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Trust & Will forges strategic partnership with LPL
FINTECH APR 25, 2024
Trust & Will forges strategic partnership with LPL

The digital estate planning platform is set to triple its reach as it rolls out across LPL’s network of more than 22,000 advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James' CEO shrugs off DOL rule
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 25, 2024
Raymond James' CEO shrugs off DOL rule

"It doesn't look too problematic at all," Paul Reilly said.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL welcomes $190M boomerang advisor
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 25, 2024
LPL welcomes $190M boomerang advisor

The broker-dealer broadened its advisory footprint in North Carolina as industry veteran returns from Benjamin F. Edwards & Co.

By Leo Almazora
Retirement confidence flagging for most older US adults: AARP
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 25, 2024
Retirement confidence flagging for most older US adults: AARP

Survey finds one-fifth of US adults aged 50 and over have no retirement savings, and three-fifths concerned they’ll outlive their nest eggs.

By Leo Almazora
GTCR set to snap up AssetMark
TAMPS APR 25, 2024
GTCR set to snap up AssetMark

The private equity firm unveiled plans to take the TAMP provider private, valuing the company at $2.7B.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth firms must prepare for demise of non-competes, despite legal challenges to FTC rule
COMPLIANCE APR 24, 2024
Wealth firms must prepare for demise of non-competes, despite legal challenges to FTC rule

A growing sentiment against restricting employee moves could affect non-solicitation, too.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Tech firm Vanilla sweetens its estate planning platform
FINTECH APR 24, 2024
Tech firm Vanilla sweetens its estate planning platform

The platform's document builder module now allows clients to connect directly with legal eagles and obtain vital powers of attorney.

By Leo Almazora
New DOL rule no big deal, says Stifel's Kruszewski
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 24, 2024
New DOL rule no big deal, says Stifel's Kruszewski

"It appears to be less restrictive than what was proposed," says CEO.

By Bruce Kelly
Tifin taps another LPL leadership alum to its C-suite
FINTECH APR 24, 2024
Tifin taps another LPL leadership alum to its C-suite

The leading AI and wealth technology provider has announced Jeannette Kuda as its new chief operating officer.

By Leo Almazora
BlackRock unveils its answer to the looming retirement crisis
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 24, 2024
BlackRock unveils its answer to the looming retirement crisis

The world’s largest asset manager has unveiled a new paycheck-for-life solution to support financial security among DC plan participants.

By Leo Almazora
FTC faces legal backlash following noncompete rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 24, 2024
FTC faces legal backlash following noncompete rule

The regulator’s motion to restrict noncompete agreements has drawn an immediate reaction from business groups and financial industry stakeholders.

By Leo Almazora
Nationwide’s Eric Henderson set to step down
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 23, 2024
Nationwide’s Eric Henderson set to step down

The president of the financial giant’s annuity business is exiting at the end of 2024, capping off a transformative four-decade career.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor recruiting getting "irrational," says Ameriprise CEO
RIA NEWS APR 23, 2024
Advisor recruiting getting "irrational," says Ameriprise CEO

"I do believe that the market is very competitive," says Ameriprise CEO Cracchiolo.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL expands in Delaware with $415M team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 23, 2024
LPL expands in Delaware with $415M team

The breakaway advisor group joining the broker-dealer arrives from PNC Investments.

By Leo Almazora
Alts platform CAIS secures another partnership
ALTERNATIVES APR 23, 2024
Alts platform CAIS secures another partnership

The leading alternative investments provider is helping Captrust, the $800B wealth juggernaut, provide a better experience for advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Fidelity hits HSA record amid assets, adoption boom
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 23, 2024
Fidelity hits HSA record amid assets, adoption boom

Firm is now the second-largest provider of health savings accounts, with HAS assets quadrupling to $24B since 2020.

By Leo Almazora
Speed of DOL fiduciary rule rollout branded 'unAmerican'
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 23, 2024
Speed of DOL fiduciary rule rollout branded 'unAmerican'

Opponents left disappointed after final rule released, DOL accused of 'conducting an ideological campaign to ban commissions'.

By Emile Hallez
Advisor360 taps veteran Mike Fanning as CEO
FINTECH APR 23, 2024
Advisor360 taps veteran Mike Fanning as CEO

The former head of MassMutual US is stepping in as the fintech platform provider plans next chapter.

By Leo Almazora
Solid start to wealth management deals in 2024: report
RIA NEWS APR 22, 2024
Solid start to wealth management deals in 2024: report

"We’re seeing continued deal flow of mid-sized and smaller RIAs, along with broker-dealers, too," one banker said.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL lands breakaway advisor from Merrill Lynch
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 22, 2024
LPL lands breakaway advisor from Merrill Lynch

The broker-dealer giant broadens its presence in Texas with the launch of an $820M multigenerational high-net-worth practice.

By Leo Almazora