The Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors: Going Independent Without Leaving a Wirehouse

Aug 22, 2024

Jason Andrews and Ross Bauer of Merritt Point Wealth Advisors demonstrate how their transition from Wells Fargo PCG to FiNet resulted in new growth opportunities.

Avantax Head Todd Mackay Named President of Cetera Solutions

Aug 21, 2024

Andy Watts will take over Mackay’s duties as tax channel leader, overseeing more than 4,000 advisors within Avantax and Cetera Financial Specialists.

$4B Former Lincoln Teams Join LPL From Osaic

Aug 21, 2024

Academy Financial and PFG Advisors, which were with Lincoln's wealth business before Osaic acquired it, will merge under Academy’s brand.

Morningstar: One-Fourth of Index Funds Have Changed Their Target Index At Least Once

Aug 21, 2024

Advisors need to make sure such changes don’t significantly alter their investment’s risk/reward profile.

FTC Ban on Worker Noncompete Deals Blocked by Federal Judge

Aug 21, 2024

The judge said the FTC lacked the authority to enact the ban, which she said was “unreasonably overbroad without a reasonable explanation.”

Raymond James Adds $360M Team from Morgan Stanley

Aug 20, 2024

Advisors Gary Perl and Katie Janda collectively manage more than $360 million in client assets and join Raymond James’ employee channel.

Q&A: Ed Swenson on Building Out Osaic’s RIA Strategy

Aug 20, 2024

Over the last year, Swenson has been expanding Osaic’s options for advisors who want to operate without a FINRA license.