The move into Raymond James’ independent advisor channel is one of several across the industry Monday, including an advisor with $600 million going to J.P. Morgan Wealth Management.

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Called Alts Bridge, the platform will integrate with BNY’s existing wealth management and technology platforms for advisors and intermediaries.

The updated framework introduces a new method that Morningstar says is more precise in assessing how much alpha a managed investment can add. Nearly one-fifth of the 200,000 funds the firm rates will be affected, mostly as downgrades.

Frank Devincentis, Craig Eyler and Molly Girard, a Chicago-based trio, are creating Verismo Financial to operate within the wirehouse’s independent channel.

Moneytree’s financial planning tool features a new architecture, workflows and account aggregation capabilities.

In other news, Betterment rebrands advisor unit, Janney builds a new portfolio construction tool and other announcements.