Advisor News

Displaying 28264 results
Asset-Map and eMoney ink integration partnership
FINTECH NOV 07, 2025
Asset-Map and eMoney ink integration partnership

New partnership enables seamless transfer of financial planning information, supporting more collaborative and transparent advisor-client interactions.

By Leo Almazora
With ex-boss charged with stealing $150M, Beneficient execs grilled by Kansas lawmakers
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 07, 2025
With ex-boss charged with stealing $150M, Beneficient execs grilled by Kansas lawmakers

Bradley Heppner allegedly spent more than $40 million to renovate and decorate his Texas mansion.

By Bruce Kelly
JPMorgan and Yodlee update data access pact as new fees loom for fintechs
FINTECH NOV 07, 2025
JPMorgan and Yodlee update data access pact as new fees loom for fintechs

The Wall Street giant's revised agreement with the data aggregator introduces formal pricing, raising fresh questions about the cost and control of consumer financial data.

By Leo Almazora
Franklin Templeton goes all in on AI with new tools roll-out
FINTECH NOV 07, 2025
Franklin Templeton goes all in on AI with new tools roll-out

Firm moves beyond pilots, betting on agentic AI to drive next-wave efficiency and insight.

By Steve Randall
RIA moves: World Investment Advisors acquires $140M New Hampshire firm
RIA NEWS NOV 07, 2025
RIA moves: World Investment Advisors acquires $140M New Hampshire firm

Acquired firm will be folded into World branch Boston Harbor Wealth Advisors.

By Steve Randall
Advisor moves: Savvy hits 100-advisor milestone on Commonwealth recruitment hat trick
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 06, 2025
Advisor moves: Savvy hits 100-advisor milestone on Commonwealth recruitment hat trick

Also, Carson adds an experience advisor from Northwestern Mutual, while Raymond James continues to bolster its independent and employee advisor units.

By Leo Almazora
Aquarian Capital to acquire Brighthouse Financial in $4.1B deal
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 06, 2025
Aquarian Capital to acquire Brighthouse Financial in $4.1B deal

The deal positions Brighthouse for continued growth as it maintains leadership in variable annuities, as well as a potential competitive edge in 401(k) plans.

By Leo Almazora
NASCAR champ Kyle Busch claims $8.6M loss in insurance 'scheme'
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 06, 2025
NASCAR champ Kyle Busch claims $8.6M loss in insurance 'scheme'

"I never thought something like this could happen to us," Kyle Busch said in a statement.

By Bruce Kelly
Pelosi to quit Congress
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 06, 2025
Pelosi to quit Congress

Enormously influential Democrat who was instrumental in transforming US health insurance makes shock announcement.

By Matthew Sellers
A storm is brewing in private credit – and it’s not what you think
OPINION NOV 06, 2025
A storm is brewing in private credit – and it’s not what you think

Despite headlines around borrowers missing payments and fraud behind the scenes, fund managers and advisors should be more wary of the system being rewired around a new base of investors.

By Mark Goldberg
RIA moves: Merit marks 51st deal with $715M indie RIA
RIA NEWS NOV 06, 2025
RIA moves: Merit marks 51st deal with $715M indie RIA

Wealth Enhancement is also building on its recent 100-partner milestone, while RFG Advisory adds a $340 million Arizona RIA to its platform.

By Leo Almazora
GWG mess gets worse, chairman charged with $150M fraud
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 06, 2025
GWG mess gets worse, chairman charged with $150M fraud

GWG bond investors have incurred $1 billion in losses, according to the Department of Justice.

By Bruce Kelly
Schwab to snap up private-shares platform Forge Global in $660M deal
ALTERNATIVES NOV 06, 2025
Schwab to snap up private-shares platform Forge Global in $660M deal

The RIA custody and brokerage giant's announcement highlights a growing push among major brokerages to bring private market investments to retail and RIA clients.

By Leo Almazora
'Death by 5,000 cuts': How Alaris is taking aim at RIA deal frustration
FINTECH NOV 05, 2025
'Death by 5,000 cuts': How Alaris is taking aim at RIA deal frustration

The AI-powered deal consultancy's new Buyer Portal promises to put transparency and compatibility ahead of costly bidding wars.

By Leo Almazora
Finra suspends former Morgan Stanley rep over transfers from ex-spouse's IRA
WIREHOUSES NOV 05, 2025
Finra suspends former Morgan Stanley rep over transfers from ex-spouse's IRA

Over a dozen transfers the veteran Milwaukee advisor made to a joint brokerage account violated Finra's rules, according to the regulator.

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: Wealth Enhancement acquires $464M Wise Wealth
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 05, 2025
RIA moves: Wealth Enhancement acquires $464M Wise Wealth

Bluespring also secured its eighth acquisition for 2025, a $1.4 billion Kestra affiliate firm, while $609B behemoth Mariner extended its footprint.

By Leo Almazora
Edward Jones wannabe recruit sues law firm over failed job application
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 05, 2025
Edward Jones wannabe recruit sues law firm over failed job application

USCIS inquiry at centre of allegations.

By Matthew Sellers
LPL OSJ Perennial taps Edward Jones for chief growth officer role
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 05, 2025
LPL OSJ Perennial taps Edward Jones for chief growth officer role

The ex-head of experienced advisor recruitment at Edward Jones arrives as her former firm extends its retirement and banking offerings.

By Leo Almazora
Financial stress takes a toll on Americans' health, MassMutual report reveals
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 05, 2025
Financial stress takes a toll on Americans' health, MassMutual report reveals

Head of wealth management, Vaughn Bowman, speaks with InvestmentNews.

By Steve Randall
Blackstone BDC 'expects' a strong November, president Jonathan Gray says
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 04, 2025
Blackstone BDC 'expects' a strong November, president Jonathan Gray says

BCRED said in September it was cutting the monthly distribution to investors by 9% to 20 cents per share.

By Bruce Kelly