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Raymond James extends East Coast profile with $120M Morgan Stanley advisor
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 25, 2024
Raymond James extends East Coast profile with $120M Morgan Stanley advisor

The veteran with more than 25 years of experienced is joining the firm's employee advisor division in North Carolina.

By Leo Almazora
Merrill, Harvest to pay $9.3M for breaching limits on options strategy
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 25, 2024
Merrill, Harvest to pay $9.3M for breaching limits on options strategy

Firms let accounts go over designated exposure levels, which led to higher fees and losses for clients, according to the SEC.

By Leo Almazora
Envestnet shareholders OK Bain Capital acquisition
FINTECH SEP 25, 2024
Envestnet shareholders OK Bain Capital acquisition

The deal to take the $6.2T wealth tech platform private is pushing through with virtually unanimous approval.

By Leo Almazora
For two-thirds of Americans, Medicare's solvency woes spark retirement fears
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 24, 2024
For two-thirds of Americans, Medicare's solvency woes spark retirement fears

Nationwide Retirement Institute survey casts fresh light on how health care costs impact people's financial journeys.

By Leo Almazora
Fintech startup Yayati adds industry cred with AssetMark alum Jerry Chafkin
ALTERNATIVES SEP 24, 2024
Fintech startup Yayati adds industry cred with AssetMark alum Jerry Chafkin

The wealth tech firm expects its latest C-suite addition to lead its charge to boost adoption of option-based strategies in clients' portfolios.

By Leo Almazora
SEC penalizes Brighton Securities over fee disclosures, conflicts
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS 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
AI chatbot gets green light to give buy, sell investment advice
FINTECH SEP 24, 2024
AI chatbot gets green light to give buy, sell investment advice

The move marks a milestone for generative AI even as SEC Commissioner Gary Gensler warns of a future crisis in the making from the still-evolving technology.

By Bloomberg
LPL plants new stake in New York with $400M Wedbush team
INDEPENDENT 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
SEC hits nearly a dozen firms with $88M in penalties in latest recordkeeping sweep
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE 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
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
Is Stifel the right fit for B. Riley’s advisors?
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 23, 2024
Is Stifel the right fit for B. Riley’s advisors?

“With Alex David leaving Stifel, what does that say about the independent brokerage business there,” asks one brokerage executive.

By Bruce Kelly
New inflation study shows where retirees are feeling pinched
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2024
New inflation study shows where retirees are feeling pinched

A newly released survey digs deeper into how retirees are responding to higher prices.

By Gregg Greenberg
Seven-tenths of households are in poor financial health
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2024
Seven-tenths of households are in poor financial health

Pulse survey paints picture of declining finances, with a stark divide between credit card-indebted households and those with investments.

By Leo Almazora
Best-interest annuity rule gains ground in Louisiana
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2024
Best-interest annuity rule gains ground in Louisiana

Industry groups hail the move in the Pelican State as another win for consumers in need of lifetime income.

By Leo Almazora
Charitable giving takes priority for four-fifths of pre-retirees and retirees
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2024
Charitable giving takes priority for four-fifths of pre-retirees and retirees

Fidelity Charitable study finds an opportunity for advisors amid knowledge gap on tax-smart planning strategies.

By Leo Almazora
An extra $1 million in retirement savings or 5 more healthy years? It's a coin flip for Americans
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2024
An extra $1 million in retirement savings or 5 more healthy years? It's a coin flip for Americans

New Edelman survey reveals continuing concerns over debt, inflation, and daily expenses, with six in 10 believing they need a six-figure income to avoid financial worries.

By Leo Almazora
Insurance money tapped out for lead seller of bankrupt GWG L bonds
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 20, 2024
Insurance money tapped out for lead seller of bankrupt GWG L bonds

“Insurance is paramount in the broker-dealer industry, but you have to have insurance that pays,” a plaintiff's attorney said.

By Bruce Kelly
More DC plan sponsors taking a stand on retirement income
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 20, 2024
More DC plan sponsors taking a stand on retirement income

T. Rowe Price research takes consultants and advisors' pulse on different retirement investment solutions, along with shifting views on fixed income opportunities.

By Leo Almazora
Vestwell extends Commonwealth alliance with exclusive PEP partnership
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 20, 2024
Vestwell extends Commonwealth alliance with exclusive PEP partnership

The expanded partnership, which brings in new capabilities from Futureplan, will give thousands of advisors and their business clients access to a new retirement plan option.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James welcomes Wells Fargo advisor in California
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 20, 2024
Raymond James welcomes Wells Fargo advisor in California

The 44-year veteran joining the firm's employee advisor channel joins after managing $112M at the wirehouse.

By Leo Almazora