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LPL adds $215M advisor pair in California
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAY 29, 2024
LPL adds $215M advisor pair in California

With more than six decades of collective industry experience, the advisor duo are coming over from Securities America, a unit of Osaic.

Wealth Enhancement Group scores $1.22B Texas RIA
NEWS RIAS MAY 29, 2024
Wealth Enhancement Group scores $1.22B Texas RIA

The national independent’s latest acquisition, led by a three-decade industry veteran, marks its fifth deal for 2024.

Stratos Wealth Advisors expands in Ohio
NEWS RIAS MAY 29, 2024
Stratos Wealth Advisors expands in Ohio

The national RIA adds a two-advisor wealth planning practice, led by a five-decade industry veteran, that oversees more than $100M in AUM.

Could fiduciary advice cut 401(k) plan costs for small businesses?
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 28, 2024
Could fiduciary advice cut 401(k) plan costs for small businesses?

A new study suggests small businesses that use fiduciary-grade advisors pay lower-than-average fees overall, with more reductions for larger plans.

Senators push legislation to help micro-businesses offer retirement benefits
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 28, 2024
Senators push legislation to help micro-businesses offer retirement benefits

A new bipartisan bill proposes to expand tax credits for small businesses to start offering workplace pension plans.

$328M Wells Fargo advisor jumps to Janney
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAY 28, 2024
$328M Wells Fargo advisor jumps to Janney

The regional broker-dealer’s latest addition in northeast Florida extends its 2024 recruiting streak, which has so far brought in over $2B in assets.

Steward Partners adds foothold in Florida with $320M ex-Merrill team
NEWS RIAS MAY 28, 2024
Steward Partners adds foothold in Florida with $320M ex-Merrill team

The national RIA is getting its first Naples, Florida location with a women-led planning practice headed by a 40-year industry veteran.

“Fearless” singer Taylor Swift joins billionaires’ club on prestigious women’s rich list
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 28, 2024
“Fearless” singer Taylor Swift joins billionaires’ club on prestigious women’s rich list

America’s wealthiest self-made women saw their collective net worths soar past $20B, with 11 new members on the list.

Would-be voters are warming to crypto, says Grayscale
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 28, 2024
Would-be voters are warming to crypto, says Grayscale

Poll of roughly 1,700 Americans shows interest in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies on the rise, with nearly half planning to raise their exposure.

LPL welcomes $200M pair from Berthel Fisher
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAY 28, 2024
LPL welcomes $200M pair from Berthel Fisher

The wealth management giant’s latest advisor additions include a nearly three-decade veteran of the industry.