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The proposed rules follow revisions made by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners to its model annuity suitability regulations, designed to align with the SEC's Reg BI standard. Critics say the rules aren't strict enough.

There was once a time when investors were only interested in those already independent. But wirehouse advisors are finding these same capital sources may have an interest in funding their move.

NAPFA’s diversity and inclusion steering committee created a guide for advisors eager to hire diverse talent.

Allworth Financial co-CEO Scott Hanson on how the Lightyear Capital investment will help fuel a monthly buying binge of $100M to $500M AUM RIAs all willing to 'sing from the same song sheet' as part of a nationally recognized advisory firm.

The wealth management team coming from CenterState Bank will help South State Investment Services supply financial advice to clients in states like Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Virginia and the Carolinas.

Brad East would join the company's Phoenix wealth management team. East has 30 years of experience in the industry and joins the employee-owned firm from Moors & Cabot.

Michael Kitces and Alan Moore led a wide ranging question-and-answer session addressing the addition of virtual assistants, Schwab's acquisition of TD Ameritrade and the pandemic's impact on membership.

ClearPoint Capital joins Ameriprise from LPL Financial. The firm was founded by Michael Tuell, and he is joined by his children Jillian and John who are working to become licensed advisors.

The SEC claimed Motty Mizrahi defrauded clients of more than $3 million over a number of years. Mizrahi and his brother also face criminal charges of wire fraud for the alleged scheme.

In the one year since its original investment from Lovell Minnick, and one month after a further infusion of capital, Pathstone has grown by $7 billion in AUA and has ambitions to reach $50 billion.