Integrated is launching the new insurance business largely due to upcoming changes in tax and estate planning regulations. Peter Kaplan, a former First American Insurance Underwriters vice president, will lead it.
Sykon represents the fourth team to join tru Independence in the last five months, bringing the platform to $2 billion in new assets in the first half of 2023.
In RIA news this week, Hightower announced its 3rd billion-dollar-plus acquisition this month, while SageView picked up a $5.2 billion retirement plan consulting business.
Also, Advisor360 releases its 2023 Connected Wealth Report results, Ned Dane joins AdvisorEngine as chief growth officer, and Betterment partners in 529 plan rollout.