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Brokerages Up the Ante on Advisor Loans

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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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Advisors in SEC Crosshairs After First Enforcement Action

The agency’s first settlement suggests that it may have shifted focus squarely onto investment advisors.

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Vanguard Took the ETF Asset Crown. Here’s Why It Matters

The changing of the guard is proof that retail and advised clients, with much longer time horizons, are prioritizing low-cost passive funds.

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Joe Duran on Active Management, Insurance and Following Sheep

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Rise Growth Partners backed a $5.7 billion fee-only registered investment advisor this week and is already in talks to land future deals.

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How Low Can You Go? Vanguard Slashes Fees on 87 Funds

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The asset manager said the largest price reduction in its history could save investors more than $350 million this year alone.

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Why Vanguard Took a $106M SEC Fine For Lowering Its Minimums

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The SEC charged the asset manager with misleading clients over changes to its retirement funds, leading to higher tax bills for investors.

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