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How planning-focused advisors are stepping up for federal downsizing casualties
NEWS RIAS MAR 31, 2025
How planning-focused advisors are stepping up for federal downsizing casualties

Amid the continuing fog of financial uncertainty from DOGE layoffs and buyouts, CFP professionals and RIAs are raising their hands.

By Leo Almazora
Is this the end of the Magnificent 7?
NEWS ETFS MAR 31, 2025
Is this the end of the Magnificent 7?

Financial advisors offer their outlooks on the future of the Magnificent 7 stocks, as well as the AI-boom.

By Gregg Greenberg
Raymond James, Equitable welcome breakaways from Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 31, 2025
Raymond James, Equitable welcome breakaways from Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan

RayJay is adding a $465 million team to its employee advisor arm in West Virginia as Equitable recruits an experience advisor in New York.

By Leo Almazora
Two-thirds of investors worried they'll outlive their assets
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2025
Two-thirds of investors worried they'll outlive their assets

Study of mass affluent and high-net-worth individuals reveals concerns around retirement income, Social Security, and safeguarding wealth.

By Leo Almazora
ETF frenzy hits fever pitch with 1,000 new launches forecast for 2025
NEWS ETFS MAR 31, 2025
ETF frenzy hits fever pitch with 1,000 new launches forecast for 2025

After breathtaking first quarter burst of 230 new products, industry experts are starting to see a thousand-launch year ahead driven by advisors and retail investors.

By Bloomberg
Senate aims for tricky two-step: advancing Trump's tax plans while delaying spending-cut showdown
NEWS TAX MAR 31, 2025
Senate aims for tricky two-step: advancing Trump's tax plans while delaying spending-cut showdown

Republican leaders are looking to include $2 trillion in spending cuts over a decade in an eventual bill as counterparts in the House press for an immediate reckoning.

By Leo Almazora
Wellington, Clearstead tap wirehouse alums to bolster wealth leadership
NEWS RIAS MAR 31, 2025
Wellington, Clearstead tap wirehouse alums to bolster wealth leadership

The two wealth giants welcome former leaders from Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan as they look to drive their respective growth strategies forward.

By Leo Almazora
Ex-Schwab CEO Bettinger re-emerges at buyout firm CD&R
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 31, 2025
Ex-Schwab CEO Bettinger re-emerges at buyout firm CD&R

The PE giant is tapping him to advise on investment opportunities in the financial services and technology sector.

By Bloomberg
Larry Fink calls for an end to investment inequality
NEWS ALTERNATIVES MAR 31, 2025
Larry Fink calls for an end to investment inequality

The BlackRock chairman and CEO's latest letter highlighted the role of private investments, tokenization, and emergency savings programs in helping democratize opportunities for investors.

By Leo Almazora
S&P 500 down 2%, as fear grows among Americans at inflation breaking point
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 31, 2025
S&P 500 down 2%, as fear grows among Americans at inflation breaking point

Can households, businesses cope with another surge in prices?

By Steve Randall
Musk has lost $102B this year, admits DOGE gig is damaging Tesla
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 31, 2025
Musk has lost $102B this year, admits DOGE gig is damaging Tesla

Billionaire optimistic long-term, sees opportunity from sale of X.

By Steve Randall
What happened to Trump's softer tone on tariffs?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 31, 2025
What happened to Trump's softer tone on tariffs?

President says 'all countries' will be hit by reciprocal tariffs Wednesday

By Bloomberg
Goldman's Kostin slashes S&P 500 outlook again
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 31, 2025
Goldman's Kostin slashes S&P 500 outlook again

Wall Street strategists are increasingly bearish on equities.

By Bloomberg
Why Treasuries are the outperformer this quarter
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 31, 2025
Why Treasuries are the outperformer this quarter

While stocks have struggled, US bonds are set for further gains.

By Bloomberg
Another new high for gold as haven demand rises
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 31, 2025
Another new high for gold as haven demand rises

Bullion starts the week at $3,100 having climbed around 18% this year.

By Bloomberg
LPL to buy rival Commonwealth Financial Network for $2.7 billion in all-cash deal
NEWS RIAS MAR 31, 2025
LPL to buy rival Commonwealth Financial Network for $2.7 billion in all-cash deal

'I’m taking a moment to pause and reflect,' one Commonwealth advisor tells IN.

By Bruce Kelly
Former OneAmerica broker suspended, fined for plundering hundreds of clients' nonpublic information
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 28, 2025
Former OneAmerica broker suspended, fined for plundering hundreds of clients' nonpublic information

Finra says the former rep from Indiana transferred names, Social Security numbers, and other information associated with more than 1,300 customers to his personal email accounts.

By Leo Almazora
Charlie Javice convicted of defrauding JPMorgan over deal
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 28, 2025
Charlie Javice convicted of defrauding JPMorgan over deal

Trial raises questions about JPMorgan’s due diligence process.

By Bloomberg
Which side of the Fed's dual mandate worries advisors more: Inflation or employment?
NEWS EQUITIES MAR 28, 2025
Which side of the Fed's dual mandate worries advisors more: Inflation or employment?

Recent economic data is forcing the Federal Reserve to choose between maximum employment and lower prices. Financial advisors weigh in on which threat most concerns them.

By Gregg Greenberg
Financial services enter recruiting playbook for college athletics
NEWS RIAS MAR 28, 2025
Financial services enter recruiting playbook for college athletics

March Madness brings tax season to the forefront for firms like WFA and Scout, which help college athletes manage their finances in the NIL era.

By Andrew Cohen