After growing 81.5% over 20 years, household debt is at a historic high
Analysis of Federal Reserve data finds student loan debt quadrupled, while mortgages make up the lion’s share of total debt.
Rich Americans confident on money management, but not so much about retirement
Affluent individuals estimate they’d need a $3M retirement nest egg, and just half are prepared to transfer their wealth.
Alphacore appoints ex-LPL leader as new COO
The California-based independent is bolstering its leadership as it pursues an M&A strategy to create a national presence.
Ritholtz Wealth taps Callie Cox for inaugural C-suite role
The accomplished reporter and analyst will be a core figure in the national RIA’s content development, blog, and podcasting efforts.
Russell Investments expands its managed accounts menu
The asset manager is giving advisors more power to personalize portfolios with fixed-income and multi-asset options.
Multigenerational Merrill Lynch trio joins LPL in California
A four-decade veteran advisor and his two sons are launching their own practice after managing $250M at the wirehouse.
AssetMap teams up with tax-planning tech firm Holistiplan
New data integration and direct linking to tax analysis results will allow more holistic planning conversations for advisor users.
US seniors lost a reported $1.2B to investment fraud in 2023
FBI report unpacks impact of investment fraud, crypto scams, and romance scams on elderly Americans.
With an ocean of resources, investors are surfing their way to confidence
Schwab survey shows optimism cutting across generations as investment advice, education, and tools become more available.
Women are less hopeful they’ll be richer than their parents in retirement
New survey findings reveal gender-based and generational gaps in adults’ retirement wealth expectations.