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SEC penalizes Brighton Securities over fee disclosures, conflicts
NEWS RIAS SEP 24, 2024
SEC penalizes Brighton Securities over fee disclosures, conflicts

“Broker-dealers and RIAs are right now in a position where they must over disclose," says one industry executive.

Vanguard settles lawsuit over TDF capital gains tax mess
NEWS ETFS SEP 24, 2024
Vanguard settles lawsuit over TDF capital gains tax mess

Company reaches agreement with shareholders who said they were burned by 2020 decision to lower investment minimums for institutional shares.

Summit Financial adds $470 AUM with double deal
NEWS RIAS SEP 24, 2024
Summit Financial adds $470 AUM with double deal

The wealth giant is extending its presence in Oklahoma and Pennsylvania with minority stakes in two independent firms.

Nasdaq hit with “dawn raid” by regulators
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 24, 2024
Nasdaq hit with “dawn raid” by regulators

Deutche Borse also investigated by EU regulators.

SEC hits nearly a dozen firms with $88M in penalties in latest recordkeeping sweep
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 24, 2024
SEC hits nearly a dozen firms with $88M in penalties in latest recordkeeping sweep

One firm avoided penalties as it proactively self-reported and took compliance action, according to the regulator.

Vestmark, BlackRock unite to enhance custom model portfolios for RIAs
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 24, 2024
Vestmark, BlackRock unite to enhance custom model portfolios for RIAs

Commercial partnership announced, drawing on complementary expertise.

RIA firm charged by SEC for recordkeeping violations, avoids penalty
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 24, 2024
RIA firm charged by SEC for recordkeeping violations, avoids penalty

SEC says firm's proactive approach should be a model for RIA compliance.

Private credit is facing a reckoning, says CIO of NY Life
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 24, 2024
Private credit is facing a reckoning, says CIO of NY Life

Jae Yoon believes risk points to worst challenge since 2008.

Murdoch family trust trial may take years to conclude
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 24, 2024
Murdoch family trust trial may take years to conclude

Arguments are over but what comes next is likely a lengthy process.

Tax is a key election issue, but Trump's offer is bewildering
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 24, 2024
Tax is a key election issue, but Trump's offer is bewildering

The array of proposals has even confused his own team.

College for Financial Planning rolls out fiduciary training program
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 23, 2024
College for Financial Planning rolls out fiduciary training program

The advisor education provider is adding a top-ranked certification to its platform through a new strategic partnership.

How performing a practice valuation unlocks your RIA’s value
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 23, 2024
How performing a practice valuation unlocks your RIA’s value

“Get on the train to optimize and streamline your firm’s process,” says panelist. Last call to join Tuesday's webinar.

Empower's latest deal moves into equity comp
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2024
Empower's latest deal moves into equity comp

"More acquisitions are clearly in our future," says CEO.

Balance of risks has shifted, says Fed's Neel Kashkari
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 23, 2024
Balance of risks has shifted, says Fed's Neel Kashkari

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis president sees cooler inflation readings as a cue to take more measured rate cuts for the rest of 2024.

Is Stifel the right fit for B. Riley’s advisors?
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 23, 2024
Is Stifel the right fit for B. Riley’s advisors?

“With Alex David leaving Stifel, what does that say about the independent brokerage business there,” asks one brokerage executive.

New inflation study shows where retirees are feeling pinched
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2024
New inflation study shows where retirees are feeling pinched

A newly released survey digs deeper into how retirees are responding to higher prices.

Seven-tenths of households are in poor financial health
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2024
Seven-tenths of households are in poor financial health

Pulse survey paints picture of declining finances, with a stark divide between credit card-indebted households and those with investments.

Annuities are changing, and so are advisors' attitudes
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 23, 2024
Annuities are changing, and so are advisors' attitudes

Those who hate annuities are shortchanging clients, says advisor.

RIA Valuations: Take a "look under the hood"
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 23, 2024
RIA Valuations: Take a "look under the hood"

Earn CE credits by attending Tuesday's free virtual event which hones in on the key factors affecting the valuation of an RIA firm.

RIA Activate comes to San Diego: Book your seat today
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 23, 2024
RIA Activate comes to San Diego: Book your seat today

Event will empower RIA business owners and senior advisors.