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Advisor moves: BofA bags $5B Citi advisor as Raymond James announces Janney hire
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 25, 2025
Advisor moves: BofA bags $5B Citi advisor as Raymond James announces Janney hire

Bank of America gains strength in NY a veteran UHNW advisor while RayJay welcomes a three-decade industry veteran in Georgia.

By Leo Almazora
Despite rocky market, ETF launches for retail mavericks roll on
ETFS APR 25, 2025
Despite rocky market, ETF launches for retail mavericks roll on

A decline in bullishness across Wall Street has not stifled financial innovation in the ETF industry, with scores of new funds minted including leveraged and exotic bets.

By Bloomberg
US futures higher on Fed rate cut expectation
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 25, 2025
US futures higher on Fed rate cut expectation

China may suspend some tariffs on US goods.

By Bloomberg
Alphabet beats sales expectations on Google search revenue
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 25, 2025
Alphabet beats sales expectations on Google search revenue

Shares up 5% in premarket trading following stronger results.

By Bloomberg
How hedge funds are navigating anti-climate agenda
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 25, 2025
How hedge funds are navigating anti-climate agenda

Trump policies mean finding new ways to gain from low-carbon bets.

By Bloomberg
Is Musk's X finally turning a corner on revenue?
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 25, 2025
Is Musk's X finally turning a corner on revenue?

Former Twitter company now less reliant on advertising.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 25, 2025
More Americans are moving money, but who, why, and where?

Advisors should not just focus on rollovers in money movement advice

By Steve Randall
Advisors handicap the brewing battle between Trump and Powell
EQUITIES APR 24, 2025
Advisors handicap the brewing battle between Trump and Powell

It's a showdown for the ages as wealth managers assess its impact on client portfolios.

By Gregg Greenberg
Savvy Wealth wooes Commonwealth advisors with Fidelity advantage
RIAS APR 24, 2025
Savvy Wealth wooes Commonwealth advisors with Fidelity advantage

CEO Ritik Malhotra is leveraging Savvy Wealth's Fidelity partnership in offers to Commonwealth advisors, alongside "Acquisition Relief Boxes" filled with cookies, brownies, and aspirin.

By Andrew Cohen
Most large cap S&P 500 CEOs got a large pay rise as markets surged
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 24, 2025
Most large cap S&P 500 CEOs got a large pay rise as markets surged

But shareholders may not be happy if leaders gain in 2025

By Steve Randall
Elder fraud complaints surge past $4.8 billion as investment scams lead losses
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 24, 2025
Elder fraud complaints surge past $4.8 billion as investment scams lead losses

Fraud losses among Americans 60 and older surged 43 percent in 2024, led by investment schemes involving crypto and social manipulation.

By Leo Almazora
Apollo ramps up retail push with 'New Markets' division
ALTERNATIVES APR 24, 2025
Apollo ramps up retail push with 'New Markets' division

The alternatives giant's new unit, led by a 17-year veteran, will tap into four areas worth an estimated $60 trillion.

By Bloomberg
Commonwealth advisors, employees, let it all hang out on Reddit
OPINION APR 24, 2025
Commonwealth advisors, employees, let it all hang out on Reddit

"It's like a soap opera," says one senior industry executive.

By Bruce Kelly
Concerns on inflation, Social Security dampening workers and retirees' financial confidence
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 24, 2025
Concerns on inflation, Social Security dampening workers and retirees' financial confidence

The latest annual survey from EBRI and Greenwald Research sheds light on anxieties around living costs, volatility, and the future of federal income support in retirement.

By Leo Almazora
World's largest wealth fund takes $40 billion hit amid tech sector turbulence
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 24, 2025
World's largest wealth fund takes $40 billion hit amid tech sector turbulence

$1.7 trillion fund takes big hit.

By Matthew Sellers
Advisor moves: RBC nabs $500M Merrill team as LPL recruits $350M Osaic advisor
BROKER DEALERS APR 24, 2025
Advisor moves: RBC nabs $500M Merrill team as LPL recruits $350M Osaic advisor

The Merrill Lynch defectors expand RBC's reach in Texas while LPL bolsters its New York presence.

By Leo Almazora
Fed's Waller in favor of rate cutting if tariffs drive job losses
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 24, 2025
Fed's Waller in favor of rate cutting if tariffs drive job losses

Separately, Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said the central bank could make a move by June if data show a clear economic trajectory.

By Bloomberg
Kestra adds $2.4B in Q1 recruitment assets
BROKER DEALERS APR 24, 2025
Kestra adds $2.4B in Q1 recruitment assets

After onboarding 26 new advisors in the first three months of 2025, the independent wealth platform is looking forward to continued momentum in Q2.

By Leo Almazora
Jury finds Massachusetts advisor liable for annuity disclosure shortfalls
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 24, 2025
Jury finds Massachusetts advisor liable for annuity disclosure shortfalls

The SEC hailed the verdict against the investment advisor, who the agency said breached his fiduciary duty to retired and pre-retiree clients.

By Leo Almazora
Broker or bookie? Robinhood's mix of betting, investing concerns advisors
RIAS APR 24, 2025
Broker or bookie? Robinhood's mix of betting, investing concerns advisors

As Robinhood bets on prediction markets, advisors are skeptical of the app's push into the RIA custody and wealth management services.

By Andrew Cohen