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Finra bars ex-Wells Fargo broker previously charged with fraud
ALTERNATIVES DEC 21, 2023
Finra bars ex-Wells Fargo broker previously charged with fraud

Louis Goff and others had been charged with raising $2.1 million from investors in a fraud from 2019 and 2020.

By Bruce Kelly
Aon buys wealth manager for $13.4B
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 21, 2023
Aon buys wealth manager for $13.4B

The deal for NFP will bring together a shared commitment to client excellence, the companies say.

By InvestmentNews
Employment stress leads to boost in arbitration cases
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 20, 2023
Employment stress leads to boost in arbitration cases

'If there are layoffs, arbitration naturally follows,' says George Friedman, editor of the Securities Arbitration Alert.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Broker-dealer index stays on pace with S&P 500 this year
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 20, 2023
Broker-dealer index stays on pace with S&P 500 this year

'The broker-dealers are the toll collectors of trading volume.'

By Bruce Kelly
Advising armed forces members past and present
RIA NEWS DEC 20, 2023
Advising armed forces members past and present

Andrew King, co-head of Tax Policy & Research for Goldman Sachs Ayco, explains how to help U.S. service members and veterans avoid a battle with federal bureaucracy to get financial benefits.

By Gregg Greenberg
Navigating the waters of IAR continuing education compliance
OPINION DEC 20, 2023
Navigating the waters of IAR continuing education compliance

It's crucial for investment advisors to recognize the consequences of failing to meet their annual continuing education obligations.

By Alex Krenke
Pursuing sustainable growth: Why RIAs wind up with a leaky bucket
OPINION DEC 20, 2023
Pursuing sustainable growth: Why RIAs wind up with a leaky bucket

The distinction between organic growth and market growth has never been more apparent, especially during periods of market volatility.

By Jason Gordo
What is the 'basis trade' and why is the SEC concerned?
FIXED INCOME DEC 20, 2023
What is the 'basis trade' and why is the SEC concerned?

The space is dominated by only a few hedge funds, and that could be risky.

By Bloomberg
This bull market will accelerate M&A
OPINION DEC 19, 2023
This bull market will accelerate M&A

We are approaching a perfect storm – could M&A in the wealth space set a record in 2024?

By Scott Hanson
Finra orders brokerage, former rep to pay $1 million for bad private placements
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 19, 2023
Finra orders brokerage, former rep to pay $1 million for bad private placements

Claimants alleged fraud, elder abuse, and breach of contract and fiduciary duty.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra charges advisor with paying under the table commissions
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 19, 2023
Finra charges advisor with paying under the table commissions

Finra alleges a southern California broker kicked back $900,000 in commissions to non-registered sales person.

By Bruce Kelly
AI-driven advanced planning solution joins forces with Orion
FINTECH DEC 19, 2023
AI-driven advanced planning solution joins forces with Orion

Partnership saves advisors time as there is no need to manually enter client data, says FP Alpha.

By InvestmentNews
Top trends shaping advisor business growth in 2024
FINTECH DEC 19, 2023
Top trends shaping advisor business growth in 2024

Envestnet reveals what it believes will shape the industry in the coming year.

By Steve Randall
US pension plans pour billions into private credit
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 19, 2023
US pension plans pour billions into private credit

Calpers among plans with around $100B invested in the growing sector.

By Bloomberg
JPMorgan senior leader changes likely in search for Dimon heir
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 19, 2023
JPMorgan senior leader changes likely in search for Dimon heir

With the clock ticking on the CEO's extended tenure, who might be his successor?

By Bloomberg
New tool enables certification of SEC Names Rule compliance
FINTECH DEC 19, 2023
New tool enables certification of SEC Names Rule compliance

Fintech says its solution provides greater scrutiny of ESG claims.

By Steve Randall
Finra smacks Philly broker with Wells notice
ALTERNATIVES DEC 18, 2023
Finra smacks Philly broker with Wells notice

"It's not a good day for Austin Dutton," says one attorney.

By Bruce Kelly
Americans pledge to make positive changes to finances in 2024, says Allianz
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 18, 2023
Americans pledge to make positive changes to finances in 2024, says Allianz

With inflation stressing people out, they are prepared for action in the new year.

By Steve Randall
Private securities investor threshold needs a rethink, warns advisor
ALTERNATIVES DEC 15, 2023
Private securities investor threshold needs a rethink, warns advisor

Inflation, retirement savings growth expand pool of sophisticated investors, according to SEC Report.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
'Ponzi-like' private placement mess GPB slides into receivership
ALTERNATIVES DEC 15, 2023
'Ponzi-like' private placement mess GPB slides into receivership

GPB's founder was an accountant who couldn't do the firm's accounting.

By Bruce Kelly