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Why these RIA firms are sitting out the M&A trend
NEWS RIAS MAR 24, 2025
Why these RIA firms are sitting out the M&A trend

Leaders at Five Eleven Partners and Johnson Investment Counsel speak out on the costs of consolidation, the pros and cons of PE, and how they're planning ahead for clients and advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Northwestern Mutual hangs giant 'help wanted' sign, targets 5,000 new financial pros in 2025
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 24, 2025
Northwestern Mutual hangs giant 'help wanted' sign, targets 5,000 new financial pros in 2025

The top-ranked IBD giant is looking to bolster its workforce with thousands of new independent advisors, representatives, and interns.

By Leo Almazora
Fidelity, Schwab block clients from buying BlackRock and Texas Capital ETFs
NEWS ETFS MAR 24, 2025
Fidelity, Schwab block clients from buying BlackRock and Texas Capital ETFs

The restrictions on certain money-market products mark the latest development in the ongoing turf war between ETFs and mutual funds.

By Bloomberg
SEC workforce to get decimated as hundreds take buyout offers
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 24, 2025
SEC workforce to get decimated as hundreds take buyout offers

Up to 700 employees have reportedly accepted the Trump administration's $50,000 incentive, raising questions about the agency's ability to function in the future.

By Leo Almazora
CAIS unveils alts model portfolio marketplace for advisors
NEWS ALTERNATIVES MAR 24, 2025
CAIS unveils alts model portfolio marketplace for advisors

The alternatives giant's latest enhancements smooth the way for clients to get hedge fund and private markets access.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James financial advisor keeps ERISA case live against Pioneer Bank
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 24, 2025
Raymond James financial advisor keeps ERISA case live against Pioneer Bank

Argument continues over non-compete, benefits.

By Matthew Sellers
Raymond James taps Franklin Templeton vet for independent contractor division
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 24, 2025
Raymond James taps Franklin Templeton vet for independent contractor division

With 30 years of industry experience, Ronice Barlow is set to help steer the ICD as the unit's first-ever COO.

By Leo Almazora
AI model under top-ranked fund's hood flashes warning on AI stocks
NEWS EQUITIES MAR 24, 2025
AI model under top-ranked fund's hood flashes warning on AI stocks

Despite their recent $2 trillion plunge, Nvidia and other tech mega-caps have been setting off alarms for the trading program since 2023.

By Bloomberg
State Street's Charles River, iCapital team up for innovative UMA solution
NEWS ALTERNATIVES MAR 24, 2025
State Street's Charles River, iCapital team up for innovative UMA solution

New platform helps advisors manage public and private assets in one place.

By Steve Randall
US futures rise, global markets rally on expectation of reduced tariff impact
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 24, 2025
US futures rise, global markets rally on expectation of reduced tariff impact

Trump's trade policy remains uncertain but have a lighter touch.

By Steve Randall
'Trade apocalypse' warning from supply chain ahead of USTR hearing
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 24, 2025
'Trade apocalypse' warning from supply chain ahead of USTR hearing

Levies on Chinese shipping would damage US economy, critics warn.

By Bloomberg
US $36T debt ceiling could be breached in months
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 24, 2025
US $36T debt ceiling could be breached in months

US Treasury will need more cash by the summer to keep on top of bills.

By Bloomberg
Goldman Sachs preps for greater private markets regulation
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 24, 2025
Goldman Sachs preps for greater private markets regulation

Firm's head of asset management sees increased scrutiny amid fast growth.

By Bloomberg
How is a US government agency driving a $1.8T ESG market?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 24, 2025
How is a US government agency driving a $1.8T ESG market?

Social bonds are gaining more attention, narrowing gap with green.

By Bloomberg
BNY Pershing’s new cash sweep charge to hit RIAs first
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 23, 2025
BNY Pershing’s new cash sweep charge to hit RIAs first

Cash sweep programs have turned into a bit of a viper’s nest for the financial advice industry, particularly large broker-dealers.

By Bruce Kelly
Majority of Americans agree on higher taxes for large corporations, higher-income households
NEWS TAX MAR 21, 2025
Majority of Americans agree on higher taxes for large corporations, higher-income households

Pew survey reveals slight majority consensus on tax rates, but views splinter based on political alignment and income levels.

By Leo Almazora
The Fed's going to cut rates
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 21, 2025
The Fed's going to cut rates

While the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady in March was widely expected, it's the reactions from financial professionals that provide a more nuanced picture of the central bank's approach.

By Chris Davis
Ontario Pension Fund revamps PE business in light of global risk
NEWS ALTERNATIVES MAR 21, 2025
Ontario Pension Fund revamps PE business in light of global risk

The pioneering member of Canada's Maple Eight is stepping back from its go-it-alone private equity approach as a drought in deals and Trump's trade war prompt a rethink.

By Bloomberg
Raymond James, RBC reel in UBS advisors managing over $690M in assets
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 21, 2025
Raymond James, RBC reel in UBS advisors managing over $690M in assets

The firms' latest additions in Florida and Nevada come as a strategic change at UBS raises risk of advisor defections.

By Leo Almazora
Assetmark debuts new advisor succession planning program
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 21, 2025
Assetmark debuts new advisor succession planning program

The new program offers opportunities and events structured for rookies, next-gen advisor leaders, and soon-to-exit veterans.

By Leo Almazora