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Advisor misled clients on fees in Thrift Savings Plan rollovers, SEC says
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 27, 2024
Advisor misled clients on fees in Thrift Savings Plan rollovers, SEC says

A firm and its owner agreed to a settlement with the SEC over alleged misstatements to customers and a lack of procedures to ensure compliance.

By Emile Hallez
Building trust has been key to exponential growth
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 27, 2024
Building trust has been key to exponential growth

Commitment to transparency, which was vital during the financial crisis, has propelled firm’s success.

By Chris Davis
Fiduciary duty informs everything we do, says retirement specialist
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 27, 2024
Fiduciary duty informs everything we do, says retirement specialist

Advisor's process is designed to ensure everything from due diligence to fiduciary liability insurance is properly in place.

By Chris Davis
Wealth tech firm RISR strikes partnership with GVA
RIAS SEP 27, 2024
Wealth tech firm RISR strikes partnership with GVA

The fintech startup will help advisors at the $9B RIA achieve organic growth with enhanced services to business owner clients.

By Leo Almazora
Will the Fed hit 2 percent inflation target in early 2025?
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 27, 2024
Will the Fed hit 2 percent inflation target in early 2025?

A poll of economists and policymakers also projects another half percentage point of rate cuts by the end of this year.

By Bloomberg
Merrill adds advisors managing over $1.5B in client assets
WIREHOUSES SEP 27, 2024
Merrill adds advisors managing over $1.5B in client assets

The firm's latest string of hires from Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo, expand its profile in the California and Miami markets.

By Leo Almazora
Wells Fargo scoops $2B team from JPMorgan
WIREHOUSES SEP 27, 2024
Wells Fargo scoops $2B team from JPMorgan

The six-advisor team led by two brothers widens Wells Fargo Advisors' high-net-worth Private Client Group in New York City.

By Leo Almazora
Influencers, crypto, and warnings from Finra's advertising conference
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 27, 2024
Influencers, crypto, and warnings from Finra's advertising conference

Panelists go over the challenges in hiring social media influencers and communicating about complex products.

By Emile Hallez
RIA firm to pay $500K penalty to settle SEC charges over alleged whistleblower curbs
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 27, 2024
RIA firm to pay $500K penalty to settle SEC charges over alleged whistleblower curbs

The firm was accused of restricting the ability of potential hires to report wrongdoing.

By Steve Randall
Homrich Berg eyes further expansion as $18B firm gains new investment
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 27, 2024
Homrich Berg eyes further expansion as $18B firm gains new investment

A new minority partner will help firm continue its growing footprint.

By Steve Randall
Stock rally on hold ahead of key US economic data
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 27, 2024
Stock rally on hold ahead of key US economic data

Markets await PCE report Friday.

Bitcoin headed for one of its best Septembers ever
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 27, 2024
Bitcoin headed for one of its best Septembers ever

The crypto is set to buck a seasonal jinx.

It's been a bad week for oil, deep weekly loss expected
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 27, 2024
It's been a bad week for oil, deep weekly loss expected

Prices have dropped sharply in two sessions on likely supply hikes.

Why has tech founder Peter Thiel sold $1B of his firm's stock?
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 27, 2024
Why has tech founder Peter Thiel sold $1B of his firm's stock?

Palantir stock has more than doubled this year.

Scion of former B-D owner bolts B. Riley
BROKER DEALERS SEP 26, 2024
Scion of former B-D owner bolts B. Riley

Meanwhile, other broker-dealers are talking to teams of B. Riley financial advisors.

By Bruce Kelly
Is your client selling their business? Dynasty Financial study digs into exits and advisors
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2024
Is your client selling their business? Dynasty Financial study digs into exits and advisors

A trio of advisors discuss their replies to a new survey on business sales by Dynasty Financial.

By Gregg Greenberg
EIAs should be securities
OPINION SEP 26, 2024
EIAs should be securities

The world would be a better place if they had never been created.

By Scott Hanson
Carson Wealth widens Montana footprint with True North partnership
RIAS SEP 26, 2024
Carson Wealth widens Montana footprint with True North partnership

The firm has secured its second location in Billings with a six-person advisory team managing over $400M in assets.

By Leo Almazora
Trump lawyers fight to erase $112,000-a-day debt
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 26, 2024
Trump lawyers fight to erase $112,000-a-day debt

The attempt to nullify the biggest liability on the Republican presidential nominee's personal balance sheet is a financial gamble.

By Bloomberg
NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal bribery and fraud charges
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 26, 2024
NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal bribery and fraud charges

The indictment revealed on Thursday represents a stunning fall from grace following a monthslong corruption investigation.

By Leo Almazora