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BNY names new global head of investments and wealth
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 02, 2024
BNY names new global head of investments and wealth

The Nuveen alum with investment experience from TIAA, AIG, and Merrill Lynch is set to join as longtime leader lets go of the reins.

Hints of jobs slowdown put Fed on the alert
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 02, 2024
Hints of jobs slowdown put Fed on the alert

Hints of impending weakness in the labor market add to the central bank's list of risks to manage.

California becomes 26th state to enshrine high school personal finance education
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 02, 2024
California becomes 26th state to enshrine high school personal finance education

Under landmark bill signed by Governor Newsom, passing a personal finance course will be a high school graduation requirement by 2031.

Wealth Enhancement Group gets another foothold in Texas
RIAS JUL 02, 2024
Wealth Enhancement Group gets another foothold in Texas

The national independent’s growth continues in the Lone Star State with a $254M RIA led by an experienced advisor duo.

SEC charges Silvergate Capital Corporation, former execs with misleading investors
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 02, 2024
SEC charges Silvergate Capital Corporation, former execs with misleading investors

The firm and two individuals have settled, but CFO will fight to clear his name.

Kovitz set to exceed $24B AUM as new combination is announced
RIAS JUL 02, 2024
Kovitz set to exceed $24B AUM as new combination is announced

Focus Financial firm is preparing for another major tie-up.

How much income does the average American believe means financial security?
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 02, 2024
How much income does the average American believe means financial security?

Spoiler alert: it's way more than most people make.

Wall Street weighs impact on bonds if Trump wins
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 02, 2024
Wall Street weighs impact on bonds if Trump wins

Strategists urge investors to hedge against inflation.

More American homeowners locked into mortgage rates above 5%
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 02, 2024
More American homeowners locked into mortgage rates above 5%

Older loans at lower rates are being replaced by costlier borrowing.

Take profits on five-year Treasuries now says JPMorgan
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 02, 2024
Take profits on five-year Treasuries now says JPMorgan

Selling pressures are elevated due to multiple risk events.

SEC updates annuity disclosure rules for RILAs, MVAs
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 01, 2024
SEC updates annuity disclosure rules for RILAs, MVAs

The amendments aimed at fostering a more tailored approach to disclosure for non-variable annuities sparked concerns for one dissenting commissioner.

'Roaring Kitty' orchestrated GameStop pump and dump, class action alleges
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 01, 2024
'Roaring Kitty' orchestrated GameStop pump and dump, class action alleges

A federal lawsuit against the famed meme stock influencer alleges he purchased 120,000 options before re-emerging to post about the company in May.

RayJay amplifies Las Vegas presence with wirehouse superteam
ADVISOR MOVES JUL 01, 2024
RayJay amplifies Las Vegas presence with wirehouse superteam

The ensemble joins the broker-dealer giant’s employee advisor channel after managing more than $1B at Morgan Stanley.

SEC boots California RIA linked to crypto, private funds
RIAS JUL 01, 2024
SEC boots California RIA linked to crypto, private funds

"Nobody knows what’s happening internally in these pooled funds at the retail level," said one plaintiff's attorney.

EP Wealth scoops $700M Texas practice
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 01, 2024
EP Wealth scoops $700M Texas practice

The fast-growing RIA boosts its assets in the state past $1B as it welcomes a 23-year planning and investment veteran as its new regional director.

Errant ex-advisor who lost clients almost $2M hit with 10-year prohibition
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 01, 2024
Errant ex-advisor who lost clients almost $2M hit with 10-year prohibition

Former advisor reportedly put his clients in unsuitable private placements and misappropriated part of a senior client’s $675K investment, among other breaches.

LPL lands father-daughter advisor pair from Morgan Stanley
ADVISOR MOVES JUL 01, 2024
LPL lands father-daughter advisor pair from Morgan Stanley

The independent wealth giant adds the two breakaway advisors, who managed roughly $290M at the wirehouse, in Washington DC.

Asset manager taps former Vanguard $274B PM to lead ETF operations
ETFS JUL 01, 2024
Asset manager taps former Vanguard $274B PM to lead ETF operations

After 14 years with Vanguard, Awais Khan has a new role.

Private Advisor Group picks up $155M advisor in Rochester, New York
RIAS JUL 01, 2024
Private Advisor Group picks up $155M advisor in Rochester, New York

The practice works with investors at some big-name organizations.

Investors increasingly seeking alts but education is key, says Crewe CIO
ALTERNATIVES JUL 01, 2024
Investors increasingly seeking alts but education is key, says Crewe CIO

Dustin Thackeray, CFA, shares his insights on the alternatives investment space.