SEC Bars Ex-LPL Rep Who Stole More Than $600K From Retired Client
By Jeff BermanThe ex-LPL broker pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud in May.
August 19, 2021
MetLife Boosts Hourly Wage for U.S. Employees to $20The insurer said the move builds on the 2018 launch of its $10 million Workforce of the Future Development Fund.
August 19, 2021
SEC Fines Robo-Advisor SoFi Wealth Over ETF ConflictsThe firm left some clients with taxable gains as it moved them into proprietary funds, the SEC said.
August 19, 2021
American Express Teams With Startup on Financial Planning Tool: Tech RoundupAlso, RIA Altium Wealth Management has introduced Altelligence, a new investment platform.
August 19, 2021
There Are More 401(k) and IRA Millionaires Than EverThe number of 401(k) accounts with balances of at least $1 million at Fidelity Investments grew 84% year over year to 412,000.
August 19, 2021
Snappy Kraken Introduces Advisor Text Marketing PlatformThe new Convos text messaging platform launched in beta for select RIAs and BDs, and will expand starting in Q4, the company says.
August 19, 2021
Orion Makes Planning Tool Available for Free to Advisors Working Pro BonoThe move is intended to "encourage advisors to volunteer their expertise in a time of extraordinary need," the firm says.
August 19, 2021
5 Ways to Keep People With LTC Insurance HealthyAssured Allies is working to help prevent those with long-term care insurance from developing severe dementia or other disabilities