No, Google Gmail isn't dying, but if you're one of the users fooled by fake news, you're not alone. A fake news spread on social media on Thursday after it was posted on X (formerly Twitter) and quickly went viral. “After years of connecting millions of people around the world, enabling seamless communication and fostering…
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LPL Financial and Wintrust Financial Corp., a financial services holding company with a stable of Midwest chartered banks and $56 billion in assets, have reached an agreement to acquire all of Wintrust's $13 billion wealth management business, Wintrust Investments, and approximately 17% of the private client business at RIA subsidiary Great Lakes Advisors, representing $3…
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Fintech startup Grifin, which launched in 2017, has a unique solution when it comes to investing – it matches where you shop with where you invest. Grifin automatically withdraws $1 from a user's checking account every time they make a purchase at a publicly traded company, and then automatically invests that dollar back into the…
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JP Morgan Securities is suing a former employee after he left for Raymond James, accusing the adviser of soliciting clients and breaching contractual agreements. The bank is seeking a temporary restraining order against Matthew D. Sitarski, who until recently worked at a bank branch in Ann Arbor, Mich. When he left, Sitarski worked with approximately…
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Klarna, the $7 billion buy-now-pay-later startup with celebrity investors like Snoop Doggrecently experienced a rare public dispute who would serve on the board. While the complexities at Klarna remain unique to that company, the case highlights that building a startup isn't always smooth sailing. Conflicts can be built from within – and Harvard Business School…
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Building relationships and creating a sense of belonging for people from all backgrounds has always been at the top of my values. To me, belonging means feeling valued, respected and included. It means having a voice and a seat at the table, being able to bring your whole self to personal and professional interactions without…
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Imagine standing on the brink of the most transformative era in modern history, an era shaped by artificial intelligence, and not realizing its impact on your business. Ignoring the tidal wave of AI puts you squarely on the path to professional extinction. It opens the door for…
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A rebound in capital markets and stabilizing interest rates set the backdrop for growth among wealth management firms in 2023. This growth – coupled with optimism for the year ahead – has many organizations thinking about how they can benefit from mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Dealmaking has already been active since the start of the…
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In the technology industry, global diversity it's more than a catchphrase—it's the engine of innovation and leadership. Starting my startup was a fresh start. It was fueled by my journey as a black woman entrepreneur. I chose to be a remote operation not only to save money….
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An RIA launched by Meketa Investment Group earlier this year to provide customized private investment opportunities for RIAs has two new owners and some new faces on its board, as the RIA's first pure acquisition Cetera has launched a sub-acquisition strategy and Snowden Lane added a mother. and the guy who manages $208 million. Meanwhile,…
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