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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
401(k) lawsuits over 'forfeited' money get a lifeline
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 03, 2024
401(k) lawsuits over 'forfeited' money get a lifeline

There is one way to help avoid such litigation in the future, one lawyer says: Get rid of vesting schedules.

By Emile Hallez
Use tools to avoid hiring a team of mini-mes
OPINION JUN 03, 2024
Use tools to avoid hiring a team of mini-mes

A thriving organization, whether it’s a three-person team or large firm, is one made up with people who have complementary strengths and abilities.

By Scott Hanson
Morgan Stanley loses another deferred comp claim to ex-advisors
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 03, 2024
Morgan Stanley loses another deferred comp claim to ex-advisors

Financial advisors are using ERISA to argue they are owed deferred compensation.

By Bruce Kelly
For many wanting to quit work around 60, phased retirement can be the answer
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 03, 2024
For many wanting to quit work around 60, phased retirement can be the answer

The increasingly popular strategy lets people transition socially and financially, advisors say.

By Emile Hallez
SEC bars former advisor, crypto trader
ALTERNATIVES MAY 31, 2024
SEC bars former advisor, crypto trader

'Brokerage firms must broaden their horizons about what’s under scrutiny by regulators and what isn’t,' one compliance executive says.

By Bruce Kelly
Where the DOL's fiduciary rule intersects with HSAs
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 30, 2024
Where the DOL's fiduciary rule intersects with HSAs

For those who want to avoid becoming fiduciaries, be wary of the line between education and advice, lawyers warn.

By Emile Hallez
Arete Wealth strikes deal for California-based Portsmouth Financial Services
ALTERNATIVES MAY 30, 2024
Arete Wealth strikes deal for California-based Portsmouth Financial Services

The leading broker-dealer and RIA is adding over $800M in AUM along with a new San Francisco branch office.

By Leo Almazora
High-risk alts burn client in $1.2 million arbitration
ALTERNATIVES MAY 30, 2024
High-risk alts burn client in $1.2 million arbitration

'The positive thing about this award is that it is roughly 10 times the net out of pocket losses to the client,' says the client's attorney.

By Bruce Kelly