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$300M Northwestern Mutual team decamps to RayJay
BROKER DEALERS AUG 29, 2024
$300M Northwestern Mutual team decamps to RayJay

The group led by a trio of advisors is joining the firm’s independent advisor channel in Colorado.

By Leo Almazora
Elizabeth Warren presses for details on Finra's enforcement slowdown
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 29, 2024
Elizabeth Warren presses for details on Finra's enforcement slowdown

Decline in actions appears to indicate "a deliberate deregulatory effort," the Democratic senator said in a letter.

By Bloomberg
Posing as a broker, Maryland insurance agent grabs clients' savings
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 29, 2024
Posing as a broker, Maryland insurance agent grabs clients' savings

"Customers should use regulated industries to their advantage and hire career specialists in each area of their lives," said one industry executive.

By Bruce Kelly
Gen Z leans on AI and family for financial guidance
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 29, 2024
Gen Z leans on AI and family for financial guidance

Survey research unpacks AI’s role in helping Gen Z manage their finances, plus how they prioritize spending and saving.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors weigh in on Nvidia's earnings, outlook
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 29, 2024
Advisors weigh in on Nvidia's earnings, outlook

The AI chipmaker's widely anticipated second quarter earnings are out. Now advisors need to decide what to do with them.

By Gregg Greenberg
Bank of America, Merrill Lynch fined $3M over “deficient” supervision systems
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 29, 2024
Bank of America, Merrill Lynch fined $3M over “deficient” supervision systems

BofA and its subsidiary failed to review roughly 700 equity trades and 125,000 options trades that were “potentially manipulative,” according to Finra.

By Leo Almazora
How to restart Social Security benefits 
AUG 29, 2024
How to restart Social Security benefits 

Those who took their Social Security early can suspend and restart their benefits. Find out how to restart suspended Social Security benefits in this article

By Ramon Berenguer
The rules on Social Security for divorce 
AUG 29, 2024
The rules on Social Security for divorce 

Depending on certain criteria, you may be able to collect on your ex-spouse's Social Security as if you were still married. See how this is possible.

By Ramon Berenguer
Nvidia finds that even when the chips aren't down, things can be bad
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 29, 2024
Nvidia finds that even when the chips aren't down, things can be bad

Earnings report that failed to meet high expectations could dampen the AI frenzy.

By Steve Randall
ICI has 'serious concerns' about SEC reporting requirements
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 29, 2024
ICI has 'serious concerns' about SEC reporting requirements

Will changing from quarterly to monthly reporting have negative impacts?

By Steve Randall
Which is worse, accumulating more debt or not saving enough?
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 29, 2024
Which is worse, accumulating more debt or not saving enough?

Survey reveals Americans’ top financial regrets.

By Steve Randall
Atlanta Fed chief says more data needed before rate cut
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 29, 2024
Atlanta Fed chief says more data needed before rate cut

Raphael Bostic says the stats need to support easing policy.

By Bloomberg
Swiss asset manager boosts US presence with Miami office
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 29, 2024
Swiss asset manager boosts US presence with Miami office

Demand from US offshore clients has prompted the move.

By Bloomberg
Cat bond favoring hedge fund says returns already weakened
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 29, 2024
Cat bond favoring hedge fund says returns already weakened

Investors are awaiting the extent of the 2024 hurricane season.

By Bloomberg
Raymond James expands in Texas with corporate RIA model reveal
BROKER DEALERS AUG 28, 2024
Raymond James expands in Texas with corporate RIA model reveal

The IBD’s newest advisor addition arrives via a new offering to its national network of community financial institutions.

By Leo Almazora
Millennial high earners are hightailing it out of California and New York
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 28, 2024
Millennial high earners are hightailing it out of California and New York

An analysis of tax return data shows which states are the top destinations for high-income Gen Y households.

By Leo Almazora
Private equity funds gaining traction with advisors
ALTERNATIVES AUG 28, 2024
Private equity funds gaining traction with advisors

"The appetite by financial advisors for private equity funds is super high right now," says one industry executive.

By Bruce Kelly
FinCEN unveils final AML rules for investment advisors
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 28, 2024
FinCEN unveils final AML rules for investment advisors

After industry pushback against earlier proposals, the Treasury Department has softened its requirements to curb money laundering.

By Leo Almazora
SEC scraps swing pricing plan for mutual funds
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 28, 2024
SEC scraps swing pricing plan for mutual funds

The regulator's retreat from a plan to help control liquidity issues during high-redemption periods is an apparent win for the industry.

By Bloomberg
RayJay breakaway RIA Crux joins Arete Wealth network
RIAS AUG 28, 2024
RayJay breakaway RIA Crux joins Arete Wealth network

Crux’s collaboration with the full-service broker-dealer and RIA comes as part of a broader multi-year tech platform agreement.

By Leo Almazora