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When does proprietary tech make sense for RIAs?
FINTECH MAR 26, 2024
When does proprietary tech make sense for RIAs?

Joint research by F2 Strategy and Dynasty Financial explores trade-offs between in-house, all-in-one solutions, or custodial-dependent models

By Leo Almazora
Repeat flubs at Stifel over complex products: Finra
ALTERNATIVES MAR 26, 2024
Repeat flubs at Stifel over complex products: Finra

Stifel broker-dealers agree to fines and restitution of almost $3 million as a result of shortcomings in supervision and compliance related to sales of non-traditional exchange-traded products.

By Bruce Kelly
Raymond James extends Florida reach with $750M advisor
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 26, 2024
Raymond James extends Florida reach with $750M advisor

The IBD adds veteran woman advisor with 23 years of industry experience from Charles Schwab.

By Leo Almazora
BlackRock's Fink urges fix for looming 'retirement crisis'
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 26, 2024
BlackRock's Fink urges fix for looming 'retirement crisis'

The CEO says politicians and corporate leaders need to rethink the retirement system, and questions whether 65 is still the correct retirement age.

By Bloomberg
Reining in regulation by enforcement
OPINION MAR 26, 2024
Reining in regulation by enforcement

The Financial Services Institute is asking the SEC to adopt a procedural framework to detect and prevent certain unfair enforcement practices.

By Dale Brown
How do asset managers see AI?
FINTECH MAR 26, 2024
How do asset managers see AI?

New report from Mercer Investments reveals consensus on “core technologies,” as well as investment opportunities and risks.

By Leo Almazora
BofA rolls out retirement income portfolios
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 25, 2024
BofA rolls out retirement income portfolios

The products, available to Merrill's clients, are designed to provide retirees with reliable income over 25 years.

By Leo Almazora
Schlichter explores pension risk transfer lawsuit against Alcoa
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 25, 2024
Schlichter explores pension risk transfer lawsuit against Alcoa

The law firm, which has brought two cases this month over pension risk transfers, is looking for participants and beneficiaries of Alcoa's pension plan.

By Emile Hallez
Avantax president accounts for a brand-new era
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 25, 2024
Avantax president accounts for a brand-new era

While the firm is best known for its tax expertise, Todd Mackay is talking about relationships and creating connections.

By Gregg Greenberg
Wells Fargo Advisors continues management overhaul
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 25, 2024
Wells Fargo Advisors continues management overhaul

Reshuffle is 'a result of the brain drain,' says one senior industry executive.

By Bruce Kelly
Raymond James scoops up $265M advisor in Pennsylvania
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 25, 2024
Raymond James scoops up $265M advisor in Pennsylvania

The latest recruit to join the firm’s independent advisor channel comes with a three-decade record, including 10 years at Merrill Lynch.

By Leo Almazora
Environmentalists, conservatives sue SEC over climate rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 25, 2024
Environmentalists, conservatives sue SEC over climate rule

If anyone needed proof that many groups are unhappy with the rule, both the Sierra Club and US Chamber of Commerce have filed court papers.

By Emile Hallez
Finra orders Morgan Stanley to pay ex-brokers roughly $3M
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 25, 2024
Finra orders Morgan Stanley to pay ex-brokers roughly $3M

An arbitration panel rules in favor of former advisors who claimed the firm had delayed compensating them for their work, violating ERISA rules.

By Leo Almazora
LPL swipes $580M team from Merrill Lynch
RIA NEWS MAR 25, 2024
LPL swipes $580M team from Merrill Lynch

The Florida-based sibling advisors are carrying on their father’s legacy with an RIA focused on high-net-worth families and business owners.

By Leo Almazora
Mutual fund flips boost Morgan Stanley ETFs to $1B in assets
ETFS MAR 25, 2024
Mutual fund flips boost Morgan Stanley ETFs to $1B in assets

The firm did its first-ever conversions involving two Eaton Vance fixed-income funds.

By Bloomberg
Florida-or-bust retirement prevails
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 25, 2024
Florida-or-bust retirement prevails

Advisors help clients make sure they don’t experience both, as interest rates dip slightly and more homes go on the market.

By Emile Hallez
The bull run and your client’s retirement plan
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 25, 2024
The bull run and your client’s retirement plan

As stocks head higher, clients are seeing visions of early retirement. What should advisors be telling them?

By Gregg Greenberg
Ensuring alimony payments continue despite premature death
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 25, 2024
Ensuring alimony payments continue despite premature death

One of the most effective ways to secure alimony against the risk of premature death is through life insurance.

By Gabrielle Clemens
Gen Z will need help – are you ready?
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 25, 2024
Gen Z will need help – are you ready?

The mood and savings habits of Gen Z suggest a huge opportunity on the horizon.

By InvestmentNews
Clock is ticking for Cetera IPO
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 25, 2024
Clock is ticking for Cetera IPO

If the brokerage is eyeing an IPO in the next five years, as sources say, it’s got a lot of work to do to get ready.

By Bruce Kelly