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Why a weaker IRS is a headache for taxpayers and a 'feast' for tax cheats
NEWS TAX MAR 06, 2025
Why a weaker IRS is a headache for taxpayers and a 'feast' for tax cheats

A reported plan to cut staff at the agency by half and uncertainty over the future of its free tax filing program could have massive consequences, think tank says.

By Leo Almazora
Trump backs down on many Mexican, Canada tariffs, markets still suffer
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 06, 2025
Trump backs down on many Mexican, Canada tariffs, markets still suffer

S&P down over 2%, Nasdaq heads towards a 3% loss

By Matthew Sellers
Ray Dalio's 'all weather' strategy makes ETF debut
NEWS ALTERNATIVES MAR 06, 2025
Ray Dalio's 'all weather' strategy makes ETF debut

The fund, managed by State Street Global Advisors and sub-advised by Bridgewater, plugs into a growing clamor for sophisticated strategies in the ETF space.

By Bloomberg
Commonwealth loses $3.5 million fight over top advisors from Edward Jones
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 06, 2025
Commonwealth loses $3.5 million fight over top advisors from Edward Jones

The large award comes at a time when the wealth management industry is seeing leading firms sue each other over recruiting each other’s financial advisors.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisors forced to talk tariffs as investor anxiety rises
NEWS EQUITIES MAR 06, 2025
Advisors forced to talk tariffs as investor anxiety rises

Market volatility is rising due to the president's tariff talk, and that's got wealth managers answering more and more client questions.

By Gregg Greenberg
Nearly half of Americans confess they 'file and forget it' when it comes to taxes
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 06, 2025
Nearly half of Americans confess they 'file and forget it' when it comes to taxes

Edelman Financial Engines survey highlights rampant lack of confidence in tax-managed investing, with younger investors feeling like they're missing out on planning wins.

By Leo Almazora
Morgan Stanley alum set to lead sovereign wealth fund
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 06, 2025
Morgan Stanley alum set to lead sovereign wealth fund

The Wall Street veteran, who briefly worked with Elon Musk, is reportedly being tapped for President Donald Trump's agenda to have US investments in projects critical to national security.

By Bloomberg
How have auto-IRAs and fintech reshaped retirement saving?
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 06, 2025
How have auto-IRAs and fintech reshaped retirement saving?

New research examines how assets in IRAs have shifted over the years, and whether the vehicles are still serving their intended purpose.

By Leo Almazora
Edelman CFO, COO joins other industry veterans at Foundation Source
NEWS RIAS MAR 06, 2025
Edelman CFO, COO joins other industry veterans at Foundation Source

Charitable giving platform to benefit from executive leader's wide experience.

By Steve Randall
Tobin steps up a level as Easterly positions RIA compliance function for growth
NEWS RIAS MAR 06, 2025
Tobin steps up a level as Easterly positions RIA compliance function for growth

Leader leverages a quarter of a century of industry experience.

By Steve Randall
Record US corporate bond sale means sweet $26B for candy firm
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 06, 2025
Record US corporate bond sale means sweet $26B for candy firm

Final orders were a record $114B while sale is 2025's biggest so far.

By Bloomberg
Why the US earnings outlook is souring, as other regions gain
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 06, 2025
Why the US earnings outlook is souring, as other regions gain

Strong dollar, economic uncertainty are weighing on corporate America.

By Bloomberg
How Berkshire Hathaway is inspiring Wall Street wannabes
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 06, 2025
How Berkshire Hathaway is inspiring Wall Street wannabes

Warren Buffet's conglomerate is a coveted model.

By Bloomberg
Further trans-Atlantic tension as US pushes back on ESG
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 06, 2025
Further trans-Atlantic tension as US pushes back on ESG

Europe's proposed changes to rules add another potential flashpoint.

By Bloomberg
Eighty-four percent of women not confident managing an inheritance or windfall, finds survey
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 05, 2025
Eighty-four percent of women not confident managing an inheritance or windfall, finds survey

Poll of more than 1,500 Americans highlights how demographic gaps in investing and estate planning create an opportunity for advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Choreo sues Compound Planning, claims it poached $1.2B Iowa advisor team
NEWS RIAS MAR 05, 2025
Choreo sues Compound Planning, claims it poached $1.2B Iowa advisor team

A lawsuit alleges advisors solicited clients and violated employee agreements, while accusing Compound of unfair recruitment practices.

By Leo Almazora
Treasury yields descend toward year’s lows on tariff angst
NEWS FIXED INCOME MAR 05, 2025
Treasury yields descend toward year’s lows on tariff angst

Bullish picture emerges for Treasuries as investor focus pivots from inflationary risks to outright negative economic consequences.

By Bloomberg
Looking to the future: Financial advisors name their favorite AI programs
NEWS TECHNOLOGY MAR 05, 2025
Looking to the future: Financial advisors name their favorite AI programs

A new study shows increasing use of AI in the financial advisory industry.

By Gregg Greenberg
Advisor360, Practifi, Wealthbox unveil advisor CRM updates
NEWS FINTECH MAR 05, 2025
Advisor360, Practifi, Wealthbox unveil advisor CRM updates

Wealth tech providers unveil stand-alone platform, AI strategy, and integration partnership to support demand for productivity and personalization.

By Leo Almazora
GPB paid convicted top executives legal fees of $75M
NEWS ALTERNATIVES MAR 05, 2025
GPB paid convicted top executives legal fees of $75M

And GPB founder David Gentile and ex-broker-dealer chief Jeff Schneider want the company to continue paying legal expenses.

By Bruce Kelly