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Legislation would allow use of 529 funds to finance training for CFP credential
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 25, 2023
Legislation would allow use of 529 funds to finance training for CFP credential

The American Institute of CPAs is also backing the measure because it would cover expenses related to the CPA exam.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Financial industry CEOs earn more as shareholder returns fall
FINTECH APR 25, 2023
Financial industry CEOs earn more as shareholder returns fall

Higher stock and option awards notched chief executives' pay even higher last year, according to a report from ISS Corporate Solutions.

By Emile Hallez
RBC nabs two First Republic advisors who manage $555 million
RIA NEWS APR 25, 2023
RBC nabs two First Republic advisors who manage $555 million

Brian Addington will join the firm’s San Francisco office, while Theresa Allen is joining its Newport Beach, California, office.

By InvestmentNews
First Republic grows wealth assets despite advisor departures
RIA NEWS APR 25, 2023
First Republic grows wealth assets despite advisor departures

The bank's total wealth management assets rose to $289.5 billion in the first quarter, a 6.7% increase from the previous quarter.

By Ryan W. Neal
Modern Wealth Management goes from zero to $1.5 billion with first deal
RIA NEWS APR 25, 2023
Modern Wealth Management goes from zero to $1.5 billion with first deal

The private equity-backed aggregator launched by veterans of Goldman Sachs and United Capital has acquired Barber Financial Group, with $1.5 billion in assets.

By Jeff Benjamin
UBS cites cautious wealth clients as it reports disappointing earnings
WIREHOUSES APR 25, 2023
UBS cites cautious wealth clients as it reports disappointing earnings

While the firm added $28 billion in new funds from clients during the quarter, revenue at the wealth business fell short of estimates.

By Bloomberg
Steward Partners adds team from UBS overseeing $200 million
WIREHOUSES APR 24, 2023
Steward Partners adds team from UBS overseeing $200 million

James Forsyth and Steven Miller, who operate as the Valencia Group, will be Steward Partners' first team in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

By InvestmentNews
First Rate partners with InvestEdge for compliance software
FINTECH APR 24, 2023
First Rate partners with InvestEdge for compliance software

Together, the companies serve more than 300 banks across the United States with a combined $3 trillion in assets under management.

By Ryan W. Neal
Merrill COO Kirstin Hill to leave firm, following Sieg's departure
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 24, 2023
Merrill COO Kirstin Hill to leave firm, following Sieg's departure

Some of Hill's responsibilities will be handed off to Jeff Busconi, who holds the newly created position of head of wealth management strategy, products and services.

By Emile Hallez
ESG funds spurned for safer bets in Q1
RIA NEWS APR 24, 2023
ESG funds spurned for safer bets in Q1

US investors pulled $5.2 billion from environmental, social and governance funds last quarter, according to a report by Morningstar.

By Bloomberg
Captrust acquires Minnesota firm managing $770 million
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 24, 2023
Captrust acquires Minnesota firm managing $770 million

Minnetonka-based QA Wealth Management specializes in working with Big 4 tax, audit and consulting professionals,

By InvestmentNews
Schwab split from its bank would unlock value: JPMorgan
RIA NEWS APR 21, 2023
Schwab split from its bank would unlock value: JPMorgan

Rising concerns over pending regulatory changes and customers moving cash to higher yielding accounts have erased more than $60 billion in market value from the firm's January highs.

By Bloomberg
State Street rolls out second 401(k) target-date series featuring an annuity
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 21, 2023
State Street rolls out second 401(k) target-date series featuring an annuity

The plan feature is provided by Global Trust Co. and Annexus Retirement Solutions.

By Emile Hallez
Raymond James, advisors win $16.4 million arbitration award against Deutsche Bank
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 21, 2023
Raymond James, advisors win $16.4 million arbitration award against Deutsche Bank

Ray Jay and its brokers claimed the German lender failed to pay revenue share and residual trailer fees on commercial loans.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Fidelity sees shifting dynamics among RIA buyers and sellers
RIA NEWS APR 21, 2023
Fidelity sees shifting dynamics among RIA buyers and sellers

Private equity is still hungry for access to wealth management and smaller firms are fine-tuning their pursuit of scale.

By Jeff Benjamin
Showing up for showbiz folks
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 21, 2023
Showing up for showbiz folks

A big part of working with artists and entertainers is helping them keep their feet on the ground while they're reaching for the stars.

By Jeff Benjamin
Farther surpasses $675M AUM as digitally native RIAs gain traction
FINTECH APR 20, 2023
Farther surpasses $675M AUM as digitally native RIAs gain traction

A new generation of registered investment advisors are just building fintech themselves, since what's on the market falls short of the digital experience they want to offer.

By Ryan W. Neal
LPL recruits $450 million Raymond James team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 20, 2023
LPL recruits $450 million Raymond James team

James Sheehan is based in Charleston, South Carolina, while Shawn Tighe works in northern New Jersey.

By Bruce Kelly
Florida bans use of ESG by public investments
RIA NEWS APR 20, 2023
Florida bans use of ESG by public investments

The state’s Senate approved a bill that bans state and local governments from using environmental, social, governance criteria when selling debt or investing public money.

By Bloomberg
Financial advisors wave the caution flag in client portfolios
EQUITIES APR 20, 2023
Financial advisors wave the caution flag in client portfolios

Fidelity research shows a trend toward de-risking and an increased focus on diversification in the portfolios advisors build for their clients.

By Jeff Benjamin