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5 best practices to brand your process & win more business
OPINION JUN 24, 2025
5 best practices to brand your process & win more business

Advisors can set their practice apart and win more business with a powerful graphic describing their unique business and value proposition.

By Jeff Thorsteinson
Riskalyze mastermind Aaron Klein comes back with AI to 'kill broken meetings'
FINTECH JUN 24, 2025
Riskalyze mastermind Aaron Klein comes back with AI to 'kill broken meetings'

The fintech pioneer's latest venture, launched with Scott Hanson, Ric Edelman, and other industry luminaries, looks to succeed where he sees AI notetakers failing.

By Leo Almazora
Edelman Financial Engines beefs up C-suite with ex-Wells Fargo leader
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 24, 2025
Edelman Financial Engines beefs up C-suite with ex-Wells Fargo leader

The wirehouse alum is stepping into a newly created role that "combines planning philosophy, tech-enabled advice and human advice."

By Leo Almazora
California advisor who took cash from cannabis client barred
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 24, 2025
California advisor who took cash from cannabis client barred

The advisor, Andrew Nash of El Capitan Advisors, used the funds to buy a house, according to the SEC.

By Bruce Kelly
Commonwealth picks up $430M husband and wife team from Osaic
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 24, 2025
Commonwealth picks up $430M husband and wife team from Osaic

Founder says switching firms has already saved him time.

By Steve Randall
Former CFA Institute exec charged with embezzling almost $5M
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 24, 2025
Former CFA Institute exec charged with embezzling almost $5M

Ex-CMO accused of using the organization’s money to fund a luxury lifestyle.

By Bloomberg
'Not every RIA needs to sell to a big aggregator'
FINTECH JUN 23, 2025
'Not every RIA needs to sell to a big aggregator'

Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk shares insights on the custodial platform's refresh, how it's striking a chord among entrepreneurial advisors, and what's ahead after its latest $152 million funding round.

By Leo Almazora
Northern Trust vows continued independence after BNY report
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 23, 2025
Northern Trust vows continued independence after BNY report

Following Wall Street Journal reporting from unnamed sources, the Chicago-based financial giant stressed its commitment to "delivering long-term value to our stakeholders."

By Bloomberg
Robo platform Wealthfront teases IPO plans
FINTECH JUN 23, 2025
Robo platform Wealthfront teases IPO plans

The digital investment platform's announcement of a confidential submission to the SEC comes amid a broader trend of consumer fintech firms going to market.

By Leo Almazora
Goldman, Citi back NaviPlan architects in fresh bet on AI-powered financial advice
FINTECH JUN 23, 2025
Goldman, Citi back NaviPlan architects in fresh bet on AI-powered financial advice

The Canadian startup's latest funding round, raising $60 million from the banks and other investors, is set to fuel its continued expansion into the US.

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: Carson Group gains strength in Utah, Apollon debuts in Ohio
RIA NEWS JUN 23, 2025
RIA moves: Carson Group gains strength in Utah, Apollon debuts in Ohio

Carson's latest addition in Salt Lake City continues its strategy of buying out successful and growing Carson Wealth locations.

By Leo Almazora
Two US financial services firms in merger talks that could create $3T powerhouse
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS JUN 23, 2025
Two US financial services firms in merger talks that could create $3T powerhouse

Reports of potential combination follow discussions between CEOs, sources say.

By Steve Randall
Judge OKs more than $90 million in settlement money for GWG investors
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 20, 2025
Judge OKs more than $90 million in settlement money for GWG investors

Mayer Brown, GWG's law firm, agreed to pay $30 million to resolve conflict of interest claims.

By Bruce Kelly
Fintech bytes: Orion and eMoney add new planning, investment tools for RIAs
FINTECH JUN 20, 2025
Fintech bytes: Orion and eMoney add new planning, investment tools for RIAs

Orion adds new model portfolios and SMAs under expanded JPMorgan tie-up, while eMoney boosts its planning software capabilities.

By Leo Almazora
Retirement uncertainty cuts across generations: Transamerica
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 20, 2025
Retirement uncertainty cuts across generations: Transamerica

National survey of workers exposes widespread retirement planning challenges for Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers.

By Leo Almazora
Does a merger or acquisition make sense for your firm? Why now is the perfect time to secure your firm’s future
OPINION JUN 20, 2025
Does a merger or acquisition make sense for your firm? Why now is the perfect time to secure your firm’s future

While the choice for advisors to "die at their desks" might been wise once upon a time, higher acquisition multiples and innovations in deal structures have created more immediate M&A opportunities.

By Debra Taylor
Raymond James continues recruitment run with UBS, Morgan Stanley teams
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 20, 2025
Raymond James continues recruitment run with UBS, Morgan Stanley teams

A father-son pair has joined the firm's independent arm in Utah, while a quartet of planning advisors strengthen its employee channel in Louisiana.

By Leo Almazora
Social Security trustees see one less year in insolvency countdown, project shortfall to start 2034
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 18, 2025
Social Security trustees see one less year in insolvency countdown, project shortfall to start 2034

New report shows dimmed outlook for benefits to retirees and disabled Americans, creating further pressure for federal tax hikes or more borrowing.

By Leo Almazora
NY Republican Stefanik presses SEC to probe Harvard bond sale
FIXED INCOME JUN 18, 2025
NY Republican Stefanik presses SEC to probe Harvard bond sale

Open letter to SEC Chair Paul Atkins questions whether the Ivy League university withheld material information prior to its $750 million taxable bond offering.

By Bloomberg
Ex-LPL leader re-emerges at The Wealth Consulting Group
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 18, 2025
Ex-LPL leader re-emerges at The Wealth Consulting Group

The Las Vegas-based hybrid RIA overseeing $8.8 billion in assets has named Andy Kalbaugh president to help scale its advisor platform.

By Leo Almazora