The rule is more vulnerable than a similar Obama-era edict that was overturned by the courts, the financial industry law firm says.
The acquisition of management-owned Envoi of Minneapolis is expected to close in the third quarter.
The Glaser Group of Nashville, Tenn., is led by Louis Glaser with his two sons as vice presidents.
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Crown Capital Securities of Orange County manages $6.5 billion in assets.
Investors in small retirement plans and those who roll over into annuities will reap the greatest savings, researchers found.
The company targeted older conservatives and people with 401(k)s, IRAs and other retirement accounts, the agency said.
Multiple clients of Michael Gerard Gravelyn said they had not signed policy applications.
The advisors contend they were victimized by the failed bank.
The fiduciary rule fails to advance the best interests of retirement savers.
The dual industry and client retirement waves could be a boon for advisors who want to grow their business.
The lawsuit maintains the firm broke the law when it denied the advisor his deferred compensation when he resigned.
Landau Wealth Partners is led by longtime Morgan Stanley advisors Adam Landau and Ramy Georgy.
BF Borgers CPA PC will pay $14 million to settle the probe, the agency said.
Other industry opponents to the new fiduciary requirements have hinted they will mount their own legal challenges.
The trust company accused the advisors of departing and subsequently stealing its clients.
Market timing leads to unnecessary losses, the company's research arm says.
The CFP Board has also expressed support for the rule, while the FPA has raised issues about compliance costs.
Thomas Chadwick sold mom-and-pop investors highly leveraged notes that became worthless during the pandemic, state regulators said.
She alleges the firm coerced her into quitting her job after her illness.