iCapital Multi-Asset Portfolio will give financial advisors access to funds focusing on private equity, private credit and real asset strategies.

Goldman Sachs now allows lending against certain alternative investments custodied through Goldman Sachs Advisor Solutions.

The ratings agency says the move reflects “elevated acquisition-related liabilities and share repurchase activities.”

The Federation of Americans for Consumer Choice and several co-plaintiffs claim the Department of Labor wants to “fundamentally reshape” settled industry practices.

Eddy Ray Blizzard pleaded guilty late last year to defrauding an elderly victim of his retirement funds. An FBI Special Agent said Blizzard deserved “every year” in prison.

Also, BlackRock invests in Willow, Betterment For Advisors expands its partnership with XYPN and Fusion IQ introduces FIQ Freedom.

Our industry can do better, and both advisors and clients should expect more, writes Farther’s CEO and co-founder.

Ahmad Quqa and his team will create Crescent Private Wealth by aligning with RFG. The move follows several executive hires at RFG earlier this year.

The Series E round values the RIA custodian at $1.5 billion.

Rita Robbins sees an opportunity to bring Affiliated Advisors’ service model to independent RIAs bogged down in “the muddy middle.”