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Raymond James succession plan rolls on with RJA division shakeup
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 16, 2024
Raymond James succession plan rolls on with RJA division shakeup

The broker-dealer giant is shuffling the leadership within Raymond James & Associates as part of its broader seismic reorganization.

By Leo Almazora
eMoney takes aim at RIAs’ data fragmentation frustrations
FINTECH AUG 16, 2024
eMoney takes aim at RIAs’ data fragmentation frustrations

The financial planning software provider owned by Fidelity has added a data-syncing and integration boost to one of its key programs.

By Leo Almazora
Finra fines, suspends ex-UBS rep who liquidated deceased client’s account
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 15, 2024
Finra fines, suspends ex-UBS rep who liquidated deceased client’s account

He was fired after an exam revealed he conducted trades in the account, which was worth more than $260K, without proper authority.

By Leo Almazora
$300M Ponzi funded a private-jet-and-yacht lifestyle, SEC says
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 15, 2024
$300M Ponzi funded a private-jet-and-yacht lifestyle, SEC says

Drive Planning and its owner Todd Burkhalter deceived thousands of investors, the agency said in lawsuit.

By Emile Hallez
SEC’s landmark recordkeeping action could ‘embolden examiners’
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 15, 2024
SEC’s landmark recordkeeping action could ‘embolden examiners’

The regulator’s scrutiny and charges against one firm could spark tighter enforcement over off-channel communications, says compliance consultancy.

By Leo Almazora
Estate wealth tech platform Vanilla gets a boost from Edward Jones
FINTECH AUG 15, 2024
Estate wealth tech platform Vanilla gets a boost from Edward Jones

The fintech provider’s latest funding round, which also includes Alumni Ventures and Vanguard, will support its continued growth and AI push.

By Leo Almazora
35-year veteran LPL advisor defects to Avantax
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 15, 2024
35-year veteran LPL advisor defects to Avantax

The tax-focused Cetera subsidiary’s latest add in Northern California comes after overseeing $60M at LPL.

By Leo Almazora
LPL expands Georgia footprint with $615M Osaic team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 15, 2024
LPL expands Georgia footprint with $615M Osaic team

The Atlanta-based team originally with Lincoln Financial provides planning with a focus on retirement strategies for mass-affluent clients.

By Leo Almazora
Opto and Conway team up for private-market partnership
FINTECH AUG 15, 2024
Opto and Conway team up for private-market partnership

The two TAMPs are collaborating to give RIAs customized and easier access to private equity, venture capital, real estate, and private credit.

By Leo Almazora
Expect lower Social Security COLA amid slower inflation
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 14, 2024
Expect lower Social Security COLA amid slower inflation

Retirees can be more affected by inflation, and cost increases are not consistent across categories or geographies.

By Emile Hallez
After UBS earnings, is cash sweep drama over?
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 14, 2024
After UBS earnings, is cash sweep drama over?

Broker-dealers are particularly interest rate sensitive companies.

By Bruce Kelly
Snappy Kraken expands ambitions to bigger RIA businesses
FINTECH AUG 14, 2024
Snappy Kraken expands ambitions to bigger RIA businesses

Wealth tech provider unveils mid- to enterprise-level marketing platform, taps Altruist and Schwab vets to support larger RIAs and BDs.

By Leo Almazora
How has fee compression affected retirement planning?
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 14, 2024
How has fee compression affected retirement planning?

Fee compression is the retirement market adapting to address decumulation needs of plan participants, says Broadridge.

By Josh Welsh
Advisor booted after taking cash from fraternal order for own use
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 13, 2024
Advisor booted after taking cash from fraternal order for own use

The advisor "converted approximately $9,000 of chapter funds for his personal use," according to Finra.

By Bruce Kelly
Barred broker, phony hedge fund manager faces final judgment
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 13, 2024
Barred broker, phony hedge fund manager faces final judgment

The ex-broker cheated a senior investor out of more than $700k and attempted to hide it in Ponzi-like fashion, according to the SEC.

By Leo Almazora
Advyzon and Innovayte unveil next-generation investment platform
FINTECH AUG 13, 2024
Advyzon and Innovayte unveil next-generation investment platform

The fintech firms’ new platform aims to help RIAs address UNW clients’ needs with advanced portfolio rebalancing, SMA capabilities, and more.

By Leo Almazora
Ameriprise lands $1.5B powerhouse group from UBS
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 13, 2024
Ameriprise lands $1.5B powerhouse group from UBS

The elite five-advisor team with a focus on HNW clients and retirement planning is extending the IBD giant’s recruitment streak in Texas

By Leo Almazora
AssetMark woos cash-focused advisors with expanded solutions suite
FINTECH AUG 12, 2024
AssetMark woos cash-focused advisors with expanded solutions suite

The fintech platform has added new products to help advisors dig deeper into an estimated $8B planning opportunity.

By Leo Almazora
Trust & Will adds flexibility for advisors with streamlined pricing
FINTECH AUG 12, 2024
Trust & Will adds flexibility for advisors with streamlined pricing

The estate planning tech platform is differentiating itself with new subscription options for its services.

By Leo Almazora
Cadaret Grant, LPL's fresh B-D purchase, to pay $6M+ over revenue sharing conflicts
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 12, 2024
Cadaret Grant, LPL's fresh B-D purchase, to pay $6M+ over revenue sharing conflicts

The Atria subsidiary failed to disclose conflicted payments and mutual fund transaction markups to clients for nearly five years, according to the SEC.

By Leo Almazora