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Employer-sponsored retirement plan participants reveal strong interest in annuities
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 21, 2025
Employer-sponsored retirement plan participants reveal strong interest in annuities

But most would want an advisor to help manage contributions

By Steve Randall
Business sentiment continues lower as upper-income investment concern grows
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 21, 2025
Business sentiment continues lower as upper-income investment concern grows

Wealthier consumers are concerned about their investments, easing spending

By Steve Randall
Trump targets Harvard's tax-exempt status. What's the upshot for charitable giving?
NEWS RIAS APR 21, 2025
Trump targets Harvard's tax-exempt status. What's the upshot for charitable giving?

RIA founders and C-suite leaders weigh in on the impact for philanthropic clients, and why now could mark a moment in time for investors to make an impact.

By Leo Almazora
Finra unveils new initiatives in efficiency, modernization push
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 21, 2025
Finra unveils new initiatives in efficiency, modernization push

Smaller firms and hybrid advisors may see relief as Finra looks to ease compliance burdens and update its oversight approach.

By Leo Almazora
Younger Americans are planning more – but feeling it less
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 21, 2025
Younger Americans are planning more – but feeling it less

Estate plans and paper records may be boomer territory, but younger Americans are taking digital and emergency-prep steps – with less peace of mind.

By Leo Almazora
MLB team wages lonely $19M tax-hike battle over player pay
NEWS TAX APR 21, 2025
MLB team wages lonely $19M tax-hike battle over player pay

The only publicly traded US team in the league faces an uphill fight, with a little-known tax rule threatening to handicap its ability to lure high-salary superstars.

By Bloomberg
NewEdge Wealth deepens Atlanta expansion with two new senior hires
NEWS RIAS APR 21, 2025
NewEdge Wealth deepens Atlanta expansion with two new senior hires

Latest hires reunite former Morgan Stanley and Edge Capital colleagues as part of NewEdge Wealth’s Southeastern expansion strategy

By Leo Almazora
Advisors discuss the best ways to grow AUM during an economic downturn
NEWS EQUITIES APR 21, 2025
Advisors discuss the best ways to grow AUM during an economic downturn

A new study shows recessions to be a ripe time to prospect for new clients. Advisors highlight the best ways to add AUM when the economy slows.

By Gregg Greenberg
Wirehouse teams find independence in Chicago as Daymark, Rockefeller announce additions
NEWS RIAS APR 21, 2025
Wirehouse teams find independence in Chicago as Daymark, Rockefeller announce additions

The $3.7 billion Dynasty partner firm extends its presence in Chicago and Utah while Rockefeller welcomes a former Merrill Lynch team.

By Leo Almazora
Getting up to speed on AI
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 21, 2025
Getting up to speed on AI

Financial advisors are educating themselves on the potential uses of AI. Here's how they are approaching what could very well be a game-changing technology.

By Gregg Greenberg
Doors open to private markets
NEWS ALTERNATIVES APR 21, 2025
Doors open to private markets

However, the realities of higher fees, less liquidity, and the retailization of ETFs mean financial advisors should tread carefully

By Jeff Benjamin
Stocks slump as Trump warns of US slowdown unless Powell acts fast
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 21, 2025
Stocks slump as Trump warns of US slowdown unless Powell acts fast

The president issued a fresh demand for "loser" Fed Chair to lower interest rates, asserting he can remove the central bank chief before his term's end.

By Bloomberg
Why recession could spell opportunity for growth-centered advisors
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 21, 2025
Why recession could spell opportunity for growth-centered advisors

Research reveals economic downturns ranks high among factors spurring new advisor searches, alongside life events like inheritance and retirement.

By Leo Almazora
Chase gold or scoop up stocks? Advisors debate their next moves
NEWS EQUITIES APR 21, 2025
Chase gold or scoop up stocks? Advisors debate their next moves

Wealth managers discuss the sharp move higher in gold and what it says about both the market and the economy.

By Gregg Greenberg
Judge OKs release of $400 million to besieged GPB investors
NEWS ALTERNATIVES APR 21, 2025
Judge OKs release of $400 million to besieged GPB investors

Meanwhile, GPB senior executives' sentencing for fraud pushed to May.

By Bruce Kelly
Wall Street down 1% as markets weigh Powell removal risk
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 21, 2025
Wall Street down 1% as markets weigh Powell removal risk

Trump has signaled dissatisfaction with the Fed chair

By Steve Randall
SEC, CFTC under greater Trump control from today but CFPB layoffs are paused
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 21, 2025
SEC, CFTC under greater Trump control from today but CFPB layoffs are paused

Financial regulators face hurdles to implement new rules

By Steve Randall
Earnings estimates look unusually gloomy, warns Morgan Stanley
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 21, 2025
Earnings estimates look unusually gloomy, warns Morgan Stanley

Strategist Michael Wilson says uncertainty is worse than early pandemic.

By Bloomberg
World economic chiefs in Washington for IMF, World Bank meetings
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 21, 2025
World economic chiefs in Washington for IMF, World Bank meetings

Global money experts will focus on trade turmoil amid tariffs.

By Bloomberg
Tesla faces 'code red' if Musk doesn't get back to work, says Ives
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 21, 2025
Tesla faces 'code red' if Musk doesn't get back to work, says Ives

Wedbush Securities analysts speaks out ahead of EV firm’s earnings report.

By Bloomberg