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As Orion approaches its 25th anniversary, the leader of the RIA technology giant says it's time for a change.

The banking giant plans to put all asset managers through training in Python programming language, whether they 'like it or not.'

But the firms continue to close faster than new ones open, suggesting consolidation remains an industry trend.

With trillions of dollars just sitting in accounts and earning nothing for clients, the industry veteran said cash presents a significant business opportunity for advisors.

In letters to the FTC, financial planners contend that noncompetition and nonsolicitation provisions can leave them 'handcuffed' to bad firms.

After 13 years at the helm, Wise's exit has sparked a search for the fintech provider's next full-time CEO.

The SEC is moving forward with regulations that broker advocates argue could make it nearly impossible to have online complaints purged.

Headhunters are finding that many employees of the cratered bank's wealth management arms are waiting to see what happens to the parent firm before plotting their next moves.

The panel plans to take through 2024 to complete its 'everything's-on-the-table' review of experience, education and exam standards.