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Raymond James welcomes $900M team from Wells Fargo
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAY 16, 2024
Raymond James welcomes $900M team from Wells Fargo

With over a century of collective experience, the veteran-led team is joining the broker-dealer’s employee advisor arm in Florida.

Cetera ratchets up advisor focus with key leadership hires
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAY 16, 2024
Cetera ratchets up advisor focus with key leadership hires

The RIA giant is tapping alums of LPL, Osaic, Commonwealth and TD Ameritrade in a ramped-up bid to support advisors’ evolving needs.

Gratus Capital brings hedge funds to clients with iCapital alliance
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 16, 2024
Gratus Capital brings hedge funds to clients with iCapital alliance

The investment advisory firm’s new fintech partnership marks the first phase of its broader comprehensive strategy.

Bluespring snaps up $750M Arizona wealth firm
NEWS ADVISOR MOVES MAY 16, 2024
Bluespring snaps up $750M Arizona wealth firm

Offering a host of planning services, the 14-person team from Commonwealth includes a husband-and-wife advisor tandem.

Shakeup at Schwab as veteran leader Bernie Clark retires
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 16, 2024
Shakeup at Schwab as veteran leader Bernie Clark retires

The investing behemoth unveiled a slate of executive departures, including its longtime head of advisor services, as part of its succession planning strategy.

Avantax snaps up $400M Pennsylvania team
NEWS RIAS MAY 16, 2024
Avantax snaps up $400M Pennsylvania team

Previously with Stratos Wealth Advisors, the new hires in the Northeast include three veterans with over 80 years of combined industry experience.

Do DC managed account programs have a PR problem?
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 16, 2024
Do DC managed account programs have a PR problem?

Despite their benefits for 401(k) participants, especially financial advice, Cerulli research finds a lack of awareness is holding back broader adoption.

Most advisors still in the dark on direct indexing
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 15, 2024
Most advisors still in the dark on direct indexing

FTSE Russell survey research covering RIAs and broker dealers shows four-fifths aren’t using it, and most aren’t clear on the tax benefits.

Red or blue, US workers love state-facilitated retirement savings
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 15, 2024
Red or blue, US workers love state-facilitated retirement savings

Nationwide poll reveals substantial majority support from working Americans across party lines and generations.

DOL fiduciary rule faces pushback in congress
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 15, 2024
DOL fiduciary rule faces pushback in congress

A bicameral group of senators and house representatives have launched a joint resolution seeking to quash the rule.