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Call options for stronger dollar are getting costlier
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 16, 2024
Call options for stronger dollar are getting costlier

Betting on the greenback's resilience comes at a price.

Householder Group expands its matchmaker succession program
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 16, 2024
Householder Group expands its matchmaker succession program

Arizona-based wealth firm is helping more retiring advisors connect with successors.

Arete Wealth pays out $1.1M in arb claims to start 2024
ALTERNATIVES APR 15, 2024
Arete Wealth pays out $1.1M in arb claims to start 2024

"We have a handful of open cases against Arete Wealth, and some involve Center Street, as well," says a plaintiff's attorney.

The next big challenge advisors face
RIAS APR 15, 2024
The next big challenge advisors face

'This war of human capital isn't going to get better, it's going to get worse in my opinion,' RIA exec says.

Fed could hike rates rather than cut them: UBS strategists
WIREHOUSES APR 15, 2024
Fed could hike rates rather than cut them: UBS strategists

Given strong US growth and sticky inflation, the Fed's next move could be to tighten again, pushing its benchmark rate as high as 6.5 percent.

Raymond James adds advisor from Wells Fargo
BROKER DEALERS APR 15, 2024
Raymond James adds advisor from Wells Fargo

South Florida-based advisor had been overseeing $105 million in client assets at Wells.

Citizens Financial taps Morgan Stanley exec for wealth business
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 15, 2024
Citizens Financial taps Morgan Stanley exec for wealth business

Paul Casey is joining to head the bank’s wealth management arm, with a mandate that spans from mass affluent to ultra-high-net-worth clients.

LPL welcomes $170M veteran advisor
BROKER DEALERS APR 15, 2024
LPL welcomes $170M veteran advisor

The broker-dealer giant’s hire in North Carolina is the latest in a string of recruiting moves at Ameriprise’s expense.

Virtual course for financial planners enters its fifth year
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 15, 2024
Virtual course for financial planners enters its fifth year

With 700 people already on the wait list, the online program to train aspiring college students and new advisors is now open for registration.

Schwab Q1 revenue tops estimates
BROKER DEALERS APR 15, 2024
Schwab Q1 revenue tops estimates

The firm reported $4.74 billion in net revenue for the three months through March, topping analysts’ estimates of $4.71 billion.

Apex declares liftoff for new ACATS protocol
FINTECH APR 15, 2024
Apex declares liftoff for new ACATS protocol

Fintech hails landmark transaction’s potential to create ‘more efficient, flexible account transfer services’ as key deadline looms.

Goldman posts stronger-than-expected Q1 results
BROKER DEALERS APR 15, 2024
Goldman posts stronger-than-expected Q1 results

The surprise surge was led by traders, and by bankers who cashed in on a resurgence in dealmaking.

Modern Wealth hires former Goldman leader to drive growth initiatives
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 15, 2024
Modern Wealth hires former Goldman leader to drive growth initiatives

Industry veteran Jason Del Col joins the $3 billion firm as head of advisory.

Dynasty Financial helps $550M Merrill team go independent
WIREHOUSES APR 15, 2024
Dynasty Financial helps $550M Merrill team go independent

Six advisors break away from the wirehouse to launch a firm in Alabama.

Stability, finally, at Wells Fargo Advisors?
BROKER DEALERS APR 12, 2024
Stability, finally, at Wells Fargo Advisors?

'We’re back to more normal, or maybe slightly below normal, attrition levels across the [financial advisor] business, which is good,' says CEO Charles Scharf.

Biden takes another $7.4B step in fight to tame student debt
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 12, 2024
Biden takes another $7.4B step in fight to tame student debt

The latest move covers almost 280,000 borrowers in the SAVE, income-driven replacement, and public service loan forgiveness programs.

Empower settles with former advisors in poaching case
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 12, 2024
Empower settles with former advisors in poaching case

The suit involved 13 advisors, all of whom joined Empower via its acquisition of Personal Capital, who departed to establish a rival advisory firm.

The upcoming succession crisis
OPINION APR 12, 2024
The upcoming succession crisis

Succession concerns can be addressed by placing more focus on developing the next generation of advisors.

OMB draws flak on DOL fiduciary rule decision
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 12, 2024
OMB draws flak on DOL fiduciary rule decision

Industry groups express disappointment at the Office of Management and Budget's speedy review of the controversial rule.

UBS boosts its New York presence
BROKER DEALERS APR 12, 2024
UBS boosts its New York presence

The firm’s private wealth unit is welcoming a team of former Goldman Sachs advisors in the Big Apple.