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2024 COLA estimate increases despite slowing inflation
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 12, 2023
2024 COLA estimate increases despite slowing inflation

The Senior Citizens League increased its estimate for the 2024 cost of living adjustment to 3%.

Wells Fargo loses $145 million advisor to LPL
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUL 12, 2023
Wells Fargo loses $145 million advisor to LPL

Broomall, Pennsylvania-based David W. Rodgers moves for “breadth and depth of services.”

SEC seeks to raise capital requirements for brokers holding substantial customer funds
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 12, 2023
SEC seeks to raise capital requirements for brokers holding substantial customer funds

The proposed rule would require certain brokerages to compute the net cash they owe customers and other B-Ds on a daily, rather than weekly, basis.

After years going solo, Edward Jones advisors now sharing offices
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUL 12, 2023
After years going solo, Edward Jones advisors now sharing offices

A year after the firm's decision to give advisors more flexibility, 700 Edward Jones financial advisors, or more than 3%, now work in combined offices.

JPMorgan Chase announces layoffs
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 12, 2023
JPMorgan Chase announces layoffs

Meanwhile, the firm chases Silicon Valley Bank business by hiring overseas.

Financial advisors expect latest inflation data to cool Fed's jets
NEWS RIAS JUL 12, 2023
Financial advisors expect latest inflation data to cool Fed's jets

With inflation at its lowest level since March 2021, advisors are hoping the Fed can stop raising interest rates.

Captrust acquires $2.3 billion Southern Wealth Management for fifth deal this year
NEWS RIAS JUL 12, 2023
Captrust acquires $2.3 billion Southern Wealth Management for fifth deal this year

This marks the third Texas acquisition this year for Captrust, which now has 69 deals on the books.

Is the inflation crisis over?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 12, 2023
Is the inflation crisis over?

Latest Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI figures defy expectations as housing, insurance power ahead.

Allworth Financial adds $260M father-daughter RIA firm to fast-growing footprint
NEWS RIAS JUL 12, 2023
Allworth Financial adds $260M father-daughter RIA firm to fast-growing footprint

With women controlling an increasing share of wealth, the addition of another female partner-advisor is important for Allworth

US inflation expectations boost stocks ahead of data
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 12, 2023
US inflation expectations boost stocks ahead of data

Bond yields and the greenback have eased on hopes of slowing price rises.

$100 million bond aims to rid Miami Beach of spring break rep
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 12, 2023
$100 million bond aims to rid Miami Beach of spring break rep

The city is hoping investors will back its plans to boost cultural projects such as ballet and art museums

Verizon 401(k) lawsuit settles for $30 million
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 11, 2023
Verizon 401(k) lawsuit settles for $30 million

The settlement sends an uncomfortable message to retirement plan advisors and other fiduciaries, an observer says.

Aretha Franklin's estate planning deserves no respect
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 11, 2023
Aretha Franklin's estate planning deserves no respect

Hot on the heels of the Presley family’s document drama, a similar quarrel was decided this week in court regarding the last wishes of Aretha Franklin, who died in 2018.

Stock rally, high rates have advisors rethinking covered call strategies
NEWS EQUITIES JUL 11, 2023
Stock rally, high rates have advisors rethinking covered call strategies

Hedging equities with option income loses some luster, but still works for certain clients.

Six states impose $4.2M fine on Raymond James for excessive fees
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUL 11, 2023
Six states impose $4.2M fine on Raymond James for excessive fees

The firm was also ordered to return $8.25 million to retail customers.

Merrill Lynch smacked with $12 million penalty for reporting violations
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 11, 2023
Merrill Lynch smacked with $12 million penalty for reporting violations

According to the SEC and Finra, for years Merrill botched the reporting threshold for potential suspicious transactions.

CFPB slams BofA with quarter-billion-dollar settlement
NEWS WIREHOUSES JUL 11, 2023
CFPB slams BofA with quarter-billion-dollar settlement

The bureau will keep $90 million, with the rest going to consumers, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

Social Security rules for divorced spouses
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 11, 2023
Social Security rules for divorced spouses

First rule: There must be at least a decade between 'I do' and 'I don’t.'

Advisor leaves Ameriprise for LPL after 25 years, citing greater freedom
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUL 11, 2023
Advisor leaves Ameriprise for LPL after 25 years, citing greater freedom

Jason Johnson founded 509 Wealth Management in 1998 and manages approximately $400 million in assets.

Credit Suisse investor makes Monumental investment in NBA, NHL teams
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 11, 2023
Credit Suisse investor makes Monumental investment in NBA, NHL teams

A giant international player that doubled down on the failed bank now heads for U.S. hockey, basketball.