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SEC orders TIAA to pay $2.2M for violating Reg BI
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 16, 2024
SEC orders TIAA to pay $2.2M for violating Reg BI

Disclosure failures at the organization’s broker-dealer arm led to nearly $1 million in unnecessary costs for retail customers in IRAs.

Goldman CEO Solomon’s pay surges 24 percent to $31M
BROKER DEALERS FEB 16, 2024
Goldman CEO Solomon’s pay surges 24 percent to $31M

The board lifted the CEO's pay after the firm's profit tumbled last year.

SEC fines VanEck $1.75M over ETF finfluencer promotion
ETFS FEB 16, 2024
SEC fines VanEck $1.75M over ETF finfluencer promotion

While the SEC doesn't name the influencer, Dave Portnoy, founder of the website Barstool Sports, partnered with VanEck during the fund's launch.

What investors should know about the Fidelity 401(k) 
FEB 16, 2024
What investors should know about the Fidelity 401(k) 

Is a 401(k) plan from Fidelity a good retirement vehicle or should you shop for an alternative plan provider? Find out more here

ESG investing for beginning investors 
FEB 16, 2024
ESG investing for beginning investors 

ESG Investing can be excellent for beginning investors who want to grow wealth, without compromising their values. Can this be true?

Wealth management division helps propel Empower to new records
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 16, 2024
Wealth management division helps propel Empower to new records

The 10-year-old firm has seen strong growth in its assets, client base, and earnings.

Older people lose $28B to scams, maybe due to a more trusting nature
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 16, 2024
Older people lose $28B to scams, maybe due to a more trusting nature

University of Florida research reveals years of experience can be a bad thing.

Atlanta Fed president says rate cuts may not come for a while
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 16, 2024
Atlanta Fed president says rate cuts may not come for a while

Raphael Bostic said Thursday that conditions remain uncertain.

Has a global investment bank banned the long weekend?
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 16, 2024
Has a global investment bank banned the long weekend?

Not exactly, but four straight days at home are no longer allowed.

Is the worst over for office assets? CBRE thinks it might be
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 16, 2024
Is the worst over for office assets? CBRE thinks it might be

The commercial real estate firm's CEO says return-to-office is boosting leasing.

DOL retirement security rule would be 'disastrous,' GOP rep says
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 15, 2024
DOL retirement security rule would be 'disastrous,' GOP rep says

Democrats at a House hearing say the retirement rule will ensure workers, retirees and retirement plan sponsors receive advice that is in their best interest.

Wells Fargo consent order for fake accounts ended by OCC
WIREHOUSES FEB 15, 2024
Wells Fargo consent order for fake accounts ended by OCC

While the consent order has been lifted, Wells Fargo still has a cap on its growth imposed by the Federal Reserve.

Ex-Osaic veteran advisor barred by Finra
ALTERNATIVES FEB 15, 2024
Ex-Osaic veteran advisor barred by Finra

'A lawyer may tell an advisor like this, there's no upside in responding to Finra, just leave the industry,' says a senior brokerage executive.

Pathstone snaps up Crestone Capital in $3B deal
RIAS FEB 15, 2024
Pathstone snaps up Crestone Capital in $3B deal

The employee-owned RIA will see its AUA balloon past $100 billion as it builds a 'true multi-generational family office experience.'

Finra fines Morgan Stanley $1.6M over muni transaction shortfalls
WIREHOUSES FEB 15, 2024
Finra fines Morgan Stanley $1.6M over muni transaction shortfalls

Broker-dealer self-regulator finds pattern of gross supervisory failure involving municipal securities over a five-year period.

Tony Robbins praises private equity in his search for 'The Holy Grail of Investing'
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 15, 2024
Tony Robbins praises private equity in his search for 'The Holy Grail of Investing'

The financial author and motivational speaker interviewed more than a dozen private equity giants to discover how they made their billions.

Raymond James strengthens advisor network with $340M Morgan Stanley team
BROKER DEALERS FEB 15, 2024
Raymond James strengthens advisor network with $340M Morgan Stanley team

Based in South Florida, the Behar-Nagel Group is the latest to join Raymond James’ employee advisor channel.

LPL extends winning streak as it welcomes Wells Fargo team
BROKER DEALERS FEB 15, 2024
LPL extends winning streak as it welcomes Wells Fargo team

Victoria, Texas-based CoastPoint Financial adds $150 million in client assets to the broker-dealer giant’s network.

Don’t be in a rush to discount your fees
OPINION FEB 15, 2024
Don’t be in a rush to discount your fees

If an advisor greatly discounts or gives away his services, clients will discount that advice as well.

Cetera signs up $312M team from LPL
BROKER DEALERS FEB 15, 2024
Cetera signs up $312M team from LPL

Based in South Carolina, the three-person holistic planning practice is joining a 4,000-strong network of advisors.