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Carson Group widens California footprint
NEWS RIAS JAN 28, 2025
Carson Group widens California footprint

The acquisitive wealth giant is extending its presence in Sacramento as it welcomes a $365 million advisor duo.

By Leo Almazora
Mission Wealth expands in Texas with Logic Capital merger
NEWS RIAS JAN 28, 2025
Mission Wealth expands in Texas with Logic Capital merger

The deal extends Mission Wealth's footprint into Houston while boosting it to $10.6 billion in assets under management.

By Leo Almazora
Osaic bolsters credit union presence with Navy Federal partnership
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 28, 2025
Osaic bolsters credit union presence with Navy Federal partnership

The investment advisory giant's latest collaboration expands its institutional platform with 69 financial advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Nvidia stock slumps 17% amid DeepSeek shock, but rival shows cracks
NEWS EQUITIES JAN 28, 2025
Nvidia stock slumps 17% amid DeepSeek shock, but rival shows cracks

Chinese startup that upended AI market suffered outages as interest surged.

By Steve Randall
US banks continue to face challenges, but are better times ahead?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 28, 2025
US banks continue to face challenges, but are better times ahead?

Report considers the outlook for banks and credit unions nationwide.

By Steve Randall
RIAs name their top technologies as Wall Street watches earnings, AI battle
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 27, 2025
RIAs name their top technologies as Wall Street watches earnings, AI battle

Wall Street analysts are focusing on earnings and AI this week. But RIAs never stop assessing new technologies.

By Gregg Greenberg
JPMorgan Chase sued over use of forfeited 401(k) assets
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 27, 2025
JPMorgan Chase sued over use of forfeited 401(k) assets

As in numerous other lawsuits, plaintiffs allege a breach of fiduciary duty over how the company used 401(k) company contributions for workers who left before they were fully vested.

By Emile Hallez
Andrew Left calls for SEC clarity on public investor statements
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JAN 27, 2025
Andrew Left calls for SEC clarity on public investor statements

A petition by the famed short seller argues recent enforcement actions "create a chilling effect on free speech and market participation" in stock trading.

By Leo Almazora
Former Hightower advisor scores substantial victory in non-compete lawsuit
NEWS RIAS JAN 27, 2025
Former Hightower advisor scores substantial victory in non-compete lawsuit

The Delaware decision voiding non-compete provision under California law has far-reaching implications, says advisor's attorney.

By Leo Almazora
Despite market selloff DeepSeek won't deep-six the bulls, analysts say
NEWS EQUITIES JAN 27, 2025
Despite market selloff DeepSeek won't deep-six the bulls, analysts say

A new AI competitor is making waves on Wall Street, but Street strategists say it won't kill the long term bull market.

By Gregg Greenberg
Orion doubles down on data with Snowflake partnership
NEWS FINTECH JAN 27, 2025
Orion doubles down on data with Snowflake partnership

The wealth tech giant is rolling out access to the industry-leading cloud data platform for advisors at select firms in the second quarter.

By Leo Almazora
Arax, LPL announce billion-dollar additions
NEWS RIAS JAN 27, 2025
Arax, LPL announce billion-dollar additions

The PE-backed wealth platform is expanding across Colorado and Idaho while broker-dealer giant LPL welcomes a multigenerational advisor pair from UBS.

By Leo Almazora
Hedge funds hit a $4.5T high note in 2024
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JAN 27, 2025
Hedge funds hit a $4.5T high note in 2024

The industry notched record inflows off the back of continued demand even as investors raise concerns around performance and fees.

By Leo Almazora
New role for Miller as Janney announces major leadership change
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 27, 2025
New role for Miller as Janney announces major leadership change

$150B firm welcomes back former CEO Tim Scheve to its board of managers.

By Steve Randall
Six in 10 people think they need to save 30 annual salaries for retirement
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 27, 2025
Six in 10 people think they need to save 30 annual salaries for retirement

Is it any wonder so many Americans feel unprepared to retire?

By Steve Randall
Why wealth advisors should care about the future of federal tax policy
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 27, 2025
Why wealth advisors should care about the future of federal tax policy

Blue Vault features expert strategies to harness for maximum client advantage.

By Manal Ali
Fintech firms wealth.com, Vanilla announce key updates
NEWS FINTECH JAN 24, 2025
Fintech firms wealth.com, Vanilla announce key updates

The estate planning-focused platforms are reinforcing their leadership with an executive hire and a new AI-powered capability.

By Leo Almazora
New Hampshire seeks to penalize New England B-D over private placement sales
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 24, 2025
New Hampshire seeks to penalize New England B-D over private placement sales

The state's order is a step in negotiating a potential fine with the firm.

By Bruce Kelly
Texas ramps up ESG pressure on Wall Street over DEI efforts
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 24, 2025
Texas ramps up ESG pressure on Wall Street over DEI efforts

The state's attorney general warned Goldman, JPMorgan, BlackRock, and other heavyweights of possible legal consequences to their diversity policies.

By Leo Almazora
Odds of recession low in coming year, advisors say
NEWS EQUITIES JAN 24, 2025
Odds of recession low in coming year, advisors say

Financial advisors generally agree with a recent survey of economists that the odds of a recession in 2025 remain small.

By Gregg Greenberg