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UBS is latest firm OK'd by NFL players union
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 05, 2023
UBS is latest firm OK'd by NFL players union

More than two decades old, the NFLPA's registered player financial advisor program for years was limited to individual financial advisors.

Indiana-based hybrid hires former Wells Fargo exec
NEWS RIAS DEC 04, 2023
Indiana-based hybrid hires former Wells Fargo exec

John Peluso retired in September as head of Wells Fargo’s clearing operations, and earlier presided over FiNet.

Osaic owner reportedly seeking buyer for up to 20% stake in broker-dealer
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 04, 2023
Osaic owner reportedly seeking buyer for up to 20% stake in broker-dealer

Minority shareholding could be worth as much as $2.5B.

Private credit carve-out from JPMorgan filed 'secret' IPO plan
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 01, 2023
Private credit carve-out from JPMorgan filed 'secret' IPO plan

HPS Investment Partners could go public if equity capital markets look favorable.

Nashville B-D that sold GWG bonds closing down
NEWS ALTERNATIVES NOV 30, 2023
Nashville B-D that sold GWG bonds closing down

The securities industry has a long, sad history of firms going out of business after a product like GWG bonds fails.

Raymond James nabs California advisor from Morgan Stanley
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 30, 2023
Raymond James nabs California advisor from Morgan Stanley

Jeffrey Olsen oversees nearly $200 million, operating as Olsen Wealth Management.

Wells Fargo loses another executive, this time to LPL
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 29, 2023
Wells Fargo loses another executive, this time to LPL

Jim McHale is the new chief compliance officer at LPL Financial.

Holistic wealth management starts with transition services
NEWS OPINION NOV 29, 2023
Holistic wealth management starts with transition services

Attending to advisor well-being, starting with onboarding, helps advisors weather the inevitable storms that come with managing other people’s money in an unpredictable world.

Cetera completes Avantax acquisition, adding $82B AUA
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 28, 2023
Cetera completes Avantax acquisition, adding $82B AUA

The Avantax team comprises 3,111 financial professionals.

Trio overseeing $150M at Ameriprise jumps to LPL
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 27, 2023
Trio overseeing $150M at Ameriprise jumps to LPL

The team, which is rebranding as Momentum Wealth, is based in The Villages, Florida.

Q3 advisor moves down 18.9% from year before
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 27, 2023
Q3 advisor moves down 18.9% from year before

The recruiting data show advisors' preference for operating under independent models.

Brokerage industry applauds, PIABA criticizes approval of remote inspection proposals
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 21, 2023
Brokerage industry applauds, PIABA criticizes approval of remote inspection proposals

'It's supervision by Zoom,' PIABA says, while Finra says the new rules reflect hybrid work arrangements while protecting investors.

Nontraded REIT sales tank in 2023
NEWS ALTERNATIVES NOV 21, 2023
Nontraded REIT sales tank in 2023

'Ironically, I think the redemption issue is the best thing ever happen to nontraded REIT space,' says Kevin Gannon of Stanger.

Citigroup lifer leaves head of wealth services role amid reorganization
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 21, 2023
Citigroup lifer leaves head of wealth services role amid reorganization

The Wall Street firm is working on an overhaul of its wealth business structure.

SEC orders brokerage, two reps to pay $1 million for Reg BI violations
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 20, 2023
SEC orders brokerage, two reps to pay $1 million for Reg BI violations

'The strategy involved frequent in-and-out trades that placed the broker’s interest in generating commissions and fees ahead of the customers’ interest in making a profit,' the SEC order states.

Citi initiates restructuring with significant job cuts
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 20, 2023
Citi initiates restructuring with significant job cuts

Thousands could be affected as bank slashes positions.

Increasing costs hitting financial advice industry 
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 20, 2023
Increasing costs hitting financial advice industry 

Expenses are rising: LPL Financial said in October that its core general and administrative expenses were up 15% year-over-year.

Goldman Sachs Japan president in sudden departure
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 20, 2023
Goldman Sachs Japan president in sudden departure

Hank Paulson-appointed regional boss abruptly out.

RMD data, Schwab communications roil indie advisors post-TD
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 16, 2023
RMD data, Schwab communications roil indie advisors post-TD

Advisors who custodied at TD Ameritrade are adjusting to life under Schwab.

Finra fines Haywood USA $175,000
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 15, 2023
Finra fines Haywood USA $175,000

The regulator's settlement with the US unit of Canadian firm relates to sales of Canadian private placements.