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Fed's Waller in favor of rate cutting if tariffs drive job losses
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 24, 2025
Fed's Waller in favor of rate cutting if tariffs drive job losses

Separately, Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said the central bank could make a move by June if data show a clear economic trajectory.

By Bloomberg
Kestra adds $2.4B in Q1 recruitment assets
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 24, 2025
Kestra adds $2.4B in Q1 recruitment assets

After onboarding 26 new advisors in the first three months of 2025, the independent wealth platform is looking forward to continued momentum in Q2.

By Leo Almazora
Jury finds Massachusetts advisor liable for annuity disclosure shortfalls
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 24, 2025
Jury finds Massachusetts advisor liable for annuity disclosure shortfalls

The SEC hailed the verdict against the investment advisor, who the agency said breached his fiduciary duty to retired and pre-retiree clients.

By Leo Almazora
Broker or bookie? Robinhood's mix of betting, investing concerns advisors
NEWS RIAS APR 24, 2025
Broker or bookie? Robinhood's mix of betting, investing concerns advisors

As Robinhood bets on prediction markets, advisors are skeptical of the app's push into the RIA custody and wealth management services.

By Andrew Cohen
Ameriprise posts robust Q1 growth as wealth division lifts results
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 24, 2025
Ameriprise posts robust Q1 growth as wealth division lifts results

Wealth arm thrives despite market headwinds.

By Matthew Sellers
Stock rally stalls on mixed tariff signals, Jefferies strategist warns worse may be ahead
NEWS EQUITIES APR 24, 2025
Stock rally stalls on mixed tariff signals, Jefferies strategist warns worse may be ahead

Markets digest latest words on trade war, Fed chair’s position.

By Steve Randall
Are you charging less than other advisors for subscription based advice?
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 24, 2025
Are you charging less than other advisors for subscription based advice?

More advisors are using subscription models for financial planning services.

By Steve Randall
Trump forced to U-turn as economic warnings intensify
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 24, 2025
Trump forced to U-turn as economic warnings intensify

From Powell to China, president eases back rhetoric.

By Bloomberg
Dollar slide raises red flags for corporate earnings
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 24, 2025
Dollar slide raises red flags for corporate earnings

And profit guidance is set to weaken further in coming quarters.

By Bloomberg
Dip-buyers boost bullion following steepest one-day drop this year
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 24, 2025
Dip-buyers boost bullion following steepest one-day drop this year

Gold trades above $3,330 amid mixed tariff signals.

By Bloomberg
UBS nearing push into $1.6T private credit market
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 24, 2025
UBS nearing push into $1.6T private credit market

Strategic partnership with General Atlantic is reportedly close to fruition

By Bloomberg
Buy or sell Canada? Wealth managers watch carefully as Canadians head to the polls
NEWS EQUITIES APR 23, 2025
Buy or sell Canada? Wealth managers watch carefully as Canadians head to the polls

Canadian stocks are on a roll in 2025 as the country prepares to name a new Prime Minister.

By Gregg Greenberg
How are tech-boosted advisors spending their "time tax refund"?
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 23, 2025
How are tech-boosted advisors spending their "time tax refund"?

Two C-level leaders reveal the new time-saving tools they've implemented and what advisors are doing with their newly freed-up hours.

By Leo Almazora
Indivisible Partners selects DPL to arm advisors for insurance business
NEWS FINTECH APR 23, 2025
Indivisible Partners selects DPL to arm advisors for insurance business

The RIA led by Merrill Lynch veteran John Thiel is helping its advisors take part in the growing trend toward fee-based annuities.

By Leo Almazora
RIA M&A stays brisk in first quarter with record pace of dealmaking
NEWS RIAS APR 23, 2025
RIA M&A stays brisk in first quarter with record pace of dealmaking

Driven by robust transaction activity amid market turbulence and increased focus on billion-dollar plus targets, Echelon Partners expects another all-time high in 2025.

By Leo Almazora
New York Dems push for return of tax on stock sales
NEWS EQUITIES APR 23, 2025
New York Dems push for return of tax on stock sales

The looming threat of federal funding cuts to state and local governments has lawmakers weighing a levy that was phased out in 1981.

By Bloomberg
Human Interest and Income Lab streamline workflows for retirement-focused advisors
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 23, 2025
Human Interest and Income Lab streamline workflows for retirement-focused advisors

The fintech firms' new tools and integrations address pain points in overseeing investment lineups, account monitoring, and more.

By Leo Almazora
More layoffs to come at Cetera?
NEWS RIAS APR 23, 2025
More layoffs to come at Cetera?

A company spokesperson called the layoffs a "small reduction in our workforce."

By Bruce Kelly
Carson, Lido strengthen RIA networks with bicoastal deals
NEWS RIAS APR 23, 2025
Carson, Lido strengthen RIA networks with bicoastal deals

Carson is expanding one of its relationships in Florida while Lido Advisors adds an $870 million practice in Silicon Valley.

By Leo Almazora
Goldman gets shareholder backing on $80M executive bonus packages
NEWS WIREHOUSES APR 23, 2025
Goldman gets shareholder backing on $80M executive bonus packages

The approval of the pay proposal, which handsomely compensates its CEO and president, bolsters claims that big payouts are a must in the war to retain leadership.

By Bloomberg