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Citi looks to boost wealth arm with better lures for advisors
WIREHOUSES OCT 24, 2024
Citi looks to boost wealth arm with better lures for advisors

The Wall Street giant is reportedly sweetening its recruitment packages for top-gun professionals as it continues to navigate a yearslong compliance cleanup.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor suspended, fined for pushing elderly clients into high-risk GPB private placements
ALTERNATIVES OCT 24, 2024
Advisor suspended, fined for pushing elderly clients into high-risk GPB private placements

Recommendations of more than $800k in limited partnerships led to unsuitably large concentrations of alts in their portfolios, Finra finds.

By Leo Almazora
At Boeing, pension plan is up in the air, and 401(k) is grounded
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 24, 2024
At Boeing, pension plan is up in the air, and 401(k) is grounded

Union machinists reject an offer from the company that included a 35 percent pay increase and up to a 12 percent annual contribution from the company toward workers' 401(k)s.

By Emile Hallez
intelliflo boosts platform with new wash sale rule feature
FINTECH OCT 24, 2024
intelliflo boosts platform with new wash sale rule feature

The fintech provider is helping tax-conscious family offices and SMAs avoid the ire of the IRS with its latest redblack platform update.

By Leo Almazora
LPL lands $800M advisor group from Osaic
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 24, 2024
LPL lands $800M advisor group from Osaic

The independent broker-dealer's newest affiliate team offers planning and wealth management services to executives, engineers and medical practitioners.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth.com unveils partnership with Independent Advisor Alliance
FINTECH OCT 24, 2024
Wealth.com unveils partnership with Independent Advisor Alliance

The fintech provider is helping the $18B hybrid RIA maintain its growth momentum through its digital planning platform.

By Leo Almazora
As Osaic consolidation winds down, are job cuts on the horizon?
RIA NEWS OCT 23, 2024
As Osaic consolidation winds down, are job cuts on the horizon?

“With this rapid pace of change, there is always the potential for attrition and elimination of duplicative roles as natural outcomes," said Dimple Shah, executive vice president.

By Bruce Kelly
State regulators ramp up enforcement with digital fraud coming into focus
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 23, 2024
State regulators ramp up enforcement with digital fraud coming into focus

NASAA's 2024 report showcases rising scrutiny of digital assets and social media scams, with older investors emerging as vulnerable targets.

By Leo Almazora
Goldman, Apple hit with $89M penalty over credit card failures
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 23, 2024
Goldman, Apple hit with $89M penalty over credit card failures

“Big Tech companies and big Wall Street firms should not behave as if they are exempt from federal law," says head of federal consumer protection agency.

By Leo Almazora
Is America headed for a retirement crisis?
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 23, 2024
Is America headed for a retirement crisis?

John Hancock Retirement CEO Wayne Park weighs in on America's retirement readiness.

By Gregg Greenberg
Survey highlights financial challenges across generations as longevity increases
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 23, 2024
Survey highlights financial challenges across generations as longevity increases

John Hancock study provides sobering snapshot of financial sentiment, with concerns around debt and day-to-day finances holding back retirement readiness.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James bags $1B Merrill team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 23, 2024
Raymond James bags $1B Merrill team

The independent wealth giant's latest addition to its employee advisor channel extends its reach in New York's high-net-worth space.

By Leo Almazora
Arizona strips license rep who 'fraudulently sold' GPB private placements
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 22, 2024
Arizona strips license rep who 'fraudulently sold' GPB private placements

Finra suspended the broker, Luke Johnson, earlier this year.

By Bruce Kelly
Vise, Advyzon ink partnerships to drive portfolio personalization
FINTECH OCT 22, 2024
Vise, Advyzon ink partnerships to drive portfolio personalization

The two wealth tech firms are ramping up efforts to help financial advisors deliver customized, tax-efficient portfolios at scale.

By Leo Almazora
NAIFA bolsters support for advisor members with Practice Intel tie-up
FINTECH OCT 22, 2024
NAIFA bolsters support for advisor members with Practice Intel tie-up

The association's new strategic partnership aims to help growth-focused advisors with access to a data-based performance improvement platform.

By Leo Almazora
Fintech firm PhilanthPro entices advisors with GiveTeam partnership
FINTECH OCT 22, 2024
Fintech firm PhilanthPro entices advisors with GiveTeam partnership

The philanthropic planning platform is offering advisors a win-win by getting acquainted with the platform while building client relationships.

By Leo Almazora
New York investment advisor fined $4M for breaking its own criteria
RIA NEWS OCT 22, 2024
New York investment advisor fined $4M for breaking its own criteria

SEC charged the firm with making misstatements and compliance failures.

By Steve Randall
Rich Steinmeier confirmed as LPL's new CEO
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 21, 2024
Rich Steinmeier confirmed as LPL's new CEO

The broker-dealer giant's board finalized Steinmeier's chief executive appointment while elevating Matt Audette to president role.

By Leo Almazora
Fiduciary duty, cybersecurity and AI top SEC's 2025 exam priorities
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 21, 2024
Fiduciary duty, cybersecurity and AI top SEC's 2025 exam priorities

SEC Chair Gary Gensler reaffirms the regulator's role in protecting investors amid perennial and emerging industry risks.

By Leo Almazora
RIA M&A activity cools in Q3, but $1B plus deals are on the rise
RIA NEWS OCT 21, 2024
RIA M&A activity cools in Q3, but $1B plus deals are on the rise

Fidelity's latest industry report shows deal pace slowing to healthier levels, with private equity continuing to play a significant role.

By Leo Almazora