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Wells Fargo Advisors, FiNet on the hook for $300,000 arbitration to clients over 'unspecified securities'
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 16, 2024
Wells Fargo Advisors, FiNet on the hook for $300,000 arbitration to clients over 'unspecified securities'

FiNet is the independent broker-dealer arm of Wells Fargo Advisors.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisors contemplate crypto beyond Bitcoin in 2025
EQUITIES DEC 16, 2024
Advisors contemplate crypto beyond Bitcoin in 2025

Wealth managers look ahead to 2025 after bitcoin and other digital assets enjoyed a massive run in 2024.

By Gregg Greenberg
After splurging on the holidays, two-fifths of households expect debt hangover to last till mid-2025
RIA NEWS DEC 16, 2024
After splurging on the holidays, two-fifths of households expect debt hangover to last till mid-2025

Twin surveys show how a perfect storm of financial forces could push American consumers into an unhealthy spending binge.

By Leo Almazora
'Your firm can't be just you'
RIA NEWS DEC 16, 2024
'Your firm can't be just you'

When is comes to enhancing a firm's valuation, top advisor says it must be able to "thrive without being dependent on one person."

By Chris Davis
MassMutual expands alternatives shelf
ALTERNATIVES DEC 16, 2024
MassMutual expands alternatives shelf

Our advisors are our listening posts, says head of wealth management.

By Chris Davis
The common issue with RSUs
RIA NEWS DEC 16, 2024
The common issue with RSUs

People were blindsided during COVID with $30,000 tax bills, says advisor.

By Chris Davis
The 'Great Wealth Transfer' tailored for women
WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY DEC 16, 2024
The 'Great Wealth Transfer' tailored for women

U.S. Bank executive explains how its approaching a monumental shift in wealth.

By Chris Davis
Younger high-net-worth Americans are more likely to prefer living wealth transfers, says Schwab
RIA NEWS DEC 16, 2024
Younger high-net-worth Americans are more likely to prefer living wealth transfers, says Schwab

Survey of US millionaires unpacks demographic divides, with millennials and Gen Xers more than twice as likely as Boomers to share their fortunes while alive.

By Leo Almazora
Start using AI now
FINTECH DEC 16, 2024
Start using AI now

It takes as little as 10 hours to become proficient at using generative AI, researchers say. Advisors who do that now will be at an advantage as the technology expands.

By Emile Hallez
Will wealthy share their bounty?
RIA NEWS DEC 16, 2024
Will wealthy share their bounty?

After a record year for charitable giving, advisors look ahead to an uncertain new year.

By Gregg Greenberg
CEO slips RIA into top gear
RIA NEWS DEC 16, 2024
CEO slips RIA into top gear

On your mark. Get set. Go! Private Advisor Group's Frank Smith sprints into a new year.

By Gregg Greenberg
PE RIA backer Constellation Wealth Capital closes debut fund
ALTERNATIVES DEC 16, 2024
PE RIA backer Constellation Wealth Capital closes debut fund

Having secured more than $1 billion in capital commitments, the private equity firm behind some of the year's biggest minority staking deals is looking forward to more partnerships.

By Leo Almazora
BlackRock sees wealth management allocations driving private markets' $20T surge
RIA NEWS DEC 16, 2024
BlackRock sees wealth management allocations driving private markets' $20T surge

Asset manager expects real estate rebound, private credit among key drivers.

By Steve Randall
Women in public service significantly more concerned than men about finances
RIA NEWS DEC 16, 2024
Women in public service significantly more concerned than men about finances

Retirement is a particular worry among female employees in government roles.

By Steve Randall
UnitedHealth agrees to pay $69M in 401(k) ERISA class action
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2024
UnitedHealth agrees to pay $69M in 401(k) ERISA class action

The settlement, stemming from accusations of underperforming Wells Fargo target-date fund investments affecting some 300,000 plan participants, is considered among the largest of its kind.

By Leo Almazora
Yet another former Western International broker in hot water with regulators
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 13, 2024
Yet another former Western International broker in hot water with regulators

Western International Securities was acquired by LPL this year.

By Bruce Kelly
$47B Clearstead announces CEO succession
RIA NEWS DEC 13, 2024
$47B Clearstead announces CEO succession

David Fulton, the RIA giant's decade-long chief executive, is stepping down to be replaced by president Bradley Knapp on Jan. 1 as part of a planned transition.

By Leo Almazora
Cetera, Apella, Perigon announce advisor additions
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 13, 2024
Cetera, Apella, Perigon announce advisor additions

The firms are extending their footprints with new recruitment moves in Arizona, Massachusetts, and Florida.

By Leo Almazora
Tennessee-based SageSpring drafts NFL veteran Winston Justice as private wealth CEO
RIA NEWS DEC 13, 2024
Tennessee-based SageSpring drafts NFL veteran Winston Justice as private wealth CEO

The former offensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles is taking charge of the $5.5 billion RIA's strategic growth initiatives.

By Leo Almazora
Gen X retirement crisis: Savings gap leaves millions unprepared
RIA NEWS DEC 13, 2024
Gen X retirement crisis: Savings gap leaves millions unprepared

What are the imminent challenges for the next cohort of retirees?

By Steve Randall