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For some advisors, the expiring Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is the biggest issue going into the election
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 04, 2024
For some advisors, the expiring Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is the biggest issue going into the election

If given the power to change a single industry issue, addressing the expiring Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 is what wealth managers said they would do, along with fixing regulatory burdens. Meanwhile, tariffs are a worry for some.

By Gregg Greenberg
Envestnet extends integration network with Axos Clearing and Pontera
FINTECH NOV 04, 2024
Envestnet extends integration network with Axos Clearing and Pontera

The fintech behemoth's latest tie-ups bolster its footprint in the managed accounts and 401(k) spaces.

By Leo Almazora
$28.9B EP Wealth extends 2024 deal count with twin acquisitions
RIAS NOV 04, 2024
$28.9B EP Wealth extends 2024 deal count with twin acquisitions

With its latest partners in Maine and Texas, the fee-only RIA and financial planning firm has officially completed seven acquisitions for the year.

By Leo Almazora
Aspen Standard Wealth makes dealmaking debut with Summitry acquisition
RIAS NOV 04, 2024
Aspen Standard Wealth makes dealmaking debut with Summitry acquisition

The New York-based firm billing itself as a "long-term partner for successful RIAs" has snapped up the $2.8 billion boutique firm in San Francisco.

By Leo Almazora
Wilmington Trust elevates industry veteran Lisa Roberts as new wealth head
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 04, 2024
Wilmington Trust elevates industry veteran Lisa Roberts as new wealth head

The firm's new leadership appointment comes with 30 years of experience, including tenures at Citi, BofA, and Wells Fargo.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth, asset management titans team up for UHNW private markets venture
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 04, 2024
Wealth, asset management titans team up for UHNW private markets venture

Joint venture brings together $72B wealth manager with global asset manager.

By Steve Randall
MMA athlete endorsements lead $523M RIA to lose fight with SEC
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 04, 2024
MMA athlete endorsements lead $523M RIA to lose fight with SEC

Firm settles charges relating to SEC Marketing Rule compliance.

By Steve Randall
Why requesting referrals for business growth is "a terrible idea"
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 01, 2024
Why requesting referrals for business growth is "a terrible idea"

Advisors argue that there are other means to drive growth than requesting referrals.

By Josh Welsh
Flourish bolsters RIA support with Salesforce integration
FINTECH NOV 01, 2024
Flourish bolsters RIA support with Salesforce integration

The partnership, which extends to CRM leaders Practifi, XLR8, and Salentica will give advisors a smoother path toward managing their clients' held-away cash assets.

By Leo Almazora
Janney adds $1.1B with ex-Kestra, LPL, and RayJay teams
BROKER DEALERS NOV 01, 2024
Janney adds $1.1B with ex-Kestra, LPL, and RayJay teams

The BD giant's latest eight-advisor recruitment burst gives it additional footholds in Ohio and Florida.

By Leo Almazora
B. Riley keeps indy reps after selling employees to Stifel for far less than expected
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 01, 2024
B. Riley keeps indy reps after selling employees to Stifel for far less than expected

The price tag for the 40 to 50 financial advisors is up to $35 million.

By Bruce Kelly
BlackRock gets in line for the elusive ETF share class
ETFS NOV 01, 2024
BlackRock gets in line for the elusive ETF share class

The giant asset manager's "timing is interesting", says analyst as State Street goes the other way, seeking approval for mutual fund share classes of existing ETFs.

By Emile Hallez
Focus continues M&A strategy with Homan-Buckingham deal
RIAS NOV 01, 2024
Focus continues M&A strategy with Homan-Buckingham deal

The PE-backed RIA giant is building on its wealth hub strategy with its first external acquisition in Omaha.

By Leo Almazora
RBC ordered to pay $9.7M in Finra discrimination case
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 01, 2024
RBC ordered to pay $9.7M in Finra discrimination case

Former RBC advisor claims firm discriminated against her, and the timing of her firing could let the firm take a large portion of her book without compensation.

By Leo Almazora
Diversify deepens advisor network with two October additions
BROKER DEALERS NOV 01, 2024
Diversify deepens advisor network with two October additions

The $8.5B broker-dealer collective has added $215M to its network by welcoming two teams from Baird and B. Riley.

By Leo Almazora
Investors can’t tell if Fed rate cuts are a trick or treat
FIXED INCOME NOV 01, 2024
Investors can’t tell if Fed rate cuts are a trick or treat

Consumers appear skeptical of the Fed's timing of the rate cut in September and another that could come next week.

By Emile Hallez
How to prepare for the breakaway experience
COMPLIANCE NOV 01, 2024
How to prepare for the breakaway experience

Dealing with the wirehouses and BDs can be spooky, but there is one "must" every wantaway advisor should have.

By Josh Welsh
Mutual funds remain a stalwart of growth for America's middle-class wealth
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 01, 2024
Mutual funds remain a stalwart of growth for America's middle-class wealth

ICI report highlights why the investment product has endured for 100 years.

By Steve Randall
Stephan hired for new COO role at Franklin Templeton Wealth Alternatives
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 01, 2024
Stephan hired for new COO role at Franklin Templeton Wealth Alternatives

Former KKR, Morgan Stanley professional tasked with overseeing innovation.

By Steve Randall
JPMorgan to pay $151M in SEC enforcement blitz
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 31, 2024
JPMorgan to pay $151M in SEC enforcement blitz

Affiliates of the Wall Street giant have agreed to pay civil penalties and voluntary payments to investors for failures in its disclosures, fiduciary breaches, and failures to make recommendations in customers' best interests.

By Leo Almazora