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Raymond James swipes $514M trio from Morgan Stanley
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 25, 2024
Raymond James swipes $514M trio from Morgan Stanley

The broker-dealer behemoth extends its footprint further in Florida as it adds the former wirehouse group, including a father-son duo, to its employee advisor division.

By Leo Almazora
Robinhood's Gallagher bows out of race for SEC Chair position
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 25, 2024
Robinhood's Gallagher bows out of race for SEC Chair position

The top lawyer who helped the retail trading giant navigate the meme-stock frenzy's fallout has removed himself from President-elect Trump's list of prospective nominees.

By Bloomberg
The power of cultivating personal connections
OPINION NOV 22, 2024
The power of cultivating personal connections

Relationships are key to our business but advisors are often slow to engage in specific activities designed to foster them.

By Kristine McManus
A variety of succession options
OPINION NOV 22, 2024
A variety of succession options

Whichever path you go down, act now while you're still in control.

By Scott Hanson
LPL raises target for advisors’ bonuses for first time in a decade
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 22, 2024
LPL raises target for advisors’ bonuses for first time in a decade

“LPL has evolved significantly over the last decade and still wants to scale up,” says one industry executive.

By Bruce Kelly
What do older Americans have to say about long-term care?
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 22, 2024
What do older Americans have to say about long-term care?

Survey findings from the Nationwide Retirement Institute offers pearls of planning wisdom from 60- to 65-year-olds, as well as insights into concerns.

By Leo Almazora
iCapital bolsters model portfolio suite with new private market offering
ALTERNATIVES NOV 22, 2024
iCapital bolsters model portfolio suite with new private market offering

The alternative fintech firm's latest addition provides advisors exposure to fast-growing private companies.

By Leo Almazora
Broker was barred, then allegedly siphoned cash from senior’s account
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 22, 2024
Broker was barred, then allegedly siphoned cash from senior’s account

“After learning about a bad actor who is barred, the securities industry should have a responsibility to put clients on notice,” one lawyer said.

By Bruce Kelly
As Nvidia goes, so goes the market, and financial Advisors
EQUITIES NOV 22, 2024
As Nvidia goes, so goes the market, and financial Advisors

Wealth managers weigh in on the chipmaker's influence over the greater market in the wake of its earnings report.

By Gregg Greenberg
Expecting small-cap or energy boom from Trump? Don't be so sure.
RIA NEWS NOV 22, 2024
Expecting small-cap or energy boom from Trump? Don't be so sure.

Much as observers predicted strong returns for domestic small-cap value and the energy sector ahead of Trump's first term, the same enthusiastic assumptions this time around may be too simplistic, panelists at the Charles Schwab Impact conference said.

By Emile Hallez
BofA bags veteran $7B superteam from Citi in Florida
WIREHOUSES NOV 22, 2024
BofA bags veteran $7B superteam from Citi in Florida

The newest additions to Bank of America Private Bank bring more than half a century of cumulative experience, including previous roles at JPMorgan.

By Leo Almazora
Janney adds $710M with advisor hires, unveils new Chicago branch office
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 22, 2024
Janney adds $710M with advisor hires, unveils new Chicago branch office

The firm has welcomed additions from UBS, Baird, and other firms while establishing a new base for its Midwestern expansion.

By Leo Almazora
Hedge funds win with Texas court decision scrapping SEC Treasury Dealer rule
ALTERNATIVES NOV 21, 2024
Hedge funds win with Texas court decision scrapping SEC Treasury Dealer rule

The ruling marks the latest setback for the Securities and Exchange Commission's efforts to tighten its regulation of the alternative investment space.

By Bloomberg
Insurers' annuity payouts hit a record $104B in 2023
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 21, 2024
Insurers' annuity payouts hit a record $104B in 2023

The latest ACLI data show a 9 percent annual increase in annuity benefits issued by insurers, while premium payments into annuities reached $361 billion.

By Leo Almazora
SEC Chair Gensler to step down in January
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 21, 2024
SEC Chair Gensler to step down in January

Federal securities agency confirms official timing of his resignation, recounts record of reforms and enforcement actions.

By Leo Almazora
Cetera welcomes $300M investment advisor rep as five advisors depart
RIA NEWS NOV 21, 2024
Cetera welcomes $300M investment advisor rep as five advisors depart

The broker-dealer's latest addition, a 24-year veteran based in Missouri, is leveraging the firm's RIA Blueprint platform.

By Leo Almazora
AssetMark adds AI integration with extended Tifin partnership
FINTECH NOV 21, 2024
AssetMark adds AI integration with extended Tifin partnership

The deepened collaboration adds new capabilities for the platform to gather insights, align advisory firm inputs, and deliver tailored portfolio models.

By Leo Almazora
Nevada joins nationwide push for best interest annuity rule
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 20, 2024
Nevada joins nationwide push for best interest annuity rule

Industry groups ACLI and NAIFA hail milestone as backing for the model rule spreads to 48 states.

By Leo Almazora
SEI, d1g1t enhance managed account offerings
FINTECH NOV 20, 2024
SEI, d1g1t enhance managed account offerings

The two firms' updates, launched separately, promise to give advisors added flexibility with new SMA strategies and an advanced UMA framework.

By Leo Almazora
Are HSA users missing out on their retirement savings potential?
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 20, 2024
Are HSA users missing out on their retirement savings potential?

Despite high adoption, new PSCA survey finds health savings accounts mostly used to address current needs, with just a fifth of participants investing their HSA balances.

By Leo Almazora