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HighTower could double M&A in 2020 and soon hit $100 billion in assets: Oros
RIA NEWS DEC 10, 2019
HighTower could double M&A in 2020 and soon hit $100 billion in assets: Oros

CEO believes the firm could double the half-dozen deals it has closed or initiated this year.

By Bruce Kelly
Joe Duran was offered a slice of pie in Goldman deal. So he took it
RIA NEWS DEC 10, 2019
Joe Duran was offered a slice of pie in Goldman deal. So he took it

United Capital's CEO says the roaring stock market and a desire to hit a 2020 deadline for sale informed the decision to sell.

By Bruce Kelly
Indie managing $270 million moves to Cetera from LPL
RIA NEWS DEC 10, 2019
Indie managing $270 million moves to Cetera from LPL

HMC Partners is based in Greensboro, N.C.

By InvestmentNews
RIA NEWS DEC 10, 2019
ESG investors have nothing to lose but 'indifference'

Sophisticated investors are asking about ESG in discussions with their financial professionals, some motivated by research showing that sustainable investing improves returns. Others — especially wealthy individuals — want their investments to improve the world.

By Liz Skinner
Paul Volcker, inflation tamer who set bank risk rule, dies at 92
RIA NEWS DEC 09, 2019
Paul Volcker, inflation tamer who set bank risk rule, dies at 92

The former Federal Reserve chairman served six presidents as an economic adviser in a career spanning more than half a century.

By Bloomberg
Donald Marron, Wall Street veteran active in the IBD business, dies at 85
RIA NEWS DEC 09, 2019
Donald Marron, Wall Street veteran active in the IBD business, dies at 85

A Wall Street veteran who led Paine Webber for 20 years until its $16 billion sale to UBS in 2000, Mr. Marron was also active most recently in the independent broker-dealer business.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley lays off approximately 1,500 workers
RIA NEWS DEC 09, 2019
Morgan Stanley lays off approximately 1,500 workers

The job cuts, mostly in tech and operations, are part of a year-end efficiency push.

By InvestmentNews
BofA puts final nail in the coffin of commissions on Merrill Edge platform
FINTECH DEC 09, 2019
BofA puts final nail in the coffin of commissions on Merrill Edge platform

The $225 billion digital platform dumps trading costs to stay competitive

By Jeff Benjamin
Reducing potential family conflicts
OPINION DEC 09, 2019
Reducing potential family conflicts

Even a close family can have quarrels during the estate planning process.

By Raymond C. Radigan
RIA M&A in 2020 to look a lot like 2019: Fidelity's Canter
RIA NEWS DEC 09, 2019
RIA M&A in 2020 to look a lot like 2019: Fidelity's Canter

This year will close with about 200 large RIA deals, a number that will probably be reached in 2020 as well.

By Bruce Kelly
Stop coming up with ideas to raid retirement savings
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 07, 2019
Stop coming up with ideas to raid retirement savings

Let's call out these plans for what they are

By InvestmentNews
Schwab taps Tom Bradley to work with smaller advisers
RIA NEWS DEC 06, 2019
Schwab taps Tom Bradley to work with smaller advisers

Former TD Ameritrade executive will focus on RIAs with less than $100 million in AUM.

By Bruce Kelly
Citi tells rich clients to stop being so nervous about stocks
RIA NEWS DEC 06, 2019
Citi tells rich clients to stop being so nervous about stocks

A new report from the private bank rejects the idea that a recession is imminent.

By Bloomberg
Midsize broker-dealer in Atlanta to shut down
RIA NEWS DEC 06, 2019
Midsize broker-dealer in Atlanta to shut down

After a huge trading loss, IFS Securities will close.

By Bruce Kelly
Rival custodians circle Schwab-TD deal, looking for clients
RIA NEWS DEC 06, 2019
Rival custodians circle Schwab-TD deal, looking for clients

Fidelity sends solicitation letter to thousands of advisers.

By Jeff Benjamin
Duo managing $330 million moves to Raymond James from Wells Fargo
RIA NEWS DEC 05, 2019
Duo managing $330 million moves to Raymond James from Wells Fargo

Todd Hamilton and Robert Thompson join firm's employee unit in Chicago.

By InvestmentNews
'Text me,' say clients, but many B-Ds don't allow it
RIA NEWS DEC 05, 2019
'Text me,' say clients, but many B-Ds don't allow it

Almost nine out of 10 advisers believe clients want to text, Redtail survey finds.

By InvestmentNews
Fiserv sells majority stake in its investment services business for $510 million
RIA NEWS DEC 05, 2019
Fiserv sells majority stake in its investment services business for $510 million

PE firm Motive Partners is acquiring 60% stake, while the unit's current president, Cheryl Nash, will lead a newly formed joint venture.

By Ryan W. Neal
LPL planting flag in ETF price war
RIA NEWS DEC 05, 2019
LPL planting flag in ETF price war

Firm erases commissions for three ETF brands on two of its platforms.

By Bruce Kelly
Rand Paul bill would allow withdrawals from retirement accounts to pay down student loans
RIA NEWS DEC 05, 2019
Rand Paul bill would allow withdrawals from retirement accounts to pay down student loans

Experts question the wisdom of tapping retirement funds for other purposes.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.