CEO Dan Arnold said the firm “can only speculate” on why other industry peers announced changes to their sweep pricing during its Q2 earnings call this week.
The court agreed that the Biden-era version of the fiduciary was structurally similar to the Obama-era rule. However, consumer advocates argue that plaintiffs are “forum-shopping” for sympathetic courts.
The acquisition of the three East Coast-based firms will push F.L.Putnam’s assets under advisement above $10 billion, and its AUM will reach about $7.9 billion.
Investment Advisors Financial Group sought more autonomy, which led them to the IBD. It’s the latest team to leave Osaic after the firm’s rebranding from Advisor Group.
Alexandra Romeo Boyles and Will Coughlin will be based out of Denver. The additions follow the firm attracting Northern Trust alum Tom Riley earlier this year.
Alleged LPL customer Daniel Peters is seeking a class action suit, accusing the firm of pocketing most of the interest generated in cash sweep accounts.
According to the brokerage regulator, Laura Casey purchased securities in clients’ brokerage accounts when she could have avoided sales charges by using advisory accounts.
Terri Kallsen joined Joe Duran’s new venture after previous stints at Wealth Enhancement Group and Schwab. She’ll succeed current CFP Board Chair Matthew Boersen and Chair-Elect Liz Miller.
