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Firms see state license risk in prediction market
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 31, 2025
Firms see state license risk in prediction market

The booming business of events contracts is one to watch closely – and tread into carefully – for some of the biggest operators.

By Bloomberg
ETF issuers double down on active product development as flows surge
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 31, 2025
ETF issuers double down on active product development as flows surge

Providers target wirehouses and RIAs as active ETF assets top $1 trillion, but distribution and education concerns remain.

By Leo Almazora
Nebraska ex-advisor faces five years in prison for role in $45 million bank fraud
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 31, 2025
Nebraska ex-advisor faces five years in prison for role in $45 million bank fraud

The former advisor's conviction follows a multi-year scheme built on fraudulent financial statements, ending in the collapse of investment partnership.

By Leo Almazora
LPL signs up 80% of Commonwealth Financial's advisors, keeps target at 90%
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 31, 2025
LPL signs up 80% of Commonwealth Financial's advisors, keeps target at 90%

'We feel over the moon with this transaction,' LPL's CEO Rich Steinmeier said.

By Bruce Kelly
Illinois billionaire tax proposal draws warnings from think tanks
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 30, 2025
Illinois billionaire tax proposal draws warnings from think tanks

A state-level move to tax the extremely wealthy on unrealized gains would open a Pandora's Box of legal and logistical issues, according to the Tax Foundation and the Illinois Policy Institute.

By Leo Almazora
Open Trump accounts to all IRA providers, ICI urges Treasury Department
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 30, 2025
Open Trump accounts to all IRA providers, ICI urges Treasury Department

An open letter from the industry group highlights need for an open marketplace, broader eligible investments, and operational clarity ahead of next year's rollout.

By Leo Almazora
Ameriprise wealth division sets new client asset record in Q3
WIREHOUSES OCT 30, 2025
Ameriprise wealth division sets new client asset record in Q3

Total client assets in the wealth division rise 11%, with wrap account assets and advisor revenue also setting records.

By Leo Almazora
Stifel's Kruszewski: from 'No need' to sell firm to 'No sale!'
WIREHOUSES OCT 30, 2025
Stifel's Kruszewski: from 'No need' to sell firm to 'No sale!'

The wealth management industry right now is focused on the future of Stifel and its 2,000 highly desirable financial advisors.

By Bruce Kelly
Stifel settles more Miami broker lawsuits, totaling $3.4 million
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 30, 2025
Stifel settles more Miami broker lawsuits, totaling $3.4 million

The total of Chuck Roberts-related legal damages and costs rises to $180 million, with more claims in the wings.

By Bruce Kelly
The Power of Clarity: Elevating Confidence in RIA Transactions
EXPERT ADVICE OCT 30, 2025
The Power of Clarity: Elevating Confidence in RIA Transactions

In his insightful analysis, Stan Gregor explores how transparency is the critical driver of successful M&A transactions in the wealth management industry. He highlights the risks of opaque private deals and explains why clear reporting and governance can elevate investor confidence and foster long-term growth.

By Stan Gregor
Pontera's anti-Fidelity manifesto misses key 401(k) risks, argues Absolute Capital CEO
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 29, 2025
Pontera's anti-Fidelity manifesto misses key 401(k) risks, argues Absolute Capital CEO

Auditability, plan sponsor policies, and state-level regulatory guidance could also create compliance risks for advisors looking to manage held-away client assets.

By Leo Almazora
Annuity sales hit new high as Americans seek income security amid inflation
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 29, 2025
Annuity sales hit new high as Americans seek income security amid inflation

Preliminary data from LIMRA show double-digit growth for registered annuity products amid another record $100 billion-plus quarter.

By Leo Almazora
Democratic Senators Warren, Sanders blast Trump executive order on alts in 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 29, 2025
Democratic Senators Warren, Sanders blast Trump executive order on alts in 401(k)s

Lawmakers press the DOL and SEC for answers as they flag risks and ethical concerns for retirement plans investing in private markets and digital assets.

By Leo Almazora
Morgan Stanley to acquire EquityZen, expanding access to private shares
FINTECH OCT 29, 2025
Morgan Stanley to acquire EquityZen, expanding access to private shares

The Wall Street giant’s newest deal, the first under CEO Ted Pick, signals a push to connect clients with private company shares and deepen relationships with high-growth firms.

By Leo Almazora
Osaic denies poaching allegations as it onboards $540M West Virginia team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 29, 2025
Osaic denies poaching allegations as it onboards $540M West Virginia team

A $50 million lawsuit from Primerica puts the hybrid RIA giant's latest advisor addition under the spotlight, with both firms disputing the facts.

By Leo Almazora
2025 RIA M&A sets new yearly record, with more deals on the horizon
RIA NEWS OCT 29, 2025
2025 RIA M&A sets new yearly record, with more deals on the horizon

New data show a 300-deal year comfortably in the cards as private equity, mid-size sellers, and sub-acquisitions emerge as key drivers.

By Leo Almazora
OnePoint BFG eyes $25 billion AUM target after Chicago deal
RIA NEWS OCT 29, 2025
OnePoint BFG eyes $25 billion AUM target after Chicago deal

CEO says the firm's national footprint is taking shape with a pipeline of mid-sized RIA acquisitions fueled by Joe Duran's Rise Growth Partners.

By Andrew Cohen
LPL, Raymond James, Prospera add new advisor teams
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 29, 2025
LPL, Raymond James, Prospera add new advisor teams

The latest moves include two father-son duos and another advisor parting ways with Commonwealth.

By Steve Randall
Global M&A value rises 10% to $1.9T in Q3, but varies sharply by region and sector
EQUITIES OCT 29, 2025
Global M&A value rises 10% to $1.9T in Q3, but varies sharply by region and sector

Which sectors have the potential to deliver returns to investors through increased scale?

By Steve Randall
Mass affluent Americans confident about retirement, but few have a plan: Prudential
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 28, 2025
Mass affluent Americans confident about retirement, but few have a plan: Prudential

Majority of mass affluent Americans feel ready for retirement, but few have factored in inflation, healthcare costs, or sought professional advice.

By Leo Almazora