Regulation, Legal & Compliance

Ex-LPL, special needs advisor pleads guilty in fraud case

Ex-LPL, special needs advisor pleads guilty in fraud case

Andrew Komarow pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court in Hartford to defrauding three financial services companies of close to $3.3 million.

Equities

Trump to ease 50% Canada tariffs on farm equipment, packaging goods

New tariff exemptions for Canadian paper, plastics and machinery mark the latest twist in a trade war stalled since August talks collapsed

Fintech

People moves: RBC taps Raymond James veteran for Texas complex

Meanwhile, DPL Financial Partners adds two annuity executives and Prime Capital Financial hires a Mid-Atlantic retirement plan consultant

Independent Broker Dealers

Advisor moves: Raymond James lands $700M Truist team in Naples

Elsewhere, Cetera picks up a $210 million Connecticut team from MML, while Wells Fargo FiNet adds a San Diego family practice from LPL

Regulation, Legal & Compliance

Investor accuses Lasater Capital of hiding $100M in fund defaults

Celebrity endorsements, $500M in claimed assets, and a state regulator stepping in.

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American Express to make job cuts as AI revolution ramps up
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American Express to make job cuts as AI revolution ramps up

“We needed to become a more agile and efficient organization,” said American Express CEO Stephen Squeri.

SEC’s 2027 exam priorities put RIA conflicts and cyber risks in focus
Regulation, Legal & Compliance

SEC’s 2027 exam priorities put RIA conflicts and cyber risks in focus

Examiners will scrutinize fee conflicts, complex products and super intelligence threats as broker-dealers face fresh Reg BI and AML reviews

Fintech bytes: SEI, FinTurk and Powerlytics unveil new advisor tools
Fintech

Fintech bytes: SEI, FinTurk and Powerlytics unveil new advisor tools

New launches tackle succession planning, AI-driven email management and heir retention ahead of the great wealth transfer

Freehold Wealth Management brings $576M to Osaic in multigenerational move
Independent Broker Dealers

Freehold Wealth Management brings $576M to Osaic in multigenerational move

South Carolina estate planning firm joins Osaic’s IBD network, citing succession planning tools and multigenerational growth resources.

Sanctuary Wealth adds elder care platform to advisor toolkit
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Sanctuary Wealth adds elder care platform to advisor toolkit

Hybrid RIA partners with bQuest to help advisors guide clients through aging and long-term care decisions.


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Why now is a good time to buy blockchain related stocks

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Baird strategist names top investing opportunities for a resilient economy

Ross Mayfield, investment strategist at Baird, sits down with InvestmentNews anchor Gregg Greenberg to explain why the economy has been more resilient than most investors expected, as well as where they can find the best opportunities in the market.

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Trying to stand out as an advisor? Don’t dismiss professional designations

Sean Walters, CEO of the Investments & Wealth Institute, sits down with InvestmentNews anchor Gregg Greenberg to highlight the importance of advanced professional certifications for advisors seeking to distinguish themselves.

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David Ellison, portfolio manager for the Hennessy Large Cap Financial Fund, sits down with InvestmentNews anchor Gregg Greenberg to explain why financial stocks are set to outperform as interest rates tick higher.

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