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Another ex-Edelman advisor joins Baird in Virginia
RIA NEWS OCT 10, 2024
Another ex-Edelman advisor joins Baird in Virginia

The employee-owned hybrid firm's latest hire in Fairfax reportedly managed $285M at his previous firm.

By Leo Almazora
Milton adds to climate-change worries for retirees
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 10, 2024
Milton adds to climate-change worries for retirees

The hurricane is the latest severe-weather event in a retirement destination, underscoring the concerns about climate change that clients bring up, financial planners say.

By Emile Hallez
$26B RIA EP Wealth strikes private market alliance with Opto Investments
RIA NEWS OCT 10, 2024
$26B RIA EP Wealth strikes private market alliance with Opto Investments

The tech-driven alts platform will provide support to advisors seeking customized portfolio access for their high-net-worth clients.

By Leo Almazora
Social Security COLA flattens to 2.5 percent in 2025
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 10, 2024
Social Security COLA flattens to 2.5 percent in 2025

The benefit boost announced for next year aligns with historical averages but could still leave inflation-shocked retirees wanting.

By Leo Almazora
Borrowing from 401(k) loans is actually okay, study finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 10, 2024
Borrowing from 401(k) loans is actually okay, study finds

Saving behavior tends to follow a steady path over time, says co-author of study

By Josh Welsh
$300M Osaic advisor team comes home to Equitable
RIA NEWS OCT 10, 2024
$300M Osaic advisor team comes home to Equitable

The women-led group of advisors with more than 60 years of combined experience are rejoining the firm's supported independence platform in Hawaii.

By Leo Almazora
A second stint for Gallagher at SEC gets crypto world's attention
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 10, 2024
A second stint for Gallagher at SEC gets crypto world's attention

The former SEC commissioner Daniel Gallagher, now chief legal officer at Robinhood, could be a leading contender to lead the agency if Trump regains the White House.

By Emile Hallez
Envestnet boosts efforts at HNW and UHNW advisor support
FINTECH OCT 10, 2024
Envestnet boosts efforts at HNW and UHNW advisor support

The wealth tech behemoth is expanding its distribution and product suite to address the increasingly important space.

By Leo Almazora
TradePMR puts advisor growth in focus with client onboarding updates
FINTECH OCT 09, 2024
TradePMR puts advisor growth in focus with client onboarding updates

Fintech platform unveils CRM integration, multi-signature capabilities, and other enhancements to help reduce friction points.

By Leo Almazora
Finra suspends trio of ex-brokers
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 09, 2024
Finra suspends trio of ex-brokers

Churning cost customers more than $6 million, according to Finra.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisors’ wallets and hearts have to agree before selling their firm
OPINION OCT 09, 2024
Advisors’ wallets and hearts have to agree before selling their firm

Advisor-owners must acknowledge from the start that the keep/sell decision is a multi-faceted and difficult choice to make.

Corebridge breaks into the RILA space
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 09, 2024
Corebridge breaks into the RILA space

The insurance giant says its latest offering puts it a step ahead against other top-three annuity providers.

By Leo Almazora
Could private-market access boost retirement plan contributions?
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 09, 2024
Could private-market access boost retirement plan contributions?

Survey shows just over one-third of workplace plan participants willing to put part of their portfolios in private equity or private debt.

By Leo Almazora
Facet looks further to the future with $35M funding
FINTECH OCT 09, 2024
Facet looks further to the future with $35M funding

The tech-powered financial planning firm is using its latest financing to advance key initiatives and keep supporting its disruptive model.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James bags advisors from LPL, Edward Jones
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 09, 2024
Raymond James bags advisors from LPL, Edward Jones

The firm's latest additions in Indiana and South Dakota, including a family-run advisory team, managed more than $500M combined at their previous firms.

By Leo Almazora
Communify Fincentric launches inaugural wealth solutions offering
FINTECH OCT 09, 2024
Communify Fincentric launches inaugural wealth solutions offering

The new fintech provider led by former InvestCloud leaders is offering a new AI-driven communication suite and a personalized digital referrals tool.

By Leo Almazora
$685M Merrill Lynch trio departs for LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 09, 2024
$685M Merrill Lynch trio departs for LPL

The three advisors joining the firm in Kansas are launching their own venture through its independent affiliate channel.

By Leo Almazora
Huge growth at LPL comes with C-suite drama
OPINION OCT 08, 2024
Huge growth at LPL comes with C-suite drama

Some of LPL's most prominent advisors loved Dan Arnold because he was a nerd.

By Bruce Kelly
Has wirehouse plugged the leak?
WIREHOUSES OCT 08, 2024
Has wirehouse plugged the leak?

Wells Fargo Advisors management stresses stability, while recruiter says it appears "faucet of advisors leaving has turned into a drip."

By Bruce Kelly
Most who expect big inheritances plan to switch advisors
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 08, 2024
Most who expect big inheritances plan to switch advisors

Only a third of people who anticipate getting $100,000 or more passed down to them say they are likely to retain relationships with financial service providers, according to survey data published by Equitable.

By Emile Hallez