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Ric Edelman predicts ETFs will disappear by 2030 as tokenized stocks take over

Ric Edelman predicts ETFs will disappear by 2030 as tokenized stocks take over

“By the end of the decade, tokenization will be the dominant investment platform in the industry, far eclipsing ETFs,” Lifetime Achievement Award winner Ric Edelman tells InvestmentNews. “ETFs as we know them today really won't exist in five years.”

Fintech

JPMorgan tells fintech firms to start paying for customer data

The move to charge data aggregators fees totaling hundreds of millions of dollars threatens to upend business models across the industry.

Independent Broker Dealers

FINRA snapshot shows concentration in largest firms, coastal states

The latest snapshot report reveals large firms overwhelmingly account for branches and registrants as trend of net exits from FINRA continues.

Independent Broker Dealers

SEC spanks closed Osaic RIA for conflicts, over-charging clients on alternatives

With more than $13 billion in assets, American Portfolios Advisors closed last October.

Independent Broker Dealers

William Blair taps former Raymond James executive to lead investment management business

Robert D. Kendall brings decades of experience, including roles at DWS Americas and a former investment unit within Morgan Stanley, as he steps into a global leadership position.

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Orion's Tom Wilson on delivering coordinated, high-touch service in a world where returns alone no longer set you apart.

SPONSORED RILAs bring stability, growth during volatile markets

Barely a decade old, registered index-linked annuities have quickly surged in popularity, thanks to their unique blend of protection and growth potential—an appealing option for investors looking to chart a steadier course through today's choppy market waters, says Myles Lambert, Brighthouse Financial.

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Private credit attracts ultra-rich with $3.1T to deploy
Alternatives

Private credit attracts ultra-rich with $3.1T to deploy

Slowing distributions in private equity are pushing the stealthily wealthy elite to look deeper into the alternative credit space.

Fintech bytes: Pontera and Opto Investments expand RIA reach with new tech partnerships
Fintech

Fintech bytes: Pontera and Opto Investments expand RIA reach with new tech partnerships

Snowden Lane taps Pontera for held-away retirement account management, while Opto Investments enhances an Indiana-based independent RIA's private markets offering.

Credent Wealth Management debuts in Detroit with TFG Advisors deal
RIA News

Credent Wealth Management debuts in Detroit with TFG Advisors deal

The $420 million RIA in Auburn Hills and Ann Arbor gives Credent its second and third Michigan locations while pushing it closer to $4 billion in AUM.

Investor anxiety hits six-year high amid market turmoil, Allianz finds
Retirement Planning

Investor anxiety hits six-year high amid market turmoil, Allianz finds

New survey reveals heightened investor concern over market volatility, retirement readiness, and the impact of tariffs on living costs.

Stifel star broker, Chuck Roberts, leaves firm under cloud of investor complaints
Regulation And Legislation

Stifel star broker, Chuck Roberts, leaves firm under cloud of investor complaints

Stifel – so far - is on the hook for more than $166 million in damages, legal fees and settlements in investor complaints involving Roberts, a 35-year industry veteran.

Meet Andrew Cohen: From sports biz to RIA beat at InvestmentNews
Podcasts

Meet Andrew Cohen: From sports biz to RIA beat at InvestmentNews

Bruce chats with reporter Andrew Cohen, who has covered the RIA industry for InvestmentNews since late March, while crossing over with his old beat covering sports business as the trendy asset class just hit a record-breaking $10 billion team sale.

Small business retirement plan options on the rise, says Ascensus CEO
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Small business retirement plan options on the rise, says Ascensus CEO

David Musto, CEO of Ascensus, sits down with InvestmentNews anchor Gregg Greenberg to highlight the challenges faced by small businesses seeking to offer retirement plans to employees, as well as ways to overcome them.

BlackRock strategist explains why bond ETFs are seeing massive inflows
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BlackRock strategist explains why bond ETFs are seeing massive inflows

Dhruv Nagrath, director of fixed income strategy at BlackRock, sits down with InvestmentNews anchor Gregg Greenberg to discuss the massive inflows into fixed income ETFs so far in 2025, as well as the forces driving them.

How Robinhood bridges the gap between retail investing and private wealth services
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How Robinhood bridges the gap between retail investing and private wealth services

Steph Guild, chief investment officer at Robinhood, sits down with InvestmentNews anchor Gregg Greenberg to discuss how Robinhood is bridging the gap between everyday investors and private wealth services.

Nuveen strategist highlights top second half portfolio construction trends
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Nuveen strategist highlights top second half portfolio construction trends

Brian Griggs, head of portfolio strategy & solutions at Nuveen, sits down with InvestmentNews anchor Gregg Greenberg to highlight the top portfolio construction themes and trends heading into the second half of 2025.

Wealth management M&A not slowing down. Here's why
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Wealth management M&A not slowing down. Here's why

Martine Lellis, principal M&A partner development at Mercer Advisors, sits down with InvestmentNews anchor Gregg Greenberg to highlight the forces driving another record year for M&A in the wealth management business.

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