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Wealth Management Daily Memo

JUNE 06, 2025

REGULATION & COMPLIANCE

SEC Weighs Harmonizing RIA, B/D Mandatory Arbitration Rules

The commission’s Investor Advisory Committee recommended the SEC amend its advisor rules on mandatory arbitration clauses, though it didn’t ban them outright, as some investor advocates hoped.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Deals & Moves: Diversify Adds $450M RIA to Affiliate Model; Merit Acquires First Utah RIA

In addition, Steward opens an Arizona office with the acquisition of a $225M RIA; Mariner brings on a $1.4B firm with professional athlete clients; and $8B Perigon recruits an advisor from Merrill Lynch.

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The Evolution of the Advisor Role
Advisors are shifting from investment managers to holistic financial planners, with models leading the way.
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DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Planning with Pride: How Advisors Can Better Serve the LGBTQ+ Community

During Pride month, an advisor specializing in LGBTQ+ clients suggests how to meet the needs of this underserved, but “opportunity-rich” client group.

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PODCAST

Zephyr's Adjusted for Risk: Navigating the Active and Passive Investment Landscape

Ryan Nauman and Envestnet PMC's Brooks Friederich discuss the blurring lines between active versus passive investment management, the importance of both approaches in a diversified investment portfolio, and the impact of innovative financial tools such as active ETFs.

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