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The key to success for next-gen advisors? ‘Be open and flexible’
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 14, 2024
The key to success for next-gen advisors? ‘Be open and flexible’

Panelists at RIA Activate California share insights to help firms future proof their business for next-gen talent.

By Josh Welsh
Musk, Ramaswamy tapped as advisors to dismantle government
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 13, 2024
Musk, Ramaswamy tapped as advisors to dismantle government

Vivek Ramaswamy, founder of asset manager Strive, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk represent incoming President Donald Trump's "Department of Government Efficiency," with possible consequences for agencies and regulations.

By Emile Hallez
Could will-writing help close the racial wealth gap?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 13, 2024
Could will-writing help close the racial wealth gap?

New research hints at the generational wealth-building benefits of writing wills for Black households that have historically lagged their White counterparts.

By Leo Almazora
RIA consolidators are gobbling up market share: Cerulli
NEWS RIAS NOV 13, 2024
RIA consolidators are gobbling up market share: Cerulli

“The variety of consolidators drives competition, but it can make the market confusing,” one recruiter said.

By Bruce Kelly
Trump tariffs to spur inflation and slow growth, warns JPMorgan's Kelly
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 13, 2024
Trump tariffs to spur inflation and slow growth, warns JPMorgan's Kelly

Wall Street strategist argues aggressive tariff moves will create a "stagflation elixir" from countries exchanging economic blows.

By Bloomberg
Stigma a distant memory, securitized bonds are now an advisor's best friend
NEWS FIXED INCOME NOV 13, 2024
Stigma a distant memory, securitized bonds are now an advisor's best friend

Up from the ashes of the great financial crisis, securitized bonds are being added to more client portfolios.

By Gregg Greenberg
Financial services revenues could see 52% boost from AI adoption, report finds
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 13, 2024
Financial services revenues could see 52% boost from AI adoption, report finds

Advisors and other client-facing teams gaining from technological transformation.

By Steve Randall
Wirehouse expands family office platform as client needs evolve
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 13, 2024
Wirehouse expands family office platform as client needs evolve

Which wirehouse firm has enhanced its family office solution?

By Steve Randall
Carson Group founder changes his name to Omani
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 12, 2024
Carson Group founder changes his name to Omani

The chairman and former CEO of Carson Group said he will gently remind people to call him Omani if they refer to him as Ron.

By Emile Hallez
Stifel loses another big arbitration lawsuit involving star Miami broker
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 12, 2024
Stifel loses another big arbitration lawsuit involving star Miami broker

“Stifel Financial made no offer to settle,” the client's attorney said.

By Bruce Kelly
Deanna Strable to lead Principal as next president and CEO
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 12, 2024
Deanna Strable to lead Principal as next president and CEO

Strable will be the first woman to hold the role at the $20 billion recordkeeping giant, following Dan Houston's decade-long tenure of leadership.

By Leo Almazora
Mercer Advisors adds nearly $1.675B in major double-deal
NEWS RIAS NOV 12, 2024
Mercer Advisors adds nearly $1.675B in major double-deal

The national RIA's latest acquisitions add to its capabilities in the Colorado and Minnesota wealth markets.

By Leo Almazora
Wall Street set for holiday bonus bonanza
NEWS EQUITIES NOV 12, 2024
Wall Street set for holiday bonus bonanza

Investment bankers are ready to reap the biggest rewards after a strong year for underwriters, and mergers and acquisitions, a new report says.

By Gregg Greenberg
PE-backed Waverly strengthens Ohio presence with $900M Buckingham acquisition
NEWS RIAS NOV 12, 2024
PE-backed Waverly strengthens Ohio presence with $900M Buckingham acquisition

The RIA aggregator's second transaction in the state in as many months adds 38 professionals to its high-net-worth planning roster.

By Leo Almazora
LPL Financial welcomes $410M 'next gen' advisor duo from Osaic
NEWS ADVISOR MOVES NOV 12, 2024
LPL Financial welcomes $410M 'next gen' advisor duo from Osaic

The pair hopes to encourage other younger advisors to switch firms.

By Steve Randall
Gen Z wants to do forge their own financial path but some are already misrouted
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 12, 2024
Gen Z wants to do forge their own financial path but some are already misrouted

Reports highlight the desperate financial guidance needs of younger Americans.

By Steve Randall
Like the military, ‘plan for the unexpected’
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 11, 2024
Like the military, ‘plan for the unexpected’

Chuck Carrick of Beacon Pointe served as a sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

By Josh Welsh
Deutsche's private bank fires more than 100 senior bankers
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 11, 2024
Deutsche's private bank fires more than 100 senior bankers

Frankfurt-headquartered lender has imposed demanding targets on underperforming unit.

By IN Staff
UBS, Kingsview welcome new advisors from RBC, Edward Jones
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 11, 2024
UBS, Kingsview welcome new advisors from RBC, Edward Jones

Both advisors switch firms with multiple decades of industry experience.

By Steve Randall
America's institutional investors posted some of their best returns in Q3
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 11, 2024
America's institutional investors posted some of their best returns in Q3

US institutional investors report strong third quarter returns.

By Steve Randall