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LPL amps up alts capabilities with new centralized platform
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES FEB 20, 2025
LPL amps up alts capabilities with new centralized platform

The broker-dealer behemoth is addressing demand from high-net-worth advisors and investors with a new partnership, while deepening its collaboration with SS&C and iCapital.

By Leo Almazora
Finra bars ex-Morgan Stanley broker previously charged with mail fraud
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 20, 2025
Finra bars ex-Morgan Stanley broker previously charged with mail fraud

According to his BrokerCheck report, Roger A. Gallagher was charged last August with two felony counts and he pleaded not guilty to both.

By Bruce Kelly
Fidelity strengthens ETF portfolio focus with new suites
INVESTING ETFS FEB 20, 2025
Fidelity strengthens ETF portfolio focus with new suites

The investing giant's newest model portfolio offerings blend active, passive, and third-party ETFs to target a range of risk and asset allocation profiles.

By Leo Almazora
Where RIAs stand on the full-time, return-to-office trend
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 20, 2025
Where RIAs stand on the full-time, return-to-office trend

Washington and Wall Street are demanding employees work in the office five days a week. Here's what RIAs are saying.

By Gregg Greenberg
Dynasty adds CIBC breakaways as Sanctuary unveils first strategic capital partnership
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 20, 2025
Dynasty adds CIBC breakaways as Sanctuary unveils first strategic capital partnership

Sanctuary Wealth's latest minority investment marks a new phase in the RIA aggregator's efforts to support independent advisor growth on its platform.

By Leo Almazora
Trump's first month sees traders dumping America-first wagers
INVESTING EQUITIES FEB 20, 2025
Trump's first month sees traders dumping America-first wagers

The initial euphoria around the second-term president's arrival has faded, with rallies in US stocks and cryptocurrencies giving way to bearish sentiment.

By Bloomberg
Trump executive order gives White House influence over SEC rulemaking
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 20, 2025
Trump executive order gives White House influence over SEC rulemaking

The order weighing on the federal agency's independence could also have implications on enforcement activity, concerned observers say.

By Leo Almazora
New ETFs from JPMorgan, Invesco among recent launches
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 20, 2025
New ETFs from JPMorgan, Invesco among recent launches

Growing cohort of exchange-traded funds enhances options for investors.

By Steve Randall
LPL Financial picks up $900M team from Raymond James
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 20, 2025
LPL Financial picks up $900M team from Raymond James

New recruits join the firm's broker-dealer, RIA, and custodial platforms.

By Steve Randall
VestGen c-suite includes seasoned industry execs from LPL, Hightower
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 20, 2025
VestGen c-suite includes seasoned industry execs from LPL, Hightower

Fledgling $5.3B RIA platform has ambitious growth plans.

By Steve Randall
Deloitte highlights regulatory concerns for wealth firms in 2025
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 19, 2025
Deloitte highlights regulatory concerns for wealth firms in 2025

Despite a laxer regulatory direction under the Trump administration, the consultancy is warning RIAs against marketing rule and fiduciary standard complacency.

By Leo Almazora
What's next for crypto ETFs: Litecoin, XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES FEB 19, 2025
What's next for crypto ETFs: Litecoin, XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin

The SEC is reviewing ETF applications and proposed rule changes at various exchanges for alternatives to bitcoin and Ether. Approval for some may be likely, but whether investors want the options is a question.

By Emile Hallez
Amid continued DOGE efforts, Musk turns focus to centenarians in Social Security
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 19, 2025
Amid continued DOGE efforts, Musk turns focus to centenarians in Social Security

Evidence showing millions of records of individuals aged 100 or older overstate the real risk of fraud, sources say.

By Leo Almazora
Convicted of fraud, GPB executives object to plans to return money to investors
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES FEB 19, 2025
Convicted of fraud, GPB executives object to plans to return money to investors

Gentile and Schneider were convicted of fraud and conspiracy after a seven week trial in federal court in Brooklyn.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisors are starting to hear the bears growl
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 19, 2025
Advisors are starting to hear the bears growl

Wealth managers discuss how they are calming increasingly anxious clients.

By Gregg Greenberg
Will AI notetakers short-circuit or supercharge next-gen advisor training?
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH FEB 19, 2025
Will AI notetakers short-circuit or supercharge next-gen advisor training?

Despite the risks, tech leaders say the growth of automation in client meetings could ultimately boost wealth firms' efforts at developing younger advisor talent.

By Leo Almazora
Cresset, Prudential announce new chief people officers
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 19, 2025
Cresset, Prudential announce new chief people officers

The RIA giant welcomes a veteran with more than 20 years' experience, including time supporting JPMorgan's First Republic integration, as Prudential Financial selects a leader from its own ranks.

By Leo Almazora
Tifin Give expands philanthropic planning support with single-charity fund option
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH FEB 19, 2025
Tifin Give expands philanthropic planning support with single-charity fund option

The platform's new feature addresses a gap in traditional DAF giving, bolstering advisors' ability to do tax-efficient philanthropic planning.

By Leo Almazora
Duran's Rise reveals second strategic minority partnership
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 19, 2025
Duran's Rise reveals second strategic minority partnership

Rise Growth Partners is supporting a $5.7 billion indie RIA's long-term vision to go national while strengthening its financial planning capabilities.

By Leo Almazora
New era for $5B firm OneSeven as original breakaway founder steps up to CEO
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 19, 2025
New era for $5B firm OneSeven as original breakaway founder steps up to CEO

Firm was founded by Morgan Stanley breakaways, merged with MGO.

By Steve Randall