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Homeowners stay put as lower rates offer wealth building, debt consolidation
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 18, 2024
Homeowners stay put as lower rates offer wealth building, debt consolidation

Those who have bought a home in the past decade focus on financial security.

By Steve Randall
What are Americans' top financial stressors right now?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 18, 2024
What are Americans' top financial stressors right now?

Report highlights challenges but also rising optimism for financial wellness.

By Steve Randall
Former Vanguard CEO Tim Buckley gets seat on Boeing's board
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 15, 2024
Former Vanguard CEO Tim Buckley gets seat on Boeing's board

The struggling aerospace giant welcomed the former chief executive of the indexing giant as a "trusted leader who brings the voice of the investor."

By Leo Almazora
How to prepare for the uncertainty of markets for 2025
NEWS RIAS NOV 15, 2024
How to prepare for the uncertainty of markets for 2025

Chief investment officer discusses the importance of diversification and interest rate volatility ahead of a risky year at RIA Activate California.

By Josh Welsh
Cetera extends credit union network with Eglin partnership
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 15, 2024
Cetera extends credit union network with Eglin partnership

The broker-dealer giant's latest partner in Florida represents 125,000 members with over $2.8 billion in assets.

By Leo Almazora
Ex-Miami broker pleads guilty to money laundering charges
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 15, 2024
Ex-Miami broker pleads guilty to money laundering charges

A former Merrill Lynch broker, John Christopher Polit, helped launder bribe money for his father, according to reports.

By Bruce Kelly
Could we be in for a "Trump bump" in RIA M&A?
NEWS RIAS NOV 15, 2024
Could we be in for a "Trump bump" in RIA M&A?

The president-elect's stance on regulation and tax is anticipated to add more fuel to already scorching-hot levels of deal activity.

By Leo Almazora
$28.9B EP Wealth welcomes Sageview alum as COO
NEWS RIAS NOV 15, 2024
$28.9B EP Wealth welcomes Sageview alum as COO

The Torrance, California-based RIA's C-suite hire brings more than 30 years' leadership experience, including at Goldman Sachs, Fidelity, and JPMorgan.

By Leo Almazora
Why Edward Jones says a newly reached advisor milestone is key to growth
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 15, 2024
Why Edward Jones says a newly reached advisor milestone is key to growth

The firm has just achieved a major advisor headcount.

By Steve Randall
As veteran philanthropist Weill retires, stats reveal giving is constrained
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 15, 2024
As veteran philanthropist Weill retires, stats reveal giving is constrained

Contributions to DAFs and overall charitable giving are impacted by cost of living.

By Steve Randall
What RIAs should try to achieve in their first year
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 14, 2024
What RIAs should try to achieve in their first year

From operations to unique value propositions, advisors weigh in on best goals for new RIAs.

By Josh Welsh
Most retirees are now carrying credit card debt
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 14, 2024
Most retirees are now carrying credit card debt

Over half of people retire sooner than expected, and rising costs due to inflation, along with unexpected expenses, are leading a growing proportion of retirees to turn to credit cards, EBRI found.

Corient, formerly CI Private Wealth, targets 2026 for IPO
NEWS RIAS NOV 14, 2024
Corient, formerly CI Private Wealth, targets 2026 for IPO

During the third quarter, Corient completed the acquisitions of two firms.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisors talk giving strategies to celebrate National Philanthropy Day
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 14, 2024
Advisors talk giving strategies to celebrate National Philanthropy Day

Wealth managers weigh in on trends in charitable giving this holiday season.

By Gregg Greenberg
Dynasty Financial unveils outsourced investment program
NEWS RIAS NOV 14, 2024
Dynasty Financial unveils outsourced investment program

The giant RIA platform's new turnkey multi-manager program offers automated, tax-aware options to manage $5 billion in assets across its partner firms.

By Leo Almazora
Captrust snaps up $5B Boston Financial Management
NEWS RIAS NOV 14, 2024
Captrust snaps up $5B Boston Financial Management

The deal extends the RIA giant's presence in New England with new locations in Boston, Massachusetts, and Maine.

By Leo Almazora
Avantax adds former LPL advisor in South Carolina
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 14, 2024
Avantax adds former LPL advisor in South Carolina

The Cetera subsidiary continues to demonstrate the appeal of its tax focus with its latest independent advisor addition in the East Coast.

By Leo Almazora
$112B Pathstone taps ex-Schwab family office leader as chief growth officer
NEWS RIAS NOV 14, 2024
$112B Pathstone taps ex-Schwab family office leader as chief growth officer

The ultra-high-net-worth RIA's newest executive, who's also a Fidelity alum, is tasked with fueling strategic growth and innovation to strengthen its position.

By Leo Almazora
Integrated Partners expands $20B RIA with Boston-based advisory team
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 14, 2024
Integrated Partners expands $20B RIA with Boston-based advisory team

Young, ambitious wealth planner seeks aggressive growth with new firm.

By Steve Randall
Experienced investors make decisions alone, but they also value advisors
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 14, 2024
Experienced investors make decisions alone, but they also value advisors

And the value placed on professional advice is increasing.

By Steve Randall