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Survey finds CFPs are in the money
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 01, 2024
Survey finds CFPs are in the money

'You get all these altruistic benefits and the financial benefits,' says CFP Board chair Matthew Boersen.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
House passes $78B bill with business, child tax breaks
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 01, 2024
House passes $78B bill with business, child tax breaks

Lackluster Republican support in the Senate threatens to sink the measure.

By Bloomberg
Joe Duran’s Rise venture secures $250 million PE backing
RIAS FEB 01, 2024
Joe Duran’s Rise venture secures $250 million PE backing

Industry pioneer says there's already a ‘massive desire’ – and a $220 billion pipeline – for firm's plan to help fuel the next generation of RIAs.

By James Burton
Bluespring Wealth Partners acquires $500M family-run firm in Virginia
BROKER DEALERS FEB 01, 2024
Bluespring Wealth Partners acquires $500M family-run firm in Virginia

The 15-year-old firm’s leaders looking forward to focusing on client relationships.

By Steve Randall
Ameriprise adds $525M team from RBC to its independent channel
ADVISOR MOVES FEB 01, 2024
Ameriprise adds $525M team from RBC to its independent channel

The Washington team was attracted to the autonomy and financial planning capabilities the firm offered.

By Steve Randall
Bank to the stars fined $65M over risk control failures
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 01, 2024
Bank to the stars fined $65M over risk control failures

OCC says City National Bank 'engaged in unsafe or unsound practices.'

By Bloomberg
Fed provides rate-cuts reality check for Wall Street
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 01, 2024
Fed provides rate-cuts reality check for Wall Street

Is March now off the table for the US central bank?

By Bloomberg
European markets react to Fed's rates narrative
EQUITIES FEB 01, 2024
European markets react to Fed's rates narrative

Earnings were also in focus as Thursday's trading commenced.

By Bloomberg
Cooler labor market means bigger paychecks are harder to get
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 01, 2024
Cooler labor market means bigger paychecks are harder to get

Many workers say they are glad to have a job, but unhappy.

By Bloomberg
Democrats would boost savings with 401(k)s for babies
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 31, 2024
Democrats would boost savings with 401(k)s for babies

Several states have such programs, and extending the accounts to the federal level could decrease the wealth gap, legislators say

By Emile Hallez
State regulators oppose bill to allow private markets access through advisors
ALTERNATIVES JAN 31, 2024
State regulators oppose bill to allow private markets access through advisors

This idea may result in investors paying higher fees without requisite returns, argues state regulator.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Positive mindset shapes CEO’s approach
BROKER DEALERS JAN 31, 2024
Positive mindset shapes CEO’s approach

IBN Financial Services ‘dropped’ in Richard Carlesco’s lap … but the CEO hasn’t looked back.

By Emily Douglas
How is Taxation Done on Roth Conversions? 
JAN 31, 2024
How is Taxation Done on Roth Conversions? 

Roth conversions, whether from a traditional IRA, 401(k), or as a backdoor Roth IRA offers several benefits. But what about the taxes on them?

By Ramon Berenguer
When will the Fed start cutting?
FIXED INCOME JAN 31, 2024
When will the Fed start cutting?

Advisors give their take on the path ahead as central bank reveals its latest interest-rate decision.

By James Burton
LPL attracts $175M duo from Wells Fargo Advisors
BROKER DEALERS JAN 31, 2024
LPL attracts $175M duo from Wells Fargo Advisors

The pair of advisors is launching a firm in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

By InvestmentNews
OneDigital adds $2B wealth management firm
RIAS JAN 31, 2024
OneDigital adds $2B wealth management firm

Deal for WealthSource Partners grows OneDigital’s footprint in nine states.

By InvestmentNews
Focus Financial names new executives
RIAS JAN 31, 2024
Focus Financial names new executives

Its new vice chairman and president are both leaders of Focus firms.

By InvestmentNews
Compliance should be a conversation
OPINION JAN 31, 2024
Compliance should be a conversation

Maintaining an open dialogue lets advisors and the compliance team work through concerns together, finding solutions rather than confronting roadblocks.

By Courtney Haddad
Block out time in your schedule for growth     
OPINION JAN 31, 2024
Block out time in your schedule for growth     

Successful advisors never lose their focus on growth and are consistent in their approach to finding new people to serve.

By Scott Hanson
Everyone wants NextGen advisors. Why can’t they find any? 
OPINION JAN 31, 2024
Everyone wants NextGen advisors. Why can’t they find any? 

One of the main drivers creating the need for firms to implement a succession plan is the staggering wealth transfer that's on the horizon.

By Alex Goss