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SEC hits nearly a dozen firms with $88M in penalties in latest recordkeeping sweep
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 24, 2024
SEC hits nearly a dozen firms with $88M in penalties in latest recordkeeping sweep

One firm avoided penalties as it proactively self-reported and took compliance action, according to the regulator.

Kingswood snaps up $1B Nashville RIA
NEWS RIAS SEP 24, 2024
Kingswood snaps up $1B Nashville RIA

The Tennessee-based firm led by a 36-year industry veteran helps extend Kingswood's presence in the Southern US.

College for Financial Planning rolls out fiduciary training program
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 23, 2024
College for Financial Planning rolls out fiduciary training program

The advisor education provider is adding a top-ranked certification to its platform through a new strategic partnership.

NewEdge Advisors gets bigger in Texas with $318M Osaic team
NEWS RIAS SEP 23, 2024
NewEdge Advisors gets bigger in Texas with $318M Osaic team

The Louisiana-based RIA's latest addition, and industry veteran and female financial literacy champion, leads a distinguished seven-person team.

Seven-tenths of households are in poor financial health
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2024
Seven-tenths of households are in poor financial health

Pulse survey paints picture of declining finances, with a stark divide between credit card-indebted households and those with investments.

Best-interest annuity rule gains ground in Louisiana
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2024
Best-interest annuity rule gains ground in Louisiana

Industry groups hail the move in the Pelican State as another win for consumers in need of lifetime income.

Charitable giving takes priority for four-fifths of pre-retirees and retirees
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2024
Charitable giving takes priority for four-fifths of pre-retirees and retirees

Fidelity Charitable study finds an opportunity for advisors amid knowledge gap on tax-smart planning strategies.

An extra $1 million in retirement savings or 5 more healthy years? It's a coin flip for Americans
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2024
An extra $1 million in retirement savings or 5 more healthy years? It's a coin flip for Americans

New Edelman survey reveals continuing concerns over debt, inflation, and daily expenses, with six in 10 believing they need a six-figure income to avoid financial worries.

Indie RIA Crusonia Wealth Advisors debuts in Colorado
NEWS RIAS SEP 23, 2024
Indie RIA Crusonia Wealth Advisors debuts in Colorado

The Denver-based firm, led by three industry professionals, is looking to shake up the high-net-worth wealth space with its model for advisor independence.

$23.6B RIA MAI strengthens C-suite with former Merit exec
NEWS RIAS SEP 23, 2024
$23.6B RIA MAI strengthens C-suite with former Merit exec

The Cleveland, Ohio-headquartered firm welcomes two new leadership additions as it looks to continue on its strategic growth path.