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Avantax adds $250M married duo from Edward Jones
BROKER DEALERS MAR 27, 2024
Avantax adds $250M married duo from Edward Jones

The Lockhart, Texas-based advisor couple join the tax-focused wealth planning network with years of experience at a family-owned practice.

By Leo Almazora
All US states failing to provide adequate basic financial literacy education: NFEC
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 27, 2024
All US states failing to provide adequate basic financial literacy education: NFEC

Analysis finds that financial education falls short of what's offered in other subjects.

By Steve Randall
Americans want employers to provide childcare benefits, the business case looks good
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 27, 2024
Americans want employers to provide childcare benefits, the business case looks good

A new study reveals the potential strong return on investment for employers.

By Steve Randall
Crypto industry rattled by hack that stole $63M in tokens
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 27, 2024
Crypto industry rattled by hack that stole $63M in tokens

It's one of the biggest security incidents of the year.

By Bloomberg
Robinhood diversifies from trading with credit card launch
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 27, 2024
Robinhood diversifies from trading with credit card launch

The platform aims to become a broader financial services firm.

By Bloomberg
Vanguard beats BlackRock for best asset management brand
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 26, 2024
Vanguard beats BlackRock for best asset management brand

Chuck Failla of Sovereign Financial Group suggests one asset management firm advisors might be missing out on.

By Josh Welsh
2023 was boom year for health savings accounts
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 26, 2024
2023 was boom year for health savings accounts

Devenir reports that HSAs saw robust growth in invested assets last year, along with increases in contributions and withdrawals.

By Leo Almazora
California CPA firm wades into wealth with RIA partnership
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 26, 2024
California CPA firm wades into wealth with RIA partnership

Orange County accounting firm collaborates with Integrated Partners to launch a wealth management division.

By Leo Almazora
Repeat flubs at Stifel over complex products: Finra
ALTERNATIVES MAR 26, 2024
Repeat flubs at Stifel over complex products: Finra

Stifel broker-dealers agree to fines and restitution of almost $3 million as a result of shortcomings in supervision and compliance related to sales of non-traditional exchange-traded products.

By Bruce Kelly
InvestmentNews reveals inaugural 5-Star Fund Providers
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 26, 2024
InvestmentNews reveals inaugural 5-Star Fund Providers

Which top asset management firms made the cut?

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James extends Florida reach with $750M advisor
BROKER DEALERS MAR 26, 2024
Raymond James extends Florida reach with $750M advisor

The IBD adds veteran woman advisor with 23 years of industry experience from Charles Schwab.

By Leo Almazora
Reining in regulation by enforcement
OPINION MAR 26, 2024
Reining in regulation by enforcement

The Financial Services Institute is asking the SEC to adopt a procedural framework to detect and prevent certain unfair enforcement practices.

By Dale Brown
How do asset managers see AI?
FINTECH MAR 26, 2024
How do asset managers see AI?

New report from Mercer Investments reveals consensus on “core technologies,” as well as investment opportunities and risks.

By Leo Almazora
KKR convenes wealth management forum with cross-industry members
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 26, 2024
KKR convenes wealth management forum with cross-industry members

New initiative includes executives from Morgan Stanley, UBS, Hightower Advisors.

By Steve Randall
Is an expert buying a rival company's stock insider trading?
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 26, 2024
Is an expert buying a rival company's stock insider trading?

SEC's novel lawsuit tests definition amid criticism of overreach.

By Bloomberg
Private credit is filling fossil fuels void left by banks
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 26, 2024
Private credit is filling fossil fuels void left by banks

The market is picking up an increasing number of oil and gas deals.

By Bloomberg
BofA rolls out retirement income portfolios
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 25, 2024
BofA rolls out retirement income portfolios

The products, available to Merrill's clients, are designed to provide retirees with reliable income over 25 years.

By Leo Almazora
Schlichter explores pension risk transfer lawsuit against Alcoa
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 25, 2024
Schlichter explores pension risk transfer lawsuit against Alcoa

The law firm, which has brought two cases this month over pension risk transfers, is looking for participants and beneficiaries of Alcoa's pension plan.

By Emile Hallez
ACA ramps up regulatory support for wealth firms
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 25, 2024
ACA ramps up regulatory support for wealth firms

The provider of governance, risk and compliance solutions has unveiled a dedicated practice group for wealth managers.

By Leo Almazora
Avantax president accounts for a brand-new era
BROKER DEALERS MAR 25, 2024
Avantax president accounts for a brand-new era

While the firm is best known for its tax expertise, Todd Mackay is talking about relationships and creating connections.

By Gregg Greenberg