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Advisors Weigh In on FINRA’s Side Hustle Rule Proposal

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Wealth managers and firms say FINRA shouldn’t have a say in their part-time jobs and personal investment activity.

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Top 25 Broker Dealers Manage 93% of Assets: Cerulli

Consolidation among broker dealers is having significant impacts on the industry and it’s not expected to slow down anytime soon.

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CFA Final Exam Success Rate Drops to Below 50%

The pass rate for the notoriously taxing final level of the chartered financial analyst exam fell further below the decade average of 52%.

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What Fidelity’s Data Breach Means for Advisors

Experts believe the perpetrator used tokens to access the personal information through improperly configured third-party code.

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Social Security Backs Off From 100% Clawbacks

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A plan to withhold all benefits until historical overpayments are recouped was scrapped in favor of a 50% rate.

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CFP Board Raises Renewal Fee by 26%

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The group will increase its certification fees to $575 to support its public awareness campaign and marketing efforts.

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Edward Jones’ C-Suite Shake-Up

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The IBD is reorganizing parts of its business as executives approach retirement and the industry faces growing demand.

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