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DOL expands program to ease retirement plan payouts at bankrupt firms
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 16, 2024
DOL expands program to ease retirement plan payouts at bankrupt firms

The agency's new interim rules and a key amendment will help Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustees discharge their obligations more easily.

By Leo Almazora
Cetera ratchets up advisor focus with key leadership hires
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 16, 2024
Cetera ratchets up advisor focus with key leadership hires

The RIA giant is tapping alums of LPL, Osaic, Commonwealth and TD Ameritrade in a ramped-up bid to support advisors’ evolving needs.

By Leo Almazora
Bluespring snaps up $750M Arizona wealth firm
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 16, 2024
Bluespring snaps up $750M Arizona wealth firm

Offering a host of planning services, the 14-person team from Commonwealth includes a husband-and-wife advisor tandem.

By Leo Almazora
Shakeup at Schwab as veteran leader Bernie Clark retires
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 16, 2024
Shakeup at Schwab as veteran leader Bernie Clark retires

The investing behemoth unveiled a slate of executive departures, including its longtime head of advisor services, as part of its succession planning strategy.

By Leo Almazora
Avantax snaps up $400M Pennsylvania team
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 16, 2024
Avantax snaps up $400M Pennsylvania team

Previously with Stratos Wealth Advisors, the new hires in the Northeast include three veterans with over 80 years of combined industry experience.

By Leo Almazora
Bridging the generational divide in finance
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 16, 2024
Bridging the generational divide in finance

With younger generations entering the arena, it’s vital to know how to connect with them.

By InvestmentNews
Past mistakes made me more effective, says finalist
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 16, 2024
Past mistakes made me more effective, says finalist

InvestmentNews Awards 2024, Advisor of the Year (Regional - Southeast): Tom West, Signature Estate & Investment Advisors.

By Josh Welsh
Former RBC advisor focuses on ‘expanding access for everyone’
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 16, 2024
Former RBC advisor focuses on ‘expanding access for everyone’

InvestmentNews Awards 2024, Advisor of the Year (Regional - Northeast): Zack Hubbard, Greenspring Advisors.

By Josh Welsh
Taxpayers could face financial penalties for following bad advice, IRS warns
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 16, 2024
Taxpayers could face financial penalties for following bad advice, IRS warns

The agency says tax scams and social media advice led to inflated refund claims.

By Steve Randall
Bond yield volatility requires new trading strategies
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 16, 2024
Bond yield volatility requires new trading strategies

The market is riskier, but that can mean opportunity.

By Bloomberg
UBS asset management leadership gets a refresh
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 16, 2024
UBS asset management leadership gets a refresh

The unit is undergoing streamlining, cost reductions.

By Bloomberg
US inflation stats were accidentally released early
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 16, 2024
US inflation stats were accidentally released early

But did the mistake move the markets?

By Bloomberg
White House wealth: Bidens' assets and income revealed
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 16, 2024
White House wealth: Bidens' assets and income revealed

Official documents also cover Kamala Harris, Doug Emhoff.

By Bloomberg
Most advisors still in the dark on direct indexing
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 15, 2024
Most advisors still in the dark on direct indexing

FTSE Russell survey research covering RIAs and broker dealers shows four-fifths aren’t using it, and most aren’t clear on the tax benefits.

By Leo Almazora
Finra targets broker over WhatsApp misuse
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 15, 2024
Finra targets broker over WhatsApp misuse

The use of unmonitored messaging apps by financial advisors has been on the rise in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

By Bruce Kelly
Most Americans aren't ready for the Boomer wealth wave
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 15, 2024
Most Americans aren't ready for the Boomer wealth wave

Survey exposes lack of financial confidence to handle a large windfall, with over half of Gen Y and Gen Z receiving poor advice in the past.

By Leo Almazora
The Fed gets some breathing room as core CPI cools in April
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 15, 2024
The Fed gets some breathing room as core CPI cools in April

The moderating inflation metric offers some hope, but the US central bank needs more before considering a dovish turn.

By Bloomberg
LPL expands in Texas with ex-Lincoln advisor
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 15, 2024
LPL expands in Texas with ex-Lincoln advisor

The wealth giant’s latest addition in the Lone Star State reportedly managed $215M for affluent individuals, business owners, and executives.

By Leo Almazora
Summit strengthens Southwest presence with $370M UBS team
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 15, 2024
Summit strengthens Southwest presence with $370M UBS team

The RIA is bolstering its partnership model as it helps the breakaway team, led by a 25-year veteran, launch their own high-net-worth firm.

By Leo Almazora
Vanguard names former BlackRock exec as new CEO
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 15, 2024
Vanguard names former BlackRock exec as new CEO

The firm has announced the successor to Tim Buckley.

By Steve Randall