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Wealth Management Daily Memo

OCTOBER 26, 2024

PEOPLE

LPL Board Names Rich Steinmeier CEO

Following CEO Dan Arnold's sudden firing earlier this month, LPL's board has chosen Steinmeier as his permanent replacement, while CFO Matt Audette adds president to his title.

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RIA NEWS

Dave Barton, Mercer Advisors’ Head of M&A, Retires

The 58-year-old RIA pioneer and architect of Mercer’s rapid growth-by-acquisition strategy oversaw almost 90 deals during his tenure. Martine Lellis, principal of M&A partner development, will take on his responsibilities.

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INDUSTRY

Lawsuits Pit Ameriprise, LPL in 'Economic War' Over Advisor Recruiting

Separate lawsuits have LPL Financial and Ameriprise Financial battling over advisors leaving, claiming breach of contract and misuse of confidential client information.

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Raymond James Adds $1B Team From Merrill Lynch

One of the lead advisors makes the move after a 25-year career at Merrill.

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HIGH NET WORTH

What’s Top of Mind for Congressional Tax Writers Heading Into 2025?

Heading toward Election Day, four congressional committee leaders offer clues about their priorities.

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HIGH NET WORTH

IRS Releases 2025 Inflation and Other Adjustments

Revenue Procedure 2024-40 reveals what’s new for the 2025 tax year.

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REGULATION & COMPLIANCE

AI Usage Top Priority for SEC Examiners in 2025

Reg BI compliance and the use of crypto assets are other areas of focus for the upcoming year.

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RIA NEWS

Hightower Takes Majority Stake in Institutional Consultant NEPC

With NEPC, Hightower and its affiliates will represent over $1.8 trillion in assets under advisement and $258 billion in assets under management.

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ETFS

SEC Fines WisdomTree $4M for Greenwashing ESG ETFs

The agency said the investment manager failed to adhere to its own investment criteria on three ESG-marketed ETFs that WisdomTree shuttered earlier this year.

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