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Trump executive order gives White House influence over SEC rulemaking
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 20, 2025
Trump executive order gives White House influence over SEC rulemaking

The order weighing on the federal agency's independence could also have implications on enforcement activity, concerned observers say.

By Leo Almazora
New ETFs from JPMorgan, Invesco among recent launches
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 20, 2025
New ETFs from JPMorgan, Invesco among recent launches

Growing cohort of exchange-traded funds enhances options for investors.

By Steve Randall
LPL Financial picks up $900M team from Raymond James
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 20, 2025
LPL Financial picks up $900M team from Raymond James

New recruits join the firm's broker-dealer, RIA, and custodial platforms.

By Steve Randall
VestGen c-suite includes seasoned industry execs from LPL, Hightower
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 20, 2025
VestGen c-suite includes seasoned industry execs from LPL, Hightower

Fledgling $5.3B RIA platform has ambitious growth plans.

By Steve Randall
US equities rally may be peaking, Citi strategists suggest
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 20, 2025
US equities rally may be peaking, Citi strategists suggest

While Trump may boost business, there are short-term risks from policies.

By Bloomberg
Another fresh high for gold as geopolitical fears escalate
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 20, 2025
Another fresh high for gold as geopolitical fears escalate

Bullion is headed to $3K as more investors take shelter.

By Bloomberg
Dealers under pressure as traders pile into VIX calls
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 20, 2025
Dealers under pressure as traders pile into VIX calls

Strategist warns of potential for destabilizing force.

By Bloomberg
Deloitte highlights regulatory concerns for wealth firms in 2025
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 19, 2025
Deloitte highlights regulatory concerns for wealth firms in 2025

Despite a laxer regulatory direction under the Trump administration, the consultancy is warning RIAs against marketing rule and fiduciary standard complacency.

By Leo Almazora
What's next for crypto ETFs: Litecoin, XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin
ALTERNATIVES FEB 19, 2025
What's next for crypto ETFs: Litecoin, XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin

The SEC is reviewing ETF applications and proposed rule changes at various exchanges for alternatives to bitcoin and Ether. Approval for some may be likely, but whether investors want the options is a question.

By Emile Hallez
Amid continued DOGE efforts, Musk turns focus to centenarians in Social Security
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 19, 2025
Amid continued DOGE efforts, Musk turns focus to centenarians in Social Security

Evidence showing millions of records of individuals aged 100 or older overstate the real risk of fraud, sources say.

By Leo Almazora
Fed on hold until inflation picture improves, minutes show
BROKER DEALERS FEB 19, 2025
Fed on hold until inflation picture improves, minutes show

Notes from the January meeting show Federal Reserve officials are staying cautious after 2024 cuts, with several hoping for further progress towards 2 percent.

By Bloomberg
Convicted of fraud, GPB executives object to plans to return money to investors
ALTERNATIVES FEB 19, 2025
Convicted of fraud, GPB executives object to plans to return money to investors

Gentile and Schneider were convicted of fraud and conspiracy after a seven week trial in federal court in Brooklyn.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisors are starting to hear the bears growl
RIAS FEB 19, 2025
Advisors are starting to hear the bears growl

Wealth managers discuss how they are calming increasingly anxious clients.

By Gregg Greenberg
Will AI notetakers short-circuit or supercharge next-gen advisor training?
FINTECH FEB 19, 2025
Will AI notetakers short-circuit or supercharge next-gen advisor training?

Despite the risks, tech leaders say the growth of automation in client meetings could ultimately boost wealth firms' efforts at developing younger advisor talent.

By Leo Almazora
Cresset, Prudential announce new chief people officers
RIAS FEB 19, 2025
Cresset, Prudential announce new chief people officers

The RIA giant welcomes a veteran with more than 20 years' experience, including time supporting JPMorgan's First Republic integration, as Prudential Financial selects a leader from its own ranks.

By Leo Almazora
Tifin Give expands philanthropic planning support with single-charity fund option
FINTECH FEB 19, 2025
Tifin Give expands philanthropic planning support with single-charity fund option

The platform's new feature addresses a gap in traditional DAF giving, bolstering advisors' ability to do tax-efficient philanthropic planning.

By Leo Almazora
Lutnick taps sons, business heads to lead Cantor Fitzgerald
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 19, 2025
Lutnick taps sons, business heads to lead Cantor Fitzgerald

The newly confirmed US secretary has named the scions to take over the storied institution he's run for more than three decades.

By Bloomberg
Duran's Rise reveals second strategic minority partnership
RIAS FEB 19, 2025
Duran's Rise reveals second strategic minority partnership

Rise Growth Partners is supporting a $5.7 billion indie RIA's long-term vision to go national while strengthening its financial planning capabilities.

By Leo Almazora
New era for $5B firm OneSeven as original breakaway founder steps up to CEO
RIAS FEB 19, 2025
New era for $5B firm OneSeven as original breakaway founder steps up to CEO

Firm was founded by Morgan Stanley breakaways, merged with MGO.

By Steve Randall
Former Edelman Financial Engines exec goes independent with RFG Advisory
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 19, 2025
Former Edelman Financial Engines exec goes independent with RFG Advisory

Founder launches new firm 10 years into wealth industry career.

By Steve Randall