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Goldman, BNY Pershing Break into the Client Referral Game

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The companies will match advisors with retail clients and compete with similar programs from Fidelity and Charles Schwab.

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Advisor Upside

Why Schwab Raised Asset Minimums on ‘Fly Paper’ Referral Program

The brokerage doubled the minimum AUM requirement in its Schwab Advisor Network to $500 million recently.

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Schwab Scraps its Premium Robo Advisor Platform

Low profit margins and scalability likely contributed to Schwab’s decision to close its premium robo tier.

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ETF Upside

Schwab Plans to Charge for Shelf Space Next Year. It Could Hit Small Issuers Hardest

Asset managers acknowledge the reality of paying to access Schwab customers, as they have started to do with Fidelity.

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ETF Upside

Hungry Eyes for AI in ETFs

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ETF investors can feel the magic between A and I. It’s why they say they’re loading up on funds.

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Advisor Upside

How Advisors Are Tapping ETFs in Model Portfolios

Financial advisors learn to love the turnkey solutions with customizable options.

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Advisor Upside

Schwab Requires Customers to Update Login Credentials Shared with Third-Party Platforms

The recordkeeper said third-party fintech platforms used by advisors to access clients’ 401(k)s create security risks.

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Advisor Upside

Tariff Turmoil Not ‘Rear View Mirror’ Yet: Schwab’s Liz Ann Sonders

The company’s chief investment strategist warned policy moves can take months or years to ripple through the broader economy.

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Advisor Upside

Prediction Markets Are Worrying Wealth Managers

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While older investors might not be as tuned into prediction markets, some in the wealth industry fear they’re a growing threat to next-generation clients.

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Finance

Schwab’s Record Revenue Showcases Wall Street Bonanza From Trade Tumult, AI Revolution

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Over one million brokerage accounts have now been opened with Charles Schwab for four consecutive quarters.

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Advisor Upside

Vanguard Made a Single Acquisition. Now, It’s Getting Sued

The complaint alleges Vanguard acted in bad faith by thwarting certain business deals post-acquisition.

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Advisor Upside

Referrals Are Still King, Even In the Era of AI

Growth across the RIA industry remains robust, but AI helps top performers stand apart from the crowd, according to a new Schwab report.

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Advisor Upside

Where Are Cash Sweep Lawsuits Now?

Lawsuits have been filed against a laundry list of brokerages, including Wells Fargo, LPL and others.

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