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LPL entices $300M next-gen duo to employee advisor channel
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 16, 2024
LPL entices $300M next-gen duo to employee advisor channel

The pair formerly with Truist Financial, including one best-in-state awardee, are expanding LPL's footprint in Florida as they seek more flexibility and control for their practice.

By Leo Almazora
$1.8B Morgan Stanley team goes indie with Wells Fargo
WIREHOUSES SEP 16, 2024
$1.8B Morgan Stanley team goes indie with Wells Fargo

The Wall Street bank's latest additions to its independent advisor channel, FiNet, in Illinois bring more than 40 years of collective experience.

By Leo Almazora
1 in 8 retirees may resume working next year
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 13, 2024
1 in 8 retirees may resume working next year

As phased retirement and "unretirement" become normal, working past the traditional retirement age of 65 helps with finances and can help slow cognitive decline.

By Emile Hallez
SEC bars advisor who claimed he managed “trillions” for clients
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 13, 2024
SEC bars advisor who claimed he managed “trillions” for clients

In reality, the firm managed less than $25 million, according to the SEC.

By Bruce Kelly
Sowell selects Tifin to supercharge client acquisition
FINTECH SEP 13, 2024
Sowell selects Tifin to supercharge client acquisition

Strengthening their years-long connection, the strategic partnership will give the Arkansas-based RIA access to fresh insights to drive asset growth.

By Leo Almazora
Erisa at 50: Retirement leaders reflect on what it got right, and wrong
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 13, 2024
Erisa at 50: Retirement leaders reflect on what it got right, and wrong

Many workers still don't participate in plans or contribute enough to their accounts, and a former DOL leader says she wishes IRAs were looped into the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.

By Emile Hallez
Does more AI use mean more clients? Think again
FINTECH SEP 13, 2024
Does more AI use mean more clients? Think again

Experts warn that despite AI’s ability to scale, it doesn’t replace the human, emotional relationship with clients.

By Josh Welsh
Raymond James lands $360M team from LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 13, 2024
Raymond James lands $360M team from LPL

The latest hires catering to business owners and family offices are joining its independent employee division, Raymond James Advisor Select, in Mississipi.

By Leo Almazora
Trading platform eToro agrees to $1.5M penalty in SEC settlement
ALTERNATIVES SEP 12, 2024
Trading platform eToro agrees to $1.5M penalty in SEC settlement

The retail investing firm is scaling back its crypto offerings after allegedly crossing regulatory lines as an unregistered broker.

By Bloomberg
Wells Fargo slapped with $3M in sanctions for trading supervision shortfalls
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 12, 2024
Wells Fargo slapped with $3M in sanctions for trading supervision shortfalls

The Wall Street bank's main broker-dealer failed to adequately oversee reps who recommended losing short-term trades in closed-end funds, medium-term notes, and syndicate preferred stocks, according to Finra.

By Leo Almazora
Merrill bags $2.2B advisor duo from Morgan Stanley
WIREHOUSES SEP 12, 2024
Merrill bags $2.2B advisor duo from Morgan Stanley

The two elite advisors, including a 30-year industry veteran, extend the firm's reach in Illinois and North Carolina.

By Leo Almazora
After split with LPL, Merit Financial taps Purshe Kaplan Sterling as new B-D
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 12, 2024
After split with LPL, Merit Financial taps Purshe Kaplan Sterling as new B-D

“It made the most sense for us to make this decision,” says Merit's president Kay Lynn Mayhue.

By Bruce Kelly
AssetMark amps up advisor offerings with Morningstar Wealth strategies
FINTECH SEP 12, 2024
AssetMark amps up advisor offerings with Morningstar Wealth strategies

The TAMP giant's newly unveiled suite of ETF portfolios, SMAs, and active-passive models gives its users even more flexibility to serve clients' needs.

By Leo Almazora
Short-term spending spikes could dent workers' retirement security
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2024
Short-term spending spikes could dent workers' retirement security

EBRI research on public-sector 401(k) plan participants reveals how increased reliance on credit card debt and plan loans could have long-term consequences.

By Leo Almazora
Faith-based advisor and minister defrauds clients in Tennessee, SEC charges
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 12, 2024
Faith-based advisor and minister defrauds clients in Tennessee, SEC charges

"There are many psychological factors that go into such a fraud,” attorney says.

By Bruce Kelly
Cetera OSJ Wilde Wealth welcomes $400M advisor from UBS
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 12, 2024
Cetera OSJ Wilde Wealth welcomes $400M advisor from UBS

The veteran with nearly three decades of experience will lead the Arizona-based firm's newly established family office division.

By Leo Almazora
Early retirees have taken a hit to their real incomes
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2024
Early retirees have taken a hit to their real incomes

New analysis from JPMorgan Chase Institute unpacks how a rise in early retirements during the pandemic impacted older American's purchasing power.

By Leo Almazora
Voya to buy $60B retirement plan business from OneAmerica
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2024
Voya to buy $60B retirement plan business from OneAmerica

The company's deal to pick up the defined contribution business is one of the bigger ones in recent years, in an industry that keeps consolidating.

'Nearly every retiree should defer Social Security'
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2024
'Nearly every retiree should defer Social Security'

Advisor stresses importance of income you can't outlive.

By Chris Davis
The benefits of phantom stock for employees
OPINION SEP 11, 2024
The benefits of phantom stock for employees

Sharing equity with all employees is a great concept but can be a compliance burden.

By Scott Hanson