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Morningstar Office shutdown a stark reminder
OPINION APR 15, 2025
Morningstar Office shutdown a stark reminder

Affected advisors must now decide whether to move to Black Diamond, highlighting the arduous nature of changing portfolio management software.

10 considerations for advisors preparing for a sale or transition
OPINION APR 15, 2025
10 considerations for advisors preparing for a sale or transition

The key areas you should focus on to prepare your firm for a successful deal.

Latest salvo in Ameriprise, LPL trade war is charge of a data breach
BROKER DEALERS APR 15, 2025
Latest salvo in Ameriprise, LPL trade war is charge of a data breach

Ameriprise has targeted LPL in at least four complaints since January 2024, alleging its competitor had unfairly hired its financial advisors.

By Bruce Kelly
Does size matter? New tool gives valuable insight to RIA AUM stats
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 15, 2025
Does size matter? New tool gives valuable insight to RIA AUM stats

Would you like to see just how much your competitors are handling? Here's how to compare.

Does active investing make more sense in fixed income than equities?
OPINION APR 15, 2025
Does active investing make more sense in fixed income than equities?

While active funds in the equity space have a lot of underperformance to answer for, less efficient markets in fixed income might be fertile ground for richer opportunities.

By Brendan Murphy
Fintech bytes: Wealth.com, PreciseFP ink integration partnerships
FINTECH APR 15, 2025
Fintech bytes: Wealth.com, PreciseFP ink integration partnerships

Advisor users who are also on the eMoney platform stand to benefit from the newly announced link-ups.

By Leo Almazora
As tax day comes, implications of Trump-era IRS remain murky
TAX APR 15, 2025
As tax day comes, implications of Trump-era IRS remain murky

With a leaner federal revenue agency, the system faces serious questions over the honesty of wealthy taxpayers, US debt, and getting clarity on complex tax situations.

By Bloomberg
Creative Planning lands $1B RIA as EP Wealth gets new turf in Kentucky
RIAS APR 15, 2025
Creative Planning lands $1B RIA as EP Wealth gets new turf in Kentucky

Peter Mallouk's giant RIA firm is strengthening its California presence, while $34 billion EP Wealth extends its Midwest market presence.

By Leo Almazora
Indiana court overturns $3M CBIZ award in Zotec M&A legal clash
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 15, 2025
Indiana court overturns $3M CBIZ award in Zotec M&A legal clash

A $3.1 million attorney fee award in CBIZ’s favor was reversed after an Indiana appellate court ruled Zotec had not breached its acquisition contract merely by bringing claims.

By Matthew Sellers
Wisconsin court rejects Utah venue clause in receiver’s bid to claw back MCA payments
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 15, 2025
Wisconsin court rejects Utah venue clause in receiver’s bid to claw back MCA payments

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals ruled that a receiver can recover over $137,000 in alleged preferential payments from a Utah funder, despite forum and choice-of-law clauses in merchant cash advance agreements.

By Matthew Sellers
New York court affirms $1.6 billion judgment over Baha Mar resort collapse
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 15, 2025
New York court affirms $1.6 billion judgment over Baha Mar resort collapse

The Appellate Division of New York’s Supreme Court has upheld a $1.64 billion ruling against China Construction entities in a high-stakes case over the failed Baha Mar resort development in the Bahamas.

By Matthew Sellers
Delaware court allows disclosure claim in Focus Financial buyout lawsuit to proceed
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 15, 2025
Delaware court allows disclosure claim in Focus Financial buyout lawsuit to proceed

Delaware’s Chancery Court dismissed controller and fiduciary claims in a suit over Focus Financial’s sale but kept alive a disclosure issue tied to a rival bidder.

By Matthew Sellers
Ohio court enforces arbitration in family trust dispute over venture investments
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 15, 2025
Ohio court enforces arbitration in family trust dispute over venture investments

An Ohio appellate court has upheld a trial court’s decision to enforce arbitration clauses in a complex family trust dispute over access to venture investments, reinforcing the binding power of partnership agreements.

By Matthew Sellers
New York court backs broker in $795K commission dispute with Helmsley Spear
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 15, 2025
New York court backs broker in $795K commission dispute with Helmsley Spear

A New York appeals court upheld a $795,480.96 judgment for broker Scott Bloom in a dispute over unpaid commissions, rejecting Helmsley Spear’s procedural and contractual defenses.

By Matthew Sellers
Delaware court orders limited document release in investor suit over AI feeder fund
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 15, 2025
Delaware court orders limited document release in investor suit over AI feeder fund

A Delaware Chancery Court decision granted a limited books and records inspection to an investor in a private AI investment fund, emphasizing the importance of documentation for closely held entities.

By Matthew Sellers
Illinois court rules dormant judgments can be revived after 14 years
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 15, 2025
Illinois court rules dormant judgments can be revived after 14 years

An Illinois appeals court has ruled that creditors can revive dormant money judgments up to 20 years after entry - regardless of whether earlier revival attempts were made.

By Matthew Sellers
SEC faces expanded FOIA lawsuit over delays in Tesla, FTX, Bridgewater records
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 15, 2025
SEC faces expanded FOIA lawsuit over delays in Tesla, FTX, Bridgewater records

A federal judge has allowed Aaron Greenspan to expand his FOIA lawsuit against the SEC, adding multiple claims related to records requests involving Tesla, Bridgewater, Meta, and FTX. A separate civil rights claim was denied.

By Matthew Sellers
Investor’s $225 million arbitration against JPMorgan faces court challenge over FDIC claims
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 15, 2025
Investor’s $225 million arbitration against JPMorgan faces court challenge over FDIC claims

A federal court has questioned its jurisdiction over a $225 million FINRA arbitration dispute, citing unresolved liability issues and a missed FDIC claims deadline after First Republic’s failure.

By Matthew Sellers
Judge dismisses investor suit against Barclays over unregistered VXX securities
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 15, 2025
Judge dismisses investor suit against Barclays over unregistered VXX securities

Federal court stops action over unregistered securities claim.

By Matthew Sellers
Opal Wealth strengthens C-suite with veteran hire from Goldman
RIAS APR 15, 2025
Opal Wealth strengthens C-suite with veteran hire from Goldman

The New York-based indie RIA's new chief growth officer comes with a strong background building custodial platforms, including Goldman and Pershing.

By Leo Almazora