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The training gap: Preparing financial advisors for the female leadership era
OPINION OCT 07, 2025
The training gap: Preparing financial advisors for the female leadership era

While there's no shortage of talent to be tapped, firms must pave the way for their success by investing in essential skills for the future.

By Don Barden
RIA moves: Beacon Pointe plants Washington, DC stake with $875M female-led RIA
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 07, 2025
RIA moves: Beacon Pointe plants Washington, DC stake with $875M female-led RIA

Meanwhile, Carson Group seals its latest full acquisition in Pittsburgh, while Bluespring merges in another Kestra-affiliated firm in Virginia.

By Leo Almazora
Third ex-Merrill advisor in Florida faces spotlight for illegal activity
WIREHOUSES OCT 07, 2025
Third ex-Merrill advisor in Florida faces spotlight for illegal activity

The decentralized supervision infrastructure used by wirehouses is 'like a failed state,' says attorney.

By Bruce Kelly
Rising doubt in retirement timing forces advisors to retool strategies for client lifetime income
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 07, 2025
Rising doubt in retirement timing forces advisors to retool strategies for client lifetime income

New report finds two thirds of Americans doubt they will retire on time.

By Steve Randall
AI, cost control, and fiduciary expertise redefine the DC plan landscape in 2025
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 07, 2025
AI, cost control, and fiduciary expertise redefine the DC plan landscape in 2025

New research shows plan sponsors embracing tech and outsourcing to boost outcomes.

By Steve Randall
Greenspring, Wealthstream merge to create $10B+ employee owned RIA powerhouse
RIA NEWS OCT 06, 2025
Greenspring, Wealthstream merge to create $10B+ employee owned RIA powerhouse

Tie-up is a natural evolution of a relationship that has grown over the past decade

By Steve Randall
Fifth Third to acquire Comerica in $10.9B all-stock deal
RIA NEWS OCT 06, 2025
Fifth Third to acquire Comerica in $10.9B all-stock deal

The merger between Fifth Third and Comerica aims to accelerate growth, diversify revenue streams, and strengthen the combined bank’s presence in the Southeast, Texas, and California.

By Leo Almazora
AssetMark's new RIA chief takes the fight to fee compression
FINTECH OCT 06, 2025
AssetMark's new RIA chief takes the fight to fee compression

Additional services allow advisors to pick up the slack and expand as the rest of the industry gets squeezed.

By Andrew Cohen
Family wealth conversations: UBS experts share strategies that work
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 06, 2025
Family wealth conversations: UBS experts share strategies that work

How to have constructive talks regarding wealth, values, legacy.

By Steve Randall
Holistiplan, Hamachi.ai join AI-powered fight for advisor efficiency
FINTECH OCT 03, 2025
Holistiplan, Hamachi.ai join AI-powered fight for advisor efficiency

The team behind the newly launched Hamachi communication platform includes veteran fintech innovators from Orion and Redtail.

By Leo Almazora
Hackers claim 1 billion record mega-breach in Salesforce attack
FINTECH OCT 03, 2025
Hackers claim 1 billion record mega-breach in Salesforce attack

Experts say the cyber-criminal coalition's latest threat, which names Alllianz Life and other giant firms, marks a tactical shift from traditional ransomware to public extortion.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: Women-led Edward Jones team jumps to Ameriprise with $300M
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 03, 2025
Advisor moves: Women-led Edward Jones team jumps to Ameriprise with $300M

Raymond James' indie channel also added a veteran planner from Osaic, while a group of Morgan Stanley breakaways joins a Commonwealth-affiliated firm in Pennsylvania.

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: Allworth extends reach in Massachusetts with $850M Shorepoint
RIA NEWS OCT 03, 2025
RIA moves: Allworth extends reach in Massachusetts with $850M Shorepoint

Meanwhile, Alera Group has extended its reach in Kansas with two retirement-focused advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James' total of Commonwealth Financial advisors' assets tops $4 billion
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 03, 2025
Raymond James' total of Commonwealth Financial advisors' assets tops $4 billion

This week alone, Raymond James said it has recruited four Commonwealth teams with $1.08 billion in assets.

By Bruce Kelly
The silent risk in wealth management: Career paths disappearing at RIAs
OPINION OCT 03, 2025
The silent risk in wealth management: Career paths disappearing at RIAs

With just two-fifths of advisors seeing a clear professional trajectory at their firms, RIAs must take intentional steps to ensure client continuity and effective succession planning.

By David Devoe
SEC investigating exchange over alleged Scientology ties, fund misuse
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 03, 2025
SEC investigating exchange over alleged Scientology ties, fund misuse

Startup under the microscope following whistleblower reports and revelations by former employees, according to the Wall Street Journal.

By Leo Almazora
SEC accuses Brooklyn adviser of running $4.1M Ponzi-like scheme
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 03, 2025
SEC accuses Brooklyn adviser of running $4.1M Ponzi-like scheme

The SEC alleges a Brooklyn adviser raised $4.1 million from clients in a Ponzi-like scheme, spotlighting adviser oversight and compliance risks in wealth management.

Vanguard rivals finally get hands on its tax-busting fund design
ETFS OCT 03, 2025
Vanguard rivals finally get hands on its tax-busting fund design

While the SEC works through a bursting waitlist, technical challenges remain for mutual fund giants looking to seize competitive advantage.

By Bloomberg
Going beyond traditional wealth management is in demand says JPMorgan Private Bank
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 02, 2025
Going beyond traditional wealth management is in demand says JPMorgan Private Bank

William Sinclair tells InvestmentNews about the bank’s new lifestyle offering

By Steve Randall
'Financial vortex' of priorities squeezing workers' retirement prospects, Goldman says
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 02, 2025
'Financial vortex' of priorities squeezing workers' retirement prospects, Goldman says

Rising living costs and life events are forcing more to pause retirement savings, but new research highlights how early planning, access to 401(k)s, and income strategies like annuities can help.

By Leo Almazora