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Schwab takes strategic minority stake in Wealth.com
FINTECH APR 16, 2025
Schwab takes strategic minority stake in Wealth.com

The RIA custody giant is investing in the estate planning tech firm's growth, with near-term plans to make the tool available to its retail clients.

By Leo Almazora
Former UBS rep secretly borrowed from client to fund ice cream business
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 16, 2025
Former UBS rep secretly borrowed from client to fund ice cream business

Loan agreements, including one made with a senior client, were also used to fund unapproved advertising ventures as well as personal expenses, according to Finra.

By Leo Almazora
Fed must keep inflation expectations anchored against tariffs, says Powell
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 16, 2025
Fed must keep inflation expectations anchored against tariffs, says Powell

The Federal Reserve chair once again reinforced its "wait and see" position, warning the unexpected size of tariff hikes are likely to drive at least a temporary inflation spike.

By Bloomberg
What do RIAs make of BlackRock's private-market model portfolios?
RIAS APR 16, 2025
What do RIAs make of BlackRock's private-market model portfolios?

While they might not make it into advisors' toolkits anytime soon, the new offerings could be a good onramp for retail clients to merge into the private investment superhighway.

By Leo Almazora
Savvy Wealth builds legal foundation with former Pathstone general counsel
RIAS APR 16, 2025
Savvy Wealth builds legal foundation with former Pathstone general counsel

The tech-forward advisor platform's newest RIA division hire also has experience from LPL and JPMorgan.

By Leo Almazora
Retirement account swings keeping advisors busy soothing client nerves
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 16, 2025
Retirement account swings keeping advisors busy soothing client nerves

Advisors offer tips on how to keep investors from constantly checking their retirement accounts and making rash portfolio moves.

By Gregg Greenberg
Chipmakers lead tech stock dip on Trump's China curbs
EQUITIES APR 16, 2025
Chipmakers lead tech stock dip on Trump's China curbs

Analysts sound the alarm as Nvidia and AMD both take a hit from the administration's new export restrictions.

By Bloomberg
Raymond James' offer is "no brainer" over LPL, says Commonwealth advisor
BROKER DEALERS APR 16, 2025
Raymond James' offer is "no brainer" over LPL, says Commonwealth advisor

Advisor feels widespread sense of “betrayal” amongst the 2,900 Commonwealth advisors set to move to LPL.

By Andrew Cohen
"Extreme outcomes… are no longer unthinkable" – Capital Economics
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 16, 2025
"Extreme outcomes… are no longer unthinkable" – Capital Economics

As dollar tanks, alarm bells ring amid comparison to UK meltdown in 2022 – and that’s not exactly a ringing endorsement.

By Matthew Sellers
LPL, RJA, Cetera add to their advisor headcounts
RIAS APR 16, 2025
LPL, RJA, Cetera add to their advisor headcounts

Raymond James, Morgan Stanley, Osaic lose advisors to rivals

By Steve Randall
Major firms announce triple partnership to extend retail investor choices
ALTERNATIVES APR 16, 2025
Major firms announce triple partnership to extend retail investor choices

Collaboration will power multi-asset investments in public and private markets

By Steve Randall
Bleakley, RBC notch billion-dollar recruitment wins
RIAS APR 16, 2025
Bleakley, RBC notch billion-dollar recruitment wins

Bleakley announces a double addition from Northwestern Mutual while RBC takes in an experienced advisor from US Bank.

By Leo Almazora
LPL names five new managing directors in exec shakeup
BROKER DEALERS APR 16, 2025
LPL names five new managing directors in exec shakeup

The broker-dealer giant has opened up a new management level, elevating several longtime leaders who've supported key pillars of its growth strategy.

By Leo Almazora
Stocks drop as Nvidia suffers US restrictions
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 16, 2025
Stocks drop as Nvidia suffers US restrictions

Tech stocks fall, dollar weakens, gold gains.

By Bloomberg
Trump weighs new sector specific tariffs
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 16, 2025
Trump weighs new sector specific tariffs

Critical minerals, niche metals are in the spotlight.

By Bloomberg
Biden warns over Social Security, slams Musk 'Ponzi scheme' comment
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 16, 2025
Biden warns over Social Security, slams Musk 'Ponzi scheme' comment

Former president says Trump administration is making people worried.

By Bloomberg
Zuckerberg defends Meta deals in $30B antitrust trial
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 16, 2025
Zuckerberg defends Meta deals in $30B antitrust trial

Social media chief tried to settle for a fraction of potential fine.

By Bloomberg
Elevation Point CEO Jim Dickson reaches for new heights – again!
RIAS APR 15, 2025
Elevation Point CEO Jim Dickson reaches for new heights – again!

Dickson discusses his post-Sanctuary startup.

By Gregg Greenberg
From Ivy League to 'state U': Are investors rethinking 529 strategies amid political pressure?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 15, 2025
From Ivy League to 'state U': Are investors rethinking 529 strategies amid political pressure?

Harvard defies the White House. Trump freezes billions. Advisors tell families: keep saving.

By Chris Davis
Foes turn friends in blockbuster merger
OPINION APR 15, 2025
Foes turn friends in blockbuster merger

Editorial: 'LPL has taken the adage of keeping friends close but enemies closer to another level'

By InvestmentNews