Osaic/Cetera Deal Rumor Raises Red Flags About Aggressive Recruiting Tactics
A recent rumor spread like wildfire that Osaic was going to acquire Cetera Financial, but there was no truth to it. It shows just…
Category: Wealth
Raymond James Lands $1B, Four-Advisor Team from Merrill
A Maryland-based team from Merrill Lynch has joined Raymond James’ employee-advisor channel as the firm continues its recruiting push.
OneSeven Adds Three Senior Leaders as AUM Surges to $8.6B
The Cleveland RIA platform brought on a new CFO, CCO and advisor advocate as it targets $20 billion in managed assets by 2027, following…
DOJ: Georgia Advisor’s Ponzi Scheme Was Likely Largest in State’s History
Todd Burkhalter of Drive Planning pleaded guilty to defrauding over 2,000 investors of $380 million, while using the funds for luxury purchases, such as…
Hightower COO Leaves Amid Continued C-Suite Changes
Hightower COO Michael DiBiasio has left the role after less than two years since joining from Morgan Stanley, according to regulatory filings.
Estate Planning for Clients Living With Chronic Disease
By leveraging best practices and resources, practitioners can protect vulnerable clients, support families and fulfill their professional responsibilities
PLR 202551024: The Estate Administration Exception to Self-Dealing Rules
A closer look at PLR 202551024.
Tax Affecting Pass-Through Entities Reviewed
Does the taxpayer win in Pierce provide further guidance?
Reflections From Our Modern Practice Board
Lessons learned, what’s changed and where modern estate-planning practice is heading.