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Finra targets broker over WhatsApp misuse
BROKER DEALERS MAY 15, 2024
Finra targets broker over WhatsApp misuse

The use of unmonitored messaging apps by financial advisors has been on the rise in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

By Bruce Kelly
DOL fiduciary rule faces pushback in congress
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 15, 2024
DOL fiduciary rule faces pushback in congress

A bicameral group of senators and house representatives have launched a joint resolution seeking to quash the rule.

By Leo Almazora
Most Americans aren't ready for the Boomer wealth wave
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 15, 2024
Most Americans aren't ready for the Boomer wealth wave

Survey exposes lack of financial confidence to handle a large windfall, with over half of Gen Y and Gen Z receiving poor advice in the past.

By Leo Almazora
The Fed gets some breathing room as core CPI cools in April
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 15, 2024
The Fed gets some breathing room as core CPI cools in April

The moderating inflation metric offers some hope, but the US central bank needs more before considering a dovish turn.

By Bloomberg
LPL expands in Texas with ex-Lincoln advisor
ADVISOR MOVES MAY 15, 2024
LPL expands in Texas with ex-Lincoln advisor

The wealth giant’s latest addition in the Lone Star State reportedly managed $215M for affluent individuals, business owners, and executives.

By Leo Almazora
Summit strengthens Southwest presence with $370M UBS team
RIAS MAY 15, 2024
Summit strengthens Southwest presence with $370M UBS team

The RIA is bolstering its partnership model as it helps the breakaway team, led by a 25-year veteran, launch their own high-net-worth firm.

By Leo Almazora
Vanguard names former BlackRock exec as new CEO
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 15, 2024
Vanguard names former BlackRock exec as new CEO

The firm has announced the successor to Tim Buckley.

By Steve Randall
New York RIA, founder to pay almost $1M to settle SEC conflict of interest charges
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 15, 2024
New York RIA, founder to pay almost $1M to settle SEC conflict of interest charges

The firm advised clients to invest in films that its owner received payments for.

By Steve Randall
Americans added $184B to debt mountain in Q1, serious delinquencies increased
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 15, 2024
Americans added $184B to debt mountain in Q1, serious delinquencies increased

New York Fed says maxed-out borrowers are struggling.

By Steve Randall
US investment firm falls victim to crypto fraudsters
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 15, 2024
US investment firm falls victim to crypto fraudsters

Funds are reportedly still missing from $1.7B firm's main hedge fund.

By Bloomberg
IEA sees global oil demand softening
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 15, 2024
IEA sees global oil demand softening

It's the second straight month that the outlook has been cut.

By Bloomberg
Pimco helps Allianz to higher profit in Q1
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 15, 2024
Pimco helps Allianz to higher profit in Q1

Bond management unit posted best quarter in six years.

By Bloomberg
Osaic chair is ‘raising the stats’ for women advisors
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 14, 2024
Osaic chair is ‘raising the stats’ for women advisors

InvestmentNews Awards 2024, Advisor of the Year (Regional - Northeast): Christina Nash, Knox Grove Financial.

By Josh Welsh
Why multi-generational planning can be a double-edged sword
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 14, 2024
Why multi-generational planning can be a double-edged sword

InvestmentNews Awards 2024, Advisor of the Year (Regional - Southeast): Kirk Klein, Koss Olinger.

By Josh Welsh
What will the end of noncompete agreements mean for advisors?
RIAS MAY 14, 2024
What will the end of noncompete agreements mean for advisors?

A bill in New York City, in addition to the new FTC rule, could be good news for restless advisors.

By Emile Hallez
Veteran leader Desiree Sii departs Osaic
BROKER DEALERS MAY 14, 2024
Veteran leader Desiree Sii departs Osaic

'Does Osaic really need these redundancies in management,' asked one industry executive.

By Bruce Kelly
Powell preaches patience as he reiterates higher-for-longer stance
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 14, 2024
Powell preaches patience as he reiterates higher-for-longer stance

The Federal Reserve chair sees continuing need for hawkish rate hold amid sticky inflation and continuing strength in the jobs market.

By Bloomberg
RBC lures two ex-Merrill Lynch teams in the Northeast
ADVISOR MOVES MAY 14, 2024
RBC lures two ex-Merrill Lynch teams in the Northeast

Collectively, the two veteran advisor groups in Maryland are bringing around $900M in client assets to RBC’s wealth advisory business.

By Leo Almazora
William Blair scores $1.2B multigenerational team
ADVISOR MOVES MAY 14, 2024
William Blair scores $1.2B multigenerational team

The firm expands its private wealth presence in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a veteran trio of high-net-worth advisors from Raymond James.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James strengthens San Diego bench with UBS hire
BROKER DEALERS MAY 14, 2024
Raymond James strengthens San Diego bench with UBS hire

The advisor, who reportedly managed $450M in client assets at UBS, is joining the Western division in California.

By Leo Almazora