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

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

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FINRA Faces Big Legal Battles in 2025

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

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Allan Roth: Lessons from a Surprising 2024

The popular author and financial advisor weighs in on major market trends of last year, and takes a (speculative) peek ahead.

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Fidelity Hires New Head of 1,700-member Family Office Network

Fidelity has hired an industry veteran to lead one of the world’s largest professional networks of family offices.

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Why Wells Fargo Is Tapping Into Banking Customers

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Wells Fargo Advisors is hoping it can cross-sell products to customers in other business lines, specifically banking customers.

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What Trump’s SEC Chair Pick Paul Atkins Means for Crypto

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Atkins’ nomination is a breath of fresh air for the crypto crowd, who felt Gensler dragged his feet on policy.

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

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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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CI Financial to be Taken Private in Deal with Mubadala Capital

The deal expands Mubadala Capital’s reach in the US while giving CI Financial additional backing after years of snapping up RIAs.

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Robinhood Targets Wealth Management with TradePMR Deal

The free trading platform aims to connect its retail investors to services traditionally saved for wealthier investors.

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3 Trends Expected to Give Advisors Hangovers in 2025

The research and advisory firm Forrester found that adapting to new technologies is paramount to financial services firms.

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