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Bluespring Wealth Partners acquires $500M family-run firm in Virginia
BROKER DEALERS FEB 01, 2024
Bluespring Wealth Partners acquires $500M family-run firm in Virginia

The 15-year-old firm’s leaders looking forward to focusing on client relationships.

Ameriprise adds $525M team from RBC to its independent channel
ADVISOR MOVES FEB 01, 2024
Ameriprise adds $525M team from RBC to its independent channel

The Washington team was attracted to the autonomy and financial planning capabilities the firm offered.

Bank to the stars fined $65M over risk control failures
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 01, 2024
Bank to the stars fined $65M over risk control failures

OCC says City National Bank 'engaged in unsafe or unsound practices.'

Fed provides rate-cuts reality check for Wall Street
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 01, 2024
Fed provides rate-cuts reality check for Wall Street

Is March now off the table for the US central bank?

European markets react to Fed's rates narrative
EQUITIES FEB 01, 2024
European markets react to Fed's rates narrative

Earnings were also in focus as Thursday's trading commenced.

Cooler labor market means bigger paychecks are harder to get
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 01, 2024
Cooler labor market means bigger paychecks are harder to get

Many workers say they are glad to have a job, but unhappy.

Democrats would boost savings with 401(k)s for babies
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 31, 2024
Democrats would boost savings with 401(k)s for babies

Several states have such programs, and extending the accounts to the federal level could decrease the wealth gap, legislators say

State regulators oppose bill to allow private markets access through advisors
ALTERNATIVES JAN 31, 2024
State regulators oppose bill to allow private markets access through advisors

This idea may result in investors paying higher fees without requisite returns, argues state regulator.

Positive mindset shapes CEO’s approach
BROKER DEALERS JAN 31, 2024
Positive mindset shapes CEO’s approach

IBN Financial Services ‘dropped’ in Richard Carlesco’s lap … but the CEO hasn’t looked back.

How is Taxation Done on Roth Conversions? 
JAN 31, 2024
How is Taxation Done on Roth Conversions? 

Roth conversions, whether from a traditional IRA, 401(k), or as a backdoor Roth IRA offers several benefits. But what about the taxes on them?

When will the Fed start cutting?
FIXED INCOME JAN 31, 2024
When will the Fed start cutting?

Advisors give their take on the path ahead as central bank reveals its latest interest-rate decision.

LPL attracts $175M duo from Wells Fargo Advisors
BROKER DEALERS JAN 31, 2024
LPL attracts $175M duo from Wells Fargo Advisors

The pair of advisors is launching a firm in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

OneDigital adds $2B wealth management firm
RIAS JAN 31, 2024
OneDigital adds $2B wealth management firm

Deal for WealthSource Partners grows OneDigital’s footprint in nine states.

Focus Financial names new executives
RIAS JAN 31, 2024
Focus Financial names new executives

Its new vice chairman and president are both leaders of Focus firms.

Compliance should be a conversation
OPINION JAN 31, 2024
Compliance should be a conversation

Maintaining an open dialogue lets advisors and the compliance team work through concerns together, finding solutions rather than confronting roadblocks.

Block out time in your schedule for growth     
OPINION JAN 31, 2024
Block out time in your schedule for growth     

Successful advisors never lose their focus on growth and are consistent in their approach to finding new people to serve.

Everyone wants NextGen advisors. Why can’t they find any? 
OPINION JAN 31, 2024
Everyone wants NextGen advisors. Why can’t they find any? 

One of the main drivers creating the need for firms to implement a succession plan is the staggering wealth transfer that's on the horizon.

AllianceBernstein's $38B UHNW unit will no longer have 'financial advisors'
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 31, 2024
AllianceBernstein's $38B UHNW unit will no longer have 'financial advisors'

Bernstein Private Wealth Management is bolstering its platform for elite clients.

Perigon Wealth Management moves up a league to advise sports professionals
RIAS JAN 31, 2024
Perigon Wealth Management moves up a league to advise sports professionals

Firm will create dedicated division leveraging new agreement with the Premier Sports Network.

Fed to hold rates today, but what next?
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 31, 2024
Fed to hold rates today, but what next?

Less than half of investors think a March rate cut is likely.