RIA News

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Goldman To Bankers: No Sneaky Trips To Paris During Olympics

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The bank warned employees that trips to this year's Olympic city will be closely monitored.

Independent Insurance Brokers Most Impacted By DOL Rule, Attorney Says

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Unlike advisors, many broker and agents will be contending with fiduciary responsibilities for the first time.

Wealth Enhancement Boosts Presence In Maryland With $502M Hybrid RIA

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The partnership with Lynch Retirement Investment Group adds a fourth location for the Minneapolis-based firm.

New FTC Ban On Noncompete Agreements Raises Questions In Advisor M&A World

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The new rule could allow exiting advisors to actively recruit clients. IAA says it goes too far.

Ex-Carson CMO Sues Company, Alleges Mishandling Of Sex Assault Claim

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In a lawsuit claiming unlawful termination, Mary Kate Gulick accused the firm of protecting a predator.

Chamber Of Commerce Sues To Block FTC's Non-Compete Ban

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The lobbying group said the FTC lacks the authority to issue rules defining unfair competition.

Carson Group Builds Out Leadership Team In Wake Of Founder's Retirement

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The Omaha-based RIA has hired two ex-Orion executives to fill the positions of CFO and controller.

Private Equity Firms Are Borrowing Against Their Funds' Assets

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Some investors in PE funds are leery of firms adding debt to portfolios already leveraged.

First Quarter RIA M&A Activity The Second-Highest Ever, Echelon Says

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The number of transactions was up 20% from a year ago, the investment bank said.

DOL Approves Final Fiduciary Rule

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The controversial rule expands the fiduciary requirements when clients are given advice on retirement account rollovers.

'Peak' Boomer Retirements Will Reduce U.S. GDP By 7.3% By 2030, ALI Study Says

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The financial services industry is projected to lose 761,000 experienced employees during the retirement wave.

Cresset Absorbs Two Ex-First Republic Teams With $5B

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The teams comprise 15 professionals who serve 160 client households.

Ex-Merrill Lynch Advisor With $820M In Assets Joins LPL

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Heritage Private Wealth of Midland, Texas, has joined the broker-dealer's independent platform.

Coho's Private Wealth Team Spins Out Into $425M Aurdan

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Aurdan co-founders Eric Hildenbrand and Steven Mills will focus on individual clients.

With Hot Inflation Data, Wealth Managers See Second Chances For Investors

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Advisors say stubborn price growth buys time for potentially lucrative moves.

TD Investors Meet As Probe, CEO Succession Fuel Frustration

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The bank's shareholders meeting comes as the firm contends with a probe into its anti-money-laundering controls.

Putnam Agrees To Buy New England Area Trust Company

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The acquisition of Darwin Trust will bring trust services to Putnam's wealth management platform, company officials said.

Finra Says It's Focusing On Repeat Offenders, Considering Higher Penalties

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"Bad actors" with a history of repeat violations will be a major priority, Finra's enforcement chief said.

SEC Targets Its Own Staff's Texting, Nixes WhatsApp On Work Phones

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The move follows about $3 billion in fines imposed on financial firms over private messaging.

Morgan Stanley Downplays Regulator Queries Into Wealth Management Clients

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The inquiries focus on a wealth management arm that has swelled into Morgan Stanley's biggest business.

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