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News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
FINRA Bars Ex-Securities America Broker Who Signed Dead Client's Name
By Jeff BermanThe former rep signed his deceased client's name on annuity surrender forms, according to FINRA.
May 14, 2021
Vanguard to Open Texas Base for Advisors, Tech StaffThe Dallas-Fort Worth office will be staffed by employees in the Personal Advisor Services program and others.
May 14, 2021
Schwab Cuts More TD Ameritrade ExecutivesMore cuts are expected to follow as the firms continue the integration process, a Schwab spokeswoman says.
May 13, 2021
Ex-LPL Rep Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $600K From Retired ClientThe broker transferred funds from his 73-year-old client's investment accounts to a joint bank account and withdrew most of it for his own use.
May 13, 2021
Top 11 Fastest-Rising Costs for Older AmericansThe jump in inflation this past month could cause more pain for older clients.
May 13, 2021
Fidelity Adds Capabilities to Integration Xchange: Tech RoundupAlso, LPL's new Meeting Manager tool helps advisors prepare for client meetings.
May 13, 2021
Atlanta RIA Homrich Berg Appoints New CFOJamie Hennessy will replace Tony Guinta at the end of May, the Atlanta-based RIA says.
May 12, 2021
DOL Withdrawal of Independent Contractor Rule Threatens Indie Advisor Business Model: FSIDOL's decision to withdraw the rule stands to increase costs for advisors and their firms, FSI's David Bellaire tells ThinkAdvisor.