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Wealth Management Daily Memo

MARCH 01, 2025

INDUSTRY NEWS

Judge Denies Ameriprise’s Restraining Order Against LPL, Former Employees

U.S. District Judge Susan Brnovich wrote that Ameriprise failed to elevate its claims that the defendants had violated the Broker Protocol (with LPL’s support) “beyond mere speculation.”

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RPA

Great Gray Acquires RPAG

Madison Dearborn shifts RPAG to Great Gray from flexPATH.

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REGULATION & COMPLIANCE

Alpine Urges Supreme Court To Hear Case Against FINRA

The Utah-based broker petitioned the nation’s highest court to consider hearing its appeal questioning the self-regulatory organization’s constitutionality. One securities attorney questions whether the Court will do so—at least for now.

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From George Washington to Donald Trump, Chequers' Megan Gorman explores U.S. presidents' financial decisions.

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HIGH NET WORTH

Corporate Transparency Act Back in Effect

The new reporting deadline is March 21.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Former Employee Claims Wealth Enhancement Discriminated Against Her During Pregnancy

Amy Fox joined the firm in 2022 as a transition support client specialist. However, according to the lawsuit, she was treated “less favorably” after she became pregnant in 2023.

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HIGH NET WORTH

IRS Layoffs Underway as Tax Season Kicks Off

Audit efforts aimed at high-income taxpayers may be stymied.

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COMMENTARY

Your Custodian Doesn’t Owe You Anything

RIAs need them more than they need RIAs.

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RIA NEWS

Elevation Point Stakes $225M Minnesota RIA

Triton Wealth, co-founded by Michael J. Ryan and Wesley T. Hoppe, represents Elevation Point’s third strategic investment since its inception in June.

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RIA NEWS

Merchant Invests in CPA to Offer Tax, Accounting Services to RIA Network

The “lifecycle” investor has taken a minority stake in Venning Advisors, a full-service tax and accounting services firm.

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