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Texas duo leap to LPL from Lincoln
BROKER DEALERS MAR 04, 2024
Texas duo leap to LPL from Lincoln

The two wealth industry veterans are bringing over $140 million in advisory, brokerage, and retirement plan assets.

By Leo Almazora
RIA M&A bounces back to start 2024: Report
RIAS MAR 04, 2024
RIA M&A bounces back to start 2024: Report

'Wealth management deals held pretty firm last year compared to all other areas of investment banking,' one banker notes.

By Bruce Kelly
New research highlights importance of IRAs in retirement planning
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 04, 2024
New research highlights importance of IRAs in retirement planning

More than four in ten US households have IRAs, according to an Investment Company Institute report.

By Steve Randall
Marshall Wealth Management Group has a new name for a new beginning
BROKER DEALERS MAR 04, 2024
Marshall Wealth Management Group has a new name for a new beginning

The Cadaret Grant-affiliated firm in Los Gatos, California, manages almost $370 million.

By Steve Randall
Why Goldman says this big tech rally is different
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 04, 2024
Why Goldman says this big tech rally is different

Strategists say growth is contained and not like past tech bubbles.

By Bloomberg
JPMorgan acquires ex-Fortress investment tech firm LayerOne
BROKER DEALERS MAR 04, 2024
JPMorgan acquires ex-Fortress investment tech firm LayerOne

The deal will improve JPMorgan's offering for hedge funds.

By Bloomberg
Wall Street DEI programs dial back amid litigation fear
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 04, 2024
Wall Street DEI programs dial back amid litigation fear

Firms are opening up diversity programs to all, which may erase progress.

By Bloomberg
Deals market set for rebound: Macquarie
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 04, 2024
Deals market set for rebound: Macquarie

Asset manager sees incoming deployment of dry powder.

By Bloomberg
Osaic welcomes $240M duo from LPL
BROKER DEALERS MAR 04, 2024
Osaic welcomes $240M duo from LPL

The South Carolina-based wealth practice caters to retirees, pre-retirees, and small business owners and professionals.

By Leo Almazora
Young clients lead to riches
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 01, 2024
Young clients lead to riches

‘We have the opportunity to create the greatest impact on outcomes with millennial and Gen Z clients,' advisor says after new data revealed.

By Josh Welsh
Women are taking action against financial stress, Fidelity finds
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 01, 2024
Women are taking action against financial stress, Fidelity finds

Four-fifths of women are taking control, with Gen Z leading the way in dismantling gender stereotypes.

By Leo Almazora
Surprise – workers want higher pay
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 01, 2024
Surprise – workers want higher pay

Companies say employees are 'insatiable,' but most workers say their compensation isn't keeping up with inflation, a report from Franklin Templeton found.

By Emile Hallez
Senators introduce bill promoting e-delivery of investment documents
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 01, 2024
Senators introduce bill promoting e-delivery of investment documents

The bipartisan legislation to encourage electronic delivery is broadly welcomed but advisor expresses reservations.

By Gregg Greenberg
Robertson Stephens welcomes veteran $180M team
RIAS MAR 01, 2024
Robertson Stephens welcomes veteran $180M team

The San Francisco-based firm is adding a Connecticut-based practice from Hightower.

By Leo Almazora
California governor backs best-interest bill for annuity sales
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 01, 2024
California governor backs best-interest bill for annuity sales

Gov. Newsom’s signing of SB 263 makes California the 44th state to adopt the NAIC's controversial model for annuity transactions.

By Leo Almazora
LPL’s chief product officer to depart firm
FINTECH MAR 01, 2024
LPL’s chief product officer to depart firm

The executive responsible for broker-dealer’s tech and wealth offerings is leaving as part of broader organizational realignment.

By Leo Almazora
Ameriprise bracing for $50 million penalty over messaging
BROKER DEALERS MAR 01, 2024
Ameriprise bracing for $50 million penalty over messaging

'There's no rhyme or reason regarding how these penalties are determined,' one industry executive says.

By Bruce Kelly
Focus Financial unveils second intra-partnership merger
RIAS MAR 01, 2024
Focus Financial unveils second intra-partnership merger

The agreement to merge GW & Wade's $10.4 billion practice with The Colony Group marks another major step in the wealth network’s new hub strategy.

By Leo Almazora
B. Riley posts loss, cuts payout
BROKER DEALERS MAR 01, 2024
B. Riley posts loss, cuts payout

The firm says it will delay filing its annual report, citing a review of transactions with a key client that have drawn attacks by short sellers.

By Bloomberg
IRS targets those with high incomes who haven't filed tax returns, some since 2017
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 01, 2024
IRS targets those with high incomes who haven't filed tax returns, some since 2017

The amount of unpaid tax is estimated to be hundreds of millions of dollars.

By Steve Randall