Industry News
Industry News
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The Avantax Wealth Management parent views HK Financial as another way of working with CPAs and tax professionals branching into the field.
January 7 -
For starters, wage income earned by those working past their full retirement age can boost tax bills and medical insurance costs.
January 6 -
Rivals will be waiting to seize on any changes that may irk some 4,400 representatives poised to operate under a new parent IBD network.
January 6 -
The record level of transactions — as well as long-term industry shifts — often prompt advisors and other wealth management professionals to assess their options.
January 6 -
Mariner Wealth Advisors adds to its string of acquisitions, buying two tax practices.
January 5 -
BlackCrown tried to call foul on Schwab’s anticipated acquisition, asserting it would become an “unlawful monopoly” and stifle innovation in the custodial marketplace.
January 3 -
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With the industry closely watching the complex integration, the selling network's parent divulged how it struck the $1.3-billion agreement to form a giant IBD.
December 13 -
Who wins, loses after the massive BD merger crosses the finish line?
December 11 -
The $1.8 billion deal is expected to close in mid-2020.
December 10 -
“Tackling student debt is vital today if we hope to set employees up for long-term financial success,” says Scott Whatley, president of E-Trade.
December 10 -
After acquiring TD Ameritrade, Schwab’s custodial division would grow to about twice the size of its closest competitor.
December 9 -
Tom Bradley, known as an advocate for independent advisory firms, was hired to support advisors with under $100 million in assets.
December 6 -
Medicare savings programs, discounts on prescription drugs and rental assistance are a few ways retirees can lighten their load.
December 5 -
In search of new sources of revenue now that it has slashed fees on stock trades, the brokerage giant could use the influx of deposits to grow its loan portfolio and add new banking services.
December 5 -
Mergers and acquisitions involving wealth advisors and brokers reached a seven-year annual high in November, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
December 5 -
The fund gained 22% last month, beating more than 1,970 rivals.
December 4 -
The PE-backed wealth management holding company will grow to 2,500 advisors upon closure of its latest acquisition.
November 26 -
The Kansas City Royals unveiled an investor group that includes the Creative Planning president and other prominent hometown fans.
November 26 -
While the acquisition still needs regulatory approval, combining the two companies could be considered “anti-trust” in a different way.
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