“Well, if I worked seven days a week, 15 to 16 hours a day and I don’t take any holidays, at least for a period of time I’m going to be more productive.”

The sales and marketing automation firm has acquired a competitor with a lead in social media automation.

A record 14 new issuers entered the market in 2020, besting the 10 new entrants in 2019 and seven in 2018.

The three advisors at the San Diego–based Nautica Wealth Advisors had all previously been affiliated with the independent broker/dealer and are reconnecting with the company from Cetera.

Wealth management mobile apps lag those provided by credit cards and banks—and even insurance.

Verus Capital Partners currently includes 30 financial advisors and is hoping to expand its reach throughout the country with the help of the independent broker/dealer.

John Gallagher and Mark Levin will be aligning with Gladstone Wealth Partners to establish Maverick Partners Wealth Management, which will be based out of Marlton, N.J.

John Stumpf, who retired in 2016 after the bank’s deceptions came to light, agreed to pay a $2.5 million fine to settle the allegations.

Volatile markets in which stocks move less in lockstep should be a recipe for making money. But much of the industry is struggling, and clients are losing patience.

It looks like the firm is preparing to go 'all in' on the RIA custody business.