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BlackRock digital assets head sees Bitcoin as 'risk-off'
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 25, 2024
BlackRock digital assets head sees Bitcoin as 'risk-off'

Crypto seen as emerging global money alternative.

AmeriFlex cuts out matchmakers with new advisor transition marketplace
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 24, 2024
AmeriFlex cuts out matchmakers with new advisor transition marketplace

The hybrid RIA's new platform takes a page from the Uber model, with 200 qualified buyers to start off its national rollout.

By Leo Almazora
SEC penalizes Brighton Securities over fee disclosures, conflicts
RIAS SEP 24, 2024
SEC penalizes Brighton Securities over fee disclosures, conflicts

“Broker-dealers and RIAs are right now in a position where they must over disclose," says one industry executive.

By Bruce Kelly
Cetera's employee RIA hits $2.6B milestone with Parrott Wealth Management
RIAS SEP 24, 2024
Cetera's employee RIA hits $2.6B milestone with Parrott Wealth Management

The Retirement Planning Group's fourth deal for 2024 adds nearly $200M in AUM with veteran-led practice in Austin, Texas.

By Leo Almazora
Vanguard settles lawsuit over TDF capital gains tax mess
ETFS SEP 24, 2024
Vanguard settles lawsuit over TDF capital gains tax mess

Company reaches agreement with shareholders who said they were burned by 2020 decision to lower investment minimums for institutional shares.

LPL plants new stake in New York with $400M Wedbush team
BROKER DEALERS SEP 24, 2024
LPL plants new stake in New York with $400M Wedbush team

The newest additions to the firm's employee advisor arm will operate its inaugural location in the Big Apple.

By Leo Almazora
Summit Financial adds $470 AUM with double deal
RIAS SEP 24, 2024
Summit Financial adds $470 AUM with double deal

The wealth giant is extending its presence in Oklahoma and Pennsylvania with minority stakes in two independent firms.

By Leo Almazora
Nasdaq hit with “dawn raid” by regulators
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 24, 2024
Nasdaq hit with “dawn raid” by regulators

Deutche Borse also investigated by EU regulators.

By Matthew Sellers
SEC hits nearly a dozen firms with $88M in penalties in latest recordkeeping sweep
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 24, 2024
SEC hits nearly a dozen firms with $88M in penalties in latest recordkeeping sweep

One firm avoided penalties as it proactively self-reported and took compliance action, according to the regulator.

By Leo Almazora
Kingswood snaps up $1B Nashville RIA
RIAS SEP 24, 2024
Kingswood snaps up $1B Nashville RIA

The Tennessee-based firm led by a 36-year industry veteran helps extend Kingswood's presence in the Southern US.

By Leo Almazora
Vestmark, BlackRock unite to enhance custom model portfolios for RIAs
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 24, 2024
Vestmark, BlackRock unite to enhance custom model portfolios for RIAs

Commercial partnership announced, drawing on complementary expertise.

By Steve Randall
RIA firm charged by SEC for recordkeeping violations, avoids penalty
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 24, 2024
RIA firm charged by SEC for recordkeeping violations, avoids penalty

SEC says firm's proactive approach should be a model for RIA compliance.

By Steve Randall
Private credit is facing a reckoning, says CIO of NY Life
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 24, 2024
Private credit is facing a reckoning, says CIO of NY Life

Jae Yoon believes risk points to worst challenge since 2008.

Murdoch family trust trial may take years to conclude
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 24, 2024
Murdoch family trust trial may take years to conclude

Arguments are over but what comes next is likely a lengthy process.

Tax is a key election issue, but Trump's offer is bewildering
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 24, 2024
Tax is a key election issue, but Trump's offer is bewildering

The array of proposals has even confused his own team.

Is claiming retroactive Social Security benefits a good idea?
SEP 24, 2024
Is claiming retroactive Social Security benefits a good idea?

Claiming retroactive Social Security benefits can boost your retirement income but there are long-term implications. Find out if this strategy suits you

By Mark Rosanes
College for Financial Planning rolls out fiduciary training program
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 23, 2024
College for Financial Planning rolls out fiduciary training program

The advisor education provider is adding a top-ranked certification to its platform through a new strategic partnership.

By Leo Almazora
How performing a practice valuation unlocks your RIA’s value
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 23, 2024
How performing a practice valuation unlocks your RIA’s value

“Get on the train to optimize and streamline your firm’s process,” says panelist. Last call to join Tuesday's webinar.

By Josh Welsh
Empower's latest deal moves into equity comp
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2024
Empower's latest deal moves into equity comp

"More acquisitions are clearly in our future," says CEO.

By Emile Hallez
Balance of risks has shifted, says Fed's Neel Kashkari
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 23, 2024
Balance of risks has shifted, says Fed's Neel Kashkari

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis president sees cooler inflation readings as a cue to take more measured rate cuts for the rest of 2024.

By Bloomberg