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Modern Wealth adds $500M in AUM with acquisition hat trick
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 10, 2024
Modern Wealth adds $500M in AUM with acquisition hat trick

The growing RIA tops $6.5 billion in assets while extending its Michigan and Kansas footprints and establishing its first North Carolina location.

By Leo Almazora
AssetMark confirms ex-Carson Group leader Erin Wood as advanced planning architect
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH DEC 10, 2024
AssetMark confirms ex-Carson Group leader Erin Wood as advanced planning architect

The leading TAMP provider is wading into the deeper end of financial planning with hopes to develop estate planning, retirement, and multi-generational wealth solutions.

By Leo Almazora
CFP exam participation hits all-time high in 2024
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 10, 2024
CFP exam participation hits all-time high in 2024

CFP Board reveals results from November testing wave, with a record number of more than 10,000 candidates looking to earn the mark this year.

By Leo Almazora
$24B Lido Advisors snaps up fellow LA RIA Avitas Wealth Management
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 10, 2024
$24B Lido Advisors snaps up fellow LA RIA Avitas Wealth Management

The RIA giant's newest partner brings multigenerational wealth expertise while adding more than $1.1 billion in registered assets under management.

By Leo Almazora
PE-backed RIA Merit adds $603M with Trinity Financial Partners
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 10, 2024
PE-backed RIA Merit adds $603M with Trinity Financial Partners

The deal gives the hybrid RIA with $11.84 billion in assets its third Pennsylvania location as well as its twenty-ninth partnership since receiving a key minority investment.

By Leo Almazora
$37B RIA Beacon Pointe taps ex-Capital Group leader for retirement plan division
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 10, 2024
$37B RIA Beacon Pointe taps ex-Capital Group leader for retirement plan division

The wealth firm's newest hire brings over a decade of experience in providing fiduciary and investment consulting services to 401(k) and 403(b) plans, endowments, and foundations.

By Leo Almazora
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney fined $15M by SEC for inadequate supervision
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 10, 2024
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney fined $15M by SEC for inadequate supervision

Several of the firm's advisors stole millions of dollars from clients.

By Steve Randall
Credit union managing $9.4B empowers clients with DIY investing
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 10, 2024
Credit union managing $9.4B empowers clients with DIY investing

Tech partner's capabilities will also provide digital wealth advice.

By Steve Randall
Are young Americans falling short on their financial ABCs?
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2024
Are young Americans falling short on their financial ABCs?

Survey findings reveal low levels of financial literacy among high school, college students, and new workers, with just one-fourth reporting high concerns around their ability to retire in their 60s.

By Leo Almazora
Ameriprise selects Brian Mora to lead experienced advisor recruitment
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES DEC 09, 2024
Ameriprise selects Brian Mora to lead experienced advisor recruitment

The seasoned professional with more than two decades' experience at the firm will take charge of a nationwide team to draw top-caliber veteran talent.

By Leo Almazora
Top execs to leave Carson Group in 2025
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 09, 2024
Top execs to leave Carson Group in 2025

Carson Group president Teri Shepherd and divisional president of Carson Partners Aaron Schaben are leaving their positions at the company next year.

By Emile Hallez
LPL, ex-CEO Arnold, reach $12 million compensation settlement
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 09, 2024
LPL, ex-CEO Arnold, reach $12 million compensation settlement

“Professional conduct is one of those key issues a board has a responsibility to measuring and understanding,” one senior industry executive said.

By Bruce Kelly
$30B MAI Capital makes another move in Maryland
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 09, 2024
$30B MAI Capital makes another move in Maryland

The Ohio-based RIA's deal for an independent wealth firm in Connecticut adds $350 million in assets under management to its book of business.

By Leo Almazora
Wall Street's overwhelmingly bullish S&P targets for 2025 'wildly inaccurate' to some
INVESTING EQUITIES DEC 09, 2024
Wall Street's overwhelmingly bullish S&P targets for 2025 'wildly inaccurate' to some

Wealth managers give their takes on Wall Street's S&P forecasts for the coming year.

By Gregg Greenberg
Giant Wealth Enhancement Group latest to split from LPL
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 09, 2024
Giant Wealth Enhancement Group latest to split from LPL

LPL's former CEO Dan Arnold this summer said it was parting ways with two large hybrids.

By Bruce Kelly
Vanguard taps Fidelity veteran Joana Rotenberg for wealth and advice unit
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 09, 2024
Vanguard taps Fidelity veteran Joana Rotenberg for wealth and advice unit

The asset management giant's new division, set to launch next year, comes as the firm announces other hires to shake up its leadership.

By Leo Almazora
Focus Financial reveals fourth wealth hub in continuing merger strategy
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 09, 2024
Focus Financial reveals fourth wealth hub in continuing merger strategy

The PE-backed RIA platform has selected LA-based multifamily office Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman as its first ever business management center.

By Leo Almazora
Where do Franklin Templeton's specialist investment managers see opportunities?
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 09, 2024
Where do Franklin Templeton's specialist investment managers see opportunities?

Brandywine, Martin Currie, Western Asset share outlook for 2025.

By Steve Randall
Negative equity on the rise for homeowners, equity growth slows sharply
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 09, 2024
Negative equity on the rise for homeowners, equity growth slows sharply

Economist urges homeowners to protect what may be their sole source of wealth.

By Steve Randall
‘No detractor’ to using direct indexing as an investment strategy
INVESTING EQUITIES DEC 06, 2024
‘No detractor’ to using direct indexing as an investment strategy

Thirty four percent of advisors surveyed by InvestmentNews say they use direct indexing strategies but 39 percent don’t.

By Josh Welsh