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Finra arbitrators hit broker with rare penalty in midst of ongoing customer complaint
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 12, 2024
Finra arbitrators hit broker with rare penalty in midst of ongoing customer complaint

“The arbitration panel felt that [the advisor] was disrespecting the process,” the clients' attorney said.

By Bruce Kelly
Hightower, Summit keep growth streak going with latest strategic deals
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 12, 2024
Hightower, Summit keep growth streak going with latest strategic deals

The RIA acquirers' newest partnerships, involving an $800 million team and a $550 million wealth planning firm, give them additional footholds in Colorado and Illinois.

By Leo Almazora
Financial advisors sound off on their top investments for 2025
INVESTING EQUITIES DEC 12, 2024
Financial advisors sound off on their top investments for 2025

Wealth managers may be sad to see 2024 go, but they still see some bright ideas for the coming year.

By Gregg Greenberg
Are we about to see an uptick in US asset and wealth management M&A?
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 12, 2024
Are we about to see an uptick in US asset and wealth management M&A?

Challenging conditions have limited deals in 2024 but what about next year?

By Steve Randall
How are financial services firms adapting to communications, AI challenges?
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 12, 2024
How are financial services firms adapting to communications, AI challenges?

New report reveals trends and challenges that the sector is facing.

By Steve Randall
Institutional consultant and OCIO snags Envestnet director for wealth business
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 12, 2024
Institutional consultant and OCIO snags Envestnet director for wealth business

Jean Heath, former principal director of asset management relations, will help Clearstead sell its newly acquired SMA services, a big step the firm has made in the high-end wealth-management business.

By Emile Hallez
The scramble for talent at RIAs is just beginning: Schwab
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 11, 2024
The scramble for talent at RIAs is just beginning: Schwab

RIAs will need to hire more than 70,000 new staff over the next five years, Schwab said. What should RIAs be doing to prepare?

By Josh Welsh
LPL, industry, sanguine about some alternatives in 2025
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 11, 2024
LPL, industry, sanguine about some alternatives in 2025

“Private credit and infrastructure remain attractive," LPL said.

By Bruce Kelly
Some advisors are bullish on commercial real estate. Here's why
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES DEC 11, 2024
Some advisors are bullish on commercial real estate. Here's why

Properties seem to have recovered better than expected after the COVID-19 office exodus.

By Gregg Greenberg
SEI eyes UMH leadership with LifeYield acquisition
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH DEC 11, 2024
SEI eyes UMH leadership with LifeYield acquisition

Deal for Boston-based tech provider opens the door for an industry-first solution with real-time unified managed household and tax capabilities for advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Steward Partners strengthens West Coast presence with Lindsey-Trost Group deal
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 11, 2024
Steward Partners strengthens West Coast presence with Lindsey-Trost Group deal

The $38 billion RIA's latest merger transaction will create a hybrid branch overseeing $712 million in assets while giving the firm a new foothold in Los Angeles.

By Leo Almazora
Homrich Berg snaps up $6.4B family office WMS
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 11, 2024
Homrich Berg snaps up $6.4B family office WMS

The RIA giant's first deal since getting an infusion from TPG will lift it past the $24 billion asset mark while expanding its footprint in Maryland.

By Leo Almazora
Ingber joins HSBC to spearhead UHNW push in the US
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 11, 2024
Ingber joins HSBC to spearhead UHNW push in the US

New leader is taking the next step in a 24 year career.

By Steve Randall
Sanctuary Wealth boosts advisors' tech stack with new integration
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 11, 2024
Sanctuary Wealth boosts advisors' tech stack with new integration

What new capabilities does Sanctuary One have?

By Steve Randall
The SEC can limit mandatory arbitration by RIAs. But will it ever?
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 10, 2024
The SEC can limit mandatory arbitration by RIAs. But will it ever?

“It’s probably the most important issue relating to investor justice,” the SEC's ombudsman said at the Investor Advisory Committee meeting Tuesday.

By Emile Hallez
Building client-centered practices with career changers
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 10, 2024
Building client-centered practices with career changers

Financial advisors who come to the profession later in life have experiences that can help them connect with clients, said the founder of a group that trains career changers.

By Josh Welsh
Insurance salesman raised money for fraudulent oil and gas fund, SEC charges
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 10, 2024
Insurance salesman raised money for fraudulent oil and gas fund, SEC charges

David Underwood sold unregistered Heartland fund securities to 20 clients, including his wife, according to the SEC.

By Bruce Kelly
Modern Wealth adds $500M in AUM with acquisition hat trick
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 10, 2024
Modern Wealth adds $500M in AUM with acquisition hat trick

The growing RIA tops $6.5 billion in assets while extending its Michigan and Kansas footprints and establishing its first North Carolina location.

By Leo Almazora
AssetMark confirms ex-Carson Group leader Erin Wood as advanced planning architect
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH DEC 10, 2024
AssetMark confirms ex-Carson Group leader Erin Wood as advanced planning architect

The leading TAMP provider is wading into the deeper end of financial planning with hopes to develop estate planning, retirement, and multi-generational wealth solutions.

By Leo Almazora
CFP exam participation hits all-time high in 2024
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 10, 2024
CFP exam participation hits all-time high in 2024

CFP Board reveals results from November testing wave, with a record number of more than 10,000 candidates looking to earn the mark this year.

By Leo Almazora