Michael Kitces' #FASuccess Podcast: Amy Mullen on Advisors Becoming a 'Thinking Partner' with Clients

Apr 29, 2021

Amy Mullen discusses how her firm, Money Quotient, helps advisors guide their clients to gain self-awareness around their values and what’s most important to them.

Barred Broker Charged With Defrauding Investors of $436,000

Apr 28, 2021

Peter Quartararo convinced investors that he could purchase shares of companies like Peloton or AirBnb before their initial public offerings, according to prosecutors and the SEC.

SEC Enforcement Chief Alex Oh Resigns Just Days After Taking Job

Apr 28, 2021

Melissa Hodgman, who was previously serving as acting director of the enforcement unit, will return to that role.

$2B AUM Cedar Brook Group Leaves Advisor Group for Atria

Apr 28, 2021

The move is the largest so far for the four-year-old Atria Wealth Solutions, a network of advisory firms backed by Lee Equity Partners.

LPL's Strategic Wealth Services Recruits $215M Team From UBS

Apr 28, 2021

Advisor Chad Taylor joins Strategic Wealth Services, LPL's premium affiliation model launched a year ago, from UBS Financial Services.

Advisor Gary Pittsford Sells Castle Wealth Advisors to Creative Planning

Apr 27, 2021

Creative Planning expands its Midwest presence with the acquisition of Indianapolis-based, $320 million AUM Castle Wealth Advisors.

Wealth Enhancement Group Acquires First West Coast Firm, Pillar Pacific

Apr 27, 2021

Wealth Enhancement Group’s acquisition of Pillar Pacific Capital Management is the firm's first in California and gives it the ability to serve Mandarin-speaking clients.

Celebrity Estates: Hugh Hefner Knew What He Wanted

Apr 26, 2021

Through the use of trusts, prenups and taking care of business deals during his life, Hugh Hefner left his family and his legacy in a very good place to move on from following his death.

This Week in Wealth Management M&A Deals

Apr 23, 2021

The mergers, acquisitions and advisor moves you may have missed the week of April 19, 2021.

Sequoia Financial to Acquire Wealthstone Advisors

Apr 22, 2021

Sequoia Financial’s latest acquisition increases its AUM to $7B.