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Wells Fargo slapped with $3M in sanctions for trading supervision shortfalls
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 12, 2024
Wells Fargo slapped with $3M in sanctions for trading supervision shortfalls

The Wall Street bank's main broker-dealer failed to adequately oversee reps who recommended losing short-term trades in closed-end funds, medium-term notes, and syndicate preferred stocks, according to Finra.

Merrill bags $2.2B advisor duo from Morgan Stanley
NEWS WIREHOUSES SEP 12, 2024
Merrill bags $2.2B advisor duo from Morgan Stanley

The two elite advisors, including a 30-year industry veteran, extend the firm's reach in Illinois and North Carolina.

AssetMark amps up advisor offerings with Morningstar Wealth strategies
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH SEP 12, 2024
AssetMark amps up advisor offerings with Morningstar Wealth strategies

The TAMP giant's newly unveiled suite of ETF portfolios, SMAs, and active-passive models gives its users even more flexibility to serve clients' needs.

Index funds and advisors give investors a confidence boost
INVESTING ETFS SEP 12, 2024
Index funds and advisors give investors a confidence boost

Survey research shines a light on the increasing role of index strategies, and how advisors can continue showing their value.

Short-term spending spikes could dent workers' retirement security
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2024
Short-term spending spikes could dent workers' retirement security

EBRI research on public-sector 401(k) plan participants reveals how increased reliance on credit card debt and plan loans could have long-term consequences.

Cetera OSJ Wilde Wealth welcomes $400M advisor from UBS
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 12, 2024
Cetera OSJ Wilde Wealth welcomes $400M advisor from UBS

The veteran with nearly three decades of experience will lead the Arizona-based firm's newly established family office division.

Hightower takes strategic stake in $2.3B Charles D. Hyman & Co.
NEWS RIAS SEP 12, 2024
Hightower takes strategic stake in $2.3B Charles D. Hyman & Co.

The national RIA extends its reach in Florida with the addition of a five-person multigenerational planning team to its advisor network.

Early retirees have taken a hit to their real incomes
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2024
Early retirees have taken a hit to their real incomes

New analysis from JPMorgan Chase Institute unpacks how a rise in early retirements during the pandemic impacted older American's purchasing power.

What fees and services are state RIAs offering?
NEWS RIAS SEP 11, 2024
What fees and services are state RIAs offering?

Annual NASAA report maps out how investment advisors are mixing up their fees, planning, and wealth management services for clients.

US firms' dividend boom boosts Q2 payouts to $161.5B
INVESTING EQUITIES SEP 11, 2024
US firms' dividend boom boosts Q2 payouts to $161.5B

Alphabet and Meta's debut as dividend payers, coupled with corporate earnings growth, added to the bullish picture of American companies rewarding shareholders.