Subscribe

Industry News

Displaying 28521 results

Topic

5-Star Financial Planning Software and 5-Star CRM Platforms ending soon

Search for the best financial planning software and CRM platform ends this Friday.

Topic

Ex-Oppenheimer advisor sentenced to 8 years for $50M Ponzi scheme

The disgraced advisor fleeced more than 400 investors in a fraudulent 'private equity' fund over a 13-year period.

Topic

Edward Jones leads the way in adding CFPs

Other firms that saw big increases in the number of CFP professionals in 2023 included Charles Schwab and Northwestern Mutual.

Topic

LPL snaps up 2,400 advisors, $100B in assets with Atria acquisition

LPL's equity purchase of Atria will cost the firm at least $805 million.

Topic

Morningstar Wealth strengthens its SMA shelf

Advisors on the platform now have more options and flexibility to build customized portfolios for clients.

Topic

Foundation Source makes acquisition to boost charitable giving solutions suite

Technology firm says the deal will help it provide specialized support to advisors, donors, and non-profits.

Topic

US stock future tumble ahead of crucial CPI data

Markets expect inflation to have eased but may be overpricing Fed cuts.

Topic

Oil markets should be ‘comfortable’ in 2024, IEA says

Prices should be moderate despite weakening demand.

Topic

Alex David jumps to Raymond James from Stifel

'This appears to be more of a reflection on Stifel,' one industry recruiter says.

Topic

Does private equity benefit RIAs?

Michael Kitces, longtime financial planner and blogger, says he’s ‘not a fan.'

Topic

Financial wellness benefits a ‘must-have’ work perk: Vestwell

Poll of more than 1,200 workers highlights shifting savings habits, student debt woes, and overwhelming demand for advisors.

Topic

Bond traders change bets on Fed rate cuts

Markets are now conceding that a slower pace is likely.

Topic

Economists believe Fed has gone too far in restrictive policy

It's the most critical view of the NABE in 13 years.

Topic

Private equity returns have slumped, says Raymond James

Returns to investors are at their worst level since the financial crisis.

Topic

Janus Henderson index suggests Fed will achieve soft landing

Credit risk indicators have stopped flashing red for the first time since rate hikes began.

Topic

Financial infidelity, credit card debt behind one-third of divorces

A poll of divorced Americans sheds light on the role of debt in separations and the financial fallout for divorcees.

Topic

Sustainable investing interest growing globally, Morgan Stanley says

International poll shows US investors are allocating more of their portfolios toward sustainability compared to their peers overseas.

Topic

Citizens Financial advances high-net-worth ambitions with key hires

The bank has recruited two JPMorgan execs to help build out its private banking and wealth management businesses.

Topic

Cambridge, Lincoln among firms hit by SEC’s $81M fine blitz

Text messaging issues at broker-dealers and RIAs could have been avoided with some regulatory guidance, compliance expert says.

Topic

Goldman Sachs sued again by Hollywood business managers

Following a failed California lawsuit, M&A client is trying again in New York.