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Schwab, Blackstone Among Firms Fined By SEC Over Off-Channel Comms

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The controversial enforcement actions have been called a “cash cow” by Commissioner Hester Peirce.

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Advisor Upside

JPMorgan, Citi, Wells, Goldman Crush Q4 Earnings

Wall Street ended 2024 on a high note, providing investors with a sigh of relief as we enter the new year.

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Advisor Upside

Ads Featuring Burning Dollar Bills? UK Watchdog Says Nope

The UK Advertising Standards Authority said Wahed Invest can no longer run posters with flaming US and EU bills.

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Advisor Upside

Merrill Lynch’s Latest Game Plan to Court the World’s Rich

A new division will connect the firms’ wealthiest clients with other products and services on the Bank of America platform.

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Advisor Upside

FINRA Faces Big Legal Battles in 2025

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The Wall Street watchdog is facing criticism from lawmakers, along with two lawsuits, that could theoretically redefine the agency.

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Advisor Upside

Dr. Doom’s 5 ‘Wars’ Facing the Global Economy

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The noted economist Nouriel Roubini cited five major issues that our species will have to confront over the next two decades.

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Advisor Upside

TradePMR’s Robb Baldwin on Robinhood and the American Financial System

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The future of American financial technology is being able to do transactions, trades, and payments in one spot, Baldwin said.

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Advisor Upside

Morgan Stanley Eyes Startups Ahead of Potential IPO Rebound

A Morgan Stanley partnership with Carta could result in more clients, and more assets, for its advisory business.

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Advisor Upside

How Early Education is Helping Advisors Promote Racial Equality

Black professionals account for just 2% of Certified Financial Planners in the US, according to industry data.

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AI Won’t Replace Advisors. But It Will Transform the Industry.

AI won’t treat us to a round of golf to discuss investment strategies. But the technology is already a game changer for financial advisors

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