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Cetera starts July strong with three announced additions
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 11, 2024
Cetera starts July strong with three announced additions

The independent broker-dealer welcomes six new advisors who reported a total of nearly $600M in assets under administration between them.

By Leo Almazora
Envestnet confirms $4.5 billion acquisition
FINTECH JUL 11, 2024
Envestnet confirms $4.5 billion acquisition

Wealthtech titan to be snapped up in a transaction that also includes Reverence Capital, BlackRock, Fidelity, and other strategic partners.

By Leo Almazora
Citigroup fined $135M for failure to comply with Fed, OCC enforcements
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 11, 2024
Citigroup fined $135M for failure to comply with Fed, OCC enforcements

Shares drop 1.3% in early trading following Wednesday's penalties.

By Steve Randall
Americans with advisors feel more ready to retire, finds Northwestern Mutual
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 10, 2024
Americans with advisors feel more ready to retire, finds Northwestern Mutual

Survey research showcases the value of financial advice for high-net-worth individuals, Black Americans, and next-gen investors.

By Leo Almazora
Lincoln takes $300k fine over VUL marketing arrangement
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 10, 2024
Lincoln takes $300k fine over VUL marketing arrangement

The firm breached Finra rules when it directed some $2.9M in compensation to go to an unregistered entity, the regulator said.

By Leo Almazora
Broadridge bolsters advisor platform with values-based client insights
FINTECH JUL 10, 2024
Broadridge bolsters advisor platform with values-based client insights

The global fintech provider is taking a new tack on personalization with a new integration partnership.

By Leo Almazora
LPL adds $475M advisor pair from Ameriprise
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 10, 2024
LPL adds $475M advisor pair from Ameriprise

The two advisors, including a 26-year industry veteran, are joining the broker-dealer as their practice undergoes a values-based refresh.

By Leo Almazora
Client understanding last piece of the puzzle 
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 09, 2024
Client understanding last piece of the puzzle 

‘I feel like the industry is way ahead of where Americans are in the discussion of retirement income,” says SageView advisor.

By Emily Douglas
Dimensional makes its way into the UMA space
FINTECH JUL 09, 2024
Dimensional makes its way into the UMA space

The global asset manager is helping advisors tailor portfolios more efficiently at scale as it evolves its managed accounts platform.

By Leo Almazora
LPL, Schwab top 'retail broker' picks: analyst
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 09, 2024
LPL, Schwab top 'retail broker' picks: analyst

'Schwab makes ton of money on its cash, and more financial advisors means more cash,' one executive says.

By Bruce Kelly
UBS faces $850k fine over years-long wire transfer supervision failure
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 09, 2024
UBS faces $850k fine over years-long wire transfer supervision failure

The firm’s failure to flag a rogue representative’s unapproved transactions led to more than $7.2M in losses for at least 30 customers, says Finra.

By Leo Almazora
Envestnet in talks to be snapped up by Bain Capital, say sources
FINTECH JUL 08, 2024
Envestnet in talks to be snapped up by Bain Capital, say sources

A new report indicates the $3.5B fintech firm is on the cusp of being acquired by the private equity giant.

By Leo Almazora
Lawsuit vs. ESG investing in 401(k) plans marks courts’ first test after Chevron ruling
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 08, 2024
Lawsuit vs. ESG investing in 401(k) plans marks courts’ first test after Chevron ruling

A New Orleans-based appeals court is set to decide on a DOL rule that could impact $12T and more than 150 million workers and retirees in retirement plans.

By Leo Almazora
Analyst cuts Raymond James' rating over "emerging risks"
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 08, 2024
Analyst cuts Raymond James' rating over "emerging risks"

'A huge pull is the massive amount of money that private equity firms are offering the owners of these OSJs,' says one industry executive.

By Bruce Kelly
Mortgage and credit card debt a reality for over a quarter of retired investors
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 08, 2024
Mortgage and credit card debt a reality for over a quarter of retired investors

More retirees are discarding traditional strategies as higher expenses and obligations put them on the financial back foot.

By Leo Almazora
Ex-Cboe CEO Ed Tilly joins $2B fintech Clear Street
FINTECH JUL 08, 2024
Ex-Cboe CEO Ed Tilly joins $2B fintech Clear Street

The upstart provider of custody and clearing services' new president is the latest in a string of high-profile appointments.

By Bloomberg
RBC dinged over excess mutual fund charges
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 05, 2024
RBC dinged over excess mutual fund charges

A blind spot in the firm’s oversight system resulted in almost $265k in unnecessary charges and fees across 1,450 accounts, according to Finra.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor360 adds marketing capability with FMG integration
FINTECH JUL 03, 2024
Advisor360 adds marketing capability with FMG integration

The strategic partnership promises to let advisors market themselves effectively across channels, with built-in tools and controls for home offices.

By Leo Almazora
GE sued over $1.7 billion pension risk transfer
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 03, 2024
GE sued over $1.7 billion pension risk transfer

The company is the latest targeted over annuity deals with Athene Annuity and Life Co.

By Emile Hallez
Blackstone REIT keeps up with demand to buy back shares
ALTERNATIVES JUL 03, 2024
Blackstone REIT keeps up with demand to buy back shares

May was a particularly tough month for nontraded REITs.

By Bruce Kelly