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The fight over the CFPB is just beginning
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 10, 2025
The fight over the CFPB is just beginning

Locked out of their offices and told to stay home, employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau have asked the courts to intervene as Elon Musk and Republican leaders move to shut down the agency that was established to protect people from predatory lending and financial scams.

By Emile Hallez
Business-focused wealth tech RISR lands $8B Wealthcare Capital Management partnership
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH FEB 10, 2025
Business-focused wealth tech RISR lands $8B Wealthcare Capital Management partnership

Fintech platform interVal has also introduced a new feature to help advisors support entrepreneurial business owner clients better.

By Leo Almazora
LPL boosts revenue potential with amped-up alts platform
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES FEB 10, 2025
LPL boosts revenue potential with amped-up alts platform

Along with greater revenue, alternative investments also carry risks, one industry lawyer noted.

By Bruce Kelly
How SageSpring Wealth Partners' next-gen strategy has fueled its success
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 10, 2025
How SageSpring Wealth Partners' next-gen strategy has fueled its success

President Jeff Dobyns unpacks the strategic power of mentorship, what makes an "ideal team player," and how the firm's 89 percent success rate has paid off for veteran advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Revealed: The InvestmentNews Top Advisors for 2025
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 10, 2025
Revealed: The InvestmentNews Top Advisors for 2025

Driven by long-term vision and a steadfast commitment to client service, the top-ranking advisors are reaching new heights of success.

By Leo Almazora
Trepidation at SEC as Trump workforce overhaul casts shadow on agency
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 10, 2025
Trepidation at SEC as Trump workforce overhaul casts shadow on agency

While the regulator's lawyers may be exempt, a federal effort to purge workers is causing uncertainty across its broader employee base.

By Leo Almazora
Prime Capital Financial, Carnegie expand Eastern footprints
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 10, 2025
Prime Capital Financial, Carnegie expand Eastern footprints

The two national RIA firms are bolstering their presence separately in Georgia and Connecticut with new billion-dollar acquisitions.

By Leo Almazora
Next-gen woman advisor managing $200M switches from UBS to Sanctuary Wealth
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 10, 2025
Next-gen woman advisor managing $200M switches from UBS to Sanctuary Wealth

Advisor joins the Partnered Independence model for new firm launch.

By Steve Randall
How did US institutional investors navigate the choppy waters of Q4, 2024?
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 10, 2025
How did US institutional investors navigate the choppy waters of Q4, 2024?

Median return for institutions managing a combined $1.4T revealed.

By Steve Randall
Advisor fighting Finra banishment loses $17.7 million dispute with old firm
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 07, 2025
Advisor fighting Finra banishment loses $17.7 million dispute with old firm

National Securities Corp. sued the advisor in 2020, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment.

By Bruce Kelly
Private assets remain hot despite surging stock market
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES FEB 07, 2025
Private assets remain hot despite surging stock market

Financial advisors are still adding alternatives despite the surge in publicly traded stock prices

By Gregg Greenberg
Farther adds $120M firm with science-backed approach to wealth management
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 07, 2025
Farther adds $120M firm with science-backed approach to wealth management

The latest addition to the tech-driven firm combines wellness and finances.

By Steve Randall
Cutting back on fun: a third of Americans plan to reduce spending on vices
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 07, 2025
Cutting back on fun: a third of Americans plan to reduce spending on vices

Your clients are likely to be spending on vices, depending on their generation.

By Steve Randall
Why financial honesty is key to harmonious relationships
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 06, 2025
Why financial honesty is key to harmonious relationships

Nearly half of single Americans think their net worth shapes their fate in dating, but the biggest financial green flags tell a different story.

By Leo Almazora
Osaic hit with class action over cash sweep payments
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 06, 2025
Osaic hit with class action over cash sweep payments

The hybrid RIA is the latest firm to face allegations that it enriched itself at customers' expense by paying unfairly low interest rates in its cash sweep programs.

By Leo Almazora
Pershing discussing move to control portion of broker-dealers’ cash.
GORIA CUSTODIAN FEB 06, 2025
Pershing discussing move to control portion of broker-dealers’ cash.

The clearing and custody giant is kicking the tires on new cash sweep plan with broker-dealer clients.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL, Raymond James boost advisor ranks anew
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 06, 2025
LPL, Raymond James boost advisor ranks anew

LPL Financial welcomes a $345 million investment and planning team from Ameriprise as RayJay's employee advisor arm adds a seasoned Well Fargo breakaway.

By Leo Almazora
CFP Board CEO Keller retiring
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 06, 2025
CFP Board CEO Keller retiring

The CFP Board will be searching for a replacement for CEO Kevin Keller who will be stepping down in April 2026.

By Gregg Greenberg
Wealth Enhancement, Corient announce new acquisitions
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 06, 2025
Wealth Enhancement, Corient announce new acquisitions

Wealth Enhancement Group officially kicks off its 2025 deal season in the Pacific Northwest while Corient extends its reach in Pennsylvania

By Leo Almazora
Mercer taps LPL veteran Alisa Maute to lead advisor-client matchmaking
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 06, 2025
Mercer taps LPL veteran Alisa Maute to lead advisor-client matchmaking

Maute will oversee and expand the dedicated client development platoon that's powered record organic growth at the $69 billion RIA.

By Leo Almazora