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Bluespring Wealth Partners announced it has acquired Retirement Wealth Specialists.

The Financial Services Institute has secured group health insurance for its advisors after years of attempts.

In related news, CEO Joe Duran will buy an apartment in New York, where Goldman is headquartered, an indication that he’ll continue to lead the business he built.

The firm began rolling out the new service for retail customers today and will continue to do so in the coming weeks.

While it will still represent the firm’s commitment to the fiduciary model, HighTower’s refreshed branding will focus more on its community of advisors and the holistic wellness of the end clients they serve.

The SEC's Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations released a report cataloguing observations and best practices on cybersecurity measures found during examinations.

Shawn Wooden believes Associated Financial Consultants and Investor Services will be a 'championship team' in the financial services industry.

The four largest national brokerages dropped advisor head count by over 1,000 brokers during the past year, according to the most recent round of earnings reports, as each tries to bring advisory services to new types of clients.

The investment research provider believes the revised approach will help investors and advisors find funds most likely to perform well in up and down markets.