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Finra board chair Noll takes the lead as CEO of digital wealth firm
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 09, 2024
Finra board chair Noll takes the lead as CEO of digital wealth firm

Industry veteran says digital transformation is firm's big opportunity.

By Steve Randall
Despite political polarization, most Americans are united on retirement concerns
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 09, 2024
Despite political polarization, most Americans are united on retirement concerns

Protecting Social Security and other key priorities revealed.

By Steve Randall
Has wirehouse plugged the leak?
NEWS WIREHOUSES OCT 08, 2024
Has wirehouse plugged the leak?

Wells Fargo Advisors management stresses stability, while recruiter says it appears "faucet of advisors leaving has turned into a drip."

By Bruce Kelly
Most who expect big inheritances plan to switch advisors
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 08, 2024
Most who expect big inheritances plan to switch advisors

Only a third of people who anticipate getting $100,000 or more passed down to them say they are likely to retain relationships with financial service providers, according to survey data published by Equitable.

By Emile Hallez
The future of fees
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 08, 2024
The future of fees

Is it finally time to wave goodbye to the industry standard 1 percent AUM fee?

By Gregg Greenberg
Best practices to ease clients’ political anxiety
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 08, 2024
Best practices to ease clients’ political anxiety

Following the EPIC framework and five stages of grief can be important tools in the advisor toolbox.

By Josh Welsh
Robertson Stephens makes mid-West debut with CAFG deal
NEWS RIAS OCT 08, 2024
Robertson Stephens makes mid-West debut with CAFG deal

The RIA's fifth acquisition of 2024 pushes it past the $7B AUM mark while establishing a foundational foothold in Chicago, Illinois.

By Leo Almazora
Cerity Partners continues merger tear with SBC Wealth Management
NEWS RIAS OCT 08, 2024
Cerity Partners continues merger tear with SBC Wealth Management

The national wealth firm's latest deal adds $1B in assets while extending its reach to affluent clients in Indiana.

By Leo Almazora
Cetera inks deal for hybrid RIA Concourse Financial Group Securities
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 08, 2024
Cetera inks deal for hybrid RIA Concourse Financial Group Securities

The agreement will bring roughly 350 advisors with $12B in AUA and $4B in AUM under the seasoned IBD acquirer's umbrella.

By Leo Almazora
Dynasty Financial Partners secures growth capital from BlackRock, JPMorgan in latest funding raise
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 08, 2024
Dynasty Financial Partners secures growth capital from BlackRock, JPMorgan in latest funding raise

The RIA platform has obtained a fresh financial vote of confidence from a consortium that includes existing investors like Schwab corporation.

By Leo Almazora
Family office veteran launches outsourced services platform
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 08, 2024
Family office veteran launches outsourced services platform

White-labeled family office solution aims to help ultra-high-net-worth advisors address client needs.

By Leo Almazora
New funds give access to fast-growing private market infrastructure space
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 08, 2024
New funds give access to fast-growing private market infrastructure space

Hamilton Lane has launched two funds to expand $72B AUM infrastructure platform.

By Steve Randall
Why did Schwab clients pull back from equities last month even as markets soared?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 08, 2024
Why did Schwab clients pull back from equities last month even as markets soared?

Trading index shows investors pivoted amid a whirlwind of economic data.

By Steve Randall
Balancing growth with wealth preservation
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 07, 2024
Balancing growth with wealth preservation

When Social Security started, the life expectancy for someone collecting was six to eight years, but now we're pushing past 20 years, says advisor.

By Chris Davis
Hybrid RIA Wealth Consulting Group appoints Talley Léger as chief market strategist
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 07, 2024
Hybrid RIA Wealth Consulting Group appoints Talley Léger as chief market strategist

The 25-year veteran of the industry brings his experience from Raymond James, Invesco and Barclays to the Las Vegas, Nevada-based firm.

By Leo Almazora
No stopping the ‘Butcher of Park Avenue’
NEWS RIAS OCT 07, 2024
No stopping the ‘Butcher of Park Avenue’

Getting down with Josh Brown – CEO and blog superstar talks about new book and the state of the RIA business.

By Gregg Greenberg
New Jersey pulls license of ex-LPL broker
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 07, 2024
New Jersey pulls license of ex-LPL broker

“The numbers are wrong," says broker, who made $1.5 million after guiding clients to invest in friend’s firm, according to the Bureau of Securities.

By Bruce Kelly
Advice should be humanistic, not just holistic
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 07, 2024
Advice should be humanistic, not just holistic

Advisor talks about incorporating financial therapy into her wealth management offering.

By Chris Davis
Time to take some chips off the table
NEWS EQUITIES OCT 07, 2024
Time to take some chips off the table

CEO says S&P 500's rate of growth, led by the top 10 names, is unsustainable.

By Chris Davis
M&A must benefit the client
NEWS RIAS OCT 07, 2024
M&A must benefit the client

If there is not a cultural fit between the firm and the advisor, then nothing else matters, insists CEO.

By Chris Davis