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Senior executive at B. Riley’s RIA latest to bolt
NEWS RIAS JAN 07, 2025
Senior executive at B. Riley’s RIA latest to bolt

“Could he eventually convince more B. Riley advisors to move elsewhere?” one executive asked.

By Bruce Kelly
Northwestern Mutual makes private-credit push with Sixth Street partnership
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JAN 07, 2025
Northwestern Mutual makes private-credit push with Sixth Street partnership

The strategic alliance will see $13 billion of assets deployed by the alternatives giant into the growing universe of asset-backed lending.

By Leo Almazora
PE-backed Merit seals deal for $773M Zimmermann Investment Management
NEWS RIAS JAN 07, 2025
PE-backed Merit seals deal for $773M Zimmermann Investment Management

Acquisition of veteran-led practice gives the national RIA with $11.84 billion in assets its fourth office location in Pennsylvania.

By Leo Almazora
$70B Mercer Advisors starts off 2025 with bicoastal additions
NEWS RIAS JAN 07, 2025
$70B Mercer Advisors starts off 2025 with bicoastal additions

The top-ranked RIA firm is simultaneously growing its reach in Oregon and Georgia by welcoming three separate advisory practices.

By Leo Almazora
Next-gen leadership as $750M wealth firm transitions to 100% employee owned
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 07, 2025
Next-gen leadership as $750M wealth firm transitions to 100% employee owned

Founder's son becomes CEO of firm with 40 year history.

By Steve Randall
Weiss to lead family wealth at KeyBank's multi-family office business
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 07, 2025
Weiss to lead family wealth at KeyBank's multi-family office business

Former JPMorgan leader joins amid strong growth for the unit.

By Steve Randall
PE industry hopeful about 401(k)s in second Trump administration
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 06, 2025
PE industry hopeful about 401(k)s in second Trump administration

Private equity is illiquid, hard to value, and expensive. Yet it could be useful within target-date funds, and the industry may be lobbying the Trump administration to get into the 401(k) market meaningfully.

By Emile Hallez
LPL, Raymond James kick off 2025 recruitment with high-net-worth additions
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 06, 2025
LPL, Raymond James kick off 2025 recruitment with high-net-worth additions

The broker-dealer giants are extending their respective networks in California and Alabama as they each welcome an experienced planning-focused advisor into the fold.

By Leo Almazora
Compliance firm sues BD over alleged unpaid fees
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 06, 2025
Compliance firm sues BD over alleged unpaid fees

Lawsuits between third-party vendors and broker-dealers or RIAs are uncommon in the relatively small wealth management marketplace.

By Bruce Kelly
Mesirow wades deeper into alternatives with Bastion Management
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JAN 06, 2025
Mesirow wades deeper into alternatives with Bastion Management

With a specialist focus in the private credit space, the Chicago-based firm's latest acquisition marks the latest expansion of its alts platform for institutional investors and high-net-worth clients.

By Leo Almazora
How advisors are finding fixes for retirees squeezed by inflation
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 06, 2025
How advisors are finding fixes for retirees squeezed by inflation

Financial advisors are still battling inflation in client accounts despite the Fed's best efforts.

By Gregg Greenberg
Stifel sharpens focus on healthcare, tech deals with strategic acquisition
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 06, 2025
Stifel sharpens focus on healthcare, tech deals with strategic acquisition

The financial services giant is expanding its investment banking business by snapping up a specialist firm catering to the middle market.

By Leo Almazora
Dynasty taps Raymond James alum to lead advisor transitions
NEWS RIAS JAN 06, 2025
Dynasty taps Raymond James alum to lead advisor transitions

The independent platform giant's newest executive hire comes with nearly two decades of experience in advisor support, onboarding, and operations roles.

By Leo Almazora
Focus extends merger strategy with Cardinal Point
NEWS RIAS JAN 06, 2025
Focus extends merger strategy with Cardinal Point

The RIA giant is making cross-border clients a priority as the Canada-based firm officially becomes its latest wealth hub.

By Leo Almazora
Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 06, 2025
Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act

The outgoing president has signed into law the bill aimed at eliminating reductions to Social Security benefits for millions of public-sector workers and beneficiaries.

By Leo Almazora
Family office of former Blackstone rainmaker bids for wealth manager
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 06, 2025
Family office of former Blackstone rainmaker bids for wealth manager

Chinh Chu's CC Capital hopes to succeed where Bain Capital failed.

By Steve Randall
ICE stats reveal 10 US housing markets with the biggest annual gains
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 06, 2025
ICE stats reveal 10 US housing markets with the biggest annual gains

The NYSE operator's Mortgage Monitor expects slower pace in early 2025.

By Steve Randall
How can advisors ‘elevate’ the client experience?
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 03, 2025
How can advisors ‘elevate’ the client experience?

"Any of the client experiences beyond regular meetings should be complimentary of roles that the advisors are taking in our client’s lives."

By Josh Welsh
Finra ends year with penalties against big banks
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 03, 2025
Finra ends year with penalties against big banks

“Both sides, the firms as well as the regulators, want to clean up their books going into the new year,” one executive said.

By Bruce Kelly
Market disappoints with another loss, no wonder sentiment is weakening
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 03, 2025
Market disappoints with another loss, no wonder sentiment is weakening

Despite futures suggesting US indexes would rise, they hit a 5-day losing streak.

By Steve Randall