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Mind SEC’s new data breach rules, says Finra
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 06, 2024
Mind SEC’s new data breach rules, says Finra

The industry regulator is urging member firms to start taking appropriate measures as changes to Regulation S-P take effect.

By Leo Almazora
'Ponzi schemes are done in the open by bad people'
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 06, 2024
'Ponzi schemes are done in the open by bad people'

SEC bars advisors who worked with Georgia Ponzi broker.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC sued over broker-dealer texting fines data
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 06, 2024
SEC sued over broker-dealer texting fines data

'Extraordinarily large' sums prompt American Securities Association's lawsuit, which asks commission to turn over documents showing how those amounts were reached.

By Emile Hallez
Most workers are unknowingly skimping on their 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 06, 2024
Most workers are unknowingly skimping on their 401(k)s

A new poll sheds light on employee confusion around workplace retirement plans, and how good plan design could help solve the problem.

By Leo Almazora
401(k) managed accounts have come into their own
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 06, 2024
401(k) managed accounts have come into their own

20 years of data show personalization benefits of managed account adoption, and opportunities for advisors to make an impact.

By Leo Almazora
SEC marketing rule has 'fallen short' of industry expectations
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 06, 2024
SEC marketing rule has 'fallen short' of industry expectations

Seward & Kissel report finds rule is creating challenges for investment advisors.

By Steve Randall
House GOP spending bill is a wish list of deregulation
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 05, 2024
House GOP spending bill is a wish list of deregulation

The appropriations bill has numerous riders designed to stop the SEC's climate rule, Consolidated Audit Trail, and other regulations.

By Emile Hallez
KKR REIT makes moves to prop up its NAV
ALTERNATIVES JUN 05, 2024
KKR REIT makes moves to prop up its NAV

'What KKR is doing is a bold move that favors the investor,' one senior industry executive says.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisor360 sets up next growth phase with ex-Merrill Lynch leader
FINTECH JUN 05, 2024
Advisor360 sets up next growth phase with ex-Merrill Lynch leader

The veteran hire will spearhead the wealth tech firm’s efforts to find expansion opportunities in a newly created role.

By Leo Almazora
Vestwell bolsters 401(k) leadership with JPMorgan deal
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 05, 2024
Vestwell bolsters 401(k) leadership with JPMorgan deal

The distribution partnership will see the fintech carry a key product, allowing more advisors to oversee workplace retirement plans.

By Leo Almazora
SEC's hedge fund clampdown faces setback in US court
ALTERNATIVES JUN 05, 2024
SEC's hedge fund clampdown faces setback in US court

The regulator is weighing its options after a federal appeals court ruled against its proposed fee disclosure rule.

By Bloomberg
Raymond James extends reach in Alaska with breakaway advisors
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 05, 2024
Raymond James extends reach in Alaska with breakaway advisors

The two advisors are joining from Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch, where they collectively managed more than $500M.

By Leo Almazora
LPL expands in Michigan with ex-Ameriprise advisors
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 05, 2024
LPL expands in Michigan with ex-Ameriprise advisors

The team, which reported managing $265M in assets at the broker-dealer, is the latest addition to LPL’s employee advisor network.

By Leo Almazora
Envestnet moves to make its UMA platform more personal
ALTERNATIVES JUN 05, 2024
Envestnet moves to make its UMA platform more personal

The wealth tech titan is tightening ties with Fidelity, BlackRock, Franklin Templeton and State Street to help advisors create tailor-made strategies.

By Leo Almazora
If a prospectus falls in a forest, does it make a sound?
OPINION JUN 04, 2024
If a prospectus falls in a forest, does it make a sound?

The SEC's overly cautious approach to change leaves them disconnected from the modern investor and the markets they serve.  

By Mark Goldberg
Want to build incredible teams? Give yourself, and your employees, personality tests
OPINION JUN 04, 2024
Want to build incredible teams? Give yourself, and your employees, personality tests

These tests allow leaders to analyze candidates and companies, and help identify people's superpowers.

By Kay Lynn Mayhue
Battle lines drawn over DOL's fiduciary rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 04, 2024
Battle lines drawn over DOL's fiduciary rule

Despite DOL’s efforts to protect itself, Congress and insurance industry go on the attack as first lawsuit is filed amid allegations the department exceeded its authority.

By Emile Hallez
LPL nabs $265M advisor from Edward Jones
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 04, 2024
LPL nabs $265M advisor from Edward Jones

The broker-dealer giant is expanding its presence in New Mexico as it helps launch an independent multigenerational practice.

By Leo Almazora
Avantax welcomes ex-Ameriprise advisor in “full circle” moment
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 04, 2024
Avantax welcomes ex-Ameriprise advisor in “full circle” moment

With a reported $120M in client assets, the latest breakaway to join the tax-focused Cetera subsidiary brings with her two decades of experience.

By Leo Almazora
Rule breaking nonbanks to be listed on new public register
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 04, 2024
Rule breaking nonbanks to be listed on new public register

Repeat offenders will be highlighted by CFPB platform.

By Steve Randall