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What problems? Violations in NASAA sweep exams fall dramatically
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 11, 2023
What problems? Violations in NASAA sweep exams fall dramatically

States found lower rates of problems with investment advisors across numerous categories.

By Emile Hallez
Barclays analyst latest to give LPL Financial shares room to run
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 11, 2023
Barclays analyst latest to give LPL Financial shares room to run

Barclays set a price target of $275 per share as it initiated coverage of LPL.

By Bruce Kelly
Cetera to buy tax specialist firm for $1.2 billion
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 11, 2023
Cetera to buy tax specialist firm for $1.2 billion

Deal affects almost 3,000 advisors working with $83.8 billion in client assets.

By Bruce Kelly
Next DOL fiduciary proposal under attack prior to release
COMPLIANCE SEP 11, 2023
Next DOL fiduciary proposal under attack prior to release

Even before seeing the text, the insurance industry says the measure to raise advice standard for retirement accounts will hurt middle- and low-income savers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Draining the pool of confusion surrounding long-term care insurance
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 11, 2023
Draining the pool of confusion surrounding long-term care insurance

Throwing out life rafts: Advisors explain how they're addressing the knowledge gap and helping people face up to their own mortality.

By Gregg Greenberg
Strategic visionary who sticks to his guns 
WIREHOUSES SEP 11, 2023
Strategic visionary who sticks to his guns 

Morgan Stanley’s CEO, InvestmentNews' 2023 Icon, has upset advisors at times with his policies but is revered for leading spectacular growth and his Smith Barney ‘master stroke.’

By Bruce Kelly
The Bay State’s fiduciary ruling
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 11, 2023
The Bay State’s fiduciary ruling

With the Massachusetts decision, the fiduciary question now moves to states.

By InvestmentNews
How a former teacher is educating the world about 403(b)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 10, 2023
How a former teacher is educating the world about 403(b)s

Authoritative and personable, with an underdog spirit, InvestmentNews Innovator Dan Otter is on a mission to root out bad retirement plans and investments for teachers.

By Emile Hallez
Advisors confident wealthy clients will avoid IRS crackdown
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 08, 2023
Advisors confident wealthy clients will avoid IRS crackdown

Most HNW individuals are compliant because they have quality advisors who know the law and how to follow it correctly, says one advisor.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Staying home to raise kids has retirement repercussions, study finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2023
Staying home to raise kids has retirement repercussions, study finds

Women should ensure spouse's wealth is aligned to long-term goals of both, says Schwab Wealth Advisory director.

By Emile Hallez
AssetMark CEO Natalie Wolfsen leaves for top job at Orion
FINTECH SEP 08, 2023
AssetMark CEO Natalie Wolfsen leaves for top job at Orion

As Wolfsen succeeds founder Eric Clarke as CEO of Orion, AssetMark announces she will be replaced by Michael Kim, a 13-year veteran of the company.

By Ryan W. Neal
Flourish Cash increases FDIC coverage, interest rate to meet advisor demand
FINTECH SEP 08, 2023
Flourish Cash increases FDIC coverage, interest rate to meet advisor demand

Independent advisors can use Flourish to offer clients 5% APY on cash and up to $10 million in FDIC insurance.

By Ryan W. Neal
Barr wades in to join battle to cripple Finra
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 08, 2023
Barr wades in to join battle to cripple Finra

Former Trump Attorney General enters fight with other heavyweights on behalf of broker-dealer against Biden’s Justice Department.

By Matthew Sellers
LPL welcomes $205M team to its employee advisor channel
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 08, 2023
LPL welcomes $205M team to its employee advisor channel

A new firm is born in Houston with Linsco by LPL Financial.

By Steve Randall
Two startups merge into $1.2 billion digital family office
FINTECH SEP 07, 2023
Two startups merge into $1.2 billion digital family office

Compound, a financial and tax advisory service for tech executives, is joining Alternativ Wealth, a digital RIA, to form Compound Planning.

By Ryan W. Neal
Finra arbitrators order expelled brokerage to pay $3.2M for excessive trading
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 07, 2023
Finra arbitrators order expelled brokerage to pay $3.2M for excessive trading

'It’s the most extreme churning I’ve seen in more than 40 years,' the investor's lawyer says.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Osaic nabs veteran Wells Fargo group managing $600 million in Michigan
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 07, 2023
Osaic nabs veteran Wells Fargo group managing $600 million in Michigan

Labor Day weekend is a traditional time for financial advisors to leave one firm and be recruited by another.

By Bruce Kelly
Ultra-rich hate 'trust fund monsters' more than taxes, study shows
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 07, 2023
Ultra-rich hate 'trust fund monsters' more than taxes, study shows

Clients with $25 million-plus require the most hand-holding from financial advisors.

By Gregg Greenberg
Team with $145M practice switches to Cetera Advisor Networks
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 07, 2023
Team with $145M practice switches to Cetera Advisor Networks

North Carolina advisor team was previously affiliated with Securities America.

By Steve Randall
Lincoln team managing $800M moves to LPL Financial
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 06, 2023
Lincoln team managing $800M moves to LPL Financial

Arizona-based Validus Financial Associates is led by Ryan Kidd and Aaron Montez.

By Josh Welsh