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World Investment Advisors inks agreement with Raymond James
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 17, 2024
World Investment Advisors inks agreement with Raymond James

The recently renamed wealth firm says its new custodial partnership unlocks additional options for its advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Bull market stampede not stymieing demand for alts
NEWS EQUITIES OCT 17, 2024
Bull market stampede not stymieing demand for alts

Publicly traded stocks are soaring, and bond yields are bountiful. So why should advisors own alternatives?

By Gregg Greenberg
Daffy unveils private stock donation platform for employees' charitable giving
NEWS FINTECH OCT 17, 2024
Daffy unveils private stock donation platform for employees' charitable giving

Groundbreaking workplace initiative looks to unlock billions of dollars' worth of philanthropic impact by easing process of donating in kind with company shares.

By Leo Almazora
Robinhood is expanding its offer to include futures trading, index options
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 17, 2024
Robinhood is expanding its offer to include futures trading, index options

Investing platform announces new Robinhood Legend suite.

By Steve Randall
XYPN launches alternative independence route to typical broker-dealer relationship
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 17, 2024
XYPN launches alternative independence route to typical broker-dealer relationship

New program offers technology and back office support.

By Steve Randall
To bring in younger clients, 'charge lower fees,' says Gen Z-focused advisor
NEWS RIAS OCT 16, 2024
To bring in younger clients, 'charge lower fees,' says Gen Z-focused advisor

Be flexible with fee models and don't write off generation's potential.

By Josh Welsh
LPL lures $450M advisor group from Raymond James
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 16, 2024
LPL lures $450M advisor group from Raymond James

The firm is extending its network in Florida as eight defecting advisors seek "long-term sustainability."

By Leo Almazora
Search underway for 2025’s best financial advisors
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 16, 2024
Search underway for 2025’s best financial advisors

InvestmentNews is calling for entries for the second annual Top Advisor showcase.

By IN Staff
Advisors optimistic even as election worries, wealth tsunami pose challenges
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 16, 2024
Advisors optimistic even as election worries, wealth tsunami pose challenges

Natixis survey unpacks how advisors are using model portfolios, relationship-building, and other strategies to navigate their way to growth.

By Leo Almazora
Why the US lags globally in retirement security
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 16, 2024
Why the US lags globally in retirement security

It's not just about the shift from pensions to 401(k)s, as highly rated countries offer higher contribution limits and more flexibility to workers.

By Emile Hallez
Morgan Stanley latest wirehouse to reel in bundle of fresh client assets
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 16, 2024
Morgan Stanley latest wirehouse to reel in bundle of fresh client assets

"It is clear that the industry is benefiting from strong tailwinds," one analyst notes.

By Bruce Kelly
Pathstone asserts UHNW dominance in mega-deal for $45B Hall Capital Partners
NEWS RIAS OCT 16, 2024
Pathstone asserts UHNW dominance in mega-deal for $45B Hall Capital Partners

The blockbuster transaction is expected to turn the New Jersey-based advisory giant into a $160B AUA colossus.

By Leo Almazora
AlphaCore strengthens Colorado presence with All Season merger deal
NEWS RIAS OCT 16, 2024
AlphaCore strengthens Colorado presence with All Season merger deal

The PE-backed RIA's newly announced Western US transaction adds roughly $200M in AUM.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James extends Nevada presence with $1.1B powerhouse team
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 16, 2024
Raymond James extends Nevada presence with $1.1B powerhouse team

The firm is enhancing its employee advisor channel as a quartet of experienced professionals from RBC join its Las Vegas branch.

By Leo Almazora
Beacon Pointe expands with $1B Landmark acquisition
NEWS RIAS OCT 16, 2024
Beacon Pointe expands with $1B Landmark acquisition

The RIA's fifth deal for 2024 gives it a foothold in Minnesota with a 33-person planning and investment superteam.

By Leo Almazora
Apex inks deal to snap up Fintron
NEWS FINTECH OCT 16, 2024
Apex inks deal to snap up Fintron

The Texas-based wealth tech provider is taking another step towards providing a fully integrated, digital-first investing platform for its clients.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors weigh in on the heavyweight battle between Apple and NVDA
NEWS EQUITIES OCT 16, 2024
Advisors weigh in on the heavyweight battle between Apple and NVDA

Wealth managers watch as Apple and NVDA battle it out for the title of the world's largest company.

By Gregg Greenberg
Options, margin trading a rising source of income for online brokerages, report suggests
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 16, 2024
Options, margin trading a rising source of income for online brokerages, report suggests

As trading fees are all but extinct, online brokerages have been seeing more business among investors who want to trade options or on margin, data reveals.

By Emile Hallez
Cetera adds "rising star" advisor in Arkansas
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 16, 2024
Cetera adds "rising star" advisor in Arkansas

The broker-dealer giant's latest addition in the South is making a move to independence by launching his own firm.

By Leo Almazora
Clarity on roles, C-suite team is "mission critical" to achieve growth
NEWS RIAS OCT 16, 2024
Clarity on roles, C-suite team is "mission critical" to achieve growth

Bullish Shannon Spotswood, CEO of RFG Advisory, wants to "flip tables and bars" and upend industry norms.

By Josh Welsh