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SEC fines VanEck $1.75M over ETF finfluencer promotion
ETFS FEB 16, 2024
SEC fines VanEck $1.75M over ETF finfluencer promotion

While the SEC doesn't name the influencer, Dave Portnoy, founder of the website Barstool Sports, partnered with VanEck during the fund's launch.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth management division helps propel Empower to new records
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 16, 2024
Wealth management division helps propel Empower to new records

The 10-year-old firm has seen strong growth in its assets, client base, and earnings.

By Steve Randall
DOL retirement security rule would be 'disastrous,' GOP rep says
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 15, 2024
DOL retirement security rule would be 'disastrous,' GOP rep says

Democrats at a House hearing say the retirement rule will ensure workers, retirees and retirement plan sponsors receive advice that is in their best interest.

By Josh Welsh
Wells Fargo consent order for fake accounts ended by OCC
WIREHOUSES FEB 15, 2024
Wells Fargo consent order for fake accounts ended by OCC

While the consent order has been lifted, Wells Fargo still has a cap on its growth imposed by the Federal Reserve.

By Bloomberg
Ex-Osaic veteran advisor barred by Finra
ALTERNATIVES FEB 15, 2024
Ex-Osaic veteran advisor barred by Finra

'A lawyer may tell an advisor like this, there's no upside in responding to Finra, just leave the industry,' says a senior brokerage executive.

By Bruce Kelly
Advyzon takes personalized portfolios further in new TAMP partnership
TAMPS FEB 15, 2024
Advyzon takes personalized portfolios further in new TAMP partnership

The wealth tech provider is teaming up with Nebo Wealth to create an automated end-to-end solution for RIAs.

By Leo Almazora
New York state pension fund selling holdings in Exxon, other energy companies
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 15, 2024
New York state pension fund selling holdings in Exxon, other energy companies

The retirement fund says it plans to now focus on investments in utility companies and their efforts to shift away from fossil fuels.

By Bloomberg
Finra fines Morgan Stanley $1.6M over muni transaction shortfalls
WIREHOUSES FEB 15, 2024
Finra fines Morgan Stanley $1.6M over muni transaction shortfalls

Broker-dealer self-regulator finds pattern of gross supervisory failure involving municipal securities over a five-year period.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James strengthens advisor network with $340M Morgan Stanley team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 15, 2024
Raymond James strengthens advisor network with $340M Morgan Stanley team

Based in South Florida, the Behar-Nagel Group is the latest to join Raymond James’ employee advisor channel.

By Leo Almazora
LPL extends winning streak as it welcomes Wells Fargo team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 15, 2024
LPL extends winning streak as it welcomes Wells Fargo team

Victoria, Texas-based CoastPoint Financial adds $150 million in client assets to the broker-dealer giant’s network.

By Leo Almazora
Don’t be in a rush to discount your fees
OPINION FEB 15, 2024
Don’t be in a rush to discount your fees

If an advisor greatly discounts or gives away his services, clients will discount that advice as well.

By Scott Hanson
Cetera signs up $312M team from LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 15, 2024
Cetera signs up $312M team from LPL

Based in South Carolina, the three-person holistic planning practice is joining a 4,000-strong network of advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Citi hails private fund tokenization pilot as a success
FINTECH FEB 15, 2024
Citi hails private fund tokenization pilot as a success

The proof of concept could accelerate blockchain tech on Wall Street.

By Bloomberg
Can generative AI help advisors with personalization?
FINTECH FEB 14, 2024
Can generative AI help advisors with personalization?

New survey unveils challenges in client engagement, and the potential advantages of cutting-edge technology.

By Leo Almazora
Retirement income literacy lacking among older Americans
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 14, 2024
Retirement income literacy lacking among older Americans

The study exposes demographic fault lines in financial knowledge, with advised individuals scoring higher on several fronts.

By Leo Almazora
Are LPL shares heading to $300?
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 14, 2024
Are LPL shares heading to $300?

The acquisition of Atria will transform LPL 'from a leading player in the space into a category killer,' analyst says.

By Bruce Kelly
What, me worry? Most people's retirement egos are inflated
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 14, 2024
What, me worry? Most people's retirement egos are inflated

While many say they can easily cut spending in retirement, one advisor says it's not so easy.

By Emile Hallez
Cetera recruits three-decade veteran from Triad
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 14, 2024
Cetera recruits three-decade veteran from Triad

The seasoned advisor oversees more than $120 million in assets at his planning and investment practice in Rome, Georgia.

By Leo Almazora
Morgan Stanley to cut several hundred jobs in wealth unit
WIREHOUSES FEB 14, 2024
Morgan Stanley to cut several hundred jobs in wealth unit

The layoffs will affect less than 1 percent of the workers in the wealth management business.

By Bloomberg
Another setback for Schwab as net new assets decline again
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 14, 2024
Another setback for Schwab as net new assets decline again

The firm saw a year-over-year drop of 65 percent in new asset flows in January, including a steep slowdown in core net new assets.

By Leo Almazora