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EBSA reports $1.4B recovery haul from 2023 enforcement actions
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2024
EBSA reports $1.4B recovery haul from 2023 enforcement actions

The DOL unit closed nearly 200 criminal investigations and recovered more than $840 million through formal enforcement actions.

By Leo Almazora
Conquering imposter syndrome
RIAS FEB 13, 2024
Conquering imposter syndrome

Reflecting on her unique experiences and family background gave Tremaine Wills the confidence to go big and really help women with financial literacy

By Emily Douglas
5-Star Financial Planning Software and 5-Star CRM Platforms ending soon
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 13, 2024
5-Star Financial Planning Software and 5-Star CRM Platforms ending soon

Search for the best financial planning software and CRM platform ends this Friday.

By InvestmentNews
Commonwealth sees second year of record recruiting results
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 13, 2024
Commonwealth sees second year of record recruiting results

The firm welcomed nearly $16B of new client assets in 2023 and 292 advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Ex-Oppenheimer advisor sentenced to 8 years for $50M Ponzi scheme
BROKER DEALERS FEB 13, 2024
Ex-Oppenheimer advisor sentenced to 8 years for $50M Ponzi scheme

The disgraced advisor fleeced more than 400 investors in a fraudulent 'private equity' fund over a 13-year period.

By Leo Almazora
Edward Jones leads the way in adding CFPs
BROKER DEALERS FEB 13, 2024
Edward Jones leads the way in adding CFPs

Other firms that saw big increases in the number of CFP professionals in 2023 included Charles Schwab and Northwestern Mutual.

By Leo Almazora
Higher-than-expected inflation reading hits hopes of Fed rate cuts
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 13, 2024
Higher-than-expected inflation reading hits hopes of Fed rate cuts

The core consumer price index, excluding food and energy costs, rose 0.4% in January, which was more than expected and the most in eight months.

By Bloomberg
LPL snaps up 2,400 advisors, $100B in assets with Atria acquisition
BROKER DEALERS FEB 13, 2024
LPL snaps up 2,400 advisors, $100B in assets with Atria acquisition

LPL's equity purchase of Atria will cost the firm at least $805 million.

By Bruce Kelly
Morningstar Wealth strengthens its SMA shelf
ALTERNATIVES FEB 13, 2024
Morningstar Wealth strengthens its SMA shelf

Advisors on the platform now have more options and flexibility to build customized portfolios for clients.

By Leo Almazora
Foundation Source makes acquisition to boost charitable giving solutions suite
FINTECH FEB 13, 2024
Foundation Source makes acquisition to boost charitable giving solutions suite

Technology firm says the deal will help it provide specialized support to advisors, donors, and non-profits.

By Steve Randall
US stock future tumble ahead of crucial CPI data
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 13, 2024
US stock future tumble ahead of crucial CPI data

Markets expect inflation to have eased but may be overpricing Fed cuts.

By Bloomberg
Oil markets should be 'comfortable' in 2024, IEA says
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 13, 2024
Oil markets should be 'comfortable' in 2024, IEA says

Prices should be moderate despite weakening demand.

By Bloomberg
RIAs struggle to keep up with ancillary services that clients want
RIAS FEB 12, 2024
RIAs struggle to keep up with ancillary services that clients want

An insurance brokerage CEO says RIAs' failure to adopt modern technology is causing them to fall behind.

By Josh Welsh
Alex David jumps to Raymond James from Stifel
BROKER DEALERS FEB 12, 2024
Alex David jumps to Raymond James from Stifel

'This appears to be more of a reflection on Stifel,' one industry recruiter says.

By Bruce Kelly
Does private equity benefit RIAs?
RIAS FEB 12, 2024
Does private equity benefit RIAs?

Michael Kitces, longtime financial planner and blogger, says he’s ‘not a fan.'

By Josh Welsh
FPA, CFP Board diverge on DOL investment advice proposal
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 12, 2024
FPA, CFP Board diverge on DOL investment advice proposal

While the CFP Board supports the proposal, the FPA has expressed concerns about the DOL rule potentially raising compliance costs for members, increasing the cost of advice and reducing access to advice for some.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Financial wellness benefits a ‘must-have’ work perk: Vestwell
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 12, 2024
Financial wellness benefits a ‘must-have’ work perk: Vestwell

Poll of more than 1,200 workers highlights shifting savings habits, student debt woes, and overwhelming demand for advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Helping advisors build their businesses
RIAS FEB 12, 2024
Helping advisors build their businesses

A combination of obsessive entrepreneurial spirit and a roller-coaster learning curve led William Huston to a unique niche within financial services.

By Emily Douglas
New RIA co-op platform targets diversity gap
RIAS FEB 12, 2024
New RIA co-op platform targets diversity gap

The two female advisors behind independent platform explain residency program that aims to ensure talent funnel of diverse candidates.

By Josh Welsh
Former $335M Wells Fargo team joins Stifel's independent broker-dealer subsidiary
ADVISOR MOVES FEB 12, 2024
Former $335M Wells Fargo team joins Stifel's independent broker-dealer subsidiary

Washington team is the second practice to join the firm so far in 2024.

By Steve Randall