firms

NFL owners voted in August for private equity funds to own minority stakes.

By Steve Randall
Retirement income plans lacking for most Americans, reveals Allianz Life
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 30, 2024
Retirement income plans lacking for most Americans, reveals Allianz Life

Turning retirement savings into retirement income is the big challenge.

By Steve Randall
Are put options the new bonds?
EQUITIES OCT 29, 2024
Are put options the new bonds?

"Puts are there to protect you when markets go down fast."

By Josh Welsh
These states have the best 529 college savings plans, Morningstar says
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 29, 2024
These states have the best 529 college savings plans, Morningstar says

Costs have come down, investment options have gotten better, and stewardship by states over 529 college savings programs has improved, says ratings firm.

By Emile Hallez
Decked out as Elvis, LPL Financial’s Steinmeier is in the building
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 29, 2024
Decked out as Elvis, LPL Financial’s Steinmeier is in the building

LPL's new CEO Rich Steinmeier squeezed into an Elvis outfit on Friday to celebrate Halloween.

By Bruce Kelly
Waverly Advisors bolsters Colorado presence with Mueller partnership
RIAS OCT 29, 2024
Waverly Advisors bolsters Colorado presence with Mueller partnership

The PE-backed RIA's second location in the state bolsters its $14.4B AUM enterprise with a HNW tax and retirement planning practice.

By Leo Almazora
$245B Mariner gets capital infusion from Neuberger Berman
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 29, 2024
$245B Mariner gets capital infusion from Neuberger Berman

The national wealth advisory firm is continuing to pursue its growth goal to reach 5,000 advisors with a fresh shot of capital and strategic support.

By Leo Almazora
Broker who acted as his own lawyer loses $122,000 arbitration claim
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 29, 2024
Broker who acted as his own lawyer loses $122,000 arbitration claim

"Beating up on a broker who is not represented by an attorney is akin to taking candy from a baby,” says one attorney.

By Bruce Kelly