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Women-focused wealth firms combine to bolster strength in Bay Area
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 03, 2025
Women-focused wealth firms combine to bolster strength in Bay Area

Californian based firm announces tie-up with boutique firm.

By Steve Randall
Verizon, State Street sued over pension-risk transfer to Prudential, RGA
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 02, 2025
Verizon, State Street sued over pension-risk transfer to Prudential, RGA

A $5.9 billion pension liabilities transfer Verizon made last year to Prudential and RGA is at the center of the latest lawsuit over pension-risk transfers.

By Emile Hallez
Finra panel rules Wells Fargo on hook for $3.4 million in claim over elderly client’s account
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 02, 2025
Finra panel rules Wells Fargo on hook for $3.4 million in claim over elderly client’s account

The firm allegedly missed warning signs linked to stock transfers, one attorney claims.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisors share their New Year's resolutions for 2025
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 02, 2025
Advisors share their New Year's resolutions for 2025

Advisors want to eat better and exercise more, but they also want to improve their practices.

By Gregg Greenberg
Women, younger collectors are sculpting a new art investment market
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JAN 02, 2025
Women, younger collectors are sculpting a new art investment market

UBS art advisory expert paints a positive picture of collectibles.

By Steve Randall
Generation Beta has arrived, planning for their financial future should start now
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 02, 2025
Generation Beta has arrived, planning for their financial future should start now

The first American "Beta Babies" are set for very different lives to their parents.

By Steve Randall
Turnover at the top
NEWS RIAS JAN 01, 2025
Turnover at the top

2024 saw substantial turnover at the top of the financial advice industry; at least half-a-dozen CEOs were replaced or announced they were leaving

By Bruce Kelly
Social Security Fairness Act awaits Biden's approval
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 24, 2024
Social Security Fairness Act awaits Biden's approval

Two long-standing rules "detested" by millions of public-sector workers for the reductions they make to Social Security benefits may soon go away at a cost of $190 billion.

By Emile Hallez
That's a wrap for 2024
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 24, 2024
That's a wrap for 2024

A few things that stand out in a unique and pivotal year are the fast pace of dealmaking, the rise of active ETFs, and a few regulations that are hitting a brick wall.

By Emile Hallez
Star Stifel broker in Miami at center of two more client complaints totaling $6M
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 23, 2024
Star Stifel broker in Miami at center of two more client complaints totaling $6M

Stifel this fall lost a stunning $14.2 million arbitration claim linked to Chuck Roberts.

By Bruce Kelly
Wells Fargo, LPL paying $900K each over incomplete trading data to SEC
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 20, 2024
Wells Fargo, LPL paying $900K each over incomplete trading data to SEC

The companies admitted the SEC's findings and made remedial efforts to fix their "blue sheet" transaction reporting, the regulator said.

By Emile Hallez
Edward Jones, Osaic, and Cambridge repaying $8.2M in mutual fund charges to clients
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 20, 2024
Edward Jones, Osaic, and Cambridge repaying $8.2M in mutual fund charges to clients

Finra orders on Friday noted that the companies proactively corrected errors following exams in 2020 that found customers were not properly given rights of reinstatement for mutual fund share purchases.

By Emile Hallez
Leadership changes at Cetera as Taylor prepares for retirement
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 20, 2024
Leadership changes at Cetera as Taylor prepares for retirement

Firm names wealth management successor and a new hire.

By Steve Randall
Is there still a chance of a Santa rally even with the current downbeat mood?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 20, 2024
Is there still a chance of a Santa rally even with the current downbeat mood?

Investors remain optimistic about stock market trajectory despite current fears.

By Steve Randall
Anger over health insurance could prompt shareholder action
NEWS ESG DEC 19, 2024
Anger over health insurance could prompt shareholder action

The targeted shooting and killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO sparked an outcry over health insurance practices. Shareholder advocates have pressed companies on ESG issues before, but not on claim denials.

By Emile Hallez
With two weeks to spare, RIA M&A activity hits new all-time high in 2024
NEWS RIAS DEC 19, 2024
With two weeks to spare, RIA M&A activity hits new all-time high in 2024

The latest figures from DeVoe & Company show consolidation hitting fever pitch, including the most-active ever quarter for deals.

By Leo Almazora
Cetera welcomes Citadel, Lighthouse to credit union partner network
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 19, 2024
Cetera welcomes Citadel, Lighthouse to credit union partner network

The independent broker-dealer's latest tie-ups in the Northeast extend its reach in Philadelphia, New Hampshire, and Maine.

By Leo Almazora
Captrust adds nearly $2B in assets in latest double-deal
NEWS RIAS DEC 19, 2024
Captrust adds nearly $2B in assets in latest double-deal

The private equity-backed RIA aggregator has expanded its footprint with two new acquisitions in Minnesota and Virginia.

By Leo Almazora
Orion set to snap up RIA tech provider Summit Wealth Systems
NEWS FINTECH DEC 19, 2024
Orion set to snap up RIA tech provider Summit Wealth Systems

The strategic acquisition, expected to close early next year, will also see 25-year fintech veteran Reed Colley take on a top leadership role.

By Leo Almazora
Edward Jones’ effort to go upscale means more – lots more – CFPs
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 19, 2024
Edward Jones’ effort to go upscale means more – lots more – CFPs

“I would hang my hat on this if I were Edward Jones,” said one industry executive.