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Warren Buffett highlights downsides of dynasty wealth, donates another $1.1B
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 25, 2024
Warren Buffett highlights downsides of dynasty wealth, donates another $1.1B

The Oracle of Omaha speaks out on the challenges of managing his fabulous fortune while dispensing sage advice on philanthropy and multigenerational planning.

By Leo Almazora
Will 24-hour trading keep financial advisors up all night?
EQUITIES NOV 25, 2024
Will 24-hour trading keep financial advisors up all night?

Wealth managers weigh the pros and cons of the NYSE's recent decision to extend trading hours.

By Gregg Greenberg
Raymond James swipes $514M trio from Morgan Stanley
BROKER DEALERS NOV 25, 2024
Raymond James swipes $514M trio from Morgan Stanley

The broker-dealer behemoth extends its footprint further in Florida as it adds the former wirehouse group, including a father-son duo, to its employee advisor division.

By Leo Almazora
Robinhood's Gallagher bows out of race for SEC Chair position
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 25, 2024
Robinhood's Gallagher bows out of race for SEC Chair position

The top lawyer who helped the retail trading giant navigate the meme-stock frenzy's fallout has removed himself from President-elect Trump's list of prospective nominees.

By Bloomberg
CI Financial agrees to take-private deal valuing firm at $8.7B
RIAS NOV 25, 2024
CI Financial agrees to take-private deal valuing firm at $8.7B

The financial giant once known for its aggressive US acquisition strategy is now being snapped up by a Middle Eastern sovereign wealth manager.

By Leo Almazora
Summit Financial scores $420M in assets with triple acquisition
RIAS NOV 25, 2024
Summit Financial scores $420M in assets with triple acquisition

The RIA giant's latest equity partnerships give it new footholds in North Carolina, Wisconsin and the Tri-State area.

By Leo Almazora
SEC financial remedies totaled record $8.2B in FY24, most of it from one fraud
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 25, 2024
SEC financial remedies totaled record $8.2B in FY24, most of it from one fraud

The agency also received highest number of tips, complaints, and referrals.

By Steve Randall
Hollywood, sports collectibles auction plan led to $6.1M investment fraud
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 25, 2024
Hollywood, sports collectibles auction plan led to $6.1M investment fraud

Nevada man fled the US but was arrested and has now pleaded guilty.

By Steve Randall
The power of cultivating personal connections
OPINION NOV 22, 2024
The power of cultivating personal connections

Relationships are key to our business but advisors are often slow to engage in specific activities designed to foster them.

By Kristine McManus
A variety of succession options
OPINION NOV 22, 2024
A variety of succession options

Whichever path you go down, act now while you're still in control.

By Scott Hanson
'I’ll never recommend bitcoin,' advisor insists
ALTERNATIVES NOV 22, 2024
'I’ll never recommend bitcoin,' advisor insists

Pro-bitcoin professionals, however, say the cryptocurrency has ushered in change.

By Josh Welsh
LPL raises target for advisors’ bonuses for first time in a decade
BROKER DEALERS NOV 22, 2024
LPL raises target for advisors’ bonuses for first time in a decade

“LPL has evolved significantly over the last decade and still wants to scale up,” says one industry executive.

By Bruce Kelly
What do older Americans have to say about long-term care?
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 22, 2024
What do older Americans have to say about long-term care?

Survey findings from the Nationwide Retirement Institute offers pearls of planning wisdom from 60- to 65-year-olds, as well as insights into concerns.

By Leo Almazora
Broker was barred, then allegedly siphoned cash from senior’s account
BROKER DEALERS NOV 22, 2024
Broker was barred, then allegedly siphoned cash from senior’s account

“After learning about a bad actor who is barred, the securities industry should have a responsibility to put clients on notice,” one lawyer said.

By Bruce Kelly
As Nvidia goes, so goes the market, and financial Advisors
EQUITIES NOV 22, 2024
As Nvidia goes, so goes the market, and financial Advisors

Wealth managers weigh in on the chipmaker's influence over the greater market in the wake of its earnings report.

By Gregg Greenberg
Expecting small-cap or energy boom from Trump? Don't be so sure.
RIAS NOV 22, 2024
Expecting small-cap or energy boom from Trump? Don't be so sure.

Much as observers predicted strong returns for domestic small-cap value and the energy sector ahead of Trump's first term, the same enthusiastic assumptions this time around may be too simplistic, panelists at the Charles Schwab Impact conference said.

By Emile Hallez
BofA bags veteran $7B superteam from Citi in Florida
WIREHOUSES NOV 22, 2024
BofA bags veteran $7B superteam from Citi in Florida

The newest additions to Bank of America Private Bank bring more than half a century of cumulative experience, including previous roles at JPMorgan.

By Leo Almazora
Great Wealth Transfer is 'utterly preposterous': Kitces
RIAS NOV 22, 2024
Great Wealth Transfer is 'utterly preposterous': Kitces

“If your biggest problem is that your patients die on a regular basis, go find more old people who have money, who need a nursing home," Kitces says. "We're not running out of them.”

By Josh Welsh
Janney adds $710M with advisor hires, unveils new Chicago branch office
BROKER DEALERS NOV 22, 2024
Janney adds $710M with advisor hires, unveils new Chicago branch office

The firm has welcomed additions from UBS, Baird, and other firms while establishing a new base for its Midwestern expansion.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth management firms must offer more than just basic digital platforms
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 22, 2024
Wealth management firms must offer more than just basic digital platforms

Report says firms risk restricted growth unless they elevate their offerings.

By Steve Randall