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FiNet adviser managing $260 million moves to LPL
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 06, 2021
FiNet adviser managing $260 million moves to LPL

Lindsey Rhea’s firm, Alia Wealth Partners, is based in Germantown, Tennessee.

By InvestmentNews
Robinhood says SEC faces high legal burden to change broker-app rules
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 06, 2021
Robinhood says SEC faces high legal burden to change broker-app rules

As the agency looks at whether game-like features used by the online trading platform lead to excessive trading by retail investors, Robinhood says additional regulation could be rejected by U.S. courts.

By Bloomberg
SEC will ensure Reg BI fulfills best-interest promise: Gensler
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 05, 2021
SEC will ensure Reg BI fulfills best-interest promise: Gensler

Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Mo., raised concerns about what Gensler's recent hiring of Barbara Roper means for the future of the Regulation Best Interest standard of conduct.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NASAA seeks comment on new rules for unpaid arbitration awards
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 05, 2021
NASAA seeks comment on new rules for unpaid arbitration awards

If the model rules were adopted, states would have more power to collect millions in fines.

By InvestmentNews
Annuity targeting RIAs applies living benefit to separate fund, ETF portfolios
RIAS RIA NEWS OCT 05, 2021
Annuity targeting RIAs applies living benefit to separate fund, ETF portfolios

RetireOne's contingent deferred annuity for the registered investment adviser market includes about 200 mutual funds, ETFs and model portfolios.

By Emile Hallez
Jacob Pruitt named president of Fidelity Charitable
RIAS RIA NEWS OCT 05, 2021
Jacob Pruitt named president of Fidelity Charitable

He succeeds Pamela Norley, who is retiring after a 25-year career at Fidelity.

By InvestmentNews
Barred adviser to fight elderly theft charges in court
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 05, 2021
Barred adviser to fight elderly theft charges in court

Jeffrey Dampf was barred from the securities industry last week for not cooperating in Finra's investigation of allegations that he stole money from elderly clients.

By Bruce Kelly
RBC adviser managing $178 million goes indie
RIAS RIA NEWS OCT 05, 2021
RBC adviser managing $178 million goes indie

Nick Murphy launches Counterweight Private Wealth in Raleigh, N.C., using TruClarity as its RIA platform.

By InvestmentNews
Ameritas acquires record keeper
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 05, 2021
Ameritas acquires record keeper

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida-based BlueStar Retirement Services also serves as a third-party administrator and provides multiple employer plans.

By InvestmentNews
Prudential reorganizes retirement business
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 05, 2021
Prudential reorganizes retirement business

After striking a deal to sell a large part of its retirement business to Empower, the company is creating one unit, Prudential Retirement Strategies, to serve institutional and individual customers.

By InvestmentNews
Ameriprise team managing $195 million jumps to Raymond James
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 05, 2021
Ameriprise team managing $195 million jumps to Raymond James

Eric Cornell and Patrick Shea have formed their own firm, Helius Wealth, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

By InvestmentNews
Few are prepared for long-term care costs
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 05, 2021
Few are prepared for long-term care costs

Families continue to provide the bulk of unpaid care, according to a new report that estimates more than one-third of individuals don't have the resources for even a year of minimal care.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Hightower takes stake in Florida RIA
RIAS RIA NEWS OCT 05, 2021
Hightower takes stake in Florida RIA

The Chicago-based RIA is buying an undisclosed interest in Punta Gorda-based Landsberg Bennett, which manages $1 billion.

By InvestmentNews
Murder victim's son can get money from 401(k) linked to killers
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 05, 2021
Murder victim's son can get money from 401(k) linked to killers

The son of a man murdered by a Colombian guerrilla group had sued for access to a 401(k) account connected to the perpetrators.

By InvestmentNews
Crypto gains appeal as inflation hedge
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 05, 2021
Crypto gains appeal as inflation hedge

Research shows that investors in digital currencies also see inflation as a longer-term reality.

By Jeff Benjamin
How do I market my RIA?
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION OCT 04, 2021
How do I market my RIA?

The compliance friction points that advisers detest the most are almost always centered around marketing.

By [email protected]
Beacon Pointe acquires $430 million RIA
RIAS RIA NEWS OCT 04, 2021
Beacon Pointe acquires $430 million RIA

Stonegate Capital Advisors will merge with the firm’s existing office in Scottsdale, Arizona.

By InvestmentNews
Brother and sister advisers focus on environmentally conscious business owners
RIAS RIA NEWS OCT 04, 2021
Brother and sister advisers focus on environmentally conscious business owners

Christopher and Michelle Mackin are leveraging their love for the outdoors into a focused advisory practice.

By Jeff Benjamin
MAI Capital acquires $230 million RIA
RIAS RIA NEWS OCT 04, 2021
MAI Capital acquires $230 million RIA

Storey & Associates is based in North Canton, Ohio.

By InvestmentNews
Adviser managing $170 million at Wells Fargo goes indie with LPL
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 04, 2021
Adviser managing $170 million at Wells Fargo goes indie with LPL

Sean Khaligh, who joined Wells in 2007, is affiliating with LPL through The Financial Services Network and has formed EQ Private Wealth Advisors in Palos Verdes, California.

By InvestmentNews