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Increasing costs hitting financial advice industry 
BROKER DEALERS NOV 20, 2023
Increasing costs hitting financial advice industry 

Expenses are rising: LPL Financial said in October that its core general and administrative expenses were up 15% year-over-year.

By Bruce Kelly
Garrett again battles for DOL rule 
RIAS NOV 20, 2023
Garrett again battles for DOL rule 

Sheryl Garrett, founder of the Garrett Planning Network, got a shout-out from President Obama in 2015 when he introduced a Department of Labor fiduciary rule. Now she’s joining the fight to support the Biden administration’s proposal.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra in surprise proposal to allow predicted returns in marketing
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 20, 2023
Finra in surprise proposal to allow predicted returns in marketing

SEC reviewing submission to allow 'useful' projected performance.

By Matthew Sellers
Goldman Sachs Japan president in sudden departure
BROKER DEALERS NOV 20, 2023
Goldman Sachs Japan president in sudden departure

Hank Paulson-appointed regional boss abruptly out.

By Matthew Sellers
Nepsis boosts tax and accounting capabilities with acquisition of full-service firm
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 20, 2023
Nepsis boosts tax and accounting capabilities with acquisition of full-service firm

National RIA firm will incorporate 70-year-old firm into its existing brand structure.

By Steve Randall
UBS adds to wealth management ranks
ADVISOR MOVES NOV 20, 2023
UBS adds to wealth management ranks

Connecticut team joins with $700 million.

By Matthew Sellers
Small town 'mom and pop' firm switches $220M practice to LPL Financial
ADVISOR MOVES NOV 20, 2023
Small town 'mom and pop' firm switches $220M practice to LPL Financial

Formerly with Commonwealth, the multigenerational team includes three advisors.

By Steve Randall
Morgan Stanley International ex-chairman sues for over $15 million in unpaid fees
WIREHOUSES NOV 20, 2023
Morgan Stanley International ex-chairman sues for over $15 million in unpaid fees

Legal battle launched over retainer, success fees.

By Matthew Sellers
Dollar down further on rates speculation
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 20, 2023
Dollar down further on rates speculation

Traders are eyeing a rate cut early in 2024.

By Bloomberg
Politics and rate hikes remain key concerns of US investors as bearishness rises
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 17, 2023
Politics and rate hikes remain key concerns of US investors as bearishness rises

Charles Schwab survey reveals sectors that traders are most bullish about.

By Steve Randall
Wealthfront reaches $50B AUM milestone, 2023 revenue growth near 140%
FINTECH NOV 17, 2023
Wealthfront reaches $50B AUM milestone, 2023 revenue growth near 140%

Automation and a focus on delivering value to clients are secret to success.

By Steve Randall
Treasuries saw first net outflows in two years, official data reveals
FIXED INCOME NOV 17, 2023
Treasuries saw first net outflows in two years, official data reveals

Foreign investors sold $1.7B more than they bought in September.

By Bloomberg
Big banks face larger burden from SVB collapse
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 17, 2023
Big banks face larger burden from SVB collapse

FDIC deposit insurance fund paid out around $16B.

By Bloomberg
Europe might be getting its own SEC
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 17, 2023
Europe might be getting its own SEC

ECB president wants to give regional securities regulator similar powers to the US body.

By Bloomberg
Bitcoin derivatives market evokes memories of 2021 surge
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 17, 2023
Bitcoin derivatives market evokes memories of 2021 surge

Optimism in the cryptocurrency is rising amid hopes of spot ETFs.

By Bloomberg
RMD data, Schwab communications roil indie advisors post-TD
BROKER DEALERS NOV 16, 2023
RMD data, Schwab communications roil indie advisors post-TD

Advisors who custodied at TD Ameritrade are adjusting to life under Schwab.

By Emile Hallez
Morgan Stanley to pay 6 states $6.5M for failing to protect customer data
WIREHOUSES NOV 16, 2023
Morgan Stanley to pay 6 states $6.5M for failing to protect customer data

About 15 million clients' details were exposed after information was left on decommissioned computers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Edelman purchases $500M Massachusetts RIA
RIAS NOV 16, 2023
Edelman purchases $500M Massachusetts RIA

The acquisition is Edelman’s fifth over the last year.

By Josh Welsh
Savant acquires $2.2B firm to add Alabama to its growing footprint
RIAS NOV 16, 2023
Savant acquires $2.2B firm to add Alabama to its growing footprint

The acquisition is the firm’s second largest of 2023 and one of three above $1.5B.

By Steve Randall
Is fee-for-service poised to shift advisor business models like Schwab did in the 1990s?
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 16, 2023
Is fee-for-service poised to shift advisor business models like Schwab did in the 1990s?

AdvicePay's co-founder believes it will as the firm surpasses a 1M transaction milestone.

By Steve Randall