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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.

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...

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...

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.

Morgan Stanley Mandates Four-Day Office Return for Advisors

April 3rd, 2025

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is tightening its return-to-office policy, requiring its 15,000 financial advisors to be in the office at least fo...

LPL Financial to Acquire Commonwealth Financial Network in $2.7 Billion ...

April 2nd, 2025

Barron's reports that LPL Financial has agreed to acquire Commonwealth Financial Network for approximately $2.7 billion in cash. The transaction wi...

Northwestern Mutual Expands Hiring Amid Growing Demand for Financial Adv...

April 1st, 2025

Northwestern Mutual has announced plans to recruit more than 5,000 financial professionals in 2025.

Robinhood Expands into Wealth Management with New Advisory Service

March 31st, 2025

Robinhood is expanding beyond online trading with the launch of Robinhood Strategies, an online wealth management service priced at $250 per year o...

Wells Fargo Expands RIA Recruiting Efforts with Key Hires

March 28th, 2025

Wells Fargo & Co.'s wealth and investment management division is strengthening its support for registered investment advisors (RIAs) with the addit...

LPL Financial Reports Record Growth in 2024, Driven by Advisor Expansion...

March 27th, 2025

According to AltsWire, LPL Financial Holdings Inc. reported record-breaking financial results for 2024, fueled by substantial asset growth, a major...

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Fidelity Fights Back After Losing Commonwealth to LPL

April 23rd, 2025

Fidelity is mounting a strategic counteroffensive after the $2.7 billion sale of its largest broker-dealer client, Commonwealth Financial Network, ...

LPL Financial Sues Ameriprise Over Allegedly Misleading Data Breach Notices

April 21st, 2025

LPL Financial has filed suit against Ameriprise Financial, accusing its rival of defamation and tortious interference after Ameriprise allegedly se...

FINRA Proposes Accelerated Arbitration for Elderly and Ill Parties

April 21st, 2025

FINRA has submitted a proposed rule change to the SEC aimed at speeding up arbitration proceedings for parties who are elderly or suffering from se...

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