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FPA rolls out welcome mat for alternative investments
NEWS RIAS JUL 18, 2023
FPA rolls out welcome mat for alternative investments

A partnership with the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association will help FPA members educate themselves and their clients about alternatives.

By Jeff Benjamin
Despite revenue dip, Merrill Lynch growth contributes to strong quarter for BofA
NEWS WIREHOUSES JUL 18, 2023
Despite revenue dip, Merrill Lynch growth contributes to strong quarter for BofA

Merrill Lynch client balances grow 8.4% year-over-year to surpass $3 trillion in the second quarter.

By Ryan W. Neal
Nominations open for InvestmentNews Women to Watch awards
NEWS WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY JUL 18, 2023
Nominations open for InvestmentNews Women to Watch awards

Come together with your peers to celebrate the women making a difference in our industry.

By InvestmentNews
Earnings wrap: BoA earnings exceed expectations
NEWS WIREHOUSES JUL 18, 2023
Earnings wrap: BoA earnings exceed expectations

The wealth management division's a ray of light for Morgan Stanley.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley reports $78M in severance to axed wealth management employees
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 18, 2023
Morgan Stanley reports $78M in severance to axed wealth management employees

It's not clear what type of employees were laid off, but one industry executive says big firms are rethinking the hiring of administrative assistants.

By Bruce Kelly
Charles Schwab results are in — and they're down
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 18, 2023
Charles Schwab results are in — and they're down

'Significant near-term headwinds' hit the giant financial company in the bottom line.

By Matthew Sellers
LPL Financial welcomes $235 million advisor Laura Evans from Edward Jones
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUL 18, 2023
LPL Financial welcomes $235 million advisor Laura Evans from Edward Jones

Georgia-based Laura Evans marks the move with the launch of a new independent financial practice.

By Steve Randall
Bond rally continues as traders eye end of rate hikes
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 18, 2023
Bond rally continues as traders eye end of rate hikes

Global traders are anticipating an end to interest rate rises by the Fed and European central banks as inflation eases.

By Bloomberg
Investors tell BofA poll that soft landing is expected
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 18, 2023
Investors tell BofA poll that soft landing is expected

The Wall St. firm's latest global survey also reveals that being long big tech is the most overcrowded trade.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley deepens strategic alliance with MUFG
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 18, 2023
Morgan Stanley deepens strategic alliance with MUFG

The two firms will integrate some operations and some employees will move firms as the partners shore up operations for the long term.

By Bloomberg
IRS provides limited RMD relief
NEWS IRA ALERT JUL 17, 2023
IRS provides limited RMD relief

After the SECURE 2.0 Act's new rules resulted in confusion, the IRS issues notice providing relief on required minimum distributions.

By Ed Slott
Stifel advisor facing $23.5 million in investor claims over structured notes
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JUL 17, 2023
Stifel advisor facing $23.5 million in investor claims over structured notes

The Miami Beach, Florida-based advisor, Chuck Roberts, is a 33-year industry veteran and has worked at Stifel since 2016.

By Bruce Kelly
401(k)s need private equity and real estate, study says
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2023
401(k)s need private equity and real estate, study says

If plans can address liquidity and valuation concerns, they could benefit from higher returns, Georgetown CRI found.

By Emile Hallez
Pathstone tops $100 billion with latest acquisition
NEWS RIAS JUL 17, 2023
Pathstone tops $100 billion with latest acquisition

The New Jersey-based mega RIA is adding $17 billion by buying Veritable from Affiliated Managers Group.

By Jeff Benjamin
How to save your clients' 'Benjamins'
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2023
How to save your clients' 'Benjamins'

With several major provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act due to sunset by the end of 2025, advisors should be talking to clients about their tax-deferred savings.

By Gregg Greenberg
Exec charged over JPMorgan fraud case
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 17, 2023
Exec charged over JPMorgan fraud case

$175 million sale snares another defendant with charges of securities fraud, wire fraud and conspiracy.

By Matthew Sellers
China disappoints but Wall Street banks should delight
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 17, 2023
China disappoints but Wall Street banks should delight

Investors are awaiting US big banks' earnings which have benefitted from rising rates.

By Bloomberg
Investors want Musk to focus on Tesla as EV competition grows
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 17, 2023
Investors want Musk to focus on Tesla as EV competition grows

The eccentric billionaire is seen a risk to Tesla's share price as he often appears focused elsewhere.

By Bloomberg
Advisors pulled out of equities, increased exposure to alts in 2022
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JUL 14, 2023
Advisors pulled out of equities, increased exposure to alts in 2022

Just because alts have been democratized doesn’t mean they're a fit for everyone, advisor warns.

By Ryan W. Neal
Biden unveils new student debt forgiveness plan  
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 14, 2023
Biden unveils new student debt forgiveness plan  

After being shot down by the Supreme Court, the administration has unveiled a revamped plan that could benefit more than 800,000 borrowers.

By Matthew Sellers