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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., Mason was also ordered to pay nearly $25 million in restitution to his victims and nearly $2.4 million to the IRS. and Orchard Park Real Estate Holdings, was originally charged in January by the Securities and Exchange Commission and DOJ.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (December 21–22)

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Together, these proposed changes (which are currently open for public comment) suggest CFP Board is seeking to ensure that those with the marks not only have sufficient education and experience upon receiving them, but also maintain and sharpen their skills over the course of their careers.

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Prime Capital Investment Advisors Adds Goldman Sachs as Custodian

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After growing nearly 800% in five years, PCIA plans to move about $1 billion in client assets to Goldman Sachs to improve custodial services and access.

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Top Strategies for Registered Investment Advisor Marketing

Midstream Marketing

RIAs need to update their marketing plans to stay ahead. Introduction In today’s changing finance world, registered investment advisors (RIAs) must comply with the provisions of the marketing rule, including entering into a written agreement, and must not include any untrue statement of a material fact to stand out from others.

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Deals & Moves: Focus Partners Wealth Merges in $5.6B California RIA

Wealth Management

Related: Allworth’s Latest Deal Signals a Shift in M&A Strategy Carson Group Acquires $300M Affiliate Carson Group, the $42 billion registered investment advisor, has acquired another location out of its Carson Wealth partner network. based advisor Brandon Dixon-James has moved his book of business from Osaic to LPL Financial.

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Mariner Hires M&A Lead Rob Sandrew to Oversee $40B Independent Channel

Wealth Management

Mariner is seeking to bolster its independent registered investment advisor channel by hiring Rob Sandrew to oversee the division, which includes more than 1,100 advisors and about $40 billion in client assets. AUM from UBS RBC Attracts Three Advisors Totaling $1.1B The Bahnsen Group Names President, CFO $7.5B

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Bluespring Merges Two Texas-Based Firms to Create $1.4B RIA

Wealth Management

Alex Ortolani , Senior Reporter June 10, 2025 1 Min Read SilverStar President and Lead Principal Tim Hudson Bluespring Wealth Partners, the registered investment advisor acquisition arm of Kestra Holdings , has acquired a former Kestra Advisory Services firm in the Houston metro area to merge with its LifeBridge Financial Group and create a $1.4