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LPL swipes $705M advisor duo from Merrill Lynch
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAY 21, 2024
LPL swipes $705M advisor duo from Merrill Lynch

The breakaway pair are joining the brokerage giant’s HNW-focused employee advisor arm in Oklahoma.

Modern Wealth marks first anniversary with twin acquisitions
NEWS RIAS MAY 21, 2024
Modern Wealth marks first anniversary with twin acquisitions

The RIA aggregator caps off its first year of strategic growth by snapping up two East Coast firms worth more than $570M in assets combined.

Caprock drafts ex-NFL pro to advance growth ambitions
NEWS RIAS MAY 21, 2024
Caprock drafts ex-NFL pro to advance growth ambitions

The ultra-high-net-worth RIA is tapping a former wide receiver for the Denver Broncos to advance into new markets.

Amid inflation worries, Americans are ramping up their summer spending plans
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 21, 2024
Amid inflation worries, Americans are ramping up their summer spending plans

New MassMutual research unpacks people’s sentiments on vacation fever, college education regrets, parents’ financial influence, and recession fears.

Louisiana moves to adopt annuity best-interest standard
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 20, 2024
Louisiana moves to adopt annuity best-interest standard

Associations for life insurers and financial advisors laud the move, renews call for “sensible protections” around guaranteed lifetime income products.

Why aren't 529 savings plans more popular?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 20, 2024
Why aren't 529 savings plans more popular?

Edward Jones research highlights gaps in adoption and awareness even as three-fifths of Americans feel they’re falling short on education savings.

Sanctuary names Envestnet’s Robert Coppola as new CTO
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 20, 2024
Sanctuary names Envestnet’s Robert Coppola as new CTO

The growth-focused RIA is advancing its digital strategy for advisors, including plans for AI and enhancing its TAMP and fee-for-planning platforms.

LPL swipes veteran advisor duo from Cetera
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAY 20, 2024
LPL swipes veteran advisor duo from Cetera

The pair in Orange County, California managed $225M in advisory, brokerage, and retirement plan assets at their former firm.

Bitcoin fund behemoth Grayscale announces CEO succession
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 20, 2024
Bitcoin fund behemoth Grayscale announces CEO succession

The crypto investment colossus is tapping an asset management veteran with history at Goldman, BlackRock, and Invesco as its next chief executive.

High school financial literacy education now mandatory in Oklahoma
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 17, 2024
High school financial literacy education now mandatory in Oklahoma

State Governor Stitt signs legislation adding financial literacy education as a requirement for high school graduation.