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New digital securities-based lending program is "a game changer" for clients who need liquidity, one advisor said. Expect more banking services for wealthier clients to follow, according to Schwab executives.

Sequoia is adding $930 million in assets, while Mercer, NewEdge Wealth and CoastalOne collectively brought in more than $1.13 billion. SageView, Linscomb & Williams and Pathstone all filled key roles.

In the suit filed in Florida federal court, Joena Bartolini Mitchell says she was fired in retaliation for filing claims of sexual harassment and discrimination.

Innovayte, headed by Catherine “Cat” Davies, will seek to work with “entrepreneurial” independent RIAs and broker/dealers with between $100 million and $800 million in AUM.

The $270 billion firm is also getting more active in its Entrepreneurial Capital program, including helping advisors with M&A.

The Labor Department's latest attempt at amending its fiduciary definition is currently under consideration by the White House’s Budget Department and is expected to be released for comment soon.

One advisor said some colleagues who left never signed Goldman's non-compete contracts.

The Foundation for Financial Planning and the College for Financial Planning presented their Pro Bono Volunteer Training at the virtual eMoney Summit.

A survivor of the Wall Street brokerage culture of the 1990s, the Ellevest co-founder said success in financial services today is found in diversity and collaboration.