The move follows about $3 billion in fines imposed on financial firms over private messaging.
The inquiries focus on a wealth management arm that has swelled into Morgan Stanley's biggest business.
The groups, arguing the proposal has been rushed, asked government officials to get more public input.
The Treasury Department has proposed a rule requiring all SEC advisors to have anti-money-laundering programs.
The CFP Board said a record number of candidates took its March exam.
Goldman Sachs has sought to win back investors with a renewed focus on its core Wall Street business.
Alooola, launched by Glen Eagle Investments in New Jersey, describes itself as a "wealth platform for the next generation."
The SEC has now penalized 14 registered investment advisors in its crackdown on marketing infractions.
The bank's net interest income rose 11% in the first quarter from a year earlier, falling short of analyst expectations.
The company also hired former LPL marketing and communication officer Heather Randolf Carter.
The investigations are looking at the bank's efforts to prevent money laundering, according to published reports.
Observers say the Biden administration is moving swiftly to prevent Republicans from overturning the rule in a new Congress.
The securities industry group wants Finra to reform how it handles broker termination disputes.
The independent broker-dealer has added about $1 billion from former Ameriprise advisors in recent days.
But they also think volatility will continue over the year.
Only 10% of respondents said they have all the tech they need.
Waverly, an Alabama firm serving wealthy individuals, made two other big purchases earlier this year.
Advisors from Integrated Partners of Waltham, Mass., will be available to clients of WFY in Orange County.
Carson will hand the reins to the investment advisory firm he founded to former LPL executive Burt White.
The former Merrill teams had managed about $1.4 billion and the new firm will use Dynasty for transition to independence.