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UBS advisor managing $435M moves to RBC Wealth Management
WIREHOUSES SEP 20, 2023
UBS advisor managing $435M moves to RBC Wealth Management

Marin County, California-based Brian Wells has 25 years of experience.

By InvestmentNews
Edward Jones welcomes back $167M advisor who began his career with the firm
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 20, 2023
Edward Jones welcomes back $167M advisor who began his career with the firm

The Seattle-based advisor will focus on retirement plans.

By Steve Randall
Bipartisan House members press SEC official to drop mutual fund reform proposal
MUTUAL FUNDS SEP 19, 2023
Bipartisan House members press SEC official to drop mutual fund reform proposal

Lawmakers say changes would hurt retirement investors. They also raise concerns about a proposal to curb advisor conflicts related to AI.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Carlyle takes stake in Captrust
RIA NEWS SEP 19, 2023
Carlyle takes stake in Captrust

After GTCR's 2020 deal for a portion of the RIA, additional private equity money will help the firm continue its buying streak.

By Emile Hallez
Debt-financed M&A may push firms to shed assets: Tibergien
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 19, 2023
Debt-financed M&A may push firms to shed assets: Tibergien

Following Cetera's announcement that it was going to buy Avantax, two ratings agencies put the debt of Cetera's parent, Aretec Group Inc., on review.

By Bruce Kelly
Wells Fargo advisor managing $175M jumps to LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 19, 2023
Wells Fargo advisor managing $175M jumps to LPL

Aaron Cizon is launching Cizon Group Wealth Management in Greenville, South Carolina.

By InvestmentNews
'Financial vortex' threatens undersaved workers, Goldman says
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 19, 2023
'Financial vortex' threatens undersaved workers, Goldman says

Report shows financial challenges could reduce US workers' retirement savings by up to 37% over the coming years.

By Gregg Greenberg
JPMorgan shares why advisors should serve needs of diverse investors
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 19, 2023
JPMorgan shares why advisors should serve needs of diverse investors

Black and Hispanic women are gaining confidence in their investing knowledge.

By Steve Randall
UBS to set out US growth plan, but not until early 2024
WIREHOUSES SEP 19, 2023
UBS to set out US growth plan, but not until early 2024

Diversified revenue streams and Credit Suisse integration are key components.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley sued for $750M by private equity firms claiming fraud
WIREHOUSES SEP 18, 2023
Morgan Stanley sued for $750M by private equity firms claiming fraud

The disputed deal involved a loan to Miami-based Brightline Holdings, which is developing a high-speed rail line between Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

By Bloomberg
Envestnet partners with iconik for personalized proxy voting
EQUITIES SEP 18, 2023
Envestnet partners with iconik for personalized proxy voting

'Advisors in the Envestnet ecosystem will have access to set-and-forget voting technology,' says iconik's Alex Thaler.

By Josh Welsh
LPL adds $1.2 billion pair from Morgan Stanley
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 18, 2023
LPL adds $1.2 billion pair from Morgan Stanley

The California-based father-son team cite LPL’s resources for serving high-net-worth clients.

By InvestmentNews
Commonwealth adds Avantax team overseeing $223M
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 18, 2023
Commonwealth adds Avantax team overseeing $223M

Waukesha, Wisconsin-based R&R Wealth aims to reach $1 billion in assets in next four years.

By InvestmentNews
Wealthy tax dodgers targeted by IRS new agent hires
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 18, 2023
Wealthy tax dodgers targeted by IRS new agent hires

Tax officials will focus on high earners and corporations that are not paying their fair share.

By Bloomberg
2024 to be a tough one for equities, says Morgan Stanley
EQUITIES SEP 18, 2023
2024 to be a tough one for equities, says Morgan Stanley

Bearish strategist Michael Wilson sees challenging times ahead for riak assets.

By Bloomberg
SEC regulations give 'short shrift' to potential cost for small advisors
RIA NEWS SEP 15, 2023
SEC regulations give 'short shrift' to potential cost for small advisors

Investment Adviser Association files petition pushing agency to make number of staff, not AUM, the deciding factor in defining a firm as 'small.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Diverse Americans are returning to financial advisors for retirement planning
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 15, 2023
Diverse Americans are returning to financial advisors for retirement planning

But there is still a belief among many Americans that financial advisors cost too much.

By Steve Randall
Former Cetera advisor rejoins team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 15, 2023
Former Cetera advisor rejoins team

Anne Crabbe was formerly with firm in 2021.

By Josh Welsh
3 in 10 Americans would put buying the latest tech ahead of paying bills
FINTECH SEP 15, 2023
3 in 10 Americans would put buying the latest tech ahead of paying bills

But more cautious consumers are planning to stick to last year’s holiday spending budget.

By Steve Randall
State regulators continue to oppose Finra remote supervision pilot program
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 14, 2023
State regulators continue to oppose Finra remote supervision pilot program

Over nearly three years 'our branch examiners have refined their skills and become very adept at identifying risk remotely,' insists LPL Financial.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.