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Wealth Management Daily Memo

DECEMBER 28, 2024

The Stories That Shaped Wealth Management

LPL Fires CEO Dan Arnold for Violating Code of Conduct
Rich Steinmeier, managing director and chief growth officer, was named as his replacement.
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Mariner Wealth Comes Under Fire In Courts
Over a matter of weeks, Mariner was hit with multiple lawsuits from rival advisory firms, including Edelman Financial Engines, Avantax and RWA Wealth Partners, claiming the firm's hyper-aggressive growth tactics step over the line. It may just be the new cost of doing business in a rapidly maturing RIA industry, some legal observers say.
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Lawsuit: Ex-CMO Charges Carson Group With Turning Blind Eye to Sexual Assault
Mary Kate Gulick claimed to be psychologically 'broken like a twig' from Carson’s lack of response to allegations an employee sexually assaulted a conference attendee, according to a lawsuit filed in Nebraska federal court.
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LPL Faces Legal Challenge Over Cash Sweep Program
Alleged LPL customer Daniel Peters is seeking a class action suit, accusing the firm of pocketing most of the interest generated in cash sweep accounts.
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COMMENTARY
The Non-Compete Revolution Begins
RIAs are especially vulnerable to the potential changes stemming from the FTC’s rule.
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SEC Charges 26 Firms for Off-Channel Communications Violations
More than two dozen broker/dealers and RIAs agreed to pay a combined $392.75 million in penalties, including Raymond James, LPL, Edward Jones and Osaic, among others.
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Estate Planning
Shannen Doherty’s Estate: When Timing is Everything
The finalization of the actress’ divorce gave her control over her estate plan.
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Can O.J. Simpson’s Executor Stiff-Arm the Goldman Family?
Or will the family be able to squeeze the over $33 million they’re owed in civil judgments out of The Juice’s estate?
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Estate of Hilton Heir Challenges $1.2B Tax Bill
Barron Hilton died in 2019, leaving 97% of his fortune to the family foundation. Some of his children weren't thrilled.
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Alternative Investments
Which Alternative Investments RIAs Favor Right Now
We spoke to advisors at multiple firms to examine what alternative investments are gaining traction.
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Careers
College Financial Planning Programs Ranked
The value of education is increasingly scrutinized.
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Retirement Planning
America’s 30 Safest and Wealthiest Retirement Towns
California and Arizona are big winners; Florida, not so much.
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