Financial Advisor Blog - Page 43

Top-Performing Broker-Dealers in Q2 2024 Earnings

August 26th, 2024
According to ThinkAdvisor, several broker-dealers reported impressive financial performances in the second quarter of 2024, with some standing out ...

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B. Riley Financial Faces Turbulence Amid Franchise Group Investment Loss...

August 23rd, 2024
B. Riley Financial Inc. is grappling with significant financial challenges following a troubled investment in Franchise Group, Inc.

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Rise Growth Partners Makes Strategic Investment in Bleakley Financial Gr...

August 22nd, 2024
In a significant move within the financial advisory industry, RIABiz reports that private equity firm Rise Growth Partners has made its first capit...

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Profit Margins Under Pressure for Retail Brokerage and Wealth Management...

August 21st, 2024
The retail brokerage and wealth management industry remains robust but faces ongoing challenges with profit margins, according to InvestmentNews.

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Wealthstead Financial Advisors Joins LPL Financial Amid Concerns with Osaic

August 20th, 2024
LPL Financial has attracted an advisory team managing $615 million in client assets from rival firm Osaic.

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SEC Secures Injunction and Asset Freeze Against Drive Planning in Allege...

August 19th, 2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has obtained a preliminary injunction and asset freeze against Drive Planning LLC and its founder, Rus...

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Bank of America's Overwork Culture Under Fire Following Death of Associate

August 15th, 2024
Bank of America is facing increasing scrutiny over its work culture, which has left junior bankers exhausted and vulnerable to health risks.

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Edward Jones Sees Advisor Growth Amid Rising Attrition and Strategic Shifts

August 14th, 2024
Edward Jones continues to expand its advisor roster, showing a 4 percent year-over-year increase.

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Breaking Up the Team: Why Advisors are Leaving Longtime Partners

August 13th, 2024
The financial services industry is witnessing a noticeable trend: advisors increasingly are leaving their long-standing teams, including family mem...

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Debunking Common Investment and Financial Planning Myths

August 9th, 2024
Investment and financial planning often come with conventional wisdom that, while widely accepted, doesn't always hold up under scrutiny. In this a...

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