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Raymond James strengthens San Diego bench with UBS hire
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAY 14, 2024
Raymond James strengthens San Diego bench with UBS hire

The advisor, who reportedly managed $450M in client assets at UBS, is joining the Western division in California.

Perigon taps Maria Daley for new advisor-focused role
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 13, 2024
Perigon taps Maria Daley for new advisor-focused role

Daley brings more than three decades’ experience to the independent wealth firm as its head of advisor success and integration.

Amid blinding economic sandstorm, just two-fifths of investors have a retirement target
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 13, 2024
Amid blinding economic sandstorm, just two-fifths of investors have a retirement target

Survey reveals three-quarters of investors bracing for recession, with 83 percent of older respondents worried about basic living needs.

Finra clarifies guidelines around AI, chatbot communications
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 13, 2024
Finra clarifies guidelines around AI, chatbot communications

The self-regulator has updated its guidance around requirements for firms to oversee chatbot messaging for investors and AI-generated content.

Freestone signs industry veteran in war for RIA talent
NEWS RIAS MAY 13, 2024
Freestone signs industry veteran in war for RIA talent

The Seattle-based wealth firm’s latest hire comes with a professional history at big names like Goldman Sachs, UBS, and Wells Fargo.

Park Avenue Securities launches new high-net-worth group
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 13, 2024
Park Avenue Securities launches new high-net-worth group

The subsidiary broker-dealer and RIA to life insurance giant Guardian is enhancing its holistic wealth service for HNWIs.

SEC, FinCEN float new anti-money laundering requirements for RIAs
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 13, 2024
SEC, FinCEN float new anti-money laundering requirements for RIAs

Proposed rule aims to tighten client information and verification processes in order to curb risks from money laundering and other illicit activities.

More advisors than ever considering crypto for clients
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 13, 2024
More advisors than ever considering crypto for clients

Polling by DACFP and Franklin Templeton reveals 70 percent surge in advisors planning to recommend digital asset allocations in client portfolios.

LPL nabs JPMorgan advisor in California
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAY 13, 2024
LPL nabs JPMorgan advisor in California

The former wirehouse advisor is tapping into LPL’s platform after managing $280M in retirement and other assets at his former firm.

Edelman snaps up $453M investment advisory firm
NEWS RIAS MAY 13, 2024
Edelman snaps up $453M investment advisory firm

The Washington-based firm catering to medical and technology professionals gives the RIA giant an additional foothold in the Pacific Northwest.