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World Investment Advisors Launches Managed Account Platform

Wealth Management

The RIA aggregator will offer both in-house and third-party investment strategies on the platform, which will be led by former Vestmark product lead Lauren Yeaton Hunt.

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Pennsylvania Advisor Who Used Client Funds on Country Club Dues Gets 8 Years in Prison

Wealth Management

Mason, who ran Rubicon Wealth Management, a registered investment advisor in Gladwyne, Pa., Between 2014 and 2024, Mason transferred client funds into his own accounts and those of the two entities without clients’ authorization, according to the SEC. He pleaded guilty to all of the criminal charges.

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Tales from the Dark Side

The Big Picture

My examples of overpriced, low-performing, abusive account management have been derided as outliers. As often happens in these circumstances, the ex-employee’s book gets divided up among the remaining brokers, whose jobs that weekend becomes retaining those accounts and their assets.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (September 21–September 22)

Nerd's Eye View

Further, the survey showed the continued predominance of the AUM fee model amongst state-registered firms (at the same time, more than half of firms said they charge on a fixed-fee or hourly basis, suggesting many firms utilize multiple fee models) and identified the most common areas of regulatory enforcement during the year, with failure to register (..)

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How to Find a Fiduciary Financial Advisor

Darrow Wealth Management

For non-fiduciary financial advisors, recommendations may only need to be suitable , not necessarily in the client’s best interest. Hybrid firms can switch between their status as a registered investment advisor and brokerage, which can be problematic for individuals seeking unbiased financial advice.

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Reliance Group stock in focus after SBI declares company’s loan A/C as fraud

Trade Brains

On July 1, 2025, the State Bank of India has directed the loan account of Reliance Communications as Fraud, and also planned to report the name of Shri Anil Dhirajlal Ambani, former director of the company, to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Investors must therefore exercise due caution while investing or trading in stocks.

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What is a Vested Balance In Your Retirement Account?

WiserAdvisor

In the context of retirement accounts, a vested balance represents the portion of funds that an individual has rightfully accrued in their retirement savings account, often through self and employer contributions. This ownership difference underscores the importance of understanding your retirement account’s vesting rules.