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Edward Jones announces C-suite shakeup with eye toward next chapter
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 25, 2025
Edward Jones announces C-suite shakeup with eye toward next chapter

The leadership changes coming in June, which also include wealth management and digital unit heads, come as the firm pushes to offer more comprehensive services.

By Leo Almazora
Harvard muni bonds a buy amid battle with Trump White House, Barclays says
NEWS FIXED INCOME APR 25, 2025
Harvard muni bonds a buy amid battle with Trump White House, Barclays says

Strategist sees relatively little risk of the university losing its tax-exempt status, which could pose opportunity for investors with a "longer time horizon."

By Bloomberg
Independent Financial Group taps industry veteran Keefe as new president, COO
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 25, 2025
Independent Financial Group taps industry veteran Keefe as new president, COO

IFG works with 550 producing advisors and generates about $325 million in annual revenue, said Dave Fischer, the company's co-founder and chief marketing officer.

By Bruce Kelly
Net Positive Consortium gains momentum with new members, first strategic partner
NEWS RIAS APR 25, 2025
Net Positive Consortium gains momentum with new members, first strategic partner

Five new RIAs are joining the industry coalition promoting firm-level impact across workforce, client, community and environmental goals.

By Leo Almazora
$30B SEIA taps AssetMark alum Matt Matrisian to lead as president
NEWS RIAS APR 25, 2025
$30B SEIA taps AssetMark alum Matt Matrisian to lead as president

The independent RIA's new hire, with a decade of M&A experience from his former firm and Raymond James, comes as SEIA logs record growth in 2024.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: BofA bags $5B Citi advisor as Raymond James announces Janney hire
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 25, 2025
Advisor moves: BofA bags $5B Citi advisor as Raymond James announces Janney hire

Bank of America gains strength in NY a veteran UHNW advisor while RayJay welcomes a three-decade industry veteran in Georgia.

By Leo Almazora
Despite rocky market, ETF launches for retail mavericks roll on
NEWS ETFS APR 25, 2025
Despite rocky market, ETF launches for retail mavericks roll on

A decline in bullishness across Wall Street has not stifled financial innovation in the ETF industry, with scores of new funds minted including leveraged and exotic bets.

By Bloomberg
US futures higher on Fed rate cut expectation
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 25, 2025
US futures higher on Fed rate cut expectation

China may suspend some tariffs on US goods.

By Bloomberg
Alphabet beats sales expectations on Google search revenue
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 25, 2025
Alphabet beats sales expectations on Google search revenue

Shares up 5% in premarket trading following stronger results.

By Bloomberg
How hedge funds are navigating anti-climate agenda
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 25, 2025
How hedge funds are navigating anti-climate agenda

Trump policies mean finding new ways to gain from low-carbon bets.

By Bloomberg
Is Musk's X finally turning a corner on revenue?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 25, 2025
Is Musk's X finally turning a corner on revenue?

Former Twitter company now less reliant on advertising.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 25, 2025
More Americans are moving money, but who, why, and where?

Advisors should not just focus on rollovers in money movement advice

By Steve Randall
Advisors handicap the brewing battle between Trump and Powell
NEWS EQUITIES APR 24, 2025
Advisors handicap the brewing battle between Trump and Powell

It's a showdown for the ages as wealth managers assess its impact on client portfolios.

By Gregg Greenberg
Savvy Wealth wooes Commonwealth advisors with Fidelity advantage
NEWS RIAS APR 24, 2025
Savvy Wealth wooes Commonwealth advisors with Fidelity advantage

CEO Ritik Malhotra is leveraging Savvy Wealth's Fidelity partnership in offers to Commonwealth advisors, alongside "Acquisition Relief Boxes" filled with cookies, brownies, and aspirin.

By Andrew Cohen
Most large cap S&P 500 CEOs got a large pay rise as markets surged
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 24, 2025
Most large cap S&P 500 CEOs got a large pay rise as markets surged

But shareholders may not be happy if leaders gain in 2025

By Steve Randall
Elder fraud complaints surge past $4.8 billion as investment scams lead losses
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 24, 2025
Elder fraud complaints surge past $4.8 billion as investment scams lead losses

Fraud losses among Americans 60 and older surged 43 percent in 2024, led by investment schemes involving crypto and social manipulation.

By Leo Almazora
Apollo ramps up retail push with 'New Markets' division
NEWS ALTERNATIVES APR 24, 2025
Apollo ramps up retail push with 'New Markets' division

The alternatives giant's new unit, led by a 17-year veteran, will tap into four areas worth an estimated $60 trillion.

By Bloomberg
Commonwealth advisors, employees, let it all hang out on Reddit
NEWS OPINION APR 24, 2025
Commonwealth advisors, employees, let it all hang out on Reddit

"It's like a soap opera," says one senior industry executive.

By Bruce Kelly
Concerns on inflation, Social Security dampening workers and retirees' financial confidence
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 24, 2025
Concerns on inflation, Social Security dampening workers and retirees' financial confidence

The latest annual survey from EBRI and Greenwald Research sheds light on anxieties around living costs, volatility, and the future of federal income support in retirement.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: RBC nabs $500M Merrill team as LPL recruits $350M Osaic advisor
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 24, 2025
Advisor moves: RBC nabs $500M Merrill team as LPL recruits $350M Osaic advisor

The Merrill Lynch defectors expand RBC's reach in Texas while LPL bolsters its New York presence.

By Leo Almazora