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$1.7 billion team exits Avidian to form new RIA affiliated with Hightower
NEWS RIAS JUN 09, 2023
$1.7 billion team exits Avidian to form new RIA affiliated with Hightower

Houston-based Presidio Wealth Partners is leaving with nearly half of Avidian's $4 billion in assets and aspires to reach $5 billion in five years.

UBS CEO Ermotti predicts 'bumpy' months as Credit Suisse deal closes
NEWS WIREHOUSES JUN 09, 2023
UBS CEO Ermotti predicts 'bumpy' months as Credit Suisse deal closes

UBS will see its workforce, costs and balance sheet swell next week when the Credit Suisse deal likely closes, prompting it to weigh deep cuts to staffing levels and wind down riskier assets.

10 IBDs that earned the most fees in 2022
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUN 09, 2023
10 IBDs that earned the most fees in 2022

As independent broker-dealers’ shift toward fee revenue continued last year, here are the firms that earned the most in fees.

Anti-ESG funds started with roar, tapered to meow, report finds
NEWS ESG JUN 08, 2023
Anti-ESG funds started with roar, tapered to meow, report finds

Sales were strong late last year amid several ETF launches in this category, but have since slowed, according to Morningstar.

Gen Xers aren't ready for retirement: Prudential
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 08, 2023
Gen Xers aren't ready for retirement: Prudential

A new study shows roughly 35% of Gen Xers have less than $10,000 saved, and 18% have no nest egg at all.

Can Goldman Sachs and Citigroup catch up on hiring advisors?
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 08, 2023
Can Goldman Sachs and Citigroup catch up on hiring advisors?

Both banks have recently signaled their interest in bolstering their wealth management operations, but they can't snap their fingers and conjure financial advisors from thin air.

LPL nabs Edward Jones duo in Tennessee
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUN 08, 2023
LPL nabs Edward Jones duo in Tennessee

Todd Rosel and Larry D. Smith oversee $310 million in assets and are combining their practices to form a new firm, Integrity Wealth Advisor Group.

Altruist names former Pixar, Blend exec as new CFO
NEWS FINTECH JUN 08, 2023
Altruist names former Pixar, Blend exec as new CFO

Marc Greenberg most recently worked at Blend, a white-label fintech that banks use to build consumer-facing digital products.

Wealthspire acquires $1 billion firm to expand in the Atlantic region
NEWS RIAS JUN 07, 2023
Wealthspire acquires $1 billion firm to expand in the Atlantic region

Based in Richmond, Virginia, ACG Wealth Management offers investment management, qualified plans, tax strategies and third-party administrator services.

Southwestern Pennsylvania credit union moves to CUSO Financial Services from LPL
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUN 07, 2023
Southwestern Pennsylvania credit union moves to CUSO Financial Services from LPL

Pittsburgh-based Clearview Federal Credit Unit has 117,000 members with more than $1.8 billion in assets.

Food bank, homeless shelter donations spike in wake of pandemic, Fidelity Charitable says
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 07, 2023
Food bank, homeless shelter donations spike in wake of pandemic, Fidelity Charitable says

St. Louis was the city that ranked first for overall giving, followed by Salt Lake City and greater Atlanta.

Unlocking the secret to luring Gen Z into the advisory industry
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 07, 2023
Unlocking the secret to luring Gen Z into the advisory industry

Emotionally engaging experiences will inspire interns to continue in the financial advisory profession.

Former SEC Chair Clayton makes case for democratizing alternative investments
NEWS RIAS JUN 07, 2023
Former SEC Chair Clayton makes case for democratizing alternative investments

Clayton took a swipe at the current leadership of the Securities and Exchange Commission for swinging too far in the wrong direction.

Retire and remain: Sellers seek greater flexibility in succession planning
NEWS OPINION JUN 07, 2023
Retire and remain: Sellers seek greater flexibility in succession planning

While some advisors choose to sell their practices and retire, others wish to remain for a specific time and work for the new owners.

Financial wellness rising but younger workers left behind: Study
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 06, 2023
Financial wellness rising but younger workers left behind: Study

Morgan Stanley at Work's third annual survey showed 66% of employees have reduced contributions to retirement accounts, up from 62% last year, particularly to 401(k) plans, long-term savings, and emergency and short-term savings.

First 401(k) lawsuit over ESG targets American Airlines' $26 billion plan
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 06, 2023
First 401(k) lawsuit over ESG targets American Airlines' $26 billion plan

The case, which is seeking class status, also names Fidelity and Financial Engines as defendants.

Firm headed by former NFL player joins LPL from Lincoln Financial
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUN 06, 2023
Firm headed by former NFL player joins LPL from Lincoln Financial

Newport, Kentucky-based Hoff Bujnoch & Associates is led by Digger Bujnoch and oversees $150 million in client assets.

Pershing X moves into the fintech lane with new Wove platform
NEWS CUSTODIAN JUN 06, 2023
Pershing X moves into the fintech lane with new Wove platform

The multicustodial open architecture platform promises to connect the various applications advisors use to service clients.

Cetera continues RIA push with purchase of $1.45 billion Kansas firm
NEWS RIAS JUN 06, 2023
Cetera continues RIA push with purchase of $1.45 billion Kansas firm

At the end of April, The Retirement Planning Group had 14 advisors and 40 employees.

Mercer raises $1 billion in recapitalization deal, bringing in new private equity backer
NEWS RIAS JUN 06, 2023
Mercer raises $1 billion in recapitalization deal, bringing in new private equity backer

The additional investment from Altas Partners pushes Mercer's valuation past $3 billion.