A United States District Court found that two Cetera firms failed to disclose conflicts of interest to advisory clients when recommending investment funds and taking 12b-1 fees, shared revenue, administrative fees and mark-ups.
The head of a non-profit executive sourcing firm will take over for outgoing CEO Geoffrey Brown as the NAPFA board seeks permanent replacement.
The deal represents a newer option for Cetera-affiliated advisors, where the broker/dealer will take minority stakes in wealth management practices to fuel their growth.
The RIA platform is on track to set a record after adding 17 teams and more than $3.5 billion in first three quarters of 2022.
The world's biggest wealth manager is caught between a tech-savvy CEO and his results-driven lieutenant.