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Vanguard taps Fidelity veteran Joana Rotenberg for wealth and advice unit
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 09, 2024
Vanguard taps Fidelity veteran Joana Rotenberg for wealth and advice unit

The asset management giant's new division, set to launch next year, comes as the firm announces other hires to shake up its leadership.

By Leo Almazora
Where do Franklin Templeton's specialist investment managers see opportunities?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 09, 2024
Where do Franklin Templeton's specialist investment managers see opportunities?

Brandywine, Martin Currie, Western Asset share outlook for 2025.

By Steve Randall
Negative equity on the rise for homeowners, equity growth slows sharply
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 09, 2024
Negative equity on the rise for homeowners, equity growth slows sharply

Economist urges homeowners to protect what may be their sole source of wealth.

By Steve Randall
‘No detractor’ to using direct indexing as an investment strategy
NEWS EQUITIES DEC 06, 2024
‘No detractor’ to using direct indexing as an investment strategy

Thirty four percent of advisors surveyed by InvestmentNews say they use direct indexing strategies but 39 percent don’t.

By Josh Welsh
After watching advisors bolt, B. Riley now losing investment bankers
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 06, 2024
After watching advisors bolt, B. Riley now losing investment bankers

“This is on the B. Riley Securities side of the business, the dealmaking side,” one senior industry executive said.

By Bruce Kelly
Retirement savings rise with two account types posting record highs
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 06, 2024
Retirement savings rise with two account types posting record highs

Across generations, how are savers doing with their 401(k) contributions?

By Steve Randall
What's making America's billionaires richer, faster?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 06, 2024
What's making America's billionaires richer, faster?

New report shines some light on today's billionaires' investments.

By Steve Randall
Don't count out European equities in 2025, Schwab strategist says
NEWS EQUITIES DEC 05, 2024
Don't count out European equities in 2025, Schwab strategist says

Overweighting US stocks has been the smart move for the past 2 years, but the environment is changing, Schwab's Jeffrey Kleintop said.

By Gregg Greenberg
What new RIAs should look for in their talent
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 05, 2024
What new RIAs should look for in their talent

"Personality traits are more important than the technical aspect," one CEO said.

By Josh Welsh
Newcomer RIA Serenus goes bicoastal with New York City office
NEWS RIAS DEC 05, 2024
Newcomer RIA Serenus goes bicoastal with New York City office

The independent high-net-worth RIA's inaugural East Coast location will be headed by a new partner previously from Merrill Lynch.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James’ Paul Reilly sells shares as he heads for the exit
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 05, 2024
Raymond James’ Paul Reilly sells shares as he heads for the exit

"The company has reached new highs by every measure under his leadership,” one recruiter said.

By Bruce Kelly
Nominations to the first-ever 5-Star Financial Planners now open
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 05, 2024
Nominations to the first-ever 5-Star Financial Planners now open

InvestmentNews begins its search for the best financial planners in the industry

Orion taps Envestnet vet Chris Shutler as head of strategy
NEWS FINTECH DEC 05, 2024
Orion taps Envestnet vet Chris Shutler as head of strategy

Meanwhile, Orion's former COO and wealth division president has emerged to become CEO of wealth technology consultancy firm F2 strategy.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James firms up CEO succession plans for 2025
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 05, 2024
Raymond James firms up CEO succession plans for 2025

The firm said in May that current leader Paul Reilly would be stepping down.

By Steve Randall
Choreo empowers advisors, CPAs with new tax planning solution
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 05, 2024
Choreo empowers advisors, CPAs with new tax planning solution

Firm says automated tool aims to solve a gap in the marketplace.

By Steve Randall
Advisor sells $300M firm after 22 years to return to where she started her career
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 05, 2024
Advisor sells $300M firm after 22 years to return to where she started her career

Beverly Hills firm serves clients including those in entertainment industry.

By Steve Randall
Active ETFs are turning a lot of advisors' heads
NEWS ETFS DEC 04, 2024
Active ETFs are turning a lot of advisors' heads

More than 40 percent of advisors surveyed by InvestmentNews say they are likely to bump up their use of active ETFs over the coming year.

By Emile Hallez
CFA designation still in demand for hiring as fewer pursue it
NEWS RIAS DEC 04, 2024
CFA designation still in demand for hiring as fewer pursue it

The number of CFA test takers has dropped, yet wealth managers still seek out the designation when hiring.

By Gregg Greenberg
Americans plan to reduce debt for new year resolutions: CFP Board
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 04, 2024
Americans plan to reduce debt for new year resolutions: CFP Board

Advisors highlight strategies to help their clients with debt management.

By Josh Welsh
In a win for investors, GPB, at last, to move into receivership.
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 04, 2024
In a win for investors, GPB, at last, to move into receivership.

“This is progress for GPB investors and their financial advisors," said one senior brokerage executive.

By Bruce Kelly