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Sound Income Group sharpens brand focus with relaunched coaching division
RIAS SEP 04, 2024
Sound Income Group sharpens brand focus with relaunched coaching division

The diversified financial services company in Florida is reaffirming its focus on income with a rebrand of its consulting and marketing arm for independent annuity producers.

By Leo Almazora
Wisconsin advisor to serve 4.5 years for $1.8M con
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 04, 2024
Wisconsin advisor to serve 4.5 years for $1.8M con

The advisor lied to unsuspecting clients, including vulnerable retirees, for over 20 years to fund his gambling, cars, collectibles and other personal expenses.

By Leo Almazora
Clearlake Capital to expand private credit capabilities with $5.1B AUM acquisition
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 04, 2024
Clearlake Capital to expand private credit capabilities with $5.1B AUM acquisition

US firm's transaction expected to close by the end of 2024.

By Steve Randall
Wealthtech solutions market set for $6B growth from blockchain, AI
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 04, 2024
Wealthtech solutions market set for $6B growth from blockchain, AI

Transformational impact on financial services will fuel increase through 2028.

By Steve Randall
Global stocks slide as investors shun big tech
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 04, 2024
Global stocks slide as investors shun big tech

US economy is also high on the agenda amid growth fears.

Wall Street's T+1 switch isn't going as smoothly as hoped
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 04, 2024
Wall Street's T+1 switch isn't going as smoothly as hoped

Citigroup survey reveals bumpy transition for many industry players.

Gold in decline as traders weigh market conditions
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 04, 2024
Gold in decline as traders weigh market conditions

Broad sell-off has hit even the safest of havens.

BofA joins peers in downgrading China growth
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 04, 2024
BofA joins peers in downgrading China growth

Wall Street titans are calling for growth below 5%.

Advisors weigh in on Vice President's wealth tax proposal
TAX SEP 03, 2024
Advisors weigh in on Vice President's wealth tax proposal

Vice President Kamala Harris's proposed tax on billionaires creates a lot of questions for financial advisors, especially when it comes to taxing unrealized capital gains.

By Gregg Greenberg
Raymond James agrees to $1.8M in Finra fines over supervision failures
BROKER DEALERS SEP 03, 2024
Raymond James agrees to $1.8M in Finra fines over supervision failures

Some customer complaints went unreported, and many mutual fund purchases were not reviewed, according to the self-regulatory organization.

By Emile Hallez
Recruiting is all in the family for Jodie Papike
BROKER DEALERS SEP 03, 2024
Recruiting is all in the family for Jodie Papike

"I have small firm roots, just look at my dad," Jodie Papike said.

By Bruce Kelly
Which Wall Street leader is the only one to be among America's big bonus CEOs?
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 03, 2024
Which Wall Street leader is the only one to be among America's big bonus CEOs?

New analysis reveals which companies pay the biggest bonuses to their leaders.

By Steve Randall
Mercer expands in Connecticut with $412M acquisition
RIAS SEP 03, 2024
Mercer expands in Connecticut with $412M acquisition

The national RIA is broadening its presence in the Northeast with a veteran-led planning practice for high-net-worth clients.

By Leo Almazora
Former RIA to pay $225k over crypto custody failures
ALTERNATIVES SEP 03, 2024
Former RIA to pay $225k over crypto custody failures

Around half of the assets held by a private fund advised by the Florida-based firm were lost in 2022 amid the collapse of FTX, according to the SEC.

By Leo Almazora
LPL bats for advisors with new political action chief
BROKER DEALERS SEP 03, 2024
LPL bats for advisors with new political action chief

The broker-dealer giant's new chief advocacy officer boasts more than 25 years of experience in government relations lobbying for financial services companies.

By Leo Almazora
Mesirow snaps up Florida-based Price Wealth Management
RIAS SEP 03, 2024
Mesirow snaps up Florida-based Price Wealth Management

The employee-owned financial giant is looking to expand in the Southeast as part of a broader master plan for strategic growth.

By Leo Almazora
Global markets await US economic data
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 03, 2024
Global markets await US economic data

Several key indicators are due over the next few days.

Thousands of church workers closer to recouping $90M in misappropriated retirement funds
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 03, 2024
Thousands of church workers closer to recouping $90M in misappropriated retirement funds

The workers and retirees lost out as retirement plan duties were not honored.

By Steve Randall
Advisor satisfaction high even as market fears grow, survey says
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 03, 2024
Advisor satisfaction high even as market fears grow, survey says

A new investor survey from Janus Henderson shows the upcoming election is unnerving clients.

By Gregg Greenberg
RBC grows mid-Atlantic footprint with double-team addition from Wells Fargo
BROKER DEALERS AUG 30, 2024
RBC grows mid-Atlantic footprint with double-team addition from Wells Fargo

RBC Wealth Management’s latest hires in Pennsylvania and Virginia reportedly managed $801M in client assets combined.

By Leo Almazora