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State regulators ramp up enforcement with digital fraud coming into focus
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 23, 2024
State regulators ramp up enforcement with digital fraud coming into focus

NASAA's 2024 report showcases rising scrutiny of digital assets and social media scams, with older investors emerging as vulnerable targets.

By Leo Almazora
Goldman, Apple hit with $89M penalty over credit card failures
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 23, 2024
Goldman, Apple hit with $89M penalty over credit card failures

“Big Tech companies and big Wall Street firms should not behave as if they are exempt from federal law," says head of federal consumer protection agency.

By Leo Almazora
Is America headed for a retirement crisis?
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 23, 2024
Is America headed for a retirement crisis?

John Hancock Retirement CEO Wayne Park weighs in on America's retirement readiness.

By Gregg Greenberg
Survey highlights financial challenges across generations as longevity increases
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 23, 2024
Survey highlights financial challenges across generations as longevity increases

John Hancock study provides sobering snapshot of financial sentiment, with concerns around debt and day-to-day finances holding back retirement readiness.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James bags $1B Merrill team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 23, 2024
Raymond James bags $1B Merrill team

The independent wealth giant's latest addition to its employee advisor channel extends its reach in New York's high-net-worth space.

By Leo Almazora
Arizona strips license rep who 'fraudulently sold' GPB private placements
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 22, 2024
Arizona strips license rep who 'fraudulently sold' GPB private placements

Finra suspended the broker, Luke Johnson, earlier this year.

By Bruce Kelly
Vise, Advyzon ink partnerships to drive portfolio personalization
FINTECH OCT 22, 2024
Vise, Advyzon ink partnerships to drive portfolio personalization

The two wealth tech firms are ramping up efforts to help financial advisors deliver customized, tax-efficient portfolios at scale.

By Leo Almazora
NAIFA bolsters support for advisor members with Practice Intel tie-up
FINTECH OCT 22, 2024
NAIFA bolsters support for advisor members with Practice Intel tie-up

The association's new strategic partnership aims to help growth-focused advisors with access to a data-based performance improvement platform.

By Leo Almazora
Fintech firm PhilanthPro entices advisors with GiveTeam partnership
FINTECH OCT 22, 2024
Fintech firm PhilanthPro entices advisors with GiveTeam partnership

The philanthropic planning platform is offering advisors a win-win by getting acquainted with the platform while building client relationships.

By Leo Almazora
New York investment advisor fined $4M for breaking its own criteria
RIA NEWS OCT 22, 2024
New York investment advisor fined $4M for breaking its own criteria

SEC charged the firm with making misstatements and compliance failures.

By Steve Randall
Rich Steinmeier confirmed as LPL's new CEO
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 21, 2024
Rich Steinmeier confirmed as LPL's new CEO

The broker-dealer giant's board finalized Steinmeier's chief executive appointment while elevating Matt Audette to president role.

By Leo Almazora
Fiduciary duty, cybersecurity and AI top SEC's 2025 exam priorities
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 21, 2024
Fiduciary duty, cybersecurity and AI top SEC's 2025 exam priorities

SEC Chair Gary Gensler reaffirms the regulator's role in protecting investors amid perennial and emerging industry risks.

By Leo Almazora
RIA M&A activity cools in Q3, but $1B plus deals are on the rise
RIA NEWS OCT 21, 2024
RIA M&A activity cools in Q3, but $1B plus deals are on the rise

Fidelity's latest industry report shows deal pace slowing to healthier levels, with private equity continuing to play a significant role.

By Leo Almazora
Morgan Stanley's James Gorman to head Disney board
WIREHOUSES OCT 21, 2024
Morgan Stanley's James Gorman to head Disney board

The iconic Wall Street leader will assume the role as the search continues for the global entertainment titan's next chief executive.

By Leo Almazora
OneVest unveils "game changer" wealth platform
FINTECH OCT 21, 2024
OneVest unveils "game changer" wealth platform

The wealth tech provider is looking to provide scale and personalization for financial institutions through a new no-code solution.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James nabs $470M Merrill team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 21, 2024
Raymond James nabs $470M Merrill team

The broker-dealer giant is extending its Midwestern presence as a veteran-led team joins its employee advisor channel.

By Leo Almazora
More financial advisors can yield more financial security for more Americans
OPINION OCT 20, 2024
More financial advisors can yield more financial security for more Americans

With clients suffering from financial anxiety and advisors approaching a demographic cliff of retirement, growing the pipeline of talent for the future is an industry imperative.

intelliflo redblack platform rides the wave of RIA M&A activity
RIA NEWS OCT 18, 2024
intelliflo redblack platform rides the wave of RIA M&A activity

"RIAs want a preferred tech stack," says firm's president of Americas Jennifer Valdez.

By Josh Welsh
LPL charges that Ameriprise pays 'lip service' to independent advisors in latest lawsuit salvo
RIA NEWS OCT 18, 2024
LPL charges that Ameriprise pays 'lip service' to independent advisors in latest lawsuit salvo

“These kinds of lawsuits have a chilling effect on the free market,” one attorney notes.

By Bruce Kelly
4 preparation strategies to help clients navigate the 2026 lifetime exemption sunset
OPINION OCT 18, 2024
4 preparation strategies to help clients navigate the 2026 lifetime exemption sunset

Advisors to high-net-worth and UHNW clients would do well to understand the implications and take appropriate steps to safeguard their wealth.