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Homrich Berg announces new leader for $16B team of advisors
RIAS APR 04, 2024
Homrich Berg announces new leader for $16B team of advisors

Firm hires former Bernstein Private Wealth Management office leader.

By Steve Randall
Team with shared mindset launches new RIA with tru Independence
RIAS APR 04, 2024
Team with shared mindset launches new RIA with tru Independence

Four advisors start their new venture in Indianapolis.

By Steve Randall
Kiss banks $300M with sale of song catalog
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 04, 2024
Kiss banks $300M with sale of song catalog

The band is also selling its name and image rights to Abba Voyage firm.

By Bloomberg
Washington advisor claims victories in Hightower noncompete saga
COMPLIANCE APR 03, 2024
Washington advisor claims victories in Hightower noncompete saga

The legal skirmish has taken several turns, including a temporary restraining order and a decision kicking the case back to the state level.

By Leo Almazora
Fees for financial planning are on the rise: AdvicePay
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 03, 2024
Fees for financial planning are on the rise: AdvicePay

Research shows upticks across subscription and one-time payment models amid investors’ growing appreciation for financial advice.

By Leo Almazora
Cambridge Investment Research chases RIA assets
RIAS APR 03, 2024
Cambridge Investment Research chases RIA assets

The firm is paying up to recruits if they move client assets to its in-house money management system.

By Bruce Kelly
Elderly client suing JPMorgan over investment losses faces court setback
BROKER DEALERS APR 03, 2024
Elderly client suing JPMorgan over investment losses faces court setback

The client and his wife sued over investments that they allege should not have been allowed and that ended up wiping out much of a fortune once pegged at more than $50 million.

By Bloomberg
Focus chugs along with hub merger strategy
RIAS APR 03, 2024
Focus chugs along with hub merger strategy

The latest intra-network consolidation, involving a HNW and retirement plan practice in Illinois, is set to form a $14.5B wealth firm.

By Leo Almazora
EP Wealth snaps up $1.2B California practice
RIAS APR 03, 2024
EP Wealth snaps up $1.2B California practice

The RIA's acquisition of Wacker Wealth Partners, its second deal this year, bolsters its presence in the state’s Central Coast region.

By Leo Almazora
SEC hammers Commonwealth with $93M in penalties over revenue sharing
COMPLIANCE APR 03, 2024
SEC hammers Commonwealth with $93M in penalties over revenue sharing

The penalty represents about one or two years of net income for the firm.

By Bruce Kelly
Sequoia Financial Group acquires $310M AUM Texas RIA
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 03, 2024
Sequoia Financial Group acquires $310M AUM Texas RIA

The deal increases Sequoia's footprint to 14 locations across eight states.

By Steve Randall
OneSeven welcomes $190M advisor to its growing network
RIAS APR 03, 2024
OneSeven welcomes $190M advisor to its growing network

An Ohio-headquartered RIA's newest partner is joining from Edelman Financial Engines.

By Steve Randall
Will Wall Street banks avoid tough new climate-risk rules?
ESG APR 03, 2024
Will Wall Street banks avoid tough new climate-risk rules?

Potential for global rules has reportedly been thwarted by the Fed.

By Bloomberg
CalPERS taps New Zealander as new CIO for $495B fund
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2024
CalPERS taps New Zealander as new CIO for $495B fund

Stephen Gilmore currently oversees New Zealand's sovereign wealth fund.

By Bloomberg
ARA, Ceres throw support behind DOL ESG rule for 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2024
ARA, Ceres throw support behind DOL ESG rule for 401(k)s

The two nonprofits are urging the Court of Appeals to uphold a lower court decision supporting a 'middle-of-the-road' approach for fiduciaries.

By Leo Almazora
Former AssetMark CEO Ahluwalia joins Hightower as president
RIAS APR 02, 2024
Former AssetMark CEO Ahluwalia joins Hightower as president

RIAs should have ‘quality leadership teams,’ says Hightower CEO Bob Oros.

By Josh Welsh
DOL limits companies with foreign convictions from managing 401(k) assets
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2024
DOL limits companies with foreign convictions from managing 401(k) assets

The regulator for years has granted exemptions for financial institutions whose affiliates have been convicted of financial crimes overseas.

By Emile Hallez
OneDigital snaps up Texas-based wealth and retirement practice
RIAS APR 02, 2024
OneDigital snaps up Texas-based wealth and retirement practice

The deal, the RIA's third this year, broadens its presence in the south-central US.

By Leo Almazora
Sanctuary welcomes UHNW duo from Merrill
RIAS APR 02, 2024
Sanctuary welcomes UHNW duo from Merrill

The firm adds a $700 million breakaway practice in North Carolina.

By Leo Almazora
Creative Planning lands $2.2B wealth powerhouse
RIAS APR 02, 2024
Creative Planning lands $2.2B wealth powerhouse

Texas-based ML&R Wealth Management has been operating for more than 25 years.

By Leo Almazora