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SEC seeks to raise capital requirements for brokers holding substantial customer funds
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 12, 2023
SEC seeks to raise capital requirements for brokers holding substantial customer funds

The proposed rule would require certain brokerages to compute the net cash they owe customers and other B-Ds on a daily, rather than weekly, basis.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
After years going solo, Edward Jones advisors now sharing offices
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 12, 2023
After years going solo, Edward Jones advisors now sharing offices

A year after the firm's decision to give advisors more flexibility, 700 Edward Jones financial advisors, or more than 3%, now work in combined offices.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC overhauls money-market fund rules to thwart rapid outflows
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 12, 2023
SEC overhauls money-market fund rules to thwart rapid outflows

The regulator won't require 'swing pricing' for money funds after fierce pushback from the industry.

By Bloomberg
Why people are reluctant to hire an advisor
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION JUL 12, 2023
Why people are reluctant to hire an advisor

Studies have shown that most people will benefit from an advisor's assistance, realizing a 4%-plus increase in their yearly return, even after fees.

By Scott Hanson
Considering an equity ownership structure? Here are 4 questions to consider
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION JUL 12, 2023
Considering an equity ownership structure? Here are 4 questions to consider

Offering employees an ownership stake can give you a valuable tool to attract and retain great people, and it often makes internal succession much easier.

By Kristine McManus
Captrust acquires $2.3 billion Southern Wealth Management for fifth deal this year
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 12, 2023
Captrust acquires $2.3 billion Southern Wealth Management for fifth deal this year

This marks the third Texas acquisition this year for Captrust, which now has 69 deals on the books.

By Jeff Benjamin
Money market funds to avoid new 'swing pricing' rules
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 12, 2023
Money market funds to avoid new 'swing pricing' rules

The SEC is due to finalize its rules Wednesday with Wall Street now expecting a victory on a key component.

By Bloomberg
Verizon 401(k) lawsuit settles for $30 million
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 11, 2023
Verizon 401(k) lawsuit settles for $30 million

The settlement sends an uncomfortable message to retirement plan advisors and other fiduciaries, an observer says.

By Emile Hallez
Aretha Franklin's estate planning deserves no respect
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 11, 2023
Aretha Franklin's estate planning deserves no respect

Hot on the heels of the Presley family’s document drama, a similar quarrel was decided this week in court regarding the last wishes of Aretha Franklin, who died in 2018.

By Gregg Greenberg
Six states impose $4.2M fine on Raymond James for excessive fees
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 11, 2023
Six states impose $4.2M fine on Raymond James for excessive fees

The firm was also ordered to return $8.25 million to retail customers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Merrill Lynch smacked with $12 million penalty for reporting violations
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 11, 2023
Merrill Lynch smacked with $12 million penalty for reporting violations

According to the SEC and Finra, for years Merrill botched the reporting threshold for potential suspicious transactions.

By Bruce Kelly
CFPB slams BofA with quarter-billion-dollar settlement
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES JUL 11, 2023
CFPB slams BofA with quarter-billion-dollar settlement

The bureau will keep $90 million, with the rest going to consumers, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

By Matthew Sellers
InvestCloud names Heather Bellini president and chief financial officer
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH JUL 11, 2023
InvestCloud names Heather Bellini president and chief financial officer

Bellini will oversee finance, legal, HR and business operations at the company, which is rebuilding executive leadership after a spring shakeup.

By Ryan W. Neal
Amid volatility, tech that proves an advisor's value will thrive
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH JUL 11, 2023
Amid volatility, tech that proves an advisor's value will thrive

There's new pressure on advisors to clearly demonstrate the value they deliver to clients, and technology will play a key role.

By Ryan W. Neal
Social Security rules for divorced spouses
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 11, 2023
Social Security rules for divorced spouses

First rule: There must be at least a decade between 'I do' and 'I don’t.'

By Mary Beth Franklin
Advisor leaves Ameriprise for LPL after 25 years, citing greater freedom
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 11, 2023
Advisor leaves Ameriprise for LPL after 25 years, citing greater freedom

Jason Johnson founded 509 Wealth Management in 1998 and manages approximately $400 million in assets.

By Steve Randall
Financial industry, regulators likely to clash over rules slated for second half
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 10, 2023
Financial industry, regulators likely to clash over rules slated for second half

The Labor Department's advice rule is likely to lead to controversy over whether a recommendation to roll funds from a 401(k) to an IRA constitutes advice.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Investors continue to get roasted in pig-butchering schemes
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 10, 2023
Investors continue to get roasted in pig-butchering schemes

The Alabama Securities Commission issues a cease-and-desist against two men who scammed 88 victims out of more than $22.5 million.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Rising markets, rates tee up second-half margins for B-Ds
INVESTING EQUITIES JUL 10, 2023
Rising markets, rates tee up second-half margins for B-Ds

Broker-dealers are gaining the double whammy of billing higher fees based on more client assets as well as generating more revenue from higher interest rates.

By Bruce Kelly
FDIC hit with $1.9 billion suit from SVB Financial
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 10, 2023
FDIC hit with $1.9 billion suit from SVB Financial

The parent of failed Silicon Valley Bank is chasing cash held by the regulator.

By Matthew Sellers