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'Junk IRAs' could morph into a $43B problem for retirement savers by 2030
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 23, 2025
'Junk IRAs' could morph into a $43B problem for retirement savers by 2030

A new report analyzing data from EBRI makes no bones about the risks from left-behind 401(k)s getting rolled into poorly performing safe harbor IRAs.

By Leo Almazora
California's proposed 'Billionaire Tax' could reshape wealth planning for ultra-high-net-worth clients
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 23, 2025
California's proposed 'Billionaire Tax' could reshape wealth planning for ultra-high-net-worth clients

Health CEO behind bid to hammer the ultra-wealthy

By Matthew Sellers
Advisor moves: Cetera brings practice over from LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 23, 2025
Advisor moves: Cetera brings practice over from LPL

Meanwhile, LPL lured a 37-year industry veteran from Raymond James in Alabama, and Bank of America hauled new hires from Wells Fargo, UBS, and Edward Jones.

By Leo Almazora
Michelle Avan's killer sentenced to life in prison
WIREHOUSES OCT 23, 2025
Michelle Avan's killer sentenced to life in prison

Avan's daughter, Nyah, called her mother a woman of poise, wisdom and grace, according to a report.

By Bruce Kelly
Envestnet names Bhaskar Peddhapati as CTO, continuing C-suite refresh
FINTECH OCT 23, 2025
Envestnet names Bhaskar Peddhapati as CTO, continuing C-suite refresh

The fintech giant's latest executive hire, whose experience includes a stint at Wells Fargo, replaces a longtime technology veteran at the company.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James posts record earnings, hails advisor growth in Q4
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 23, 2025
Raymond James posts record earnings, hails advisor growth in Q4

The broker-dealer giant topped analyst forecasts on the strength of advisor expansion, fee-based asset growth, and capital markets performance.

By Leo Almazora
Financial advice cockroaches have plenty of life selling insurance
OPINION OCT 23, 2025
Financial advice cockroaches have plenty of life selling insurance

Bruce Kelly analyzes new 'bad broker' report and concludes that the states' insurance commissioners need a better brand of bug spray.

By Bruce Kelly
US pension system holds steady as global peers advance, Mercer index shows
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 22, 2025
US pension system holds steady as global peers advance, Mercer index shows

America's C+ grade underscores solid foundations but highlights urgent reform priorities.

By Steve Randall
Prime Capital Financial expands with tax advisory acquisition, broadens integrated RIA platform
RIA NEWS OCT 22, 2025
Prime Capital Financial expands with tax advisory acquisition, broadens integrated RIA platform

The $30 billion Overland Park, Kansas-based RIA brings on a Texas tax advisory firm, further integrating services for clients nationwide.

By Leo Almazora
Industry groups welcome delay of AML rule for RIAs
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 22, 2025
Industry groups welcome delay of AML rule for RIAs

The Investment Adviser Association and the Investment Company Institute voiced support for the two-year postponement, citing a need for tailored anti-money laundering requirements.

By Leo Almazora
Rise Growth Partners reveals minority stake in Krilogy, marking third RIA partnership
RIA NEWS OCT 22, 2025
Rise Growth Partners reveals minority stake in Krilogy, marking third RIA partnership

The St. Louis-based RIA joins a select group of firms partnering with Rise as minority staking deals surge across the broader industry.

By Leo Almazora
How plan sponsors can bring alternatives into retirement portfolios
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 22, 2025
How plan sponsors can bring alternatives into retirement portfolios

Wilshire's Chip Castille says education, technology, careful liquidity management are key.

By Steve Randall
Advisor moves: Wells Fargo Advisors scoops billion-dollar team from Merrill
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 21, 2025
Advisor moves: Wells Fargo Advisors scoops billion-dollar team from Merrill

Raymond James and Osaic have also recruited more Commonwealth defectors in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Florida.

By Leo Almazora
More Americans planning to claim Social Security early despite knowing the trade-offs
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 21, 2025
More Americans planning to claim Social Security early despite knowing the trade-offs

Schroders research highlights widespread anxiety about retirement income as a new policy proposal emerges to limit benefit increases for wealthier retirees.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth management has a leadership crisis. Here’s how we fix it
OPINION OCT 21, 2025
Wealth management has a leadership crisis. Here’s how we fix it

The next generation of leaders are technically capable, but lack of intentionality in cultivating business development and operational skills leaves them at risk of falling short.

By James Bogart
Middle class retirement readiness: Your generation by generation guide
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 21, 2025
Middle class retirement readiness: Your generation by generation guide

New survey reveals key age-group shortfalls for middle class Americans.

By Steve Randall
Why millennials feel pinned between buying a home and saving for retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 21, 2025
Why millennials feel pinned between buying a home and saving for retirement

New report reveals disconnect between advisors, clients on top financial threat.

By Steve Randall
Ponzi scheme exposes $69M investor losses, court upholds prison term
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 20, 2025
Ponzi scheme exposes $69M investor losses, court upholds prison term

Federal appeals court upholds prison term for Kenneth Courtright after $69 million Ponzi scheme hits investors.

By Matthew Sellers
Private credit market raises plenty of questions for popular BDCs
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 20, 2025
Private credit market raises plenty of questions for popular BDCs

The success of the BDC industry is coming at its own expense, one veteran industry executive told InvestmentNews.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC alleges Inventis duo ran $26.5M Ponzi-like investment scheme
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 20, 2025
SEC alleges Inventis duo ran $26.5M Ponzi-like investment scheme

SEC alleges Inventis Ventures’ leaders promised 15% monthly returns in $26.5 million unregistered offering.