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Financial planners not playing games with GameStop
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 03, 2024
Financial planners not playing games with GameStop

Meme stocks may be flying again, but a new study shows more financial planners would not buy individual stocks even if they were blue-chips.

By Gregg Greenberg
Morgan Stanley loses another deferred comp claim to ex-advisors
BROKER DEALERS JUN 03, 2024
Morgan Stanley loses another deferred comp claim to ex-advisors

Financial advisors are using ERISA to argue they are owed deferred compensation.

By Bruce Kelly
Mercer Advisors brings private market muscle to high-net-worth clients
RIAS JUN 03, 2024
Mercer Advisors brings private market muscle to high-net-worth clients

The $60B RIA unveils strategic tech partnership for new alts platform, along with new leaders in its private markets division.

By Leo Almazora
RWA Wealth Partners names Michelle Knight CEO
RIAS JUN 03, 2024
RWA Wealth Partners names Michelle Knight CEO

Amid other C-suite promotions, the $15B firm’s new chief exec makes it one of the largest woman-led RIAs in the US.

By Leo Almazora
Bill Hwang looks to add Morgan Stanley probe to Archegos trial defense
ALTERNATIVES JUN 03, 2024
Bill Hwang looks to add Morgan Stanley probe to Archegos trial defense

Lawyers for the man behind the disgraced family office want to question the SEC on block-trading leaks at the New York-based firm.

By Bloomberg
SEC wants to ensure investment advisory industry is clear about AI
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 03, 2024
SEC wants to ensure investment advisory industry is clear about AI

Regulator to hold a virtual public meeting on the future of the industry.

By Steve Randall
Focus Financial partner firm to become part of Kovitz in $16B tie-up
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 03, 2024
Focus Financial partner firm to become part of Kovitz in $16B tie-up

The transaction is expected to complete in the third quarter of 2024.

By Steve Randall
Asset managers use of AI in marketing to advisors is 'years away'
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 03, 2024
Asset managers use of AI in marketing to advisors is 'years away'

Report shows modest use of AI in intermediary distribution-related data initiatives.

By Steve Randall
JPMorgan vs. Morgan Stanley: Who's right on stocks outlook?
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 03, 2024
JPMorgan vs. Morgan Stanley: Who's right on stocks outlook?

Wall Street strategists disagree on what's ahead.

By Bloomberg
GameStop shares surge 103% as dormant Reddit user returns
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 03, 2024
GameStop shares surge 103% as dormant Reddit user returns

A supposed $116M position in the stock triggered a frenzy.

By Bloomberg
OPEC+ extended cuts but plans to boost again in the fall
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 03, 2024
OPEC+ extended cuts but plans to boost again in the fall

Latest extension aims to support fragile market.

By Bloomberg
Broadridge targets the “advisor distribution riddle” in latest acquisition
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 31, 2024
Broadridge targets the “advisor distribution riddle” in latest acquisition

The global fintech provider has snapped up an advisor intent data provider to help asset managers sharpen their digital marketing.

By Leo Almazora
Musk charged with $7.5M insider trading on Tesla stock
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 31, 2024
Musk charged with $7.5M insider trading on Tesla stock

The CEO of the electric vehicle "breached his fiduciary duties" by trading on non-public company information, suit alleges.

By Bloomberg
SEC bars former advisor, crypto trader
ALTERNATIVES MAY 31, 2024
SEC bars former advisor, crypto trader

'Brokerage firms must broaden their horizons about what’s under scrutiny by regulators and what isn’t,' one compliance executive says.

By Bruce Kelly
Citizens grows its private wealth ambitions in Boston
ADVISOR MOVES MAY 31, 2024
Citizens grows its private wealth ambitions in Boston

Citizens Financial Group has added a top advisor with nearly $1B in assets from JPMorgan, along with another key hire for its Boston office.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors adjust to higher-for-longer rate environment
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 31, 2024
Advisors adjust to higher-for-longer rate environment

Wall Street has found its hit song for the summer of 2024. It’s called higher-for-longer.

By Gregg Greenberg
Association of African American Financial Advisors chairman ‘involuntarily removed’
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 31, 2024
Association of African American Financial Advisors chairman ‘involuntarily removed’

Christian Nwasike responds to decision, saying they had 'divergent views on the future direction' of the organization.

By Josh Welsh
Sanctuary Wealth partner firm SLK adds multigenerational Wells Fargo pair
ADVISOR MOVES MAY 31, 2024
Sanctuary Wealth partner firm SLK adds multigenerational Wells Fargo pair

The breakaway duo, managing more than $300M in assets, are joining the employee-owned independent in California.

By Leo Almazora
RBC enhances Northeast presence with $855M JPMorgan team
ADVISOR MOVES MAY 31, 2024
RBC enhances Northeast presence with $855M JPMorgan team

The high-net-worth group is coming over to join RBC Wealth Management’s advisory complex in New Jersey.

By Leo Almazora
Mortgage delinquency rate up slightly, but is it cause for concern?
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 31, 2024
Mortgage delinquency rate up slightly, but is it cause for concern?

There should have been a dip in March due to tax refunds, but this didn't happen.

By Steve Randall