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Ameriprise selects Brian Mora to lead experienced advisor recruitment
WIREHOUSES DEC 09, 2024
Ameriprise selects Brian Mora to lead experienced advisor recruitment

The seasoned professional with more than two decades' experience at the firm will take charge of a nationwide team to draw top-caliber veteran talent.

By Leo Almazora
LPL, ex-CEO Arnold, reach $12 million compensation settlement
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 09, 2024
LPL, ex-CEO Arnold, reach $12 million compensation settlement

“Professional conduct is one of those key issues a board has a responsibility to measuring and understanding,” one senior industry executive said.

By Bruce Kelly
Giant Wealth Enhancement Group latest to split from LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 09, 2024
Giant Wealth Enhancement Group latest to split from LPL

LPL's former CEO Dan Arnold this summer said it was parting ways with two large hybrids.

By Bruce Kelly
Edelman's director of financial planning lands at Prime Capital
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 09, 2024
Edelman's director of financial planning lands at Prime Capital

The firm's first-ever financial advisor in New York City, Stu Berrin brings over 30 years of industry experience to his new role as managing director and partner.

By Leo Almazora
LPL grows Florida footprint with JPMorgan, Valic advisor alums
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 09, 2024
LPL grows Florida footprint with JPMorgan, Valic advisor alums

The newest additions to the broker-dealer giant's network previously managed a collective $750 million in client assets at their former firms.

By Leo Almazora
Does sell and stay really work?
OPINION DEC 06, 2024
Does sell and stay really work?

There are three essential elements you must bring to the table to increase the chances of a successful post-sale career.

By Scott Hanson
Crypto still niche, but risky for 401(k) investors, says GAO
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 05, 2024
Crypto still niche, but risky for 401(k) investors, says GAO

Research unpacks how limitations in data, lack of standard guidelines, and evidence of volatility linked to Bitcoin create uncertainties for retirement savers.

By Leo Almazora
Wells Fargo taps JPMorgan alum as new regional market head
WIREHOUSES DEC 05, 2024
Wells Fargo taps JPMorgan alum as new regional market head

The industry veteran's appointment to lead the firm's New England and Upstate New York operations comes amid a broader Eastward expansion.

By Leo Almazora
Empower partners with Allianz Life for first fixed index annuity
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 05, 2024
Empower partners with Allianz Life for first fixed index annuity

The retirement plan giant is giving millions of customers access to its latest guaranteed lifetime income offering through its managed account programs.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James’ Paul Reilly sells shares as he heads for the exit
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 05, 2024
Raymond James’ Paul Reilly sells shares as he heads for the exit

"The company has reached new highs by every measure under his leadership,” one recruiter said.

By Bruce Kelly
Orion taps Envestnet vet Chris Shutler as head of strategy
FINTECH DEC 05, 2024
Orion taps Envestnet vet Chris Shutler as head of strategy

Meanwhile, Orion's former COO and wealth division president has emerged to become CEO of wealth technology consultancy firm F2 strategy.

By Leo Almazora
Donald Trump taps ex-SEC commissioner Atkins as next chair
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 04, 2024
Donald Trump taps ex-SEC commissioner Atkins as next chair

The president-elect's nominee, whose regulatory stance contrasts sharply with outgoing SEC Chair Gary Gensler, drew cheers from voices in the crypto and investment industries.

By Leo Almazora
In a win for investors, GPB, at last, to move into receivership.
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 04, 2024
In a win for investors, GPB, at last, to move into receivership.

“This is progress for GPB investors and their financial advisors," said one senior brokerage executive.

By Bruce Kelly
Voya taps Orion for new advisor tech platform
FINTECH DEC 04, 2024
Voya taps Orion for new advisor tech platform

The new partnership promises a unified experience that integrates in-plan and retail solutions with financial planning and other capabilities for Voya's advisor business.

By Leo Almazora
Sound Income Group's David Scranton talks 'eternal income' and retirement planning
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 03, 2024
Sound Income Group's David Scranton talks 'eternal income' and retirement planning

Veteran financial advisor and bestselling author David Scranton offers income-generation strategies for those near or in retirement.

By Gregg Greenberg
LPL welcomes back $250M experienced advisor from Centaurus
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 03, 2024
LPL welcomes back $250M experienced advisor from Centaurus

After a years-long period of growth, the Arizona-based boomerang advisor based in Arizona is "coming home" to the broker-dealer giant.

By Leo Almazora
Many Americans feel debt pressures weighing on retirement prospects
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 02, 2024
Many Americans feel debt pressures weighing on retirement prospects

More than one in two survey respondents working on debt repayments to meet long-term goals, while three-fifths feel overwhelmed by competing financial priorities.

By Leo Almazora
Dave Ramsey’s texts pitching financial education at center of 'do-not-call' lawsuit.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 02, 2024
Dave Ramsey’s texts pitching financial education at center of 'do-not-call' lawsuit.

Ramsey Solutions’ unsolicited text messages allegedly caused the plaintiff “actual harm."

By Bruce Kelly
SEC alum Paul Atkins reportedly on tap to succeed Gary Gensler
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 02, 2024
SEC alum Paul Atkins reportedly on tap to succeed Gary Gensler

The former commissioner and veteran regulator has emerged as a leading candidate to chair the agency under Trump, sources say.

By Leo Almazora
LPL cements cybersecurity commitment with C-suite hire
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 02, 2024
LPL cements cybersecurity commitment with C-suite hire

A veteran of Paypal, the broker-dealer giant's latest executive appointment brings a track record of building industry-leading security solutions.

By Leo Almazora