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When failure to plan means leaving money on the table
OPINION MAR 04, 2025
When failure to plan means leaving money on the table

Rather than a quick exit, advisor-owners who plan mergers, acquisitions, or the sale of their practice in advance – and stay to steady the ship for years after – can expect the most upside for all parties.

By Michael Belluomini
Broker-dealer and bank stocks fall after first day of tariffs
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 04, 2025
Broker-dealer and bank stocks fall after first day of tariffs

Ameriprise, LPL and Morgan Stanley were among those impacted as firms suffer more than the broader market.

By Emile Hallez
Commonwealth, SEC battle over $93 million in penalties hits home stretch
RIA NEWS MAR 04, 2025
Commonwealth, SEC battle over $93 million in penalties hits home stretch

In 2019, the SEC claimed Commonwealth had breached its fiduciary duty.

By Bruce Kelly
Beyond the all-in-one: Why specialization is key in wealth tech
FINTECH MAR 04, 2025
Beyond the all-in-one: Why specialization is key in wealth tech

In an industry of broad solutions, firms like intelliflo prove 'you just need tools that play well together'

By Manal Ali
FP Alpha and wealth.com reveal souped-up planning capabilities
FINTECH MAR 04, 2025
FP Alpha and wealth.com reveal souped-up planning capabilities

With a new AI-powered analysis tool and a scenario modeling module, the two wealth tech providers are boosting advisors' tax and estate planning.

By Leo Almazora
Social Security Administration cuts are a move toward privatization, Wyden says
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 03, 2025
Social Security Administration cuts are a move toward privatization, Wyden says

With big staff cuts coming to an agency already struggling to provide customer service, Social Security claimants should begin preparing, advisors said.

By Emile Hallez
UBS on the hook for $92.2 million in damages linked to advisor’s short sales of Tesla
EQUITIES MAR 03, 2025
UBS on the hook for $92.2 million in damages linked to advisor’s short sales of Tesla

The Finra panel found UBS Financial Services liable for $69.1 million in punitive damages.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC dangles $50,000 resign-or-retire incentive for employees
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 03, 2025
SEC dangles $50,000 resign-or-retire incentive for employees

A memo from SEC COO Ken Johnson gives staff several weeks to accept a voluntary separation package or early retirement.

By Bloomberg
Loneliness, risk-taking makes older Americans prime fraud targets, Finra says
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 03, 2025
Loneliness, risk-taking makes older Americans prime fraud targets, Finra says

Survey offers a fresh glimpse into the vulnerabilities that scammers exploit, and how targeted strategies against financial illiteracy and isolation could help.

By Leo Almazora
Structured annuities set record pace with $62.9B sales in 2024
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 28, 2025
Structured annuities set record pace with $62.9B sales in 2024

Total annuity sales reached $427 billion, with index and variable annuity product sales also accelerating for the year.

By Leo Almazora
How to differentiate to attract high-net-worth clients
OPINION FEB 28, 2025
How to differentiate to attract high-net-worth clients

Advisors working at the highest wealth levels do three things differently to show their value and stand out.

By Theresa Bursey
A crypto-friendlier SEC says meme coins aren't securities
ALTERNATIVES FEB 28, 2025
A crypto-friendlier SEC says meme coins aren't securities

So-called meme coins, including those launched by the president and first lady, fail the SEC's Howey Test, the agency said.

By Emile Hallez
Principal Asset Management names Brant Wong head of retirement solutions
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 28, 2025
Principal Asset Management names Brant Wong head of retirement solutions

The veteran with almost 30 years of experience, mostly at JPMorgan Asset Management, will oversee a business managing nearly $320 billion in assets.

By Leo Almazora
Federal downsizing wave continues with 'significant' job cuts at Social Security Administration
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 28, 2025
Federal downsizing wave continues with 'significant' job cuts at Social Security Administration

Report of a Thursday memo announcing 30,000 layoffs adds to uncertainty for retirees relying on benefits.

By Leo Almazora
Ranks of 401(k) millionaires surged on workers' savings stamina, Fidelity says
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 27, 2025
Ranks of 401(k) millionaires surged on workers' savings stamina, Fidelity says

New data show a 27 percent jump in $1 million-and-up accounts last year, with the average millionaire making contributions for more than two decades.

By Leo Almazora
CFPB dropping Capital One lawsuit alleging it cost customers $2B in lost interest
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 27, 2025
CFPB dropping Capital One lawsuit alleging it cost customers $2B in lost interest

The consumer protection watchdog had previously launched a legal action accusing the bank of misleading customers on the interest rates it offers on savings accounts.

By Leo Almazora
Another CEO change, suddenly, at Realta Equities, formerly Coastal
RIA NEWS FEB 27, 2025
Another CEO change, suddenly, at Realta Equities, formerly Coastal

It’s an unannounced leadership shift at a broker-dealer working to rebrand.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL welcomes $1.15B breakaway team from Wells Fargo
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 27, 2025
LPL welcomes $1.15B breakaway team from Wells Fargo

The six-advisor ensemble based in California marks the latest and largest departure from the Wall Street giant to the broker-dealer titan in the past year.

By Leo Almazora
SEC charges allege much of investors' $4M was spent on skin care, adult service
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 27, 2025
SEC charges allege much of investors' $4M was spent on skin care, adult service

Accused claimed to be a wealthy hedge fund owner to gain trust.

By Steve Randall
Ameriprise wins one, loses another against LPL in latest recruiting skirmishes
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 26, 2025
Ameriprise wins one, loses another against LPL in latest recruiting skirmishes

Ameriprise has targeted LPL in at least four complaints sinch January 2024, alleging its competitor had unfairly hired its financial advisors.

By Bruce Kelly