Focus Financial partner firm to become part of Kovitz in $16B tie-up
The transaction is expected to complete in the third quarter of 2024.
Asset managers use of AI in marketing to advisors is ‘years away’
Report shows modest use of AI in intermediary distribution-related data initiatives.
Mortgage delinquency rate up slightly, but is it cause for concern?
There should have been a dip in March due to tax refunds, but this didn't happen.
Most parents have made a financial sacrifice to help their adult children
Emergency savings, debt payments, even retirement savings are at risk.
More taxpayers to file tax returns for free as IRS makes Direct File permanent
Eligibility is expected to be expanded for the 2025 filing season.
Graduates want a career in finance industry, happy to work with AI
CFA Institute study highlights attractiveness of working with wealth.
Investor who lost $1.5M uses AI platform to recover $100M for others
Platform gets backing of experienced investors in $2M seed round.
Outsourced trading boosts investment performance for asset managers: State Street
Report found widespread performance gains across North America, globally.
American consumers are more confident generally, but finances remain concerning
Reports from The Conference Board reveal mixed sentiment.
Schwab clients increased their SDBA balances in the first quarter
But what were their preferred investment options?