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Congress pushes to make fintech oversight offices permanent at SEC, CFTC
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 12, 2025
Congress pushes to make fintech oversight offices permanent at SEC, CFTC

A new House measure would enshrine FinHub and LabCFTC as permanent fixtures, deepening ties with financial technology sector.

CFP Board names Barry Gersten head technology officer
FINTECH JUN 12, 2025
CFP Board names Barry Gersten head technology officer

The seasoned IT leader arrives as the credentialing body for CFP professionals considers AI's implications for the future of financial planning.

By Leo Almazora
FINRA and advisors' other work
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 12, 2025
FINRA and advisors' other work

The brokerage industry regulator once again takes a stab at updating rules for independent brokers with other businesses and jobs

By Bruce Kelly
Minority capital comes with caution
RIA NEWS JUN 12, 2025
Minority capital comes with caution

Transactions have slowed according to recent data as industry insider warns that the trip doesn't always match the brochure when minority investors come onboard.

By Andrew Cohen
SEC chair says hedge funds may have to submit less data
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 12, 2025
SEC chair says hedge funds may have to submit less data

Paul Atkins wants agency staff to narrow the scope of filing requirements.

By Bloomberg
Old-school referrals still rule
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 12, 2025
Old-school referrals still rule

As technology evolves, financial advisors get more creative and sophisticated with marketing efforts, but traditional methods remain effective.

By Jeff Benjamin
Retirees may need to be less cautious with investments, says Concurrent retirement expert
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 11, 2025
Retirees may need to be less cautious with investments, says Concurrent retirement expert

With balances in 401(k) accounts slipping, it's even more important to maximize funds.

By Steve Randall
EdgeCo bolsters AmericanTCS unit with ERISApedia deal
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 11, 2025
EdgeCo bolsters AmericanTCS unit with ERISApedia deal

The NewEdge parent company's 10th transaction in the retirement space adds compliance and prospecting support capabilities for plan advisors and other intermediaries.

By Leo Almazora
Wealthbox eyes next growth phase with $200M Sixth Street investment
FINTECH JUN 11, 2025
Wealthbox eyes next growth phase with $200M Sixth Street investment

The top-rated advisor CRM provider is poised to broaden its footprint across the RIA and enterprise BD space with fresh funding for new AI features, expanded integrations, and deeper enterprise capabilities.

By Leo Almazora
New York Attorney General Letitia James charges insurance agent with running $50 million Ponzi scheme
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 11, 2025
New York Attorney General Letitia James charges insurance agent with running $50 million Ponzi scheme

Miles Marshall was "the proverbial big fish in a small pond," according to one attorney.

By Bruce Kelly
'It was never about beating the market'
FINTECH JUN 11, 2025
'It was never about beating the market'

Fintech founder and CEO unpacks how TAMPS and other legacy systems have hampered advisors' value, and how AI can spark more human client conversations about their investments.

By Leo Almazora
Osaic loses $1.5B superteam to Commonwealth in New York
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 11, 2025
Osaic loses $1.5B superteam to Commonwealth in New York

The latest powerhouse group to leave Osaic is moving at an interesting time, with Commonwealth is set to be absorbed by IBD behemoth LPL.

By Leo Almazora
Citigroup cuts LPL Financial's stock rating, citing recruiting competition
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 10, 2025
Citigroup cuts LPL Financial's stock rating, citing recruiting competition

However, in its note, Citi Research did not cite a direct competitor making inroads in hiring Commonwealth advisors.

By Bruce Kelly
Seeking stability amid uncertainty: the appeal of tax-aware ETFs
OPINION JUN 10, 2025
Seeking stability amid uncertainty: the appeal of tax-aware ETFs

Compared to municipal bond strategies alone, those that incorporate a broader set of taxable bonds could offer a good mix of income and stability.

By Erinn King
RIA moves: Carson Group, Bluespring announce new acquisitions as consolidation continues
RIA NEWS JUN 10, 2025
RIA moves: Carson Group, Bluespring announce new acquisitions as consolidation continues

Carson Wealth is strengthening its Colorado presence, while Bluespring's move in Texas will create a new $1.4 billion firm.

By Leo Almazora
AI in retail investing set to shake up stock market
EQUITIES JUN 10, 2025
AI in retail investing set to shake up stock market

With Main Street investors now able to trade as fast as some qualitative hedge funds, seismic changes could be ahead for the larger equity market.

By Bloomberg
Fintech bytes: FMG and Snappy Kraken beef up their marketing tech
FINTECH JUN 10, 2025
Fintech bytes: FMG and Snappy Kraken beef up their marketing tech

The two leading wealth tech providers are boosting their support for growth-focused advisors with new integrated features and AI-powered tools.

By Leo Almazora
Stablecoin plans face crucial Senate vote this week
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 10, 2025
Stablecoin plans face crucial Senate vote this week

Trump and the crypto industry support the proposed legislation.

By Bloomberg
LPL, Edward Jones, other brokerages hit with multimillion-dollar settlement over excessive commissions
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 09, 2025
LPL, Edward Jones, other brokerages hit with multimillion-dollar settlement over excessive commissions

Multi-year NASAA investigation shows the five firms charged customers $19 million across just over a million trades, violating FINRA rules.

By Leo Almazora
Ex-Edward Jones advisor wins defamation fight against old firm
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 09, 2025
Ex-Edward Jones advisor wins defamation fight against old firm

Financial advisors live in fear of a large firm dirtying their work histories after they leave a firm.

By Bruce Kelly