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Trepidation at SEC as Trump workforce overhaul casts shadow on agency
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
ETF launches this week add to the bewildering array of available options
ETFS FEB 06, 2025
ETF launches this week add to the bewildering array of available options

Money markets, bonds, real estate, and the heating industry among new funds.

By Steve Randall
How do entrepreneurs with $19B revenues see the near-term future?
RIA NEWS FEB 06, 2025
How do entrepreneurs with $19B revenues see the near-term future?

UBS has been asking super-wealthy business owners about their plans.

By Steve Randall
Vanguard scores strategic wins with latest fee cuts
ETFS FEB 05, 2025
Vanguard scores strategic wins with latest fee cuts

The Pennsylvania-based fund giant stands to gain ground against rivals such as BlackRock while earning more goodwill from retail investors.

By Leo Almazora
Empower extends health services for retirement plan clients
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 05, 2025
Empower extends health services for retirement plan clients

With a new suite of health and benefit services, the company has moved well beyond its beginnings as a retirement plan record keeper.

By Emile Hallez
Altfest's president explains how advisors can use AI to their advantage
EQUITIES FEB 05, 2025
Altfest's president explains how advisors can use AI to their advantage

Using AI for tax and estate planning will enable advisors to spend more time with clients, Andrew Altfest says.

By Gregg Greenberg