Raymond James Exec Aims to Boost Indie Rep Assets, Service
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinKirk Bell, the independent contractor division's new president, seeks to bolster the standard of care for its advisors.
May 26, 2026
Tax Court Cites Life, Annuity Assets in 40% Penalty RulingThe judge found that a microcaptive arrangement was not adequately disclosed on the insured firm's tax return.
May 26, 2026
JPMorgan Ordered to Pay $4.25M for Wrongful Firing of BrokerThe financial professional, now at Wells Fargo, alleged that his termination from the firm was defamatory.
May 26, 2026
Boutique RIAs Seek Advisors They Can ShapeMany firms "want to avoid the 15- to 20-year-plus advisor who's set in their ways," recruiter Ali Staton says.
May 26, 2026
Carson Group Launches Estate Planning OfferingThe capability is intended to help capture the trillions of dollars in wealth transfer using a more integrated approach.
May 26, 2026
Luxury Home Prices Shot Up in These 12 CitiesLuxury buyers, Redfin reports, are typically less sensitive to mortgage-rate swings than their non-luxury counterparts.
May 26, 2026
Annuities May Help Clients Live Longer: StudyA new paper suggests what experts already suspect: The products reduce stress and aid investments in health.
May 22, 2026
Ben Carlson: How to Adapt When Clients Know More Than Ever"You can't have only surface-level knowledge anymore," Ritholtz's institutional asset management head tells ThinkAdvisor.