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RetireOne bolsters annuity shelf with Gainbridge partnership
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 25, 2024
RetireOne bolsters annuity shelf with Gainbridge partnership

The independent platform provider of fee-based insurance solutions is giving its RIA consumers access to two new annuity offerings, including one industry-leading product.

CogniCor soups up AI platform with exclusive Insights Engine
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH OCT 25, 2024
CogniCor soups up AI platform with exclusive Insights Engine

The fintech provider is enhancing its Wealth Co-Pilot platform to help advisors engage clients better with data-driven personalized insights.

US government's deafening silence on deficits drives unease among investment pros
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 25, 2024
US government's deafening silence on deficits drives unease among investment pros

CFA Institute survey finds majority concerned about debt sustainability, highlights risks of the dollar compromising its status as a global reserve currency.

Demand for China-dodging EM funds grows amid mounting risk concerns
INVESTING EQUITIES OCT 25, 2024
Demand for China-dodging EM funds grows amid mounting risk concerns

Emerging market strategies that shun Chinese stocks are gaining traction as investors mull volatility and economic risks.

Apollon extends Northeast presence with CIC Wealth deal
NEWS RIAS OCT 25, 2024
Apollon extends Northeast presence with CIC Wealth deal

The addition of a seasoned advisor team with more than 55 years of combined experience marks the firm's strategic expansion into the Maryland and DC markets.

Raymond James swipes another billion-dollar advisor from Merrill
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 25, 2024
Raymond James swipes another billion-dollar advisor from Merrill

The latest addition to the firm's employee advisor arm in Fort Worth, Texas comes with roughly four decades of experience.

Citi looks to boost wealth arm with better lures for advisors
NEWS WIREHOUSES OCT 24, 2024
Citi looks to boost wealth arm with better lures for advisors

The Wall Street giant is reportedly sweetening its recruitment packages for top-gun professionals as it continues to navigate a yearslong compliance cleanup.

Advisor suspended, fined for pushing elderly clients into high-risk GPB private placements
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 24, 2024
Advisor suspended, fined for pushing elderly clients into high-risk GPB private placements

Recommendations of more than $800k in limited partnerships led to unsuitably large concentrations of alts in their portfolios, Finra finds.

Amid ESG backlash, responsible investors are holding on to their commitments
INVESTING ESG OCT 24, 2024
Amid ESG backlash, responsible investors are holding on to their commitments

While one-fifth of asset managers have dropped the ESG label, more than half still believe the data has value in mitigating risks and boosting returns.

Dynasty Financial firm Americana Partners gets backing from Lovell Minnick Partners
NEWS RIAS OCT 24, 2024
Dynasty Financial firm Americana Partners gets backing from Lovell Minnick Partners

The $8.5B AUM ultra-high-net-worth firm is looking to its next phase of growth fueled by a strategic private equity investment.