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Trump's executive orders no golden ticket for energy stocks
EQUITIES JAN 21, 2025
Trump's executive orders no golden ticket for energy stocks

While promising to halt offshore wind projects, open up wild lands for drilling, and cull incentives for electric vehicles, Trump's first round of actions may not necessarily boost energy companies or hold back renewables, observers said.

By Emile Hallez
LPL doubles down on advisor growth with digital platform boost
FINTECH JAN 21, 2025
LPL doubles down on advisor growth with digital platform boost

The broker-dealer giant aims to help advisors engage both their clients and prospects further with its latest enhancements.

By Leo Almazora
It’s a seller’s market for RIAs in 2025, report says
RIA NEWS JAN 21, 2025
It’s a seller’s market for RIAs in 2025, report says

Private equity money is contributing to the good times for RIA owners.

By Bruce Kelly
Mark Uyeda-led SEC launches crypto task force
ALTERNATIVES JAN 21, 2025
Mark Uyeda-led SEC launches crypto task force

The group led by Commissioner Hester Peirce will take input from within and outside the agency to create a clear regulatory framework for crypto assets.

By Leo Almazora
Envestnet taps tech veteran Chris Todd as new CEO
FINTECH JAN 21, 2025
Envestnet taps tech veteran Chris Todd as new CEO

The wealth tech giant's new chief executive brings nearly two decades of experience, most recently at the helm of a privately held software firm.

By Leo Almazora
Hedge fund investors have lost over half their gains to fees, finds study
ALTERNATIVES JAN 21, 2025
Hedge fund investors have lost over half their gains to fees, finds study

Research raises fresh questions as data show a larger chunk of gross profits eaten up than the previous historical average.

By Leo Almazora
SEC rules RIAs need to keep in mind in 2025
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 21, 2025
SEC rules RIAs need to keep in mind in 2025

Experts say RIAs better keep a close eye on their communications, as well as cybersecurity, in the coming year.

By Gregg Greenberg
Mark Uyeda appointed acting SEC chair as Gary Gensler steps down
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 21, 2025
Mark Uyeda appointed acting SEC chair as Gary Gensler steps down

The newly inaugurated Trump White House taps the contrarian commissioner as temporary head amid a slew of walk-outs from the agency.

By Leo Almazora
How do business leaders see the global economy unfolding in 2025?
RIA NEWS JAN 21, 2025
How do business leaders see the global economy unfolding in 2025?

Survey of CEOs at Davos shows expectations for growth.

By Steve Randall
US firms lead ranking of world's most valuable brands, but who's in the top five?
RIA NEWS JAN 21, 2025
US firms lead ranking of world's most valuable brands, but who's in the top five?

Annual top 500 includes 193 American firms

By Steve Randall
AI insights survey exposes split between RIAs and enterprise advisors
RIA NEWS JAN 17, 2025
AI insights survey exposes split between RIAs and enterprise advisors

Envestnet data reveal shared focus on product underperformance and tax optimization, with differing priorities on fees.

By Leo Almazora
Rockefeller bolsters wealth division with Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan additions
RIA NEWS JAN 17, 2025
Rockefeller bolsters wealth division with Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan additions

The elite ex-wirehouse advisor teams will boost Rockefeller Global Family Office's presence in Texas and New York.

By Leo Almazora
Vanguard to pay more than $100M over target-date fund violations
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 17, 2025
Vanguard to pay more than $100M over target-date fund violations

The mutual fund titan harmed investors by failing to disclose risks relating to capital gains distributions in its retail target-date retirement funds, according to the SEC.

By Leo Almazora
Referrals may not be the practice builders they once were
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 17, 2025
Referrals may not be the practice builders they once were

Younger generations are increasingly hiring advisors based on digital marketing rather than referrals, a recent study found.

By Gregg Greenberg
SEC slams Wells Fargo, Merrill with $60 million in penalties over clients’ cash
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 17, 2025
SEC slams Wells Fargo, Merrill with $60 million in penalties over clients’ cash

“These penalties are certainly significant enough to draw the big firms’ attention," one executive said.

By Bruce Kelly
Nepsis unveils new national headquarters in Minneapolis
RIA NEWS JAN 17, 2025
Nepsis unveils new national headquarters in Minneapolis

The national RIA and tax services firm's move in Minnesota follows rapid growth, including key leadership additions in 2024.

By Leo Almazora
LPL to pay $18M over AML program deficiencies
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 17, 2025
LPL to pay $18M over AML program deficiencies

SEC charges describe multiple failures in customer identification programs and shortfalls related to high-risk accounts linked to cannabis and foreign entities.

By Leo Almazora
How Quad-A is working to close the Black wealth gap
RIA NEWS JAN 17, 2025
How Quad-A is working to close the Black wealth gap

Sheena Gray, CEO of the African American Association of Financial Advisors, speaks about the group's historic 2024 and its plans for the year ahead.

By Leo Almazora
NYC advisors ignored vulnerabilities in models for four years, fined $90M
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 17, 2025
NYC advisors ignored vulnerabilities in models for four years, fined $90M

SEC says two firms breached their fiduciary duties and whistleblower rule.

By Steve Randall
Over 50s are ready to leave work, but it's about money not retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 17, 2025
Over 50s are ready to leave work, but it's about money not retirement

But many are concerned that they face age discrimination.

By Steve Randall