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Sequoia Financial Group acquires $310M AUM Texas RIA
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 03, 2024
Sequoia Financial Group acquires $310M AUM Texas RIA

The deal increases Sequoia's footprint to 14 locations across eight states.

OneSeven welcomes $190M advisor to its growing network
RIAS APR 03, 2024
OneSeven welcomes $190M advisor to its growing network

An Ohio-headquartered RIA's newest partner is joining from Edelman Financial Engines.

Will Wall Street banks avoid tough new climate-risk rules?
ESG APR 03, 2024
Will Wall Street banks avoid tough new climate-risk rules?

Potential for global rules has reportedly been thwarted by the Fed.

CalPERS taps New Zealander as new CIO for $495B fund
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2024
CalPERS taps New Zealander as new CIO for $495B fund

Stephen Gilmore currently oversees New Zealand's sovereign wealth fund.

ARA, Ceres throw support behind DOL ESG rule for 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2024
ARA, Ceres throw support behind DOL ESG rule for 401(k)s

The two nonprofits are urging the Court of Appeals to uphold a lower court decision supporting a 'middle-of-the-road' approach for fiduciaries.

Former AssetMark CEO Ahluwalia joins Hightower as president
RIAS APR 02, 2024
Former AssetMark CEO Ahluwalia joins Hightower as president

RIAs should have ‘quality leadership teams,’ says Hightower CEO Bob Oros.

DOL limits companies with foreign convictions from managing 401(k) assets
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2024
DOL limits companies with foreign convictions from managing 401(k) assets

The regulator for years has granted exemptions for financial institutions whose affiliates have been convicted of financial crimes overseas.

OneDigital snaps up Texas-based wealth and retirement practice
RIAS APR 02, 2024
OneDigital snaps up Texas-based wealth and retirement practice

The deal, the RIA's third this year, broadens its presence in the south-central US.

Sanctuary welcomes UHNW duo from Merrill
RIAS APR 02, 2024
Sanctuary welcomes UHNW duo from Merrill

The firm adds a $700 million breakaway practice in North Carolina.

Creative Planning lands $2.2B wealth powerhouse
RIAS APR 02, 2024
Creative Planning lands $2.2B wealth powerhouse

Texas-based ML&R Wealth Management has been operating for more than 25 years.

LPL onboards $210M advisor from Ameriprise
BROKER DEALERS APR 02, 2024
LPL onboards $210M advisor from Ameriprise

The IBD is expanding its presence in Florida with a planning and wealth management practice focused on LGBTQ+ clients.

Ashton Thomas picks up $300M team from WealthSource
ADVISOR MOVES APR 02, 2024
Ashton Thomas picks up $300M team from WealthSource

It's the second new team to join the firm in the past month.

Record-high down payment, six-figure salary: US homebuying essentials
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 02, 2024
Record-high down payment, six-figure salary: US homebuying essentials

Those who want to invest in residential real estate face significant barriers.

Oil at six-month high of $85, WTI up 1.6%
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 02, 2024
Oil at six-month high of $85, WTI up 1.6%

OPEC+ production cuts and strong demand have tightened the market.

UBS will buy back up to $2B of its shares this year
WIREHOUSES APR 02, 2024
UBS will buy back up to $2B of its shares this year

New program to start this week in a sign of confidence.

Home insurance premiums heading still higher
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 01, 2024
Home insurance premiums heading still higher

The average premium for homeowners insurance is expected to rise 6 percent this year, following an increase of roughly 20 percent over the past two years, amid intensifying natural disasters.

Fidelity unveils next-gen campaigns in fight for financial literacy
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 01, 2024
Fidelity unveils next-gen campaigns in fight for financial literacy

The company is drafting its 74,000-plus army of associates to raise the bar on middle school and high school financial education.

Raymond James scores big with $1.1B Arizona practice
BROKER DEALERS APR 01, 2024
Raymond James scores big with $1.1B Arizona practice

The team, including a father-son duo, is joining the broker-dealer’s employee advisor arm from RBC.

Angel investing 101 
APR 01, 2024
Angel investing 101 

What is angel investing and is it a worthwhile business opportunity? Read on to know more about this unusual investment type

Understanding Social Security benefits 
APR 01, 2024
Understanding Social Security benefits 

Will you get enough from your Social Security benefits to see you through your golden years? Read on for a clearer picture of how Social Security works