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Advisor Group hires Dynasty co-founder Ed Swenson to lead RIA channel
RIAS JUN 05, 2023
Advisor Group hires Dynasty co-founder Ed Swenson to lead RIA channel

The independent broker-dealer is developing different channel strategies as part of its rebranding, and RIAs are a big part of that.

By Emile Hallez
Market volatility exposes generation gap among investors
RIAS JUN 05, 2023
Market volatility exposes generation gap among investors

As the banking crisis unfolded during the first quarter, the youngest investors were loading up on financial sector stocks and crypto, while older investors backed off.

By Jeff Benjamin
Dave Ramsey sued by listeners over failed promises of advertiser
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 05, 2023
Dave Ramsey sued by listeners over failed promises of advertiser

The lawsuit seeks $150 million in damages from the radio host over ads for a timeshare exit business that listeners say failed to extricate them from timeshare contracts.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC sues crypto platform Binance for violating securities rules
ALTERNATIVES JUN 05, 2023
SEC sues crypto platform Binance for violating securities rules

The agency has for months been probing whether Binance illegally sold digital coins as the exchange was getting off the ground in 2017.

By Bloomberg
Alex. Brown adds Morgan Stanley advisor managing $509 million
BROKER DEALERS JUN 05, 2023
Alex. Brown adds Morgan Stanley advisor managing $509 million

Miami-based Eva Marina Ovejero has more than two decades of experience.

By InvestmentNews
Advisor managing $475 million at Bank of America Private Bank joins LPL
BROKER DEALERS JUN 05, 2023
Advisor managing $475 million at Bank of America Private Bank joins LPL

Amy Lawrence is launching Gorilla Investments Co. in Miami.

By InvestmentNews
Last chance for Social Security claiming strategy
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 05, 2023
Last chance for Social Security claiming strategy

While the rules for claiming Social Security will get a bit simpler starting in 2024, clients will continue to need advice on the best time to claim benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NewEdge recruits UBS vet overseeing $500 million in assets
WIREHOUSES JUN 05, 2023
NewEdge recruits UBS vet overseeing $500 million in assets

Richard Ina will open an office for the firm in the Nashville, Tennessee, area.

By InvestmentNews
The ‘AUM illusion’ and organic growth
RIAS JUN 05, 2023
The ‘AUM illusion’ and organic growth

Having more people know what you can do for them rather than what they can do for you could be a route to growth that suits many advisors.

By InvestmentNews
InvestmentNews' 2023 class of 40 Under 40
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 05, 2023
InvestmentNews' 2023 class of 40 Under 40

Meet the members of InvestmentNews' 2023 class of 40 Under 40. InvestmentNews is proud to profile these rising stars and shine a light on their impressive achievements at such an early stage of their careers.

By InvestmentNews
How to navigate your clients through retirement 'crunch time'
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 02, 2023
How to navigate your clients through retirement 'crunch time'

When it comes to retirement planning, the idea of crunch time takes on an entirely different meaning.

By Gregg Greenberg
Finra fines B-D $30,000 over rep's medical marijuana biz
ALTERNATIVES JUN 02, 2023
Finra fines B-D $30,000 over rep's medical marijuana biz

Park Avenue Securities fell short in its supervision of a rep who helped operate a cannabis business, the regulator says.

By Bruce Kelly
Direct indexing struts its tax management magic
TECHNOLOGY JUN 02, 2023
Direct indexing struts its tax management magic

The technology is gaining appeal as way for advisors to separate themselves from the financial planning pack.

By Jeff Benjamin
Senate passes debt-limit deal, ending threat of US default
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 02, 2023
Senate passes debt-limit deal, ending threat of US default

The 63-36 vote on the bill Thursday night was carried by moderates in both parties; the legislation now goes to President Biden to sign.

By Bloomberg
House vote advances bill to set SEC test to become accredited investor
ALTERNATIVES JUN 01, 2023
House vote advances bill to set SEC test to become accredited investor

The legislation seems to strike a balance between concerns about allowing ordinary investors to buy private placements and creating opportunities for them to diversify their portfolios.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Democratization of markets doesn’t mean all investors should vote for private placements
ALTERNATIVES JUN 01, 2023
Democratization of markets doesn’t mean all investors should vote for private placements

Investor harm is occurring among so-called sophisticated investors, and strong guardrails must be put in place if access to unregistered securities becomes easier for retail investors.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wells Fargo hires another JPMorgan executive for wealth management
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 01, 2023
Wells Fargo hires another JPMorgan executive for wealth management

Barry Simmons is at least the third senior wealth management executive Wells Fargo has hired in the last few years from JPMorgan.

By Bruce Kelly
Backers of bill to ease small-firm regulatory burden seek Senate gains after House win
RIAS JUN 01, 2023
Backers of bill to ease small-firm regulatory burden seek Senate gains after House win

The legislation would force the SEC to calibrate compliance costs for small and growing businesses, including advisory firms.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wall Street banks are using AI to rewire finance
FINTECH JUN 01, 2023
Wall Street banks are using AI to rewire finance

Banks' interest is growing in the evolving technology of artificial intelligence and its likely impact on their business.

By Bloomberg
Hightower takes stake in $2.3 billion New England RIA
RIAS JUN 01, 2023
Hightower takes stake in $2.3 billion New England RIA

Vigilant Wealth Management has offices in Portland, Maine, and Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

By InvestmentNews