We need to talk about Method Man and Redman’s performance

By all accounts, the second edition of Future Proof was a complete success. Articles across industry publications and consumer-facing media have praised Advisor Circle and Ritholtz Wealth Management for creating a unique and refreshing event that appeals to a younger, more diverse generation of financial advisors. I wrote something...

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Finra asks SEC to extend remote inspections program

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority plans to extend its remote inspections program, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In November 2020, Finra introduced a temporary rule to allow for remote inspections of brokerages while much the industry worked from home in response to the coronavirus pandemic....

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Nebraska team managing more than $600M switches to LPL

An Omaha, Nebraska-based team that managed $605 million in client assets at Principal Securities has switched to LPL Financial and will use its broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms, the firm announced Wednesday. Pat Ricketts and Mindy Helfrich, who operate as Vintage Financial Group, have worked together since 2012. Ricketts has...

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FPA taps Wealth Enhancement Group’s Brahim as president-elect

The principal membership organization and trade association for certified financial planners has a new president-elect and treasurer for the coming year. The Financial Planning Association announced Wednesday that its board elected Paul Brahim as 2024 president-elect. Brahim’s one-year term is slated to start Jan. 1. Brahim, managing director and senior...

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