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Advisor attrition dropping at Merrill Lynch
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 16, 2024
Advisor attrition dropping at Merrill Lynch

Although departures of financial advisors may have slowed at certain large firms, that doesn't mean the problem's been squelched.

By Bruce Kelly
Citi’s wealth CIO is stepping down
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 16, 2024
Citi’s wealth CIO is stepping down

David Bailin is exiting the banking giant’s ranks after 15 years of service.

By Bloomberg
Regions Bank launches team dedicated to philanthropic ambitions
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 16, 2024
Regions Bank launches team dedicated to philanthropic ambitions

Bank announces seasoned leader for new wealth management team.

By Steve Randall
BlackRock executive joins investment technology firm SimCorp
NEWS FINTECH APR 16, 2024
BlackRock executive joins investment technology firm SimCorp

New hire will lead the firm's operations in the Americas.

By Steve Randall
Call options for stronger dollar are getting costlier
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 16, 2024
Call options for stronger dollar are getting costlier

Betting on the greenback's resilience comes at a price.

By Bloomberg
Householder Group expands its matchmaker succession program
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 16, 2024
Householder Group expands its matchmaker succession program

Arizona-based wealth firm is helping more retiring advisors connect with successors.

By Leo Almazora
Arete Wealth pays out $1.1M in arb claims to start 2024
NEWS ALTERNATIVES APR 15, 2024
Arete Wealth pays out $1.1M in arb claims to start 2024

"We have a handful of open cases against Arete Wealth, and some involve Center Street, as well," says a plaintiff's attorney.

By Bruce Kelly
Citizens Financial taps Morgan Stanley exec for wealth business
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 15, 2024
Citizens Financial taps Morgan Stanley exec for wealth business

Paul Casey is joining to head the bank’s wealth management arm, with a mandate that spans from mass affluent to ultra-high-net-worth clients.

By Leo Almazora
Virtual course for financial planners enters its fifth year
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 15, 2024
Virtual course for financial planners enters its fifth year

With 700 people already on the wait list, the online program to train aspiring college students and new advisors is now open for registration.

By Leo Almazora
Schwab Q1 revenue tops estimates
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 15, 2024
Schwab Q1 revenue tops estimates

The firm reported $4.74 billion in net revenue for the three months through March, topping analysts’ estimates of $4.71 billion.

By Bloomberg
Apex declares liftoff for new ACATS protocol
NEWS FINTECH APR 15, 2024
Apex declares liftoff for new ACATS protocol

Fintech hails landmark transaction’s potential to create ‘more efficient, flexible account transfer services’ as key deadline looms.

By Leo Almazora
Modern Wealth hires former Goldman leader to drive growth initiatives
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 15, 2024
Modern Wealth hires former Goldman leader to drive growth initiatives

Industry veteran Jason Del Col joins the $3 billion firm as head of advisory.

By Steve Randall
Stability, finally, at Wells Fargo Advisors?
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 12, 2024
Stability, finally, at Wells Fargo Advisors?

'We’re back to more normal, or maybe slightly below normal, attrition levels across the [financial advisor] business, which is good,' says CEO Charles Scharf.

By Bruce Kelly
Biden takes another $7.4B step in fight to tame student debt
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 12, 2024
Biden takes another $7.4B step in fight to tame student debt

The latest move covers almost 280,000 borrowers in the SAVE, income-driven replacement, and public service loan forgiveness programs.

By Leo Almazora
Empower settles with former advisors in poaching case
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 12, 2024
Empower settles with former advisors in poaching case

The suit involved 13 advisors, all of whom joined Empower via its acquisition of Personal Capital, who departed to establish a rival advisory firm.

By Leo Almazora
Carson Group hires former Envestnet, LPL executives to bolster growth strategy
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 12, 2024
Carson Group hires former Envestnet, LPL executives to bolster growth strategy

Dani Fava is joining the firm as its chief strategy officer.

By Steve Randall
Cathie Wood's $54B ARK VC fund buys into ChatGPT owner
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 12, 2024
Cathie Wood's $54B ARK VC fund buys into ChatGPT owner

The asset manager has acquired a stake in OpenAI.

By Bloomberg
Brookfield said to be weighing private credit firm stake
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 12, 2024
Brookfield said to be weighing private credit firm stake

Asset manager is reportedly in talks with Castlelake.

By Bloomberg
Poor REIT sales signal potential cuts in valuations
NEWS ALTERNATIVES APR 11, 2024
Poor REIT sales signal potential cuts in valuations

'The problem is, when an NAV gets shaved, advisors and investors get pissed off,' one executive says.

By Bruce Kelly
Arax adds $9B with Texas acquisition
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 11, 2024
Arax adds $9B with Texas acquisition

The wealth platform dramatically expands its capabilities with deal for a Houston-based firm catering to HNW and UHNW clients.

By Leo Almazora