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Tifin AG forges strategic alliance with GenWealth
FINTECH OCT 08, 2024
Tifin AG forges strategic alliance with GenWealth

The AI-enabled fintech platform is adding the hybrid RIA to its network of organic growth-focused wealth firms.

By Leo Almazora
Crypto.com files suit against SEC after Wells Notice
ALTERNATIVES OCT 08, 2024
Crypto.com files suit against SEC after Wells Notice

Crypto trading platform fires back against a legal threat by the regulator, contending it has "unilaterally expanded its jurisdiction beyond statutory limits."

By Bloomberg
Cetera inks deal for hybrid RIA Concourse Financial Group Securities
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 08, 2024
Cetera inks deal for hybrid RIA Concourse Financial Group Securities

The agreement will bring roughly 350 advisors with $12B in AUA and $4B in AUM under the seasoned IBD acquirer's umbrella.

By Leo Almazora
Merrill scores two advisor teams from JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley
WIREHOUSES OCT 08, 2024
Merrill scores two advisor teams from JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley

The BofA wealth unit's latest additions in Texas and New York reportedly oversee $950M in client assets combined

By Leo Almazora
Balancing growth with wealth preservation
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 07, 2024
Balancing growth with wealth preservation

When Social Security started, the life expectancy for someone collecting was six to eight years, but now we're pushing past 20 years, says advisor.

By Chris Davis
New Jersey pulls license of ex-LPL broker
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 07, 2024
New Jersey pulls license of ex-LPL broker

“The numbers are wrong," says broker, who made $1.5 million after guiding clients to invest in friend’s firm, according to the Bureau of Securities.

By Bruce Kelly
Arnold’s abrupt end shows no one is beyond reproach
OPINION OCT 07, 2024
Arnold’s abrupt end shows no one is beyond reproach

News of firing was a shock but it’s clear LPL decided it had to act.

By Editorial
Prioritizing the human condition
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 07, 2024
Prioritizing the human condition

The good, the bad, and the ugly: How CEO connects the numbers to a client's life story.

By Chris Davis
Snowden Lane embraces move toward all-in-one platforms
FINTECH OCT 07, 2024
Snowden Lane embraces move toward all-in-one platforms

Dig deeper into latest technology trends with our expert speakers at the upcoming RIA Activate event.

By Chris Davis
LPL welcomes back $340M boomerang advisor from Raymond James
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 07, 2024
LPL welcomes back $340M boomerang advisor from Raymond James

The broker-dealer titan is extending its reach in New Jersey with an advisor duo operating a proud family practice.

By Leo Almazora
A welcome mat into financial planning
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 06, 2024
A welcome mat into financial planning

The pandemic hit and internships were in chaos but Hannah Moore saw an opportunity.

By Chris Davis
Orion deepens Capital Group alliance with ETF portfolio tie-up
FINTECH OCT 04, 2024
Orion deepens Capital Group alliance with ETF portfolio tie-up

The leading wealth tech provider is helping more advisors access active ETF models through its exclusive partnership.

By Leo Almazora
Good health, high wealth, good retirement? EBRI study points to links
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 04, 2024
Good health, high wealth, good retirement? EBRI study points to links

Survey analysis covering 20,000 retirees also shows guaranteed income, pre-retirement planning, and racial factors may play a role.

By Leo Almazora
Stifel loses huge $14.2 million arbitration claim linked to star Miami broker
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 04, 2024
Stifel loses huge $14.2 million arbitration claim linked to star Miami broker

“The evidence in this case was overwhelming,” says an attorney.

By Bruce Kelly
UBS scores $400M veteran advisor from Merrill
WIREHOUSES OCT 04, 2024
UBS scores $400M veteran advisor from Merrill

The wirehouse's latest addition in Manchester, New Hampshire arrives with more than two decades of industry experience.

By Leo Almazora
Departing Gurbir Grewal took the SEC "into new territory"
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 03, 2024
Departing Gurbir Grewal took the SEC "into new territory"

Having led the division of enforcement since 2021, Grewal's tenure included record penalties against firms for securities-law violations.

B. Riley sees another top advisor jump ship
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 03, 2024
B. Riley sees another top advisor jump ship

“It makes you wonder what’s next,” says one recruiter.

By Bruce Kelly
Gen X women worried they'll need a $2.1M nest egg
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 03, 2024
Gen X women worried they'll need a $2.1M nest egg

Northwestern Mutual analysis reveals gaps in expectations and attitudes across generations of women.

By Leo Almazora
Osaic boosting advisor skills with new academy launch
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 03, 2024
Osaic boosting advisor skills with new academy launch

The PE-backed wealth platform is helping affiliated financial professionals advance their people and practice skills through the virtual and in-person program.

By Leo Almazora
LPL bags $2.1B superteam from Raymond James
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 03, 2024
LPL bags $2.1B superteam from Raymond James

With a team of nine advisors, the nearly 30-year-old practice expands LPL's footprint with two additional locations in Texas.

By Leo Almazora