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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
$21.5B Sequoia seals deal for Family Asset Management
RIAS OCT 31, 2024
$21.5B Sequoia seals deal for Family Asset Management

The top-ranked RIA's latest acquisition in the Southeast adds $300M in AUM while extending its reach in South Carolina.

By Leo Almazora
New regulatory risk meter highlights advisor compliance hotspots
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2024
New regulatory risk meter highlights advisor compliance hotspots

The new resource unveiled by Cetera underscores potential impacts from DOL rule changes, developments on non-compete clauses, and ESG disclosures.

By Leo Almazora
Credent opens partnership onramp for advisors with TAMP rollout
RIAS OCT 31, 2024
Credent opens partnership onramp for advisors with TAMP rollout

Offering several flexible options, the $3.2B RIA is making the service more widely available to advisors considering a path to supported independence.

By Leo Almazora
What sets high-performing RIAs apart? Healthy growth, says Fidelity
RIAS OCT 31, 2024
What sets high-performing RIAs apart? Healthy growth, says Fidelity

Annual benchmarking study highlights how a disciplined organic approach, including cost controls and clear client segmentation, put high performers on a sustainable pace.

By Leo Almazora
What role do commissions now play for advisors?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 31, 2024
What role do commissions now play for advisors?

InvestmentNews survey highlights almost half of advisors continue to be compensated by commissions despite model often being publicly denounced.

By Josh Welsh
Wealth managers eyeing municipal bonds ahead of tax cut sunsets
FIXED INCOME OCT 31, 2024
Wealth managers eyeing municipal bonds ahead of tax cut sunsets

Some advisors are waiting for the election before adding more muni-bonds. Others are getting a head start.

By Gregg Greenberg
CFP Board "welcomes meaningful dialogue" with Sifma despite accusations
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 31, 2024
CFP Board "welcomes meaningful dialogue" with Sifma despite accusations

The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association outlines frustrations around rules that overlap with SEC and Finra regulations, telling CFP Board: You’re not a regulator, so stop acting like one.

By Emile Hallez
$24B Lido makes Mountain Region move with Platte River partnership
RIAS OCT 31, 2024
$24B Lido makes Mountain Region move with Platte River partnership

The PE-backed national RIA continues its ultra-high-net-worth expansion strategy by welcoming a $600M Colorado firm.

By Leo Almazora
LPL building out alts, banking services to chase wirehouse advisors, new CEO says
BROKER DEALERS OCT 31, 2024
LPL building out alts, banking services to chase wirehouse advisors, new CEO says

New chief executive Rich Steinmeier replaced Dan Arnold on October 1.

By Bruce Kelly
Franklin Templeton CEO vows to "do what's right" amid record outflows
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 31, 2024
Franklin Templeton CEO vows to "do what's right" amid record outflows

The global firm is navigating a crisis of confidence as an SEC and DOJ probe into its Western Asset Management business sparked a historic $37B exodus.

By Leo Almazora
For asset managers, easy experience is key to winning advisors' businesses
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2024
For asset managers, easy experience is key to winning advisors' businesses

Beyond returns, asset managers have to elevate their relationship with digital applications and a multichannel strategy, says JD Power.

By Leo Almazora
Why retaining HNW clients ultimately comes down to one basic thing
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2024
Why retaining HNW clients ultimately comes down to one basic thing

New survey finds varied levels of loyalty to advisors by generation.

By Steve Randall
LPL Financial beats expected earnings helped by record $26B recruitment assets
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 30, 2024
LPL Financial beats expected earnings helped by record $26B recruitment assets

The firm reported record advisor count, strong organic growth.

By Steve Randall
YieldStreet, investors, reach $6.2 million settlement over sunken ship scrap deal
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 30, 2024
YieldStreet, investors, reach $6.2 million settlement over sunken ship scrap deal

“YieldStreet raised money and some of the ships disappeared,” one attorney says.

By Bruce Kelly
RBC lands two Morgan Stanley teams with a combined $1.45B in assets
ADVISOR MOVES OCT 30, 2024
RBC lands two Morgan Stanley teams with a combined $1.45B in assets

The firm has gained strength in the Northeast with its latest additions in Maryland and Connecticut.

By Leo Almazora