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NASAA Tightens Rules on Use of "Advisor" Title to Align with Reg BI

April 17th, 2025
The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) has officially amended its model rule on dishonest or unethical business practices...

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Edward Jones Seeks FDIC Approval to Launch Industrial Bank

April 16th, 2025
Edward D. Jones & Co.'s parent company, The Jones Financial Companies, has filed a new application to launch a Utah-chartered industrial bank, aimi...

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Schwab Expands Access to Alternatives for Wealthy Investors Through iCap...

April 15th, 2025
Charles Schwab has officially launched its alternative investments platform for retail clients with household assets exceeding $5 million, marking ...

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Recruiting Battles Heat Up After LPL's Announced Acquisition of Commonwe...

April 14th, 2025
The independent broker-dealer (IBD) landscape is undergoing a seismic shift following LPL Financial's announcement of its planned acquisition of Co...

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RIAs Strategize on Alternative Investments at Recent Conference

April 11th, 2025
At the ADISA 2025 Spring Conference in Los Angeles, a panel of registered investment adviser (RIA) executives shared a consistent message.

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LPL Financial to Add $16 Billion in Assets from First Horizon Bank

April 10th, 2025
ThinkAdvisor reports that the move follows closely on the heels of LPL's $2.7 billion acquisition of Commonwealth Financial, signaling a period of ...

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Wealth Management Evolves: From Rainmaker to Trusted Advisor

April 9th, 2025
At the recent RIA Edge Nashville conference, industry leaders spotlighted a major shift transforming the financial advisor profession.

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RIAs Must Rethink Growth Strategies Beyond Referrals, Experts Say

April 8th, 2025
While referrals remain the dominant source of new business, RIA leaders argue that firms must invest in marketing to ensure long-term sustainabilit...

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FPA Launches Updated Cybersecurity Certification Program for Financial A...

April 7th, 2025
The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has introduced a new certification program designed to help financial advisors build stronger cybersecurit...

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The Value of Advanced Certifications for Financial Advisors

April 4th, 2025
Financial advisors have many certification options available to them, but choosing the right certification can be challenging.

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NASAA Tightens Rules on Use of "Advisor" Title to Align with Reg BI

April 17th, 2025
The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) has officially amended its model rule on dishonest or unethical business practices...

Read More

Edward Jones Seeks FDIC Approval to Launch Industrial Bank

April 16th, 2025
Edward D. Jones & Co.'s parent company, The Jones Financial Companies, has filed a new application to launch a Utah-chartered industrial bank, aimi...

Read More

Schwab Expands Access to Alternatives for Wealthy Investors Through iCap...

April 15th, 2025
Charles Schwab has officially launched its alternative investments platform for retail clients with household assets exceeding $5 million, marking ...

Read More