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Hightower takes strategic stake in $3.8B Lindbrook Capital
RIAS MAY 13, 2025
Hightower takes strategic stake in $3.8B Lindbrook Capital

The $138 billion firm headed by Bob Oros lands its first deal of 2025, strengthening its presence on the East and West Coasts.

By Leo Almazora
Leveraging behavioral finance to better understand clients during market volatility
OPINION MAY 13, 2025
Leveraging behavioral finance to better understand clients during market volatility

Understanding how portfolio pain hits primitive centers of the brain can help advisors become better psychological coaches.

By Kristine McManus
Trump renews calls for rate cut following soft inflation report
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 13, 2025
Trump renews calls for rate cut following soft inflation report

The president insists latest data is a cue for Fed Chair Jerome Powell to follow in Europe and China's footsteps.

By Bloomberg
AlTI Global posts Q1 growth; maintains ESG-investing approach
ESG MAY 13, 2025
AlTI Global posts Q1 growth; maintains ESG-investing approach

Despite a cooling U.S. appetite for ESG funds, AlTi Tiedemann Global reported a 14% revenue surge and a 38% jump in adjusted EBITDA for Q1, while doubling down on its social impact mission for investing.

By Andrew Cohen
Over half of Americans still blind to 529 plan benefits, survey finds
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 13, 2025
Over half of Americans still blind to 529 plan benefits, survey finds

Edward Jones research reveals most not aware of uses for college savings, qualified school expenses, and skills development outside the formal education system.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: Osaic affiliate adds $210M planner from Valic as Wells Fargo bolsters employee channel
RIAS MAY 13, 2025
Advisor moves: Osaic affiliate adds $210M planner from Valic as Wells Fargo bolsters employee channel

Wells Fargo's latest arrivals, including a seasoned veteran from UBS and Morgan Stanley, strengthen its presence in Ohio and New Jersey.

By Leo Almazora
Stock rally rolls on as easing consumer prices lift optimism
EQUITIES MAY 13, 2025
Stock rally rolls on as easing consumer prices lift optimism

A smaller-than-expected inflation print for April was welcome news for investors bracing for tariff impacts.

By Bloomberg
Citi offloads private markets funds unit in iCapital deal
ALTERNATIVES MAY 13, 2025
Citi offloads private markets funds unit in iCapital deal

The giant Wall Street bank's deal with the alternative fintech platform provider comes amid a broader effort to simplify its operations.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors chime in on the evolution in charitable giving
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 13, 2025
Advisors chime in on the evolution in charitable giving

The best methods for giving to charity change over time with fluctuations in the market, the economy, and tax rules.

By Gregg Greenberg
Osaic in pay fight
BROKER DEALERS MAY 13, 2025
Osaic in pay fight

The giant broker-dealer network and Jim Nagengast, the former CEO of one of its biggest firms, are duking it out in public over compensation.

By Bruce Kelly
Fintech bytes: Arete Wealth forges tech tie-up with Orion
FINTECH MAY 13, 2025
Fintech bytes: Arete Wealth forges tech tie-up with Orion

Meanwhile, cash management platform Max inks another hybrid RIA partnership, and Surge Ventures unveils an integrated AI platform addressing three financial industry pain points.

By Leo Almazora
What do investors know about risk amid market volatility?
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 13, 2025
What do investors know about risk amid market volatility?

And how are allocations being adjusted by advisors for maximum effect?

By Steve Randall
US stock rally pauses as investors weigh data, trade
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 13, 2025
US stock rally pauses as investors weigh data, trade

Inflation stats are a key metric in focus Tuesday.

By Bloomberg
GOP drafts multi-trillion dollar tax legislation
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 13, 2025
GOP drafts multi-trillion dollar tax legislation

SALT limit addressed in proposed legislation.

By Bloomberg
Gold steadies following sharp sell-off
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 13, 2025
Gold steadies following sharp sell-off

Haven asset suffered as US-China trade war eased.

By Bloomberg
Global stocks recover from tariff announcement impact
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 13, 2025
Global stocks recover from tariff announcement impact

Equity benchmarks have rebounded to wipe out losses.

By Bloomberg
Is the American Dream now only achievable for the rich?
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 12, 2025
Is the American Dream now only achievable for the rich?

From renting a home to a basic quality of life, too many Americans can't afford it

By Steve Randall
So your near-retiree client got laid off. What now?
RIAS MAY 12, 2025
So your near-retiree client got laid off. What now?

Amid a record pace of downsizing in 2025 so far, SVP and financial planning expert sheds light on key considerations for clients after a sudden layoff.

By Leo Almazora
Mercer sues ex-advisors over $90M client poaching allegations
RIAS MAY 12, 2025
Mercer sues ex-advisors over $90M client poaching allegations

The $71 billion RIA accuses former employees Ryan Malec and David Weitz of stealing client data and breaching contracts after launching a rival firm in Atlanta.

By Andrew Cohen
SALT saga continues with high-tax state reps angling for $62k cap
TAX MAY 12, 2025
SALT saga continues with high-tax state reps angling for $62k cap

GOP lawmakers mostly representing New York, New Jersey, and California put Trump's multi-trillion-dollar tax agenda at risk.

By Bloomberg