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Wealth Management Daily Memo

JANUARY 18, 2025

INDUSTRY

Raymond James Sues Former Intern, Alleging Harassment Campaign Against Reps

According to a lawsuit filed in Ohio federal court, Paul Saba created fictitious email addresses to falsely accuse two Raymond James employees of assault, insider trading and supporting a networking group for neo-Nazis.

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REGULATION & COMPLIANCE

Schwab, Blackstone Among Firms Paying $63M To Settle SEC Texting Charges

The regulator found firm employees were using unapproved texting apps for business and failing to archive the communications. It follows earlier settlements made with large firms like Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, LPL and Raymond James.

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PHILANTHROPY

Philanthropy vs. Charity

Helping clients address the roots of large societal problems is about more than writing checks.

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ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS

BlackRock: Interest in Private Markets Will Accelerate Model Portfolio Adoption

Joe DeVico, BlackRock's co-head of U.S. wealth advisory, discusses the explosion in interest in model portfolios.

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INDUSTRY

Bank of America Ramps Up New Wealth Division with Citi, UBS Alums

BofA announced it hired Ed Riley and Jessica Mullin several days after unveiling its new advisory group for ultra-high-net-worth clients based out of its Merrill Wealth division.

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RIA NEWS

Cerulli: Advisor Headcount Stagnates

Despite efforts to develop next-gen talent, the total number of advisors in the wealth management industry has remained stagnant over the last decade.

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RIA NEWS

$8B Balentine Sells 20% Stake to FJ Management

The investment from FJM, which has its roots in convenience stores, will help Balentine with succession planning and growth.

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RIA NEWS

Focus Financial Partners Rebrands Hub Firms

As a result of the changes, The Colony Group and Buckingham names will go away.

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RIA NEWS

Snowden Lane Claws Back Majority Stake from Private Equity Owner

Two-thirds of the firm is now owned by remaining shareholders, including advisors and employees.

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