Financial Advisor Blog - Page 27 - Financial Advisor Transitions

Bank of America Deepens Integration with Merrill as Wealth Clients Embra...

April 18th, 2025

Bank of America continues strengthening its integration with Merrill Lynch, its retail brokerage arm, as more clients adopt the parent bank's lendi...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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.

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 ...

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...