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How to keep junior advisors from washing out before they get started
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 14, 2023
How to keep junior advisors from washing out before they get started

Wealth management firm explains how it bucked the trend with a 90% retention rate.

By Gregg Greenberg
Rising assets, rates stabilize wealth management at Wells Fargo
NEWS WIREHOUSES JUL 14, 2023
Rising assets, rates stabilize wealth management at Wells Fargo

Along with net interest income, the bank’s total client assets also grew.

By Bruce Kelly
Wells Fargo shares jump after Q2 results exceed estimates
NEWS WIREHOUSES JUL 14, 2023
Wells Fargo shares jump after Q2 results exceed estimates

Bank's net interest income soars on back of Fed rate hikes.

By Bloomberg
JPMorgan posts record revenue on interest rates, First Republic deal
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 14, 2023
JPMorgan posts record revenue on interest rates, First Republic deal

The firm's $41.3 billion in revenue beat analysts' expectations, fueled by $21.8 billion in net interest income as well as a $2.7 billion gain on its purchase of First Republic.

By Bloomberg
Retirement provider Ascensus taps Good as new president
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 14, 2023
Retirement provider Ascensus taps Good as new president

Nick Good takes over the role from Ascensus CEO and Chair David Musto, who will now devote more of his time to overall leadership of the organization.

By Gregg Greenberg
JPMorgan's Dimon takes a swipe at Bidenomics as 'political' interference
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 14, 2023
JPMorgan's Dimon takes a swipe at Bidenomics as 'political' interference

The outspoken banking chief also says the government’s $5 trillion stimulus program is fueling inflation.

By Steve Randall
Charles Schwab announces TD Ameritrade data breach
NEWS FINTECH JUL 14, 2023
Charles Schwab announces TD Ameritrade data breach

Tens of thousands of clients could have been affected by huge attack resulting from vulnerabilities found in MOVEit file transfer software.

By Matthew Sellers
Hightower Advisors gains HNW tax advantage through strategic investment
NEWS TAX JUL 14, 2023
Hightower Advisors gains HNW tax advantage through strategic investment

The deal will enhance the Chicago-based firm's tax advisory services for high-net-worth and business clients.

By Matthew Sellers
Equities have performed their best since March this week
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 14, 2023
Equities have performed their best since March this week

Despite a pause in the rally Friday, stocks are on course for a strong week

By Bloomberg
Fed's Waller calls for two more rate hikes likely by year-end
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 14, 2023
Fed's Waller calls for two more rate hikes likely by year-end

The Fed chair says increasing by another 50 basis points will be necessary to bring inflation down to the central bank’s target

By Bloomberg
Equities rally does not signal end of risk, warns Goldman Sachs
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 14, 2023
Equities rally does not signal end of risk, warns Goldman Sachs

The bank's strategists say risk of recession, rates, and central bank surprises all remain elevated

By Bloomberg
Credit Suisse bleeds bankers, UBS saves on payouts
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 14, 2023
Credit Suisse bleeds bankers, UBS saves on payouts

Rivals have poached dozens of senior Credit Suisse investment bankers in recent months, reducing the need for big redundancy packages for UBS.

By Matthew Sellers
Saving for college hurts retirement for nearly 60%, survey says
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 13, 2023
Saving for college hurts retirement for nearly 60%, survey says

A new rule for 529-to-IRA rollovers could help those who have both retirement and college savings goals.

By Emile Hallez
Future of Thrivent Advisor Network in question after Armitage exit
NEWS RIAS JUL 13, 2023
Future of Thrivent Advisor Network in question after Armitage exit

Top exec says firm changed direction as platform posed too much competition for its legacy insurance side.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC charges former broker with ripping off elderly, disabled clients
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 13, 2023
SEC charges former broker with ripping off elderly, disabled clients

Joseph Michael Todd of Florida stole at least $3 million from 20 customers, according to the regulator.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Closing broker-dealer's financials 'were horrible'
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 13, 2023
Closing broker-dealer's financials 'were horrible'

Arizona-based Arque Capital Ltd. sold bonds issued by bankrupt GWG Holdings Inc.

By Bruce Kelly
Warnings from financial advisors grow with Mega Millions jackpot
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 13, 2023
Warnings from financial advisors grow with Mega Millions jackpot

With the pool for Friday’s draw having grown to an estimated $560 million, advisors urge anyone experiencing a windfall to proceed cautiously.

By Gregg Greenberg
Financial planner guilty of tax fraud on behalf of clients
NEWS TAX JUL 13, 2023
Financial planner guilty of tax fraud on behalf of clients

Charities, shell companies and tax evasion schemes leave a Cleveland advisor in hot water.

By Matthew Sellers
Got less than $680,000 to invest? Morgan Stanley doesn’t want your business
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 13, 2023
Got less than $680,000 to invest? Morgan Stanley doesn’t want your business

The big wealth manager palms off 'low value' clients in Australia.

By Matthew Sellers
High-net-worth clients may be easy to get and just as easy to lose, study reveals
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 13, 2023
High-net-worth clients may be easy to get and just as easy to lose, study reveals

Due diligence may not be the top priority when wealthy clients seek a financial advisor, but such clients can also be quick to switch.

By Steve Randall