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Wealth and Asset Units for BlackRock, Goldman and More Shine in Q3

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Pretty much all of Wall Street reported another quarter of stellar earnings this week.

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Volatility Shares Dares SEC to Approve 5x Leveraged ETFs

As others have sought 3x leveraged ETFs, VolatilityShares is going further, raising the question of what the SEC’s leverage limit could be.

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Jay Shah Steps Down as Edelman Financial Engines CEO

Shah will remain with the company until the end of the year in an advisory capacity.

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Behind Pontera’s Open Letter Calling Out Fidelity Over 401(k) Accounts

Company CEO Yoav Zurel criticised the firm for blocking customers from accessing their 401(k)s.

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Creative Planning’s Massive SageView Deal May Be ‘Creating A Monster’

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The acquisition is the latest, and largest,example of mega-firms making moves to buy out competitors in a rapidly consolidating industry.

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What the Government Shutdown Means for Clients

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What’s one little government closure on top of tariffs, geopolitical conflicts, and AI disruptions.

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Why the SEC Wants to End Quarterly Earnings Reports

SEC Chairman Paul Atkins advocated to end the reports as a cost-saving measure for listed companies.

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SEC Ready to Let Fund Shops Explore Their Dual Share-Class Natures

ETF share classes of mutual funds (and vice versa) could be approved in just two weeks, according to an agency notice posted Monday.

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1 in 5 Wealth, Asset Firms Will Be Acquired by 2029

Mid-sized firms are being squeezed by shrinking profit margins and rising technology costs.

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Merrill Sues Dynasty, Schwab Over $129 Billion Breakaway

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A suit followed an announcement that 160 breakaway advisors are launching their own RIA called OpenArc.

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What Does the Fed’s Rate Cut Mean for Clients?

Many advisors say the move isn’t enough to significantly change strategies.

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Rich Clients Want Lending. Merrill Lynch Is Ready for Them

Merrill launched a new credit unit for high- and ultra-high net worth clients last week.

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Goldman, T. Rowe Team Up for Public-Private Offerings

Investing $1 billion in T. Rowe may be more efficient for Goldman than building out its own channel.

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