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Finra asks SEC to extend remote inspections program
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 27, 2023
Finra asks SEC to extend remote inspections program

The rule allowing such inspections is due to expire at the end of this year, but Finra has asked to delay the expiration until June 30.

By Ryan W. Neal
Nebraska team managing more than $600M switches to LPL Financial
BROKER DEALERS SEP 27, 2023
Nebraska team managing more than $600M switches to LPL Financial

Omaha-based Pat Ricketts and Mindy Helfrich were previously affiliated with Principal Securities

By InvestmentNews
FPA taps Wealth Enhancement Group's Brahim as president-elect
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 27, 2023
FPA taps Wealth Enhancement Group's Brahim as president-elect

Brahim's 'leadership has been felt at all levels of the association,' says the 2023 FPA president, James Lee.

By Gregg Greenberg
Making a business out of succession planning
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 27, 2023
Making a business out of succession planning

Former RIA owner is on a mission to help make financial services less male, white and straight.

By Emile Hallez
Mastering technology to serve more clients
OPINION SEP 27, 2023
Mastering technology to serve more clients

With the advisor shortfall, firms will have to get more accomplished at leveraging tech.

By Scott Hanson
New Jersey chooses Vestwell to administer retirement savings program
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 27, 2023
New Jersey chooses Vestwell to administer retirement savings program

Its plan, which will be rolled out in 2024, is the seventh state auto-IRA to partner with the digital record keeper.

By Ryan W. Neal
RIA firm to pay $18M+ after SEC financial conflicts charges
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 27, 2023
RIA firm to pay $18M+ after SEC financial conflicts charges

Regulator says multiple conflicts were not disclosed over 5-year period.

By Steve Randall
Wealth management firms to merge into $750M powerhouse
RIAS SEP 27, 2023
Wealth management firms to merge into $750M powerhouse

The two established RIA firms have a combined reach across 40 states.

By Steve Randall
Most Americans have burnt through their pandemic savings
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 27, 2023
Most Americans have burnt through their pandemic savings

Only the wealthiest 20% have greater cash savings than pre-Covid.

By Bloomberg
BlackRock says insurers plan to boost private debt and credit
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 27, 2023
BlackRock says insurers plan to boost private debt and credit

But the $29 trillion industry will pull back from PE and real estate.

By Bloomberg
UBS wants court to erase $1.9B asset-hiding fine
WIREHOUSES SEP 27, 2023
UBS wants court to erase $1.9B asset-hiding fine

The asset manager is appealing its conviction for helping wealthy clients with cross-border cash moves.

By Bloomberg
70M could become digital nomads in the next few years
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 27, 2023
70M could become digital nomads in the next few years

Digital nomad visas are expanding as countries vie for talent.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley banker to retire after $850B in real estate deals
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 27, 2023
Morgan Stanley banker to retire after $850B in real estate deals

Guy Metcalf has been with the Wall Street firm for 33 years.

By Bloomberg
Billionaire plans $50M auction for rare 1982 Château Petrus
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 27, 2023
Billionaire plans $50M auction for rare 1982 Château Petrus

"The market for the rarest and most exclusive bottles remains strong," says Sotheby's executive.

By Bloomberg
Trump guilty of financial, insurance fraud
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 26, 2023
Trump guilty of financial, insurance fraud

Former president loses New York lawsuit as judge describes 'fantasy world.'

By Matthew Sellers
Advisors give here-we-go-again shrug to potential government shutdown
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 26, 2023
Advisors give here-we-go-again shrug to potential government shutdown

'It feels like déjà vu,' says one advisor. 'This is what they do every time.' The SEC would have to furlough the vast majority of its staff, bringing enforcement and exams almost to a halt.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
JPMorgan pays $75M to settle US Virgin Islands suit over Epstein ties
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 26, 2023
JPMorgan pays $75M to settle US Virgin Islands suit over Epstein ties

The firm also reached a confidential agreement with former executive Jes Staley.

By Bloomberg
Berkshire engineering firm gets reprieve in 401(k) suit
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2023
Berkshire engineering firm gets reprieve in 401(k) suit

Law firm Capozzi Adler has three weeks to file an amended complaint after a judge grants a motion to dismiss.

By InvestmentNews
Wealthspire reels in $6B in assets with GM Advisory purchase
RIAS SEP 26, 2023
Wealthspire reels in $6B in assets with GM Advisory purchase

This is Wealthspire's third deal for a registered investment advisory firm this year.

By Bruce Kelly
Balancing centralization and autonomy in a growing RIA  
OPINION SEP 26, 2023
Balancing centralization and autonomy in a growing RIA  

For many growing RIAs, the way to achieve scalability is to have a robust centralized support system in place,

By Robert Patton