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Markets remain in turmoil as tariffs kick in following global wipe out
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 09, 2025
Markets remain in turmoil as tariffs kick in following global wipe out

Wednesday is set to bring more volatility and there may be more tariffs to come

By Steve Randall
What percentage of Americans think the income tax they pay is fair?
TAX APR 08, 2025
What percentage of Americans think the income tax they pay is fair?

Spoiler alert: It’s the lowest share in 25 years, new report reveals

By Steve Randall
Can you 'buy the dip' in RIA M&A?
RIAS APR 08, 2025
Can you 'buy the dip' in RIA M&A?

Lido Advisors' Ken Stern shares his 'opportunistic' M&A mindset on potential dropping RIA valuations amid Trump's tariff-triggered volatility.

By Andrew Cohen
Modern Wealth, Aspen Standard announce acquisitions
RIAS APR 08, 2025
Modern Wealth, Aspen Standard announce acquisitions

Deals add seven-figure AUMs to the acquiring firms

By Steve Randall
Markets whiplash after fake tariff post goes viral, exposing cracks in modern finance
EQUITIES APR 08, 2025
Markets whiplash after fake tariff post goes viral, exposing cracks in modern finance

In today's world, every headline is false until proven true, says CEO of XML Financial Group.

By Chris Davis
Stocks slide anew as US-China tariff standoff dashes traders' hopes
EQUITIES APR 08, 2025
Stocks slide anew as US-China tariff standoff dashes traders' hopes

The S&P 500 was left on the brink of a 20 percent drop, with Wall Street strategists continuing to issue bearish outlooks.

By Bloomberg
Encouraging advisor tech adoption: Roll the video
OPINION APR 08, 2025
Encouraging advisor tech adoption: Roll the video

With lower barriers to production and innovative new elements, video could be the catalyst for advisors to press play on their firm's digital strategy.

Celebrating Financial Literacy Month despite the market's meltdown
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 08, 2025
Celebrating Financial Literacy Month despite the market's meltdown

April remains Financial Literacy Month no matter the correction in stocks. Advisors discuss how financial education is vital, especially in preparation for times like these.

By Gregg Greenberg
Retirees are wired to not touch their nest eggs, research suggests
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2025
Retirees are wired to not touch their nest eggs, research suggests

New data show retirees reluctant to draw from savings, opting instead to spend predictable income streams like Social Security and pensions.

By Leo Almazora
Bluespring, Crescent Grove bolster leadership ranks amid strategic growth efforts
RIAS APR 08, 2025
Bluespring, Crescent Grove bolster leadership ranks amid strategic growth efforts

The firms have separately and strategically brought on LPL and Fidelity veterans to drive growth, deepen advisor support, and expand client reach.

By Leo Almazora
Osaic snaps-up $450M NoxNumis in Kansas
RIAS APR 08, 2025
Osaic snaps-up $450M NoxNumis in Kansas

Wichita advisory firm becomes latest to join Osaic's growing national network of independent wealth managers.

By Leo Almazora
Carson Group strikes latest buyout deal in Marquette, Michigan
RIAS APR 08, 2025
Carson Group strikes latest buyout deal in Marquette, Michigan

The Omaha-based RIA's strategy of supportive partnership continues with a new wholly owned $314 million Carson Wealth location.

By Leo Almazora
Fed watchers expect no intervention for now as tariff detox continues
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 08, 2025
Fed watchers expect no intervention for now as tariff detox continues

Prominent strategists say ongoing inflationary pressure hamstring's central bank's ability to support convulsing markets.

By Bloomberg
LPL taps JPMorgan exec as chief data and AI officer
BROKER DEALERS APR 08, 2025
LPL taps JPMorgan exec as chief data and AI officer

Vaughn Harvey brings more than 25 years of experience in enterprise data strategy as LPL doubles down on advisor-facing AI strategy.

By Leo Almazora
Wall Street braces for more tariff chaos — but one CIO says 'don't panic'
EQUITIES APR 08, 2025
Wall Street braces for more tariff chaos — but one CIO says 'don't panic'

'This too will pass': Politically driven volatility nothing new, he says.

By Chris Davis
Goldman says bear market could stick
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 08, 2025
Goldman says bear market could stick

BlackRock downgrades US equities amid more expected pressure.

By Bloomberg
Art investors continue to find weaker demand, says UBS
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 08, 2025
Art investors continue to find weaker demand, says UBS

Global art market sales were down around 12% in 2024.

By Bloomberg
US stock futures up around 1% as China vows to fight extra 50% tariff threat
EQUITIES APR 08, 2025
US stock futures up around 1% as China vows to fight extra 50% tariff threat

But rumors of a tariff pause are dismissed as ‘fake news’ by Trump team

By Steve Randall
NASAA members vote to prohibit misleading use of advisor title
BROKER DEALERS APR 07, 2025
NASAA members vote to prohibit misleading use of advisor title

Conduct Rule will now more closely align with SEC's Reg BI

By Steve Randall
Prospera acquires $2B boutique broker-dealer with 35 year history
BROKER DEALERS APR 07, 2025
Prospera acquires $2B boutique broker-dealer with 35 year history

Team of 40 advisors, 12 employees will remain with the firm

By Steve Randall