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Robinhood fined $45M for multiple violations of securities law
FINTECH JAN 14, 2025
Robinhood fined $45M for multiple violations of securities law

SEC says 10 separate provisions of the law were violated by two firms.

By Steve Randall
World Investments acquires $190M AUM firm from Osaic network
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 14, 2025
World Investments acquires $190M AUM firm from Osaic network

It marks the California based advisory network's 11th deal in 15 months.

By Steve Randall
AI powers new tech for advisors to manage tax, research and more
FINTECH JAN 14, 2025
AI powers new tech for advisors to manage tax, research and more

FP Alpha and Morningstar provide fresh options to boost productivity.

By Steve Randall
401(k) ESG lawsuit order cites 'cartel-like behavior,' could prompt more litigation
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 13, 2025
401(k) ESG lawsuit order cites 'cartel-like behavior,' could prompt more litigation

Plaintiffs successfully sued American Airlines over an asset manager's ESG considerations in the proxy-voting process, and that could get the plaintiffs' bar quite interested in filing similar claims against 401(k) sponsors.

By Emile Hallez
Bridging the confidence gap: financial literacy vs. investor overconfidence
OPINION JAN 13, 2025
Bridging the confidence gap: financial literacy vs. investor overconfidence

Even clients with high investment knowledge can make risky portfolio decisions. Advisors can provide a much-needed reality check.

By Matt Sommer
Finra tags South Florida BD with $105,000 in penalties linked to margin accounts.
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 13, 2025
Finra tags South Florida BD with $105,000 in penalties linked to margin accounts.

Newbridge Securities failed to supervise advisors using margin in clients’ accounts, according to Finra.

By Bruce Kelly
Stephen Langlois stepping down as Kestra Financial bares transition plans
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 13, 2025
Stephen Langlois stepping down as Kestra Financial bares transition plans

With plans to retire, the outgoing president of the Texas-based IBD giant will be replaced by the giant RIA's current head of wealth management this spring.

By Leo Almazora
BMO Capital Markets to pay $40M in SEC settlement
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 13, 2025
BMO Capital Markets to pay $40M in SEC settlement

Canadian bank's capital markets arm reportedly failed to detect representatives' misleading disclosures involving $3 billion of mortgage-backed "sliver bonds" sold over a multi-year period.

By Leo Almazora
InvestCloud, WealthFeed lock in new partners
FINTECH JAN 10, 2025
InvestCloud, WealthFeed lock in new partners

The wealth tech firms are expanding their respective networks with their first strategic partnerships for 2025.

By Leo Almazora
Texas court rules against American Airlines in ESG 401(k) plan case
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 10, 2025
Texas court rules against American Airlines in ESG 401(k) plan case

The presiding judge found the airline breached its fiduciary duty under federal law by prioritizing non-financial considerations in its employee retirement plan.

By Leo Almazora
Kick-start the new year with these four financial resolution topics
OPINION JAN 10, 2025
Kick-start the new year with these four financial resolution topics

With people looking forward to fresh starts and new goals in 2025, it's a prime opportunity for advisors to share their expertise on some popular themes.

By Kristine McManus
Janney hails 2024 recruitment season with 27 advisor additions
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 10, 2025
Janney hails 2024 recruitment season with 27 advisor additions

The broker-dealer giant's new hires last year added more than $4.3 billion in collective client assets to its private client group.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James could be on the hook for $40 million in additional penalties
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 10, 2025
Raymond James could be on the hook for $40 million in additional penalties

Company says the latest disclosure is not linked to off-channel communication issues.

By Bruce Kelly
UBS reportedly close to settling Credit Suisse tax charges with Justice Department
WIREHOUSES JAN 09, 2025
UBS reportedly close to settling Credit Suisse tax charges with Justice Department

The banking giant is set to pay at least a nine-figure sum over collapsed lender's failure to cooperate with efforts to catch tax-evading clients, according to the Wall Street Journal.

By Leo Almazora
What's next for the annuities space in 2025?
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 09, 2025
What's next for the annuities space in 2025?

Cross-currents from inflation, the stock market, and demand for protected growth are converging into a mixed picture, says Limra.

By Leo Almazora
What fiduciary advisors can learn from Jimmy Carter
OPINION JAN 09, 2025
What fiduciary advisors can learn from Jimmy Carter

The experience of the 39th president, beloved long beyond his term in the Oval Office, sets a high standard of trust for advisors to live up to.

By Knut A. Rostad
Ads showing dollars on fire lands robo-advisor firm in hot water
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 08, 2025
Ads showing dollars on fire lands robo-advisor firm in hot water

A regulator has banned the Islamic investment firm's campaign calling for a "money revolution" after multiple complaints led to a finding that it caused serious offense.

By Leo Almazora
Analyst cites LPL, Robinhood, Wells Fargo among top picks for 2025.
RIA NEWS JAN 08, 2025
Analyst cites LPL, Robinhood, Wells Fargo among top picks for 2025.

“2024 was a good year for industry, and this year feels like we’re being shot out of a cannon,” one senior brokerage executive said.

By Bruce Kelly
MetLife to acquire $6B portfolio management teams from Mesirow
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 08, 2025
MetLife to acquire $6B portfolio management teams from Mesirow

Twenty investment specialists are transitioning over to the insurance giant as it looks to strengthen its capabilities in higher-yield strategies.

By Leo Almazora
Merrill sharpens ultra-high-net-worth focus with new advisory group
WIREHOUSES JAN 08, 2025
Merrill sharpens ultra-high-net-worth focus with new advisory group

Roughly two dozen specialists to support Merrill Wealth Management advisors on alts, custom asset allocation, specialized lending, and more complex services for elite clients.

By Leo Almazora