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After the election duel, stay cool and manage emotions
NEWS OPINION NOV 19, 2024
After the election duel, stay cool and manage emotions

Our Women to Watch provided professional pragmatism ahead of what will likely be a stormy four years.

By Editorial
Wealth.com strikes partnership with $11.84B RIA Merit Financial Advisors
NEWS RIAS NOV 19, 2024
Wealth.com strikes partnership with $11.84B RIA Merit Financial Advisors

The alliance will give advisors at the top-ranked independent access to the fintech provider's estate planning capabilities.

By Leo Almazora
Keeping it in the family
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 19, 2024
Keeping it in the family

Passing down a financial advisory practice to a family member is not always smooth, and requires a lot of hard work upfront.

By Gregg Greenberg
Which are the top new tech solutions for investment professionals?
NEWS FINTECH NOV 19, 2024
Which are the top new tech solutions for investment professionals?

InvestmentNews' inaugural report showcases some of the best new portfolio management systems, retirement income planning solutions, and compliance tools.

By Leo Almazora
Helping advisors "break through the glass ceiling"
NEWS RIAS NOV 19, 2024
Helping advisors "break through the glass ceiling"

"Our differentiation is that the financial advisor is the one who’s special," says Neil Turner, of NewEdge Advisors.

Taking headlines out of clients' heads
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 19, 2024
Taking headlines out of clients' heads

How financial planner is taking advantage of interest rate trends without taking undue investment risk.

By Chris Davis
Where do annuities fit in?
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 19, 2024
Where do annuities fit in?

Our profession must focus more on the distribution phase, says Nate Moody, of Lebel & Harriman Retirement Advisors.

By Chris Davis
Slowly embracing the AI revolution
NEWS FINTECH NOV 19, 2024
Slowly embracing the AI revolution

Ivan Illán, of Aligne Wealth Advisors, on the challenges and complexities of this new era.

By Chris Davis
Investors go for gold with allocations, prices set to rise
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 19, 2024
Investors go for gold with allocations, prices set to rise

Gold features in more portfolios and sentiment is high.

By Steve Randall
Gen Z buying power has risen with investing, job-hopping growing wealth
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 19, 2024
Gen Z buying power has risen with investing, job-hopping growing wealth

Youngest cohort of American adults are focused on financial security.

By Steve Randall
The benefits of equity model partnerships for RIAs
NEWS RIAS NOV 18, 2024
The benefits of equity model partnerships for RIAs

"There's no better way than having true financial alignment through equity partnership," one CEO said.

By Josh Welsh
Broker settles Finra Reg BI allegations involving GWG bond sales
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 18, 2024
Broker settles Finra Reg BI allegations involving GWG bond sales

The broker sold the speculative, illiquid GWG L bonds to four customers, despite the bonds not being suitable for them, Finra stated.

By Bruce Kelly
$3.4B RIA growth platform Elevation Point expands leadership
NEWS RIAS NOV 18, 2024
$3.4B RIA growth platform Elevation Point expands leadership

The independent firm launched by ex-Sanctuary CEO Jim Dickson has tapped veterans from Summit Financial and BNY Pershing as it transitions an "oversubscribed pipeline" of advisor teams.

By Leo Almazora
Listings down and election over, advisors see opportunity in VC funds
NEWS EQUITIES NOV 18, 2024
Listings down and election over, advisors see opportunity in VC funds

Now that the election is in the rearview mirror, wealth managers see a potential step-up in IPOs and M&A benefiting venture investors.

By Gregg Greenberg
Ex-Osaic CFO Jon Frojen resurfaces at $37B Beacon Pointe
NEWS RIAS NOV 18, 2024
Ex-Osaic CFO Jon Frojen resurfaces at $37B Beacon Pointe

The industry veteran brings nearly 40 years of experience, including more than a decade in the CFO role, as the leading RIA continues to grow and enhance its operations.

By Leo Almazora
ICI seeks Trump's support for investment rules revamp
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 18, 2024
ICI seeks Trump's support for investment rules revamp

The lobbying group's regulatory wish list to the president-elect's transition team includes reforms around ETF innovation, private-market products, and slashing regulatory costs.

By Leo Almazora
Back to the future for regulators
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 18, 2024
Back to the future for regulators

With former president Donald Trump taking office again next year, regulatory overhaul will almost certainly be a priority, and that will affect financial advice.

By Emile Hallez
Calm Powell reassures asset managers
NEWS FIXED INCOME NOV 18, 2024
Calm Powell reassures asset managers

Federal Reserve Chair was "neutral" in comments after November rate cut – and the election – but was clear that he won’t be pressured to leave his job by Trump.

By Emile Hallez
A career dedicated to helping others
NEWS RIAS NOV 18, 2024
A career dedicated to helping others

Dr. Carolyn McClanahan, the 2024 InvestmentNews Women to Watch Lifetime Achievement recipient, has forged a stellar reputation educating people at the intersections of health and finance.

By Gregg Greenberg
Fifth Third expands further in North Carolina with $1.8B Truist team
NEWS RIAS NOV 18, 2024
Fifth Third expands further in North Carolina with $1.8B Truist team

The firm's newest advisor additions in the Southeast come with 55 years of collective experience in the industry.

By Leo Almazora