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Fidelity to cut about 700 jobs
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 08, 2024
Fidelity to cut about 700 jobs

The move affects less than 1% of the workforce, according to a Fidelity spokesperson.

By Bloomberg
How much do wirehouse advisors hate selling for the bank?
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
Hightower CEO says RIA acquisition prices remain reasonable
RIAS MAR 08, 2024
Hightower CEO says RIA acquisition prices remain reasonable

'There's more net new RIAs being created every year, so consolidation is still a long way from playing out,' Bob Oros says.

By Gregg Greenberg
BlackRock buying SpiderRock to expand customized investing strategies
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 08, 2024
BlackRock buying SpiderRock to expand customized investing strategies

The deal will increase BlackRock's ability to offer tax-efficient investment services, especially those relying on options trading, the company said.

By Bloomberg
NewEdge Securities fined over bond pricing shortfalls
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
Sanctuary lands $1B team from Stifel
RIAS MAR 08, 2024
Sanctuary lands $1B team from Stifel

The Indianapolis advisory practice, which includes a five-decade industry veteran, is Sanctuary's third big firm in the area.

By Leo Almazora
An RIA by women for women (and everyone)
RIAS MAR 08, 2024
An RIA by women for women (and everyone)

Expressive Wealth, led by women, takes an approach that includes having a clinical psychologist on staff.

By Emile Hallez
UBS shares surge on Morgan Stanley upgrade
WIREHOUSES MAR 08, 2024
UBS shares surge on Morgan Stanley upgrade

The wirehouse's stock hit its highest level since 2008 after an analyst upgraded it to overweight, predicting a revival in deal-making.

By Bloomberg
Bluespring Wealth Partners creates $1.4B Florida hub
RIAS MAR 08, 2024
Bluespring Wealth Partners creates $1.4B Florida hub

Two partner firms combine to provide enhanced services for clients and team.

By Steve Randall
US homeowners have increased equity by $1.3T: CoreLogic
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 08, 2024
US homeowners have increased equity by $1.3T: CoreLogic

Fewer homeowners are in negative equity as prices rise nationwide.

By Steve Randall
Easterly hires former BlackRock iShares exec to expand reach
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 08, 2024
Easterly hires former BlackRock iShares exec to expand reach

The firm also has a new head of business development amid growth strategy.

By Steve Randall
US jobs report likely to mask cooling
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 08, 2024
US jobs report likely to mask cooling

Bureau of Labor Statistics data expected to show concentration in limited sectors.

By Bloomberg
JPMorgan says one market is 'irreplaceable' for asset managers
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 08, 2024
JPMorgan says one market is 'irreplaceable' for asset managers

The Wall Street stalwart sees 'great certainty for growth'

By Bloomberg
Moneta adds to Colorado footprint with latest merger
RIAS MAR 08, 2024
Moneta adds to Colorado footprint with latest merger

The partner-owned national RIA’s merger with a $279M advisor duo marks its first expansion into Boulder.

By Leo Almazora
Modern Wealth enters Eastern US with $1.2B deal
RIAS MAR 07, 2024
Modern Wealth enters Eastern US with $1.2B deal

The RIA is expanding its capabilities in retirement planning by buying with a Rochester, New York-based practice formerly with LPL.

By Leo Almazora
REITs might be right for advisors searching for yield, earnings growth
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 07, 2024
REITs might be right for advisors searching for yield, earnings growth

Office may have issues, but other property sectors have pricing power and can raise rents greater than inflation.

By Gregg Greenberg
$180M advisor rejoins Equitable from Cetera
BROKER DEALERS MAR 07, 2024
$180M advisor rejoins Equitable from Cetera

The California-based advisor's practice focuses on Mandarin-speaking clients.

By Leo Almazora
FSI sues DOL over independent contractor rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 07, 2024
FSI sues DOL over independent contractor rule

The advocacy group for independent financial advisors argues the final 2024 rule is ‘arbitrary and capricious.’

By Leo Almazora
Indiana adopts NAIC best-interest model for annuity sales
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 07, 2024
Indiana adopts NAIC best-interest model for annuity sales

Industry groups hail state’s new rule as a win for annuity consumer protection.

By Leo Almazora
Commonwealth girding for loss of up to $24M in fight with SEC
RIAS MAR 07, 2024
Commonwealth girding for loss of up to $24M in fight with SEC

It's highly unusual in the securities industry for a broker-dealer to put up such resistance to a regulator like the SEC.

By Bruce Kelly