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Off-channel comms topple marketing rule as firms’ top compliance concern
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 16, 2024
Off-channel comms topple marketing rule as firms’ top compliance concern

Annual survey of investment advisors reveals electronic communications, advertising and marketing, and artificial intelligence as the most pressing issues.

Focus Financial firm Gratus Capital to merge into the Colony Group
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 16, 2024
Focus Financial firm Gratus Capital to merge into the Colony Group

The deal, set to close in the third quarter, will see $3.8B in AUM added into Colony’s portfolio.

LPL bolsters tech leadership with new CTO
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUL 16, 2024
LPL bolsters tech leadership with new CTO

The firm welcomes a 25-year industry veteran with experience from Wells Fargo to shore up its infrastructure, operations, and risk platforms.

Revealed: Our 5-Star Broker-Dealers for 2024
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUL 16, 2024
Revealed: Our 5-Star Broker-Dealers for 2024

From bringing in quality producers to focusing on the advisor experience, InvestmentNews’ 5-Star IBDs for 2024 are doing what it takes to succeed their way.

Top woman advisor launches California-based RIA
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 16, 2024
Top woman advisor launches California-based RIA

Leading a team with a combined record overseeing $1.2B in assets, the Certuity alum focuses on helping executives, legal pros, and other HNWIs achieve financial clarity.

wealth.com strikes fintech partnership with Integrated Partners
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUL 16, 2024
wealth.com strikes fintech partnership with Integrated Partners

The national RIA is teaming up with the estate tech firm to double down on its commitment to help financial-planning focused advisors.

Under inflation pressure, four in five Americans finding it harder to pay medical bills
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 15, 2024
Under inflation pressure, four in five Americans finding it harder to pay medical bills

Survey finds more US adults living with medical debt, with some avoiding health care to stretch their budgets.

Recent readings bolster Fed’s inflation confidence, says Powell
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 15, 2024
Recent readings bolster Fed’s inflation confidence, says Powell

The Federal Reserve chair sees a clearer path to the central bank’s 2 percent target following Q2 inflation measures and latest jobs data.

Nationwide names next leader for annuity business
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 15, 2024
Nationwide names next leader for annuity business

Industry veteran Craig Hawley set to take over as leader of Nationwide Annuity pushes through with retirement.

SMArtX update helps smooth out tax drag in SMAs
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUL 15, 2024
SMArtX update helps smooth out tax drag in SMAs

The managed accounts tech firm’s new tool aims to help financial advisors reduce the tax impact of switching investment models.