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RIA firm to pay $18M+ after SEC financial conflicts charges
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 27, 2023
RIA firm to pay $18M+ after SEC financial conflicts charges

Regulator says multiple conflicts were not disclosed over 5-year period.

By Steve Randall
UBS wants court to erase $1.9B asset-hiding fine
WIREHOUSES SEP 27, 2023
UBS wants court to erase $1.9B asset-hiding fine

The asset manager is appealing its conviction for helping wealthy clients with cross-border cash moves.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley banker to retire after $850B in real estate deals
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 27, 2023
Morgan Stanley banker to retire after $850B in real estate deals

Guy Metcalf has been with the Wall Street firm for 33 years.

By Bloomberg
Trump guilty of financial, insurance fraud
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 26, 2023
Trump guilty of financial, insurance fraud

Former president loses New York lawsuit as judge describes 'fantasy world.'

By Matthew Sellers
Advisors give here-we-go-again shrug to potential government shutdown
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 26, 2023
Advisors give here-we-go-again shrug to potential government shutdown

'It feels like déjà vu,' says one advisor. 'This is what they do every time.' The SEC would have to furlough the vast majority of its staff, bringing enforcement and exams almost to a halt.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
JPMorgan pays $75M to settle US Virgin Islands suit over Epstein ties
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 26, 2023
JPMorgan pays $75M to settle US Virgin Islands suit over Epstein ties

The firm also reached a confidential agreement with former executive Jes Staley.

By Bloomberg
Berkshire engineering firm gets reprieve in 401(k) suit
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2023
Berkshire engineering firm gets reprieve in 401(k) suit

Law firm Capozzi Adler has three weeks to file an amended complaint after a judge grants a motion to dismiss.

By InvestmentNews
Wealthspire reels in $6B in assets with GM Advisory purchase
RIA NEWS SEP 26, 2023
Wealthspire reels in $6B in assets with GM Advisory purchase

This is Wealthspire's third deal for a registered investment advisory firm this year.

By Bruce Kelly
Balancing centralization and autonomy in a growing RIA  
OPINION SEP 26, 2023
Balancing centralization and autonomy in a growing RIA  

For many growing RIAs, the way to achieve scalability is to have a robust centralized support system in place,

By Robert Patton
$500M Louisiana team joins Raymond James
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 26, 2023
$500M Louisiana team joins Raymond James

The five advisors will operate as Meyer Rotolo Wealth Management.

By InvestmentNews
'Cash Flow King' podcast host charged with running $11M Ponzi scheme
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 26, 2023
'Cash Flow King' podcast host charged with running $11M Ponzi scheme

Matthew Motil is accused by the SEC of fraudulently raising money from investors.

By Steve Randall
Edward Jones picks up experienced $289M advisor from Charles Schwab
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 26, 2023
Edward Jones picks up experienced $289M advisor from Charles Schwab

The advisor was with Schwab for 14 years following a military career.

By Steve Randall
Inflation is forcing some Americans to forego medical treatment
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2023
Inflation is forcing some Americans to forego medical treatment

Millions of people are likely already struggling to pay medical bills, report reveals.

By Steve Randall
The DOL's ESG rule survived in court. Does it matter?
OPINION SEP 25, 2023
The DOL's ESG rule survived in court. Does it matter?

It could take a while for ESG to become more widely available in 401(k)s, even if the political focus on it dies down.

By Emile Hallez
Webinar for RIAs discusses annuities, retirement planning
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 25, 2023
Webinar for RIAs discusses annuities, retirement planning

The RIA LABS event looks at longevity risks and various products that can be used.

By Josh Welsh
SEC fines Deutsche Bank subsidiary $19M for not keeping ESG promises
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 25, 2023
SEC fines Deutsche Bank subsidiary $19M for not keeping ESG promises

'The industry deserves to have the scrutiny that’s being placed on it,' says Ethan Powell, founder and CEO of Impact Shares.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
LPL recruits $260 million group focusing on 403(b) plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 25, 2023
LPL recruits $260 million group focusing on 403(b) plans

The diverse practice in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is led by financial advisor Angelo Burns.

By Bruce Kelly
The money value of spending time with clients
OPINION SEP 25, 2023
The money value of spending time with clients

Advisors spend twice as much time on investment activities than anything else, which means they could be missing out on important opportunities.

By Kristine McManus
Planning for retirement? Here’s what you should know
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 25, 2023
Planning for retirement? Here’s what you should know

Advisors gives retirement advice ahead of RIA LABS webinar.

By Josh Welsh
NFP acquires Divergent Wealth Advisors
RIA NEWS SEP 25, 2023
NFP acquires Divergent Wealth Advisors

$675 million team headed by ex-Morgan Stanley alumni helps firm build presence in the West.

By Matthew Sellers