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SEC charges former broker with ripping off elderly, disabled clients
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 13, 2023
SEC charges former broker with ripping off elderly, disabled clients

Joseph Michael Todd of Florida stole at least $3 million from 20 customers, according to the regulator.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Closing broker-dealer's financials 'were horrible'
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 13, 2023
Closing broker-dealer's financials 'were horrible'

Arizona-based Arque Capital Ltd. sold bonds issued by bankrupt GWG Holdings Inc.

By Bruce Kelly
Warnings from financial advisors grow with Mega Millions jackpot
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 13, 2023
Warnings from financial advisors grow with Mega Millions jackpot

With the pool for Friday’s draw having grown to an estimated $560 million, advisors urge anyone experiencing a windfall to proceed cautiously.

By Gregg Greenberg
Financial planner guilty of tax fraud on behalf of clients
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 13, 2023
Financial planner guilty of tax fraud on behalf of clients

Charities, shell companies and tax evasion schemes leave a Cleveland advisor in hot water.

By Matthew Sellers
Got less than $680,000 to invest? Morgan Stanley doesn’t want your business
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 13, 2023
Got less than $680,000 to invest? Morgan Stanley doesn’t want your business

The big wealth manager palms off 'low value' clients in Australia.

By Matthew Sellers
High-net-worth clients may be easy to get and just as easy to lose, study reveals
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 13, 2023
High-net-worth clients may be easy to get and just as easy to lose, study reveals

Due diligence may not be the top priority when wealthy clients seek a financial advisor, but such clients can also be quick to switch.

By Steve Randall
Dollar slumps to 15-month low as risk-on mood continues
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 13, 2023
Dollar slumps to 15-month low as risk-on mood continues

Markets sense rates and recession are less of a threat

By Bloomberg
Pimco to boost hiring for push into private credit
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 13, 2023
Pimco to boost hiring for push into private credit

The investment manager has been growing its overall alternative assets focus

By Bloomberg
Gen X on shaky ground for retirement, with 40% having saved nothing
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 12, 2023
Gen X on shaky ground for retirement, with 40% having saved nothing

The median retirement account balance among Gen Xers is just $10,000, NIRS found.

By Emile Hallez
2024 COLA estimate increases despite slowing inflation
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 12, 2023
2024 COLA estimate increases despite slowing inflation

The Senior Citizens League increased its estimate for the 2024 cost of living adjustment to 3%.

By Ryan W. Neal
Wells Fargo loses $145 million advisor to LPL
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 12, 2023
Wells Fargo loses $145 million advisor to LPL

Broomall, Pennsylvania-based David W. Rodgers moves for “breadth and depth of services.”

By Matthew Sellers
SEC seeks to raise capital requirements for brokers holding substantial customer funds
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 12, 2023
SEC seeks to raise capital requirements for brokers holding substantial customer funds

The proposed rule would require certain brokerages to compute the net cash they owe customers and other B-Ds on a daily, rather than weekly, basis.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
After years going solo, Edward Jones advisors now sharing offices
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 12, 2023
After years going solo, Edward Jones advisors now sharing offices

A year after the firm's decision to give advisors more flexibility, 700 Edward Jones financial advisors, or more than 3%, now work in combined offices.

By Bruce Kelly
JPMorgan Chase announces layoffs
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 12, 2023
JPMorgan Chase announces layoffs

Meanwhile, the firm chases Silicon Valley Bank business by hiring overseas.

By Matthew Sellers
Financial advisors expect latest inflation data to cool Fed's jets
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 12, 2023
Financial advisors expect latest inflation data to cool Fed's jets

With inflation at its lowest level since March 2021, advisors are hoping the Fed can stop raising interest rates.

By Jeff Benjamin
Captrust acquires $2.3 billion Southern Wealth Management for fifth deal this year
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 12, 2023
Captrust acquires $2.3 billion Southern Wealth Management for fifth deal this year

This marks the third Texas acquisition this year for Captrust, which now has 69 deals on the books.

By Jeff Benjamin
Is the inflation crisis over?
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 12, 2023
Is the inflation crisis over?

Latest Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI figures defy expectations as housing, insurance power ahead.

By Matthew Sellers
Allworth Financial adds $260M father-daughter RIA firm to fast-growing footprint
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 12, 2023
Allworth Financial adds $260M father-daughter RIA firm to fast-growing footprint

With women controlling an increasing share of wealth, the addition of another female partner-advisor is important for Allworth

By Steve Randall
US inflation expectations boost stocks ahead of data
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 12, 2023
US inflation expectations boost stocks ahead of data

Bond yields and the greenback have eased on hopes of slowing price rises.

By Bloomberg
$100 million bond aims to rid Miami Beach of spring break rep
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 12, 2023
$100 million bond aims to rid Miami Beach of spring break rep

The city is hoping investors will back its plans to boost cultural projects such as ballet and art museums

By Bloomberg