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Inside Goldman’s New Private-Public Model Portfolios

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The new products will help RIA firms tailor investments to the needs of their advisors and end clients.

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Dynasty’s Shirl Penney on Hurricanes and the American Dream

The CEO of Dynasty Financial Partners landed new funding from top financial services firms as a hurricane barreled down on his Florida home.

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Top 25 Broker Dealers Manage 93% of Assets: Cerulli

Consolidation among broker dealers is having significant impacts on the industry and it’s not expected to slow down anytime soon.

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CFA Final Exam Success Rate Drops to Below 50%

The pass rate for the notoriously taxing final level of the chartered financial analyst exam fell further below the decade average of 52%.

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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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Big Brokers Beat Estimates in Strong Start to Earnings Season

JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo, among other banks and asset managers, beat analysts’ expectations in the third quarter.

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‘Burrito Scarfer’ CFP Board Ads Weren’t Meant for Advisors (Or, Even Adults)

A new CFP Board ad campaign targeting college students and high schoolers missed the mark among members. That might be the point.

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Wall Street Pay Falls Further From Pandemic Highs

The average New York City securities salary dropped 5.2% in 2023, mostly due to smaller bonuses, marking a drop from the pandemic highs.

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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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