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How to avoid Social Security scams 
AUG 15, 2024
How to avoid Social Security scams 

Social security scams are a common practice of fraudsters. Here’s how you can help your clients detect and avoid them

Summit Trail plants stake in California with $500M advisor
ADVISOR MOVES AUG 15, 2024
Summit Trail plants stake in California with $500M advisor

Another ultra-high-net-worth advisor from BNP Paribas/Bank of the West’s $3B Key Client Group has officially joined the Dynasty Network firm.

35-year veteran LPL advisor defects to Avantax
BROKER DEALERS AUG 15, 2024
35-year veteran LPL advisor defects to Avantax

The tax-focused Cetera subsidiary’s latest add in Northern California comes after overseeing $60M at LPL.

LPL expands Georgia footprint with $615M Osaic team
BROKER DEALERS AUG 15, 2024
LPL expands Georgia footprint with $615M Osaic team

The Atlanta-based team originally with Lincoln Financial provides planning with a focus on retirement strategies for mass-affluent clients.

SEC fines 26 firms a combined $390M for recordkeeping failures
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 15, 2024
SEC fines 26 firms a combined $390M for recordkeeping failures

Firms that self-reported their violations will pay less than they would have done.

NewEdge Capital headed for another record year of growth for assets, advisors
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 15, 2024
NewEdge Capital headed for another record year of growth for assets, advisors

Strong recruitment in the first half of 2024 has built on record 2023.

US futures up slightly following CPI print
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 15, 2024
US futures up slightly following CPI print

Expectations for a soft landing, Fed cuts buoyed by data.

Americans should save $7.5B from drug price cuts, government says
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 15, 2024
Americans should save $7.5B from drug price cuts, government says

Senior citizens set to save $1.5B in out-of-pocket expenses in year one.

World’s second largest economy continues to disappoint
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 15, 2024
World’s second largest economy continues to disappoint

China’s weakness has extended into the third quarter.

Swedish fintech eyes Goldman Sachs for US IPO
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 15, 2024
Swedish fintech eyes Goldman Sachs for US IPO

Klarna Bank plans to go public in the US in 2025.

NFP snaps up LA-based HNW financial concierge
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 14, 2024
NFP snaps up LA-based HNW financial concierge

The global financial services firm and Aon subsidiary is elevating its service to affluent entertainers and athletes with its latest acquisition

After UBS earnings, is cash sweep drama over?
BROKER DEALERS AUG 14, 2024
After UBS earnings, is cash sweep drama over?

Broker-dealers are particularly interest rate sensitive companies.

Harris or Trump? Which candidate is Wall Street pulling for?
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 14, 2024
Harris or Trump? Which candidate is Wall Street pulling for?

Neuberger Berman Private Wealth CIO Shannon Saccocia weighs in on what investors should be doing ahead of election day.

Fight against investor fee confusion far from over, says Dalbar
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 14, 2024
Fight against investor fee confusion far from over, says Dalbar

While 74 percent said fees are critical for investment decisions, nearly half are unsure or unaware what they’re paying.

Households’ Covid-era liquid wealth has ebbed, leaving historic debt
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 14, 2024
Households’ Covid-era liquid wealth has ebbed, leaving historic debt

Federal Reserve analysis unpacks trends in pandemic wealth, money market fund holdings, and debt across income groups.

Franklin Templeton’s SMA models find shelf space on Orion
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 14, 2024
Franklin Templeton’s SMA models find shelf space on Orion

The storied asset manager looks to grow its $137B SMA business further with advisors on the TAMP provider’s platforms.

Finra fines Morgan Stanley $400k over trade disclosure flubs
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 14, 2024
Finra fines Morgan Stanley $400k over trade disclosure flubs

The brokerage giant reportedly failed to accurately disclose critical information on more than 500,000 trades involving munis and debt securities.

Fed rate cut hopes stay alive as July core inflation eases
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 14, 2024
Fed rate cut hopes stay alive as July core inflation eases

A fourth straight month of easing in annual inflation adds support for a September easing in monetary policy.

CFP exam saw another large cohort of participants in July, but how did they do?
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 14, 2024
CFP exam saw another large cohort of participants in July, but how did they do?

CFP Board says exam remains 'the standard' for competent, ethical financial planning.

Schwab Asset Management launches its first actively managed fixed income ETF 
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 14, 2024
Schwab Asset Management launches its first actively managed fixed income ETF 

Meanwhile, Schwab has awarded scholarships to next generation of RIA superstars.