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Patrick Donachie

Senior Reporter, WealthManagement.com

Patrick Donachie is a senior reporter for WealthManagement.com, covering federal and state regulation, litigation and M&A deals in financial services. Patrick was born in Staten Island, and now lives in Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Industry News & Trends
$300M Ohio Team Joins Cetera From MassMutual$300M Ohio Team Joins Cetera From MassMutual
byPatrick Donachie
May 10, 2022
2 Min Read
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Industry News & Trends
Advisor Group Builds Out Leadership With Two New HiresAdvisor Group Builds Out Leadership With Two New Hires
byPatrick Donachie
May 9, 2022
2 Min Read

All from Patrick Donachie

Broker Sentenced for Scheme Targeting Churches
Regulation & Compliance
Broker Sentenced for Scheme Targeting Churches
Broker Sentenced for Scheme Targeting Churches
May 6, 2022
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2 Min Read
byPatrick Donachie, Senior Reporter
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High Net Worth
Private Wealth Expands Specialty Asset Division With Two Hires
Private Wealth Expands Specialty Asset Division With Two Hires
May 5, 2022
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3 Min Read
byPatrick Donachie, Senior Reporter
Raymond James Financial
Industry News & Trends
Raymond James Adds $580M Team From Wells Fargo
Raymond James Adds $580M Team From Wells Fargo
May 4, 2022
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2 Min Read
byPatrick Donachie, Senior Reporter
SEC Headquarters
Regulation & Compliance
SEC Nearly Doubles Crypto and Cyber Enforcement Staff
SEC Nearly Doubles Crypto and Cyber Enforcement Staff
May 3, 2022
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3 Min Read
byPatrick Donachie, Senior Reporter
FINRA: Dual Registrants Outnumber B/D-Only Reps for the First Time
Regulation & Compliance
FINRA: Dual Registrants Outnumber B/D-Only Reps for the First Time
FINRA: Dual Registrants Outnumber B/D-Only Reps for the First Time
May 3, 2022
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1 Min Read
byPatrick Donachie, Senior Reporter
SEC Headquarters
Regulation & Compliance
SEC: Calif. Advisor Barred for Role in Real Estate Ponzi Scheme
SEC: Calif. Advisor Barred for Role in Real Estate Ponzi Scheme
May 2, 2022
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2 Min Read
byPatrick Donachie, Senior Reporter
LPL Financial sign
Industry News & Trends
LPL Boosts Advisors, Assets in Q1
LPL Boosts Advisors, Assets in Q1
Apr 29, 2022
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2 Min Read
byPatrick Donachie, Senior Reporter
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Industry News & Trends
Onyx Advisor Network to Officially Launch May 9
Onyx Advisor Network to Officially Launch May 9
Apr 28, 2022
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3 Min Read
byPatrick Donachie, Senior Reporter
SEC Seal
Regulation & Compliance
SEC Charges LPL OSJ for Skirting Trading Fees, Recommending Higher-Cost Funds
SEC Charges LPL OSJ for Skirting Trading Fees, Recommending Higher-Cost Funds
Apr 27, 2022
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2 Min Read
byPatrick Donachie, Senior Reporter
SEC Headquarters
Regulation & Compliance
SEC Fines NY Firm for Form CRS Lapse
SEC Fines NY Firm for Form CRS Lapse
Apr 25, 2022
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3 Min Read
byPatrick Donachie, Senior Reporter
SEC building
Regulation & Compliance
CapWealth 12b-1 Case Moves Closer to Jury Trial
CapWealth 12b-1 Case Moves Closer to Jury Trial
Apr 22, 2022
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3 Min Read
byPatrick Donachie, Senior Reporter
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Industry News & Trends
LPL's Employee Channel Adds $410M Team From Stifel
LPL's Employee Channel Adds $410M Team From Stifel
Apr 21, 2022
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2 Min Read
byPatrick Donachie, Senior Reporter
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RIA
DeVoe: 2022 Posts Busiest Q1 for RIA M&A Activity
DeVoe: 2022 Posts Busiest Q1 for RIA M&A Activity
Apr 21, 2022
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3 Min Read
byPatrick Donachie, Senior Reporter
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Industry News & Trends
LPL Adds Wyoming Advisory Team From Morgan Stanley
LPL Adds Wyoming Advisory Team From Morgan Stanley
Apr 20, 2022
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2 Min Read
byPatrick Donachie, Senior Reporter
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Regulation & Compliance
CFP Board Boosts Annual Fee by $100
CFP Board Boosts Annual Fee by $100
Apr 19, 2022
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3 Min Read
byPatrick Donachie, Senior Reporter
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Regulation & Compliance
Former UBS Rep Faces 60 Years in Prison for Stealing Millions
Former UBS Rep Faces 60 Years in Prison for Stealing Millions
Apr 18, 2022
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2 Min Read
byPatrick Donachie, Senior Reporter
SEC Seal
Regulation & Compliance
SEC Limits 'Fiduciary' in Form CRS, Think Tank Argues
SEC Limits 'Fiduciary' in Form CRS, Think Tank Argues
Apr 14, 2022
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3 Min Read
byPatrick Donachie, Senior Reporter
Maryland State House
Regulation & Compliance
Maryland Adopts Best Interest Annuity Rule
Maryland Adopts Best Interest Annuity Rule
Apr 12, 2022
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2 Min Read
byPatrick Donachie, Senior Reporter
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Industry News & Trends
LPL Recruits Wisconsin Father/Daughter Team from Thrivent
LPL Recruits Wisconsin Father/Daughter Team from Thrivent
Apr 11, 2022
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2 Min Read
byPatrick Donachie, Senior Reporter
Wells Fargo
Regulation & Compliance
Wells Fargo: There Is No Secret FINRA Agreement
Wells Fargo: There Is No Secret FINRA Agreement
Apr 7, 2022
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4 Min Read
byPatrick Donachie, Senior Reporter
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Regulation & Compliance
DOJ: Rochester Man to Serve 10 Years for Role in $115M Ponzi Scheme
DOJ: Rochester Man to Serve 10 Years for Role in $115M Ponzi Scheme
Apr 4, 2022
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3 Min Read
byPatrick Donachie, Senior Reporter
FINRA
Regulation & Compliance
Decade-Old Dustup Continues to Haunt FINRA
Decade-Old Dustup Continues to Haunt FINRA
Apr 1, 2022
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8 Min Read
byPatrick Donachie, Senior Reporter
CI Financial
Industry News & Trends
CI Financial, Pathstone Acquire Eaton Vance Assets From Morgan Stanley
CI Financial, Pathstone Acquire Eaton Vance Assets From Morgan Stanley
Mar 31, 2022
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2 Min Read
byPatrick Donachie, Senior Reporter
SEC Seal
Regulation & Compliance
SEC Bars Another Advisor in 1 Global Securities Scam
SEC Bars Another Advisor in 1 Global Securities Scam
Mar 31, 2022
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4 Min Read
byPatrick Donachie, Senior Reporter
Cresset office
Industry News & Trends
Cresset Lures Advisors From Bank of America, Fidelity, J.P. Morgan
Cresset Lures Advisors From Bank of America, Fidelity, J.P. Morgan
Mar 29, 2022
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1 Min Read
byPatrick Donachie, Senior Reporter
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Investment
UBS Loses $265M Team to LPL Strategic Wealth
UBS Loses $265M Team to LPL Strategic Wealth
Mar 28, 2022
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2 Min Read
byPatrick Donachie, Senior Reporter
FINRA Bans Utah Brokerage, Orders It to Pay $2.3M in Restitution
Regulation & Compliance
FINRA Bans Utah Brokerage, Orders It to Pay $2.3M in Restitution
FINRA Bans Utah Brokerage, Orders It to Pay $2.3M in Restitution
Mar 25, 2022
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4 Min Read
byPatrick Donachie, Senior Reporter
SEC building
Regulation & Compliance
SEC Wins Rare Jury Trial Against RIA Over Share Class Shortfalls
SEC Wins Rare Jury Trial Against RIA Over Share Class Shortfalls
Mar 24, 2022
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4 Min Read
byPatrick Donachie, Senior Reporter
Raymond James headquarters
RIA
California Advisor Managing $275M Joins Raymond James From Edward Jones
California Advisor Managing $275M Joins Raymond James From Edward Jones
Mar 23, 2022
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3 Min Read
byPatrick Donachie, Senior Reporter
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RIA
Financial Advisor Runs for Republican Nomination in Michigan Governor's Race
Financial Advisor Runs for Republican Nomination in Michigan Governor's Race
Mar 21, 2022
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3 Min Read
byPatrick Donachie, Senior Reporter
William Galvin
Regulation & Compliance
Galvin Pushes Brokers on Interest Rates and Sweep Accounts
Galvin Pushes Brokers on Interest Rates and Sweep Accounts
Mar 17, 2022
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3 Min Read
byPatrick Donachie, Senior Reporter
U.S. Department of Labor sign
Regulation & Compliance
Pressure Mounts on DOL for Fiduciary Rule Updates
Pressure Mounts on DOL for Fiduciary Rule Updates
Mar 16, 2022
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3 Min Read
byPatrick Donachie, Senior Reporter
finra
Regulation & Compliance
FINRA Fines Jump 60% in 2021 Even As Case Numbers Dip
FINRA Fines Jump 60% in 2021 Even As Case Numbers Dip
Mar 11, 2022
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3 Min Read
byPatrick Donachie, Senior Reporter

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