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Chicago RIA unveils partnership with iCapital
ALTERNATIVES FEB 24, 2024
Chicago RIA unveils partnership with iCapital

The collaboration will allow the firm to offer more alternative invesstments to clients.

By Leo Almazora
A future without 401(k)s? Advisors don't like that one bit
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 23, 2024
A future without 401(k)s? Advisors don't like that one bit

401(k) accounts encourage workers to save, and changing the tax preferences could have a deleterious effect on retirement investing, advisors say.

By Emile Hallez
LPL inks deal for Wintrust wealth management businesses
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 23, 2024
LPL inks deal for Wintrust wealth management businesses

Roughly $16 billion of brokerage and advisory assets are set to change hands in the acquisition.

By Leo Almazora
SEC wants LPL to pony up $50 million over messaging apps, texts
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 23, 2024
SEC wants LPL to pony up $50 million over messaging apps, texts

'The large size of such fines underscores the point that regulators want this behavior to change quickly,' a compliance executive notes.

By Bruce Kelly
Envestnet sees Q4 bump with surge in nonrecurring revenue
FINTECH FEB 23, 2024
Envestnet sees Q4 bump with surge in nonrecurring revenue

The company’s annual revenue was virtually unchanged from 2022 even as it faced challenges from ballooning operating expenses.

By Leo Almazora
Wells Fargo appoints 34-year veteran to lead growing independent channel
WIREHOUSES FEB 23, 2024
Wells Fargo appoints 34-year veteran to lead growing independent channel

New leader will focus on growing market share for firm’s WIM business.

By Steve Randall
Asset managers’ approach to DC plan advisors needs a rethink
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 22, 2024
Asset managers’ approach to DC plan advisors needs a rethink

Retirement plan advisors who are ‘dabblers’ and ‘nonproducers’ need more than siloed coverage, Cerulli says.

By Leo Almazora
Advyzon strikes up another tech collaboration
FINTECH FEB 22, 2024
Advyzon strikes up another tech collaboration

The fintech is helping to simplify client account administration for advisors through a new platform integration with Apex.

By Leo Almazora
Commonwealth tech partnership focuses on advisor succession
FINTECH FEB 22, 2024
Commonwealth tech partnership focuses on advisor succession

The wealth management giant is rolling out a platform to connect buyers, sellers, and partners seeking M&A opportunities.

By Leo Almazora
Short sellers targeting B. Riley in smear campaign, sources say
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 22, 2024
Short sellers targeting B. Riley in smear campaign, sources say

Short sellers' claims against B Riley are 'often accompanied by outrageous personal harassment,' the company says.

By Bruce Kelly
Data shed light on how much 401(k)s pay advisors
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 22, 2024
Data shed light on how much 401(k)s pay advisors

It's becoming less common to be paid through fund expenses, and compensation by large plans is going down, according to the 401k Averages Book.

By Emile Hallez
BlackRock hires Goldman exec to head OCIO unit
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 22, 2024
BlackRock hires Goldman exec to head OCIO unit

The outsourced chief investment officer industry’s business is expected to grow more than $10 billion annually over the next five years, according to Cerulli.

By Bloomberg
EY report highlights key wealth management trends
ALTERNATIVES FEB 22, 2024
EY report highlights key wealth management trends

Financial advisors should continue focusing on private markets, AI and personalization, according to the report.

By Gregg Greenberg
New role announced for Nitrogen co-founder and former CEO
FINTECH FEB 22, 2024
New role announced for Nitrogen co-founder and former CEO

Aaron Klein brings two decades of experience to wealthtech consultancy.

By Steve Randall
Financial crime compliance costs reach $61B for financial institutions  
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 22, 2024
Financial crime compliance costs reach $61B for financial institutions  

LexisNexis report reveals almost all firms in the US and Canada are affected.

By Steve Randall
One of Wall Street's highest-flying women is reportedly quitting
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 22, 2024
One of Wall Street's highest-flying women is reportedly quitting

Goldman Sachs executive had been tipped for CFO and other top roles.

By Bloomberg
SEC bars financial advisor indefinitely
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 21, 2024
SEC bars financial advisor indefinitely

Connecticut-based Andrew Komarow had been barred by Finra in June.

By Josh Welsh
A government site for all your 401(k) data?
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 21, 2024
A government site for all your 401(k) data?

The Government Accountability Office wants Congress to mandate a national 401(k) dashboard.

By Emile Hallez
Former Triad broker's medical company loses Florida real estate judgment
ALTERNATIVES FEB 21, 2024
Former Triad broker's medical company loses Florida real estate judgment

"This is more bad news," says a plaintiff's attorney.

By Bruce Kelly
NAPA launches pioneering retirement income program for advisors
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 21, 2024
NAPA launches pioneering retirement income program for advisors

First-of-its-kind course aims to help advisors articulate the value of retirement income solutions to complement 401(k) plans.

By Leo Almazora