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Despite the downgrade, the ratings agencies believe the improved scale and synergies from Cetera’s Avantax acquisition will outweigh any additional leverage it will take on.

Odeon Capital analyst Dick Bove says the bank is rudderless with no one to lead it into the company’s next chapter. 

PE firms like KKR are gaining access to vast IRA wealth through Schwab and Fidelity.

For years, BlackRock inaccurately described Aviron as a “diversified financial services” company, when it was a movie production outfit.

But a new FINRA rule making it easier for state regulators to oppose expungements could solve some long-standing problems.

Proposed changes to the Uniform Business Practices Rule conflict with Reg BI, will increase costs and decrease choice for investors and financial advisors, writes Cetera’s director of regulatory affairs.

Savvy Advisors adds a former LPL advisor as the venture capital-backed firm steps up recruiting efforts.

The firm has also launched a new capital solutions program, as it kicks off its annual ConnectED conference this week.