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Wells Fargo buying Neiman Marcus space in NYC for $550M
NEWS WIREHOUSES SEP 27, 2023
Wells Fargo buying Neiman Marcus space in NYC for $550M

The firm plans to convert the roughly 400,000 square feet of space into offices.

Account fees, bonuses likely topics at Thursday's Cetera, Avantax confab
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 27, 2023
Account fees, bonuses likely topics at Thursday's Cetera, Avantax confab

A $60-per-account fee and retention bonuses are issues that are expected to come up in Cetera senior execs' meeting with Avantax advisors.

We need to talk about Method Man and Redman's performance at Future Proof
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 27, 2023
We need to talk about Method Man and Redman's performance at Future Proof

"For a conference billing itself as the future and inclusive to all, this was the opposite and seemed tone-deaf,' says one person who attended the concert.

RIAs seeing increase in client anxiety over retirement plans, survey shows
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 27, 2023
RIAs seeing increase in client anxiety over retirement plans, survey shows

Clients are increasingly worried about retirement prospects and the level of financial security they can achieve during their golden years.

Finra asks SEC to extend remote inspections program
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 27, 2023
Finra asks SEC to extend remote inspections program

The rule allowing such inspections is due to expire at the end of this year, but Finra has asked to delay the expiration until June 30.

Nebraska team managing more than $600M switches to LPL Financial
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 27, 2023
Nebraska team managing more than $600M switches to LPL Financial

Omaha-based Pat Ricketts and Mindy Helfrich were previously affiliated with Principal Securities

FPA taps Wealth Enhancement Group's Brahim as president-elect
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 27, 2023
FPA taps Wealth Enhancement Group's Brahim as president-elect

Brahim's 'leadership has been felt at all levels of the association,' says the 2023 FPA president, James Lee.

Making a business out of succession planning
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 27, 2023
Making a business out of succession planning

Former RIA owner is on a mission to help make financial services less male, white and straight.

New Jersey chooses Vestwell to administer retirement savings program
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 27, 2023
New Jersey chooses Vestwell to administer retirement savings program

Its plan, which will be rolled out in 2024, is the seventh state auto-IRA to partner with the digital record keeper.

Wealth management firms to merge into $750M powerhouse
NEWS RIAS SEP 27, 2023
Wealth management firms to merge into $750M powerhouse

The two established RIA firms have a combined reach across 40 states.

Most Americans have burnt through their pandemic savings
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 27, 2023
Most Americans have burnt through their pandemic savings

Only the wealthiest 20% have greater cash savings than pre-Covid.

BlackRock says insurers plan to boost private debt and credit
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 27, 2023
BlackRock says insurers plan to boost private debt and credit

But the $29 trillion industry will pull back from PE and real estate.

UBS wants court to erase $1.9B asset-hiding fine
NEWS WIREHOUSES SEP 27, 2023
UBS wants court to erase $1.9B asset-hiding fine

The asset manager is appealing its conviction for helping wealthy clients with cross-border cash moves.

70M could become digital nomads in the next few years
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 27, 2023
70M could become digital nomads in the next few years

Digital nomad visas are expanding as countries vie for talent.

Morgan Stanley banker to retire after $850B in real estate deals
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 27, 2023
Morgan Stanley banker to retire after $850B in real estate deals

Guy Metcalf has been with the Wall Street firm for 33 years.

Billionaire plans $50M auction for rare 1982 Château Petrus
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 27, 2023
Billionaire plans $50M auction for rare 1982 Château Petrus

"The market for the rarest and most exclusive bottles remains strong," says Sotheby's executive.

Trump guilty of financial, insurance fraud
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 26, 2023
Trump guilty of financial, insurance fraud

Former president loses New York lawsuit as judge describes 'fantasy world.'

JPMorgan pays $75M to settle US Virgin Islands suit over Epstein ties
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 26, 2023
JPMorgan pays $75M to settle US Virgin Islands suit over Epstein ties

The firm also reached a confidential agreement with former executive Jes Staley.

Berkshire engineering firm gets reprieve in 401(k) suit
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2023
Berkshire engineering firm gets reprieve in 401(k) suit

Law firm Capozzi Adler has three weeks to file an amended complaint after a judge grants a motion to dismiss.

Wealthspire reels in $6B in assets with GM Advisory purchase
NEWS RIAS SEP 26, 2023
Wealthspire reels in $6B in assets with GM Advisory purchase

This is Wealthspire's third deal for a registered investment advisory firm this year.