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SEC files charges in $1B 'get rich' crypto scheme and $12M fraud
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 01, 2023
SEC files charges in $1B 'get rich' crypto scheme and $12M fraud

A man and entities he controls have been charged for allegedly selling unregulated securities and for fraudulent use of some of the proceeds.

By Steve Randall
LPL Financial welcomes $650M Morgan Stanley advisor team for new business
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 01, 2023
LPL Financial welcomes $650M Morgan Stanley advisor team for new business

The trio of advisors have launched their new firm, Pinnacle Private Wealth Advisors, in Bellevue, Washington.

By Steve Randall
SEC charges New York rep with stealing $2.4M from elderly client
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 31, 2023
SEC charges New York rep with stealing $2.4M from elderly client

Charges 'about as serious as it gets' after advisor allegedly tricks client into signing a power of attorney to enable ripoff.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
More turnover at top of Wells Fargo brokerage group
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 31, 2023
More turnover at top of Wells Fargo brokerage group

'New leadership has been making big strides,' says industry source.

By Bruce Kelly
Chasing retirement plan prospects with a minority business owner connection
RIA NEWS JUL 31, 2023
Chasing retirement plan prospects with a minority business owner connection

Martin Smith blends his advisory niche with an old-school method of rolling up his sleeves and making lots of cold calls.

By Jeff Benjamin
Tech in favor, but investors wary of AI hype
EQUITIES JUL 31, 2023
Tech in favor, but investors wary of AI hype

Survey reveals investors plan to increase tech allocations but are unsure about how much artificial intelligence will upend business.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley sells student loan benefits provider to Vestwell
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2023
Morgan Stanley sells student loan benefits provider to Vestwell

Gradifi, which sold to ETrade in 2019 for $30 million, will expand Vestwell beyond retirement savings.

By Ryan W. Neal
LPL focus on smaller acquisitions bears fruit
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 28, 2023
LPL focus on smaller acquisitions bears fruit

'We’re in many more conversations than deals,' one LPL executive noted.

By Bruce Kelly
401(k)s a better recruiting tool than cash, study says
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2023
401(k)s a better recruiting tool than cash, study says

New research found workers are willing to give up some income for access to a 401(k) and employer contributions.

By Emile Hallez
Why sandwich-generation stresses are weighing on retirement plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2023
Why sandwich-generation stresses are weighing on retirement plans

Advisor urges peers to educate themselves on elder care to help Gen Xers navigate tricky retirement landscape.

By Gregg Greenberg
Another major bank/broker-dealer hit by SEC action
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 28, 2023
Another major bank/broker-dealer hit by SEC action

Big fine expected as the agency looks for another scalp.

By Matthew Sellers
Leap of faith sours for church members as SEC charges man in alleged $35M Ponzi  
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 28, 2023
Leap of faith sours for church members as SEC charges man in alleged $35M Ponzi  

Many of the investors were elderly retirees who were members of the same church as the man charged.

By Steve Randall
Concerns percolate about how SEC’s AI proposal aligns with Reg BI
RIA NEWS JUL 27, 2023
Concerns percolate about how SEC’s AI proposal aligns with Reg BI

Proposal will be an 'additive regime' that gets layered on, according to lawyer.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Political uncertainty steering 401(k)s away from ESG
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 27, 2023
Political uncertainty steering 401(k)s away from ESG

While about half of plan consultants and advisors recommend sustainability-themed investment options, employers are worried about legislative changes around ESG.

By Emile Hallez
Edward Jones named in potential Canadian class action
FINTECH JUL 27, 2023
Edward Jones named in potential Canadian class action

Investors join nationwide law firm suit.

By Matthew Sellers
Playboy Race Team-linked financial advisor who defrauded NHL players in court again
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 27, 2023
Playboy Race Team-linked financial advisor who defrauded NHL players in court again

Clients included Stanley Cup champions, other NHL stars.

By Matthew Sellers
Raymond James sees record client assets at end of June
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 26, 2023
Raymond James sees record client assets at end of June

Meanwhile, the firm was keeping mum on 60 financial advisors from one group that left Raymond James last quarter.

By Bruce Kelly
Roth IRAs, 401(k)s for all? Not so fast, advisors say
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2023
Roth IRAs, 401(k)s for all? Not so fast, advisors say

While Ed Slott urged readers to stop contributing to traditional tax-deferred accounts, others take a more nuanced view.

By Emile Hallez
$425 million advisory team jumps to LPL from Merrill
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 26, 2023
$425 million advisory team jumps to LPL from Merrill

Woman-led firm sets up independent practice in Washington state.

By Matthew Sellers
Merrill Lynch team with $450m leaves for Steward Partners
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 26, 2023
Merrill Lynch team with $450m leaves for Steward Partners

Advisors Mark Morasky, Erik Clay and Chris Figaro are launching Vantage Point Private Wealth.

By Ryan W. Neal