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Team from United Planners jumps to LPL
BROKER DEALERS NOV 06, 2023
Team from United Planners jumps to LPL

Georgia-based GER Loftin Wealth Advisors oversees $225 million in client assets.

By InvestmentNews
Robbins cuts path that diversifies advice   
BROKER DEALERS NOV 06, 2023
Robbins cuts path that diversifies advice   

Rita Robbins, the 2023 recipient of the Alexandra Armstrong Award for Lifetime Achievement, founded Affiliated Advisors 30 years ago, a ground-breaking move in a career that has created new opportunities for women.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Biden perpetuates advisor tropes, but end goal is valiant
OPINION NOV 06, 2023
Biden perpetuates advisor tropes, but end goal is valiant

The president's deal in describing a few bad apples risks tarring the whole industry with the same brush.

By InvestmentNews
Despite issues with Schwab, RIAs from TD stay put 
RIAS NOV 06, 2023
Despite issues with Schwab, RIAs from TD stay put 

Some advisors don’t like the number of master accounts at Schwab, the phone support or the technology. They’re exploring other custodians but don’t want to repaper.

By Emile Hallez
Park Avenue Capital announces new president, COO
BROKER DEALERS NOV 06, 2023
Park Avenue Capital announces new president, COO

$2.1B firm is part of Northwestern Mutual's Private Client Group.

By Steve Randall
Wealth chats with family members are a good thing, right? Not always, says Merrill Lynch
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 06, 2023
Wealth chats with family members are a good thing, right? Not always, says Merrill Lynch

Spontaneous conversations about family fortunes can lead to regrets, new report warns.

By Steve Randall
High rates could derail year-end stocks rally, BlackRock says
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 06, 2023
High rates could derail year-end stocks rally, BlackRock says

Research chief says rates outlook has not been reflected in equities yet.

By Bloomberg
Hedge funds' extended short positions on Treasuries wrongly timed
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 06, 2023
Hedge funds' extended short positions on Treasuries wrongly timed

CFTC data shows bets persisted even though the cash bonds had rallied the week before.

By Bloomberg
Bankers want protection from greenwashing claims in $1.5T markets
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 06, 2023
Bankers want protection from greenwashing claims in $1.5T markets

Wall Street stalwarts are among the largest providers of sustainability linked loans.

By Bloomberg
Finra arbitrators exonerate Raymond James in scam targeting Ecuadorian investors
BROKER DEALERS NOV 03, 2023
Finra arbitrators exonerate Raymond James in scam targeting Ecuadorian investors

'It’s a devastating award, or lack thereof, for the claimants and a massive victory for Raymond James,' says an attorney not involved in the case.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Captrust adds Normann Financial
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 03, 2023
Captrust adds Normann Financial

The Sanford, North Carolina-based firm oversees $1.3 billion in assets.

By Josh Welsh
Faith-based investing on the rise as world grows more chaotic
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 03, 2023
Faith-based investing on the rise as world grows more chaotic

ESG may have dominated the headlines, but faith-based investing has steadily – and quietly — been on the rise.

By Gregg Greenberg
Raymond James taps Perry to lead advisor recruiting
BROKER DEALERS NOV 03, 2023
Raymond James taps Perry to lead advisor recruiting

"Perry is a very talented, sharp person, who's been bumped up from recruiter to head of a region to leading a division," says one industry executive.

By Bruce Kelly
Jobs report suggests Fed may be done tightening
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 03, 2023
Jobs report suggests Fed may be done tightening

The October employment data point to a cooling labor market, which reinforces market views that the Fed may be done with its rate hikes.

By Bloomberg
Dakota Wealth AUM nears $4B with acquisition of family-run practice
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 03, 2023
Dakota Wealth AUM nears $4B with acquisition of family-run practice

The deal adds two offices to Dakota's footprint.

By Steve Randall
Five advisors managing $550M switch to LPL from Ameriprise  
ADVISOR MOVES NOV 03, 2023
Five advisors managing $550M switch to LPL from Ameriprise  

Ohio-based team has more than 115 years of combined industry experience.

By Steve Randall
Crypto convict: Bankman-Fried will spend decades in jail
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 03, 2023
Crypto convict: Bankman-Fried will spend decades in jail

FTX founder committed "one of the biggest financial frauds in American history" and justice was swift.

By Bloomberg
US jobs data in focus, markets optimistic
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 03, 2023
US jobs data in focus, markets optimistic

It's hoped the stats will give weight to a looser rates policy from the Fed.

By Bloomberg
BofA strategist sees year-end equities rally, risk of recession
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 03, 2023
BofA strategist sees year-end equities rally, risk of recession

Wall Street bear Michael Hartnett says technical barriers should not block S&P 500 rally.

By Bloomberg
What next for crypto as FTX founder is jailed?
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 03, 2023
What next for crypto as FTX founder is jailed?

Has the fraud eroded trust in digital assets or can the industry rebound?

By Bloomberg