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Family-led $200M advisory team joins LPL from Kestra Financial
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUL 07, 2023
Family-led $200M advisory team joins LPL from Kestra Financial

The father-and-sons team at New Jersey-based Sopher Financial Group’s value LPL as a ‘top of the tech curve’ wealth management firm

Mercer Global Advisors heads northeast for second acquisition of the week
NEWS RIAS JUL 07, 2023
Mercer Global Advisors heads northeast for second acquisition of the week

The deal adds Delaware-headquartered RIA Mallard Financial Partners, with $180 million in AUM, to Mercer’s growing footprint.

Markets brace for US jobs data as Fed hike looks more likely
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 07, 2023
Markets brace for US jobs data as Fed hike looks more likely

Stocks slipped around the world early Friday as anticipation of further tightening in the US intensified ahead of key stats

Wall Street banks back mega buyout financing deal for Worldpay
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 07, 2023
Wall Street banks back mega buyout financing deal for Worldpay

Private equity firm GTCR has agreed to buy a majority stake in the payment processor with $9.4 billion backing from lenders

Yellen calls on US, China to play nicely with economies
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 07, 2023
Yellen calls on US, China to play nicely with economies

The US Treasury Secretary has urged the world’s two largest economies to work within a fair set of rules despite tensions

What advisors need to tell clients traveling abroad this summer
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 06, 2023
What advisors need to tell clients traveling abroad this summer

Financial advisors nationwide are taking calls from clients asking about what they should have in place prior to international travel.

SEC set to release new rules for money-market funds
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 06, 2023
SEC set to release new rules for money-market funds

The agency plans to hold a meeting next Wednesday to finalize its changes, which could result in a clash with the $5.5 trillion industry.

Why Gen Zers say they'll need one-third of what boomers do in retirement
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 06, 2023
Why Gen Zers say they'll need one-third of what boomers do in retirement

Some clients have unrealistic expectations about retiring early while others are overly pessimistic, advisors say.

UBS ordered to pay investor $532,846 for overly risky portfolio
NEWS WIREHOUSES JUL 06, 2023
UBS ordered to pay investor $532,846 for overly risky portfolio

Lawyer claims award was a 'poor decision' and should have been bigger.

New mission for African American advisor trade group
NEWS RIAS JUL 06, 2023
New mission for African American advisor trade group

The Association of African American Financial Advisors is a 'sleeping giant trying to awaken,' says chair Christian Nwasike.

Wells Fargo team with $350 million moves to Raymond James
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUL 06, 2023
Wells Fargo team with $350 million moves to Raymond James

Managing partner at Keybridge Wealth Management says team will now have 'complete freedom to advise clients.'

Why bonds are shaping up to be the new alternative investment
NEWS RIAS JUL 06, 2023
Why bonds are shaping up to be the new alternative investment

As the recession outlook moves further down the road, advisors see the Fed keeping rates higher for longer, boosting the appeal of fixed income.

BlackRock wants to slash costs of trading bitcoin
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JUL 06, 2023
BlackRock wants to slash costs of trading bitcoin

But will the SEC agree that the asset manager’s refiled application will facilitate the democratization of crypto trading?

Cerity Partners merges with UHNW-focused AJ Wealth
NEWS RIAS JUL 06, 2023
Cerity Partners merges with UHNW-focused AJ Wealth

AJ Wealth was founded by two former Goldman Sachs wealth managers and serves family offices of ultra-high-net-worth clients.

Advisor satisfaction with firms hinges on time spent with clients: J.D. Power
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUL 05, 2023
Advisor satisfaction with firms hinges on time spent with clients: J.D. Power

Annual survey reveals highest and lowest scoring firms, while one advisor questions work ethic of some peers.

401(k) lawsuit over ESG is a sign of the times
NEWS OPINION JUL 05, 2023
401(k) lawsuit over ESG is a sign of the times

A plaintiff alleges that ESG led to lower returns, but the case brought against American Airlines' defined-contribution plan might be more political than substantive.

How to fire problem clients
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 05, 2023
How to fire problem clients

Acquiring clients can be costly but having the 'confidence and conviction' to let a bad fit go is vital.

Financial Professionals Coalition seeks to help ‘disenfranchised’ financial advisors
NEWS RIAS JUL 05, 2023
Financial Professionals Coalition seeks to help ‘disenfranchised’ financial advisors

Former Finra board member Stephen Kohn set up the group to help advisors who are looking for a new job, seeking to address a customer complaint on their record, or need help with a range of other issues.

Advisors prep clients for recession everyone anticipates but nobody can see
NEWS RIAS JUL 05, 2023
Advisors prep clients for recession everyone anticipates but nobody can see

Consensus estimates are that the US economy will dip into recession later this year or early next year.

How tuck-ins help advisory firms grow effectively
NEWS CUSTODIAN JUL 05, 2023
How tuck-ins help advisory firms grow effectively

The approach, which is commonly part of an independent advisor's succession plan, also offers smaller firms the chance to scale quickly and efficiently.