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Riley chief tells advisors he's "not naive" to franchise deal fallout
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 12, 2024
Riley chief tells advisors he's "not naive" to franchise deal fallout

It's unusual for brokerage chiefs or senior officers to admit any shortcomings in their operations.

By Bruce Kelly
SMArtX beefs up its menu of models
FINTECH AUG 12, 2024
SMArtX beefs up its menu of models

The Florida-based fintech has added new asset managers and strategies, including just over a dozen SMAs from Invesco, to its platform.

By Leo Almazora
Washington RIA takes $430k penalty over misleading advertisements
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 09, 2024
Washington RIA takes $430k penalty over misleading advertisements

The SEC said Bellevue, Washington-based firm flouted the regulator’s marketing rule when it touted certain performance figures.

By Leo Almazora
Trump's proposed Social Security tax cuts would chop benefits, advocates say
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 09, 2024
Trump's proposed Social Security tax cuts would chop benefits, advocates say

Vow to end taxes on benefits, without any other changes to Social Security, would make the system run out of money sooner.

By Emile Hallez
New legislation seeks to extend 401(k)s to even younger Americans
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 09, 2024
New legislation seeks to extend 401(k)s to even younger Americans

The bipartisan measure introduced in the House of Representatives would widen the 401(k) savings window to include workers between 18 and 21 years old.

By Leo Almazora
Over one-fifth of Americans over 65 are still working
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 09, 2024
Over one-fifth of Americans over 65 are still working

Federal census data point to a trend of delayed retirement, with some states leading the way in growth of senior-age workers.

By Leo Almazora
Bondurant partners with Nebo Wealth to enhance client experiences
FINTECH AUG 08, 2024
Bondurant partners with Nebo Wealth to enhance client experiences

The firm founded by a veteran long-short strategist is putting mean reversion at the center of its portfolio management.

By Leo Almazora
Retire by 65? Get real, say one in two Americans
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2024
Retire by 65? Get real, say one in two Americans

Poll of 1,000 adults reveals more than two-thirds concerned over living expenses, savings shortfalls, and a lack of guaranteed retirement income.

By Leo Almazora
Architect of Osaic's million dollar rebrand jumps back to LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 08, 2024
Architect of Osaic's million dollar rebrand jumps back to LPL

It's not clear why Jen Roche left Osaic.

By Bruce Kelly
WisdomTree Wells Notice could center on ESG representations
ETFS AUG 08, 2024
WisdomTree Wells Notice could center on ESG representations

SEC staff have concluded an investigation involving several now-liquidated ETFs.

By Emile Hallez
Robinhood has answered SEC's crypto warning
ALTERNATIVES AUG 08, 2024
Robinhood has answered SEC's crypto warning

The retail fintech's CEO says it has filed a "high-quality" response to the regulator's query as it beat earnings expectations.

By Bloomberg
Healthcare costs continue to rise for retired seniors
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2024
Healthcare costs continue to rise for retired seniors

Fidelity says a 65-year-old retiring today will face $165k in health care and medical expenses – more than twice what the average American expects.

By Leo Almazora
Private Advisor Group teams up with succession tech platform
RIA NEWS AUG 08, 2024
Private Advisor Group teams up with succession tech platform

The $31.5B RIA and New Jersey-based branch office is helping its advisor community navigate the journey of continuity and succession planning.

By Leo Almazora
The shadow of debt is creeping further into retirement, EBRI says
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2024
The shadow of debt is creeping further into retirement, EBRI says

Analysis of Federal Reserve data shows how the continuing burden of debt and debt payments impact older households.

By Leo Almazora
Osaic hybrid adds Fidelity's National Financial as custodian
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 07, 2024
Osaic hybrid adds Fidelity's National Financial as custodian

The activity at Osaic comes as the wealth management market waits to see if an IPO is in the firm's future.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra dings Pershing over fractional share trade reporting
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 07, 2024
Finra dings Pershing over fractional share trade reporting

Such trades were underreported since 1997, the regulator said.

By Emile Hallez
Market jitters spark 401(k) trading
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 06, 2024
Market jitters spark 401(k) trading

Trading activity was eight times higher than usual on Monday, a level not seen since March 2020, according to Alight Solutions.

By Emile Hallez
SEC looks at Morgan Stanley's cash in advisory accounts
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 06, 2024
SEC looks at Morgan Stanley's cash in advisory accounts

Meanwhile, Wells Fargo is attempting to close the books on the SEC's investigation.

By Bruce Kelly
YieldStreet founder Milind Mehere takes a seat at Advisor360
FINTECH AUG 06, 2024
YieldStreet founder Milind Mehere takes a seat at Advisor360

The serial technopreneur is joining as the newest member of the enterprise wealth tech firm’s board of directors.

By Leo Almazora
Investors frustrated as failures plague brokerage platforms
FINTECH AUG 05, 2024
Investors frustrated as failures plague brokerage platforms

Schwab and Fidelity users vent on social media as thousands report issues with accessing their accounts.

By Leo Almazora