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BBVA breaks into US RIA space
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 15, 2024
BBVA breaks into US RIA space

The global firm’s first investment advisory office in Miami will initially cater primarily to high-net-worth clients from Latin America.

By Leo Almazora
Concurrent continues to hit growth goals with three new advisors
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 15, 2024
Concurrent continues to hit growth goals with three new advisors

With the addition of recruits from Wells Fargo and Raymond James, the hybrid has topped its initial 2024 target of $17B in assets under advisement.

By Leo Almazora
Osaic, Securities America fined by Finra over cybersecurity
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 15, 2024
Osaic, Securities America fined by Finra over cybersecurity

The regulator fined the firms $150,000 each for failures related to protecting thousands of clients’ private information and cybersecurity gaffes.

By Bruce Kelly
UBS has more diversified business than Morgan Stanley: JPMorgan analysts
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 15, 2024
UBS has more diversified business than Morgan Stanley: JPMorgan analysts

The Swiss bank has a better wealth management franchise than Morgan Stanley outside the U.S., JPMorgan analysts say.

By Bloomberg
What do clients really want? And what is their biggest dissatisfaction?  
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 15, 2024
What do clients really want? And what is their biggest dissatisfaction?  

Top demands vary between millionaires and the mass market.

By Steve Randall
Investors shun stagflation fears with record inflows to US equities
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 15, 2024
Investors shun stagflation fears with record inflows to US equities

BofA strategists says $56 billion flowed into US equity funds in week ended March 13.

By Bloomberg
Millennium-backed fund bolsters fixed-income team with BofA hire
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 15, 2024
Millennium-backed fund bolsters fixed-income team with BofA hire

Ilana Kaufman is reported to have been hired as a portfolio manager.

By Bloomberg
Special benefits for special needs clients
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 14, 2024
Special benefits for special needs clients

Advisor who focuses on special needs planning highlights two ‘life changing’ government programs available to those who have a disability.

By Josh Welsh
New Hampshire bars former Next Financial broker
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 14, 2024
New Hampshire bars former Next Financial broker

The broker and Next Financial Group Inc. are on the hook for more than $1 million in penalties.

By Bruce Kelly
Oil markets facing supply deficit throughout 2024: IEA warns
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 14, 2024
Oil markets facing supply deficit throughout 2024: IEA warns

A surplus had been expected but OPEC+ is set to make further cuts.

By Bloomberg
J.P. Morgan Asset Management hires industry veteran as chief ETF strategist
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 14, 2024
J.P. Morgan Asset Management hires industry veteran as chief ETF strategist

Firm is boosting insights offering amid growing demand for exchange-traded funds.

By Steve Randall
Diversify enhances in-house platform amid growing advisor adoption
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH MAR 14, 2024
Diversify enhances in-house platform amid growing advisor adoption

Firm says it can do better than the 'limitations' of other investment platforms.

By Steve Randall
Franklin Templeton's Fiduciary Trust welcomes two industry leaders in Pennsylvania
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 14, 2024
Franklin Templeton's Fiduciary Trust welcomes two industry leaders in Pennsylvania

The firm expanded into the region in 2020 through an acquisition.

By Steve Randall
CFP Board overhauls its sanctions and certification rules
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 13, 2024
CFP Board overhauls its sanctions and certification rules

The professional body for financial planners says it's making changes to maintain fairness while serving the public’s best interest.

By Leo Almazora
What a lawsuit by Exxon could mean for shareholder resolutions
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 13, 2024
What a lawsuit by Exxon could mean for shareholder resolutions

Even though shareholders withdrew their proposals, the company is pressing ahead with its lawsuit, and lobbying groups are supporting it.

By Emile Hallez
Finra fines spike 63% in 2023: Report
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 13, 2024
Finra fines spike 63% in 2023: Report

'Last year saw bigger Finra fines per case,' a lawyer says. 'Supersized fines, or those of $1 million or more, were up, and mega-sized fines, or those of $5 million and more, increased too.'

By Bruce Kelly
HSA balances continue to grow along with usage
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 13, 2024
HSA balances continue to grow along with usage

EBRI research reveals the benefits of matching contributions, the untapped power of investing balances, and the influence of age on usage.

By Leo Almazora
Carson continues growth in Nebraska with $163M practice
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 13, 2024
Carson continues growth in Nebraska with $163M practice

The national wealth firm is widening its footprint in Omaha as it welcomes a veteran advisor duo.

By Leo Almazora
Merit snaps up $540M Washington team
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 13, 2024
Merit snaps up $540M Washington team

The Atlanta-based RIA is deepening its Pacific Northwest footprint with a financial planning team from LPL.

By Leo Almazora
Savvy Advisors adds three wealth managers in California, Arkansas
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 13, 2024
Savvy Advisors adds three wealth managers in California, Arkansas

RIA focuses on high-net-worth clients using a proprietary platform.

By Steve Randall