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The 11 hottest markets for next-gen advisors
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 06, 2023
The 11 hottest markets for next-gen advisors

InvestmentNews used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to calculate future demand for advisors and identify metropolitan areas that will need a substantial number of new advisors.

Creative Planning acquires $2.5 billion professional services firm
NEWS RIAS JUN 05, 2023
Creative Planning acquires $2.5 billion professional services firm

BerganKDV provides accounting, tax and audit services and business advice, in addition to wealth management.

Advisor Group hires Dynasty co-founder Ed Swenson to lead RIA channel
NEWS RIAS JUN 05, 2023
Advisor Group hires Dynasty co-founder Ed Swenson to lead RIA channel

The independent broker-dealer is developing different channel strategies as part of its rebranding, and RIAs are a big part of that.

Market volatility exposes generation gap among investors
NEWS RIAS JUN 05, 2023
Market volatility exposes generation gap among investors

As the banking crisis unfolded during the first quarter, the youngest investors were loading up on financial sector stocks and crypto, while older investors backed off.

Alex. Brown adds Morgan Stanley advisor managing $509 million
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUN 05, 2023
Alex. Brown adds Morgan Stanley advisor managing $509 million

Miami-based Eva Marina Ovejero has more than two decades of experience.

Advisor managing $475 million at Bank of America Private Bank joins LPL
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUN 05, 2023
Advisor managing $475 million at Bank of America Private Bank joins LPL

Amy Lawrence is launching Gorilla Investments Co. in Miami.

Last chance for Social Security claiming strategy
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 05, 2023
Last chance for Social Security claiming strategy

While the rules for claiming Social Security will get a bit simpler starting in 2024, clients will continue to need advice on the best time to claim benefits.

NewEdge recruits UBS vet overseeing $500 million in assets
NEWS WIREHOUSES JUN 05, 2023
NewEdge recruits UBS vet overseeing $500 million in assets

Richard Ina will open an office for the firm in the Nashville, Tennessee, area.

The ‘AUM illusion’ and organic growth
NEWS RIAS JUN 05, 2023
The ‘AUM illusion’ and organic growth

Having more people know what you can do for them rather than what they can do for you could be a route to growth that suits many advisors.

InvestmentNews' 2023 class of 40 Under 40
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 05, 2023
InvestmentNews' 2023 class of 40 Under 40

Meet the members of InvestmentNews' 2023 class of 40 Under 40. InvestmentNews is proud to profile these rising stars and shine a light on their impressive achievements at such an early stage of their careers.

How to navigate your clients through retirement 'crunch time'
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 02, 2023
How to navigate your clients through retirement 'crunch time'

When it comes to retirement planning, the idea of crunch time takes on an entirely different meaning.

Finra fines B-D $30,000 over rep's medical marijuana biz
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JUN 02, 2023
Finra fines B-D $30,000 over rep's medical marijuana biz

Park Avenue Securities fell short in its supervision of a rep who helped operate a cannabis business, the regulator says.

Direct indexing struts its tax management magic
NEWS TECHNOLOGY JUN 02, 2023
Direct indexing struts its tax management magic

The technology is gaining appeal as way for advisors to separate themselves from the financial planning pack.

Wells Fargo hires another JPMorgan executive for wealth management
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 01, 2023
Wells Fargo hires another JPMorgan executive for wealth management

Barry Simmons is at least the third senior wealth management executive Wells Fargo has hired in the last few years from JPMorgan.

Backers of bill to ease small-firm regulatory burden seek Senate gains after House win
NEWS RIAS JUN 01, 2023
Backers of bill to ease small-firm regulatory burden seek Senate gains after House win

The legislation would force the SEC to calibrate compliance costs for small and growing businesses, including advisory firms.

Wall Street banks are using AI to rewire finance
NEWS FINTECH JUN 01, 2023
Wall Street banks are using AI to rewire finance

Banks' interest is growing in the evolving technology of artificial intelligence and its likely impact on their business.

Hightower takes stake in $2.3 billion New England RIA
NEWS RIAS JUN 01, 2023
Hightower takes stake in $2.3 billion New England RIA

Vigilant Wealth Management has offices in Portland, Maine, and Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

InvestmentNews columnist to host new TV show about Social Security
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 01, 2023
InvestmentNews columnist to host new TV show about Social Security

Mary Beth Franklin's show on Maryland Public television will offer guidance not only for individuals currently nearing retirement age, but also those caring for aging relatives or facing changes in their marital status.

Young adults have high ideals but low retirement account balances: TIAA study
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 01, 2023
Young adults have high ideals but low retirement account balances: TIAA study

Forty-two percent of the young adults surveyed say they’re living paycheck to paycheck, and only 33% say they could handle an unexpected major expense.

Morgan Stanley sets $12 billion profit goal for wealth unit
NEWS WIREHOUSES JUN 01, 2023
Morgan Stanley sets $12 billion profit goal for wealth unit

The bank aims to almost double its profit from wealth management through asset growth, more lending and expanding markets, co-president Andy Saperstein said at a conference.