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Barclays hammered with $1.25M fine over fingerprinting lapses
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 22, 2024
Barclays hammered with $1.25M fine over fingerprinting lapses

Finra has penalized the Wall Street brokerage for failures dating back to at least 2013 and involving thousands of its non-registered employees.

By Leo Almazora
Barred broker faces 12-year sentence for defrauding Gold Star families
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 22, 2024
Barred broker faces 12-year sentence for defrauding Gold Star families

The ex-financial counselor for the US Army has been ordered to pay $1.4M for orchestrating a multimillion-dollar churning scheme.

By Leo Almazora
The retirement challenge? Uncertainty
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 22, 2024
The retirement challenge? Uncertainty

Long-time advisor says client concerns over long-term planning are at record levels.

By Chris Davis
SEC commissioner pans regulator’s latest pay-to-play order
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 22, 2024
SEC commissioner pans regulator’s latest pay-to-play order

The regulator’s “inquisition” against campaign contributions could have a chilling effect on political participation, the dissenting official warned.

By Leo Almazora
Court partially reinstates advisor’s securities fraud claims against Macquarie Infrastructure
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 22, 2024
Court partially reinstates advisor’s securities fraud claims against Macquarie Infrastructure

“Half truth” claims allowed against giant holdings company that took millions in management fee.

By Matthew Sellers
AlphaTrAI advances wealth tech ambitions with Anchor acquisition
FINTECH AUG 22, 2024
AlphaTrAI advances wealth tech ambitions with Anchor acquisition

The deal blends the fintech provider’s AI sophistication with an established presence in the asset and wealth management industries.

By Leo Almazora
Maximize withdrawals because taxes are on sale, urges expert
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 22, 2024
Maximize withdrawals because taxes are on sale, urges expert

Complex rules are "ridiculous" but advisors can add long-term value by helping clients get their IRAs and 401(k) balances down.

By Josh Welsh
Cardea reboots to Fourcore with backing from Nobel dynasty members
ALTERNATIVES AUG 21, 2024
Cardea reboots to Fourcore with backing from Nobel dynasty members

The firm has secured a $25M funding commitment to support its push to build a unique next-gen approach to asset management.

By Leo Almazora
Former female Osaic recruiter ends discrimination complaint
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 21, 2024
Former female Osaic recruiter ends discrimination complaint

Why is this firm losing senior female executives, questions industry source.

By Bruce Kelly
Western Asset's co-CIO Leech takes leave of absence amid SEC probe
FIXED INCOME AUG 21, 2024
Western Asset's co-CIO Leech takes leave of absence amid SEC probe

The fixed-income star at the Franklin Templeton-owned firm is facing scrutiny over some past trades in Treasury derivatives.

By Bloomberg
Generative AI promises time savings, better client experience
OPINION AUG 21, 2024
Generative AI promises time savings, better client experience

How to find the right technology fit for your practice to take your business to a new level.

By Gabe Rissman
Are you ready for the Great Wealth Transfer?
OPINION AUG 21, 2024
Are you ready for the Great Wealth Transfer?

Many financial professionals are not prepared for the unprecedented asset boom expected to benefit millennial women.

By Ashley Golson
Almost a third of workers aged 50 plus are opting for phased retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2024
Almost a third of workers aged 50 plus are opting for phased retirement

More employees are looking to make gradual goodbyes to the workplace amid ongoing concerns about retirement readiness.

By Leo Almazora
Equity partnership is a true partnership
RIA NEWS AUG 21, 2024
Equity partnership is a true partnership

Art Ambarik, CEO of Perigon Wealth Management in California, has overseen over a decade of growth. He reflects on the sanctity of the client-advisor relationship and his priorities.

By Chris Davis
Tax advantage: How RIAs can elevate their practice
OPINION AUG 21, 2024
Tax advantage: How RIAs can elevate their practice

RIAs have an advantage over captive advisors and have an opportunity to seize significant client service opportunity.

By Jared Trexler
Cash sweep rates thrust into the spotlight
OPINION AUG 21, 2024
Cash sweep rates thrust into the spotlight

Are firms hiding the price tag, or are clients simply not paying enough attention? Either way, these accounts are now on everyone's radar.

By Editorial
LPL signs two Osaic groups with $4B in combined assets
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 21, 2024
LPL signs two Osaic groups with $4B in combined assets

The advisory teams formerly with Lincoln Financial's wealth unit are uniting into a planning supergroup of more than 30 advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Cetera taps Todd Mackay as president of Cetera Solutions
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 21, 2024
Cetera taps Todd Mackay as president of Cetera Solutions

The longtime Avantax president has been elevated to his new role as the broker-dealer giant looks ahead to its next growth phase.

By Leo Almazora
More Americans expected to live to 100 or more; how can advisors serve them better?
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2024
More Americans expected to live to 100 or more; how can advisors serve them better?

Edward Jones advisor Matthew Myre shares his insights with InvestmentNews.

By Steve Randall
401(k) auto features don't help savings as much as thought, researchers find
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 20, 2024
401(k) auto features don't help savings as much as thought, researchers find

Opt outs, turnover, and vesting schedules make automatic enrollment and escalation less effective, according to a new paper.

By Emile Hallez