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Raymond James could be on the hook for $40 million in additional penalties
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 10, 2025
Raymond James could be on the hook for $40 million in additional penalties

Company says the latest disclosure is not linked to off-channel communication issues.

By Bruce Kelly
UBS reportedly close to settling Credit Suisse tax charges with Justice Department
WIREHOUSES JAN 09, 2025
UBS reportedly close to settling Credit Suisse tax charges with Justice Department

The banking giant is set to pay at least a nine-figure sum over collapsed lender's failure to cooperate with efforts to catch tax-evading clients, according to the Wall Street Journal.

By Leo Almazora
What's next for the annuities space in 2025?
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 09, 2025
What's next for the annuities space in 2025?

Cross-currents from inflation, the stock market, and demand for protected growth are converging into a mixed picture, says Limra.

By Leo Almazora
What fiduciary advisors can learn from Jimmy Carter
OPINION JAN 09, 2025
What fiduciary advisors can learn from Jimmy Carter

The experience of the 39th president, beloved long beyond his term in the Oval Office, sets a high standard of trust for advisors to live up to.

By Knut A. Rostad
Ads showing dollars on fire lands robo-advisor firm in hot water
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 08, 2025
Ads showing dollars on fire lands robo-advisor firm in hot water

A regulator has banned the Islamic investment firm's campaign calling for a "money revolution" after multiple complaints led to a finding that it caused serious offense.

By Leo Almazora
Analyst cites LPL, Robinhood, Wells Fargo among top picks for 2025.
RIA NEWS JAN 08, 2025
Analyst cites LPL, Robinhood, Wells Fargo among top picks for 2025.

“2024 was a good year for industry, and this year feels like we’re being shot out of a cannon,” one senior brokerage executive said.

By Bruce Kelly
MetLife to acquire $6B portfolio management teams from Mesirow
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 08, 2025
MetLife to acquire $6B portfolio management teams from Mesirow

Twenty investment specialists are transitioning over to the insurance giant as it looks to strengthen its capabilities in higher-yield strategies.

By Leo Almazora
Merrill sharpens ultra-high-net-worth focus with new advisory group
WIREHOUSES JAN 08, 2025
Merrill sharpens ultra-high-net-worth focus with new advisory group

Roughly two dozen specialists to support Merrill Wealth Management advisors on alts, custom asset allocation, specialized lending, and more complex services for elite clients.

By Leo Almazora
After 15 years of stealthy growth, $47B Benjamin F. Edwards opens 100th location
RIA NEWS JAN 08, 2025
After 15 years of stealthy growth, $47B Benjamin F. Edwards opens 100th location

With roots going back more than 130 years, the privately held hybrid RIA based in Missouri is looking forward to continued independence.

By Leo Almazora
Pontera lands another 401(k) partnership with Hightower Advisors
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 07, 2025
Pontera lands another 401(k) partnership with Hightower Advisors

The fintech provider's new collaboration will help the $166 billion RIA's advisors holistically manage more of their clients' wealth.

By Leo Almazora
Envestnet's Anur reprises COO role at rival fintech Orion
FINTECH JAN 07, 2025
Envestnet's Anur reprises COO role at rival fintech Orion

The wealth tech veteran brings "deep industry experience and a proven track record" to the new C-suite position at Orion.

By Leo Almazora
Winklevoss twins’ Gemini to pay $5M in CFTC settlement
ALTERNATIVES JAN 07, 2025
Winklevoss twins’ Gemini to pay $5M in CFTC settlement

The agreement puts an end to one of many Biden-era efforts to exert regulatory control over the cryptocurrency space.

By Bloomberg
Aging advisors face a decision: Retire or keep current
OPINION JAN 07, 2025
Aging advisors face a decision: Retire or keep current

For those advisors on Easy Street, it’s time to pass the reins to someone who is on top of their game.

By Scott Hanson
Citi, JPMorgan make key leadership hires
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 06, 2025
Citi, JPMorgan make key leadership hires

Citi Wealth unveils new role for fiduciary investment just as JPMorgan's asset management arm welcomes experts to boost retirement business.

By Leo Almazora
PE industry hopeful about 401(k)s in second Trump administration
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 06, 2025
PE industry hopeful about 401(k)s in second Trump administration

Private equity is illiquid, hard to value, and expensive. Yet it could be useful within target-date funds, and the industry may be lobbying the Trump administration to get into the 401(k) market meaningfully.

By Emile Hallez
LPL, Raymond James kick off 2025 recruitment with high-net-worth additions
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 06, 2025
LPL, Raymond James kick off 2025 recruitment with high-net-worth additions

The broker-dealer giants are extending their respective networks in California and Alabama as they each welcome an experienced planning-focused advisor into the fold.

By Leo Almazora
How advisors are finding fixes for retirees squeezed by inflation
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 06, 2025
How advisors are finding fixes for retirees squeezed by inflation

Financial advisors are still battling inflation in client accounts despite the Fed's best efforts.

By Gregg Greenberg
Stifel sharpens focus on healthcare, tech deals with strategic acquisition
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 06, 2025
Stifel sharpens focus on healthcare, tech deals with strategic acquisition

The financial services giant is expanding its investment banking business by snapping up a specialist firm catering to the middle market.

By Leo Almazora
Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 06, 2025
Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act

The outgoing president has signed into law the bill aimed at eliminating reductions to Social Security benefits for millions of public-sector workers and beneficiaries.

By Leo Almazora
Verizon, State Street sued over pension-risk transfer to Prudential, RGA
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 02, 2025
Verizon, State Street sued over pension-risk transfer to Prudential, RGA

A $5.9 billion pension liabilities transfer Verizon made last year to Prudential and RGA is at the center of the latest lawsuit over pension-risk transfers.

By Emile Hallez