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RIAs offer tips for getting the most from their marketing dollars
NEWS RIAS MAR 03, 2025
RIAs offer tips for getting the most from their marketing dollars

Financial advisors explain how to maximize marketing spending from events to swag.

By Gregg Greenberg
Focus, Composition Wealth unveil latest acquisitions
NEWS RIAS MAR 03, 2025
Focus, Composition Wealth unveil latest acquisitions

Focus Financial is solidifying its presence in Canada while the RIA formerly known as Miracle Mile Advisors extends its presence in the Pacific Northwest.

By Leo Almazora
UBS on the hook for $92.2 million in damages linked to advisor’s short sales of Tesla
NEWS EQUITIES MAR 03, 2025
UBS on the hook for $92.2 million in damages linked to advisor’s short sales of Tesla

The Finra panel found UBS Financial Services liable for $69.1 million in punitive damages.

By Bruce Kelly
US markets tumble as Trump confirms tariffs on Canada, Mexico
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 03, 2025
US markets tumble as Trump confirms tariffs on Canada, Mexico

There's 'no room left' to negotiate, says Trump.

By Matthew Sellers
How RIAs can make women's voices heard in financial conversations
NEWS RIAS MAR 03, 2025
How RIAs can make women's voices heard in financial conversations

Two financial leaders weigh in on why women may shrink back from investment and planning discussions and what advisors can do to help bring them in.

By Leo Almazora
Crypto rally proves short-lived as Trump's strategic reserve plan remains short on details
NEWS ALTERNATIVES MAR 03, 2025
Crypto rally proves short-lived as Trump's strategic reserve plan remains short on details

A weekend boost for five crypto tokens, courtesy of a social media post from the president, fizzled out by mid-Monday morning.

By Leo Almazora
SEC dangles $50,000 resign-or-retire incentive for employees
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 03, 2025
SEC dangles $50,000 resign-or-retire incentive for employees

A memo from SEC COO Ken Johnson gives staff several weeks to accept a voluntary separation package or early retirement.

By Bloomberg
Loneliness, risk-taking makes older Americans prime fraud targets, Finra says
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 03, 2025
Loneliness, risk-taking makes older Americans prime fraud targets, Finra says

Survey offers a fresh glimpse into the vulnerabilities that scammers exploit, and how targeted strategies against financial illiteracy and isolation could help.

By Leo Almazora
Berkshire Hathaway is piling cash. Advisors say that's not such a bad thing
NEWS RIAS MAR 03, 2025
Berkshire Hathaway is piling cash. Advisors say that's not such a bad thing

The company revealed a cash hoard of $334 billion last week. Does this mean CEO Warren Buffett is turning bearish?

By Gregg Greenberg
Trump's gold card visa proposal sparks questions, concerns
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 03, 2025
Trump's gold card visa proposal sparks questions, concerns

The president's recently floated scheme to draw affluent individuals who invest at least $5 million has drawn skepticism from immigration experts and real estate industry representatives.

By Leo Almazora
Analysts speak out against $51B 'buffermania' ETF boom
NEWS ETFS MAR 03, 2025
Analysts speak out against $51B 'buffermania' ETF boom

The defined-outcome products, once offered only to institutions, are undergoing increased scrutiny as experts pan questionable hedging benefits and lost upside opportunities.

By Bloomberg
Prime Capital Financial launches UHNW family office
NEWS RIAS MAR 03, 2025
Prime Capital Financial launches UHNW family office

The Overland Park, Kansas-based RIA's acquisition of Sinecera Capital gives it a new foothold to service the ultra-affluent.

By Leo Almazora
'Start saving now' for 'collapse' of Social Security system, warns former chief
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 03, 2025
'Start saving now' for 'collapse' of Social Security system, warns former chief

DOGE-directed job cuts have been announced and critics are worried.

By Steve Randall
Hamilton Lane launches private secondary market fund for US investors
NEWS ALTERNATIVES MAR 03, 2025
Hamilton Lane launches private secondary market fund for US investors

Firms says fund is part of its commitment to broadening private market options.

By Steve Randall
S&P 500 rally likely to be short term, Goldman’s Kostin says
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 03, 2025
S&P 500 rally likely to be short term, Goldman’s Kostin says

Strategists expect softening market unless economic growth improves.

By Bloomberg
Is it time to dump the Magnificent Seven?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 03, 2025
Is it time to dump the Magnificent Seven?

Despite earnings, investors are getting jittery about big tech growth.

By Bloomberg
Investors turn to EMs in search for Trump-proof bets
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 03, 2025
Investors turn to EMs in search for Trump-proof bets

Firms not reliant on US market, interest rates gain focus.

By Bloomberg
Greenback bears cohort is growing amid warning signs for economy
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 03, 2025
Greenback bears cohort is growing amid warning signs for economy

Trade war concerns are increasing including reignition of inflation.

By Bloomberg
For four in five Americans, inflation is making it harder to achieve life goals
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 28, 2025
For four in five Americans, inflation is making it harder to achieve life goals

Survey exposes how rising costs of living and economic uncertainty are shaping the different demographic cohorts' financial outlook.

By Leo Almazora
Structured annuities set record pace with $62.9B sales in 2024
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 28, 2025
Structured annuities set record pace with $62.9B sales in 2024

Total annuity sales reached $427 billion, with index and variable annuity product sales also accelerating for the year.

By Leo Almazora