McCartan, who became CMO at Hightower in July 2022, shared the “bittersweet update” that she had departed the firm, saying she was unsure but excited about her next opportunity.

The Internal Revenue Service has announced four alternatives associated with the Appeals Alternative Dispute Resolution Program. This is good news. Outside stakeholders have been encouraging the IRS ...

A client, whom we’ll call Lou, is meeting with his life insurance agent, estate-planning attorney and tax advisor. They’re talking about the 2025 tax law sunset, how it could impact Lou’s tax position ...

Co-founder Alan Moore will retain his role as CEO of the Bozeman, Mont.-based billing and payment system for financial advisors.

Minneapolis-based Wealth Enhancement Group, an acquisitive RIA with over $82 billion in client assets, has purchased The ...

A Hightower spokesman said the firm does not comment on its portfolio decisions, so it’s unclear how the Bitcoin ETFs fit into its overall strategy. Overall, Hightower reported more than 3,500 ...

Shadow banking’ emerged with independent asset managers funded by capital from institutional investors, replacing banks as providers of secured, first-lien commercial loans. The growth in direct ...

LPL Financial has added a team of advisors in New Haven, Conn., to its Strategic Wealth Services model. Logan Reed, James “Jim” English III, Michael Allegra Jr., and Matthew Fleming join from Janney ...

The IBD filed a notice to appeal with the First Circut Court of Appeals after a Massachusetts federal judge ruled in favor of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

According to the settlement letter, third parties used the firm’s cash management brokerage account to withdraw funds from ...

Goldman Sachs now allows lending against certain alternative investments custodied through Goldman Sachs Advisor Solutions.

Capital Multi-Asset Portfolio will give financial advisors access to funds focusing on private equity, private credit and ...