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Advisors Weigh In on FINRA’s Side Hustle Rule Proposal

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Wealth managers and firms say FINRA shouldn’t have a say in their part-time jobs and personal investment activity.

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Trump DOL Expected to Abandon Fiduciary Rule, Again

The Department of Labor was granted a 60-day pause by a federal judge to review its appeal in two court cases.

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Brokerages Up the Ante on Advisor Loans

The independent broker-dealer LPL reported $2.3 billion in net advisor loans last year, up a whopping 53% from 2023, per an SEC filing.

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Betterment to Buy Sallie Krawcheck’s Ellevest Robo Accounts

Ellevest plans to focus on its private wealth management and financial planning business lines going forward.

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Social Security Backs Off From 100% Clawbacks

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A plan to withhold all benefits until historical overpayments are recouped was scrapped in favor of a 50% rate.

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CFP Board Raises Renewal Fee by 26%

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The group will increase its certification fees to $575 to support its public awareness campaign and marketing efforts.

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Edward Jones’ C-Suite Shake-Up

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The IBD is reorganizing parts of its business as executives approach retirement and the industry faces growing demand.

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