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Advisors sunny on the economy and active ETFs
NEWS ETFS OCT 29, 2024
Advisors sunny on the economy and active ETFs

Financial professionals told InvestmentNews they see the US economy performing better and the S&P 500 going up over a year, but that doesn't mean they're putting more money into US stocks.

By Emile Hallez
To be a fiduciary, or not to be a fiduciary?
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 29, 2024
To be a fiduciary, or not to be a fiduciary?

Survey reveals unsurprising support from fee-only advisors but CEO of Finseca says restricting yourself to one fee model is "just plain stupid."

By Josh Welsh
Hybrid RIA network Kestra welcomes Wealth Empowerment Financial Strategies
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 29, 2024
Hybrid RIA network Kestra welcomes Wealth Empowerment Financial Strategies

The $103B independent wealth platform's latest addition in Boca Raton, Florida comes after bolting from embattled firm B. Riley.

By Leo Almazora
$156B RIA Hightower keeps deal train chugging with Wisconsin-based FPIS
NEWS RIAS OCT 29, 2024
$156B RIA Hightower keeps deal train chugging with Wisconsin-based FPIS

The wealth giant's strategic investment for the $1.1B multi-generational advisory practice marks its fifth acquisition for the year while expanding its Midwest presence.

By Leo Almazora
Cresset appoints Jessica Malkin to chief growth officer role
NEWS RIAS OCT 29, 2024
Cresset appoints Jessica Malkin to chief growth officer role

The top-ranked RIA's new growth leader is taking on the role as part of an expanded mandate.

By Leo Almazora
Will new wealth management solution for digital wallets lead to DIY investing surge?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 29, 2024
Will new wealth management solution for digital wallets lead to DIY investing surge?

Growth of the digital wallet space makes it ripe for wider range of financial services.

By Steve Randall
FreeWill launches new platform to expand advisors' estate services offering
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 29, 2024
FreeWill launches new platform to expand advisors' estate services offering

Solution comes amid huge intergenerational wealth transfer.

By Steve Randall
Who are the wealthiest people in the fast-growing creator economy?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 29, 2024
Who are the wealthiest people in the fast-growing creator economy?

Forbes survey reveals who's cashing in from content creation.

By Steve Randall
Out with the old and in with the new: a 50% private markets portfolio
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 29, 2024
Out with the old and in with the new: a 50% private markets portfolio

A great man died recently, but this did not make headlines. In fact, it barely even made the news. Maybe it’s because many have already mourned the departure of his greatest legacy: the 60/40 portfolio.

Bitcoin surge has advisors once again answering questions
NEWS ALTERNATIVES OCT 28, 2024
Bitcoin surge has advisors once again answering questions

Clients are starting to take notice as the cryptocurrency flirts with record highs.

By Gregg Greenberg
Alvarez & Marsal enters the ultra-high-net-worth RIA arena
NEWS RIAS OCT 28, 2024
Alvarez & Marsal enters the ultra-high-net-worth RIA arena

The firm's is wooing mega-affluent clients in New York, California and other wealth hubs with experienced leaders from top financial firms.

By Leo Almazora
Trump's social media stock surges 20 percent as campaign makes late-inning New York stop
NEWS EQUITIES OCT 28, 2024
Trump's social media stock surges 20 percent as campaign makes late-inning New York stop

Trump Media shares have rallied as political betting markets show higher odds of the Republican candidate's victory on November 5.

By Leo Almazora
MAI Capital welcomes $528M Hyperion Partners
NEWS RIAS OCT 28, 2024
MAI Capital welcomes $528M Hyperion Partners

The $28B AUM RIA is extending its reach in Pennsylvania with an advisory team to high-net-worth individuals and business owners.

By Leo Almazora
Homrich Berg bolsters Florida footprint with new Tampa office
NEWS RIAS OCT 28, 2024
Homrich Berg bolsters Florida footprint with new Tampa office

The $18B RIA's newest location in the Southeast will be headed by a veteran professional coming back from a two-year retirement.

By Leo Almazora
Women dream of an active retirement but the reality may be less exciting
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 28, 2024
Women dream of an active retirement but the reality may be less exciting

Many women are facing later years struggling with their finances.

By Steve Randall
Clients using social media for advice likely to getting misinformation most of the time
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 28, 2024
Clients using social media for advice likely to getting misinformation most of the time

An analysis of financial advice shows high levels of bad information.

By Steve Randall
Advisor recruiting slips at Stifel, surges at Raymond James
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 25, 2024
Advisor recruiting slips at Stifel, surges at Raymond James

“Recruiting is more intense than ever," one headhunter says.

By Bruce Kelly
Why clients are sitting on a ticking tax timebomb
NEWS TAX OCT 25, 2024
Why clients are sitting on a ticking tax timebomb

Advisor is critical of industry's tendency to avoid giving tax advice.

By Chris Davis
Debt throws most higher-ed workers financially off-balance, finds TIAA Institute research
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 25, 2024
Debt throws most higher-ed workers financially off-balance, finds TIAA Institute research

Study reveals struggles to meet other financial obligations, build emergency savings, and prepare for retirement.

By Leo Almazora
Vanguard culling its legacy mutual fund account system by end of 2025
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 25, 2024
Vanguard culling its legacy mutual fund account system by end of 2025

If a legacy transfer agent system falls in the forest, and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?

By Emile Hallez