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Morgan Stanley’s Bloomer confirmed dead in superyacht tragedy
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 22, 2024
Morgan Stanley’s Bloomer confirmed dead in superyacht tragedy

Authorities are continuing their efforts to investigate the disaster that took the life of the 70-year-old veteran leader.

By Leo Almazora
SEC commissioner pans regulator’s latest pay-to-play order
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 22, 2024
SEC commissioner pans regulator’s latest pay-to-play order

The regulator’s “inquisition” against campaign contributions could have a chilling effect on political participation, the dissenting official warned.

By Leo Almazora
RBC Wealth Management expands in Ohio with $693M team from Morgan Stanley
ADVISOR MOVES AUG 22, 2024
RBC Wealth Management expands in Ohio with $693M team from Morgan Stanley

The wealth firm’s newest branch in Cincinnati is operated by a multi-generational team that includes a 29-year veteran advisor.

By Leo Almazora
Court partially reinstates advisor’s securities fraud claims against Macquarie Infrastructure
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 22, 2024
Court partially reinstates advisor’s securities fraud claims against Macquarie Infrastructure

“Half truth” claims allowed against giant holdings company that took millions in management fee.

By Matthew Sellers
Raymond James continues RJA recruitment streak with Morgan Stanley tandem
ADVISOR MOVES AUG 22, 2024
Raymond James continues RJA recruitment streak with Morgan Stanley tandem

The two advisors who reportedly managed over $360M extend the broker-dealer giant’s reach in Florida and Colorado.

By Leo Almazora
Edward Jones expands financial services offerings in branches
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 22, 2024
Edward Jones expands financial services offerings in branches

The firm is leveraging existing partnerships for enhanced services.

By Steve Randall
How much do Americans believe makes someone wealthy in 2024?
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 22, 2024
How much do Americans believe makes someone wealthy in 2024?

And what net worth is required to be considered 'comfortable'?

By Steve Randall
TD sets aside $2.6B for money laundering fines, sells Schwab shares
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 22, 2024
TD sets aside $2.6B for money laundering fines, sells Schwab shares

Canadian big six bank is expecting matter to be settled by year-end.

By Bloomberg
Media investor raises Paramount Global bid to $6B
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 22, 2024
Media investor raises Paramount Global bid to $6B

It could upset the planned merger with Skydance Media.

By Bloomberg
Euro-zone data suggests ECB could cut rates again
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 22, 2024
Euro-zone data suggests ECB could cut rates again

European economies' outlook has weakened.

By Bloomberg
Largest crypto platform compliance costs top $200M
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 22, 2024
Largest crypto platform compliance costs top $200M

The firm is hiring 1,000 people this year including compliance staff.

By Bloomberg
529 sales rising, with accounts for summer school, K-12, apprenticeships
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 21, 2024
529 sales rising, with accounts for summer school, K-12, apprenticeships

Advisors are also increasingly interested in 529s, as accounts have expanded uses and can be rolled into Roth IRAs, according to ISS Market Intelligence.

By Emile Hallez
Former female Osaic recruiter ends discrimination complaint
BROKER DEALERS AUG 21, 2024
Former female Osaic recruiter ends discrimination complaint

Why is this firm losing senior female executives, questions industry source.

By Bruce Kelly
Western Asset's co-CIO Leech takes leave of absence amid SEC probe
FIXED INCOME AUG 21, 2024
Western Asset's co-CIO Leech takes leave of absence amid SEC probe

The fixed-income star at the Franklin Templeton-owned firm is facing scrutiny over some past trades in Treasury derivatives.

By Bloomberg
SEC charges Florida firm with fiduciary breaches linked to private funds
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 21, 2024
SEC charges Florida firm with fiduciary breaches linked to private funds

The regulator has ordered a $145K penalty against the investment adviser and its principal who “operated a fraud” on investors in funds they managed.

By Leo Almazora
Diversify maintains growth pace with double deal in Western US
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 21, 2024
Diversify maintains growth pace with double deal in Western US

The rapidly growing independent has added $440M to its network with eight new advisors, including a 20-year veteran and a JPMorgan alum.

By Leo Almazora
Generative AI promises time savings, better client experience
OPINION AUG 21, 2024
Generative AI promises time savings, better client experience

How to find the right technology fit for your practice to take your business to a new level.

By Gabe Rissman
Are you ready for the Great Wealth Transfer?
OPINION AUG 21, 2024
Are you ready for the Great Wealth Transfer?

Many financial professionals are not prepared for the unprecedented asset boom expected to benefit millennial women.

By Ashley Golson
Equity partnership is a true partnership
RIAS AUG 21, 2024
Equity partnership is a true partnership

Art Ambarik, CEO of Perigon Wealth Management in California, has overseen over a decade of growth. He reflects on the sanctity of the client-advisor relationship and his priorities.

By Chris Davis
Tax advantage: How RIAs can elevate their practice
OPINION AUG 21, 2024
Tax advantage: How RIAs can elevate their practice

RIAs have an advantage over captive advisors and have an opportunity to seize significant client service opportunity.

By Jared Trexler