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Tech provider Vanilla unveils estate planning scenarios tool
FINTECH MAR 12, 2024
Tech provider Vanilla unveils estate planning scenarios tool

The platform’s latest offering lets advisors clearly visualize the potential tax impact of GRATs, SLATs, and other planning strategies.

By Leo Almazora
LPL bags another Lincoln advisor
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 12, 2024
LPL bags another Lincoln advisor

The IBD expands its Southern footprint with an Alabama-based veteran with $345 million in assets.

By Leo Almazora
US growth strategy will take time, says UBS CEO
WIREHOUSES MAR 12, 2024
US growth strategy will take time, says UBS CEO

'We need to have a better footprint in the US,' Ermotti says.

By Bloomberg
Apex soups up tech offering with AdvisorArch acquisition
FINTECH MAR 12, 2024
Apex soups up tech offering with AdvisorArch acquisition

The deal promises enhancements to its RIA custody and execution platform, including industry-leading direct indexing and automated rebalancing.

By Leo Almazora
Dentistry, advising, and retiring without a succession plan
OPINION MAR 12, 2024
Dentistry, advising, and retiring without a succession plan

When an advisor quits abruptly, clients will do what they feel is in their best interests, and not their advisor’s.

By Scott Hanson
Arax firm Ashton Thomas adds $500M team, opens New York office
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 12, 2024
Arax firm Ashton Thomas adds $500M team, opens New York office

Team of three was previously with Raymond James division Alex. Brown.

By Steve Randall
Americans want to live to 100, but can they afford a 30-year retirement?
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 12, 2024
Americans want to live to 100, but can they afford a 30-year retirement?

Study reveals optimistic outlook for long retirement.

By Steve Randall
Limra partnership takes aim at life insurance, retirement plan fraud
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 11, 2024
Limra partnership takes aim at life insurance, retirement plan fraud

The collaboration aims to empower insurers, retirement service providers and other stakeholders against financial crime.

By Leo Almazora
Expect a stronger, more lawsuit-proof fiduciary rule very soon
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 11, 2024
Expect a stronger, more lawsuit-proof fiduciary rule very soon

With the final version of the rule now at the Office of Management and Budget, it won't be long before it's published. Don't expect a lot of changes, lawyers say.

By Emile Hallez
Osaic bolsters network with $210M Ameriprise team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 11, 2024
Osaic bolsters network with $210M Ameriprise team

With hundreds of families and business clients in its book, the New York-based firm is joining one of the wealth giant’s largest OSJs.

By Leo Almazora
Former Wells Fargo indie broker is barred by Finra
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 11, 2024
Former Wells Fargo indie broker is barred by Finra

The broker, Jayson Pocius, was 'discharged' last year from Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network.

By Bruce Kelly
Biden's budget proposal would hike taxes on investors, businesses
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 11, 2024
Biden's budget proposal would hike taxes on investors, businesses

The president wants to raise the capital gains tax rate to a base of 39.6 percent, up from 20 percent, and establish a minimum tax rate of 25 percent on households worth at least $100 million.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley wealth unit unveils plan to hit growth target
WIREHOUSES MAR 11, 2024
Morgan Stanley wealth unit unveils plan to hit growth target

Jed Finn begins his reign as head of wealth management by outlining focus on fees, alternatives, and banking.

By Bruce Kelly
RayJay snaps up ex-Citi muni execs to bolster growth efforts
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 11, 2024
RayJay snaps up ex-Citi muni execs to bolster growth efforts

The brokerage giant is strengthening its public finance division’s presence in key markets including Seattle and Los Angeles.

By Leo Almazora
Spotlighting and serving an overlooked segment: The very high net worth
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 11, 2024
Spotlighting and serving an overlooked segment: The very high net worth

How can registered investment advisors effectively serve this group of clients?

By Joe Duran
Opaque SEC sends a clear message: Stop texting
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 11, 2024
Opaque SEC sends a clear message: Stop texting

Critical issue represents the latest meeting point of two pressures weighing heavily on advisors.

By InvestmentNews
Just Futures takes social justice to retirement plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 10, 2024
Just Futures takes social justice to retirement plans

In partnership with fintech platform Vestwell, the public benefit firm is bringing its values-driven 401(k) and 403(b) plans to market.

By Leo Almazora
OneAmerica unveils active target-date suite
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 08, 2024
OneAmerica unveils active target-date suite

Firm’s latest retirement plan products, structured as CITs, provide asset-allocation option for retirement plan participants.

By Leo Almazora
How much do wirehouse advisors hate selling for the bank?
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 08, 2024
How much do wirehouse advisors hate selling for the bank?

Financial advisors simply can't stand conflicts that mix banking and financial advice.

By Bruce Kelly
NewEdge Securities fined over bond pricing shortfalls
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 08, 2024
NewEdge Securities fined over bond pricing shortfalls

The brokerage firm violated Finra rules by failing to ensure fair pricing in corporate and muni bond transactions.

By Leo Almazora