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Warburg Pincus to buy majority stake in Kestra Financial
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES FEB 25, 2019
Warburg Pincus to buy majority stake in Kestra Financial

Current owner Stone Point Capital, Kestra management and some advisers will retain equity positions in the indie B-D.

A recession? Financial advisers say it's right around the corner — or not
INVESTING RIAS FEB 25, 2019
A recession? Financial advisers say it's right around the corner — or not

A case can be made that the economy is either headed for an imminent slowdown or still has some juice left.

As volatility rises, United Capital gives advisers crash course in alts, options
INVESTING RIAS FEB 25, 2019
As volatility rises, United Capital gives advisers crash course in alts, options

Firm wants to add to advisers' tool kit so they can minimize client risk.

Focus Financial rides RIA consolidation to 37 percent annual revenue growth
INVESTING RIAS FEB 21, 2019
Focus Financial rides RIA consolidation to 37 percent annual revenue growth

RIA aggregator plans to leverage the public equity markets for continued global expansion

Look for more changes at Cetera Financial Group
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES FEB 20, 2019
Look for more changes at Cetera Financial Group

CEO Robert Moore's resignation signals further adjustments at the IBD network.

Warburg Pincus among private equity managers interested in acquiring Kestra Financial
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES FEB 15, 2019
Warburg Pincus among private equity managers interested in acquiring Kestra Financial

Sources say Kestra is being valued at between $600 million and $800 million, about eight to 10 times EBITDA.

Financial advisers head to cash as stocks move up
INVESTING RIAS FEB 14, 2019
Financial advisers head to cash as stocks move up

Bigger cash weightings reveal a preference for safety over returns as the bull market ages

Hedge fund creates the ultimate tax-free IRA for employees
INVESTING RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 01, 2019
Hedge fund creates the ultimate tax-free IRA for employees

Renaissance Technologies workers have seen their Roth IRA holdings in its Medallion Fund grow eight-fold in five years.

After the crash, dreams die hard for Wall Street crypto bankers
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES DEC 24, 2018
After the crash, dreams die hard for Wall Street crypto bankers

Squeamish from the start about pursuing profits in one of the darker corners of finance, established firms this year slowed their already halting efforts to make a business out of Bitcoin mania.

Surprise tax hit awaits investors in hedge funds
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES DEC 20, 2018
Surprise tax hit awaits investors in hedge funds

As result of new cap on deductions, trader hedge funds like Point72 likely to see increase on their tax bills.

From Ferraris to psychedelics: An alternative investment guide
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES DEC 20, 2018
From Ferraris to psychedelics: An alternative investment guide

If volatility has scared you away from stocks, maybe you should think about investing in batteries for electric vehicles, or crypto-tax software startups.

Surging upfront recruiting checks carry significant risks for independent advisers
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES DEC 19, 2018
Surging upfront recruiting checks carry significant risks for independent advisers

It's crucial for advisers to kick the tires thoroughly on any potential transition, starting with questions about the firm's capabilities, products, support and financials.

SEC, Finra investigating GPB fund raising: sources
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES DEC 18, 2018
SEC, Finra investigating GPB fund raising: sources

Regulators are making inquiries into GPB and the broker-dealers that sold their fund shares, according to sources.

Kestra Financial latest broker-dealer to be put up for sale
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES DEC 14, 2018
Kestra Financial latest broker-dealer to be put up for sale

The independent B-D's owner, Stone Point Capital, has tapped Goldman Sachs to lead the deal.

Whiskey insurance is far from old-fashioned — demand is skyrocketing
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES DEC 13, 2018
Whiskey insurance is far from old-fashioned — demand is skyrocketing

The rise in prices and attendant need for insurance give a view into the changing landscape of alternative investments.

Private-equity firms want SEC to loosen rules on business development companies
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES DEC 12, 2018
Private-equity firms want SEC to loosen rules on business development companies

The industry is lobbying to include a measure forcing the SEC's hand in Congress' end-of-year spending bill.

Ric Edelman is bullish on bitcoin, calls much of the advice industry ignorant of its potential
INVESTING RIAS DEC 12, 2018
Ric Edelman is bullish on bitcoin, calls much of the advice industry ignorant of its potential

The chairman of Edelman Financial Engines says crypto allocations should be small, very long term and investors should be prepared to lose everything.

Ex-Securities America broker suspended for hidden options trades that hurt client
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES DEC 11, 2018
Ex-Securities America broker suspended for hidden options trades that hurt client

The broker recommended that a customer open an account away from Securities America.

Finra exams find fault with sales of variable annuities, nontraded REITs and private placements
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES DEC 07, 2018
Finra exams find fault with sales of variable annuities, nontraded REITs and private placements

Regulator highlights reps engaging in unsuitable product sales and firms not conducting appropriate due diligence.

Alternative strategies prove their worth as stocks turn bearish
INVESTING RIAS DEC 07, 2018
Alternative strategies prove their worth as stocks turn bearish

Long out of favor, liquid alt funds shine as noncorrelated portfolio ballast.