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UBS envisions an eventual US wealth firm acquisition, says Chairman Kelleher
NEWS WIREHOUSES OCT 29, 2024
UBS envisions an eventual US wealth firm acquisition, says Chairman Kelleher

The world's biggest wealth manager is looking to extend that dominance in the planet's largest wealth market – after it settles its unfinished business with Credit Suisse.

Waverly Advisors bolsters Colorado presence with Mueller partnership
NEWS RIAS OCT 29, 2024
Waverly Advisors bolsters Colorado presence with Mueller partnership

The PE-backed RIA's second location in the state bolsters its $14.4B AUM enterprise with a HNW tax and retirement planning practice.

$245B Mariner gets capital infusion from Neuberger Berman
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 29, 2024
$245B Mariner gets capital infusion from Neuberger Berman

The national wealth advisory firm is continuing to pursue its growth goal to reach 5,000 advisors with a fresh shot of capital and strategic support.

Broker who acted as his own lawyer loses $122,000 arbitration claim
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 29, 2024
Broker who acted as his own lawyer loses $122,000 arbitration claim

"Beating up on a broker who is not represented by an attorney is akin to taking candy from a baby,” says one attorney.

B. Riley eases debt pressure further with $236M asset sale
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 29, 2024
B. Riley eases debt pressure further with $236M asset sale

The troubled company is continuing to shore up its ailing balance sheet as part of a longer road to refocus on its core financial services business.

Advisors sunny on the economy and active ETFs
NEWS ETFS OCT 29, 2024
Advisors sunny on the economy and active ETFs

Financial professionals told InvestmentNews they see the US economy performing better and the S&P 500 going up over a year, but that doesn't mean they're putting more money into US stocks.

To be a fiduciary, or not to be a fiduciary?
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 29, 2024
To be a fiduciary, or not to be a fiduciary?

Survey reveals unsurprising support from fee-only advisors but CEO of Finseca says restricting yourself to one fee model is "just plain stupid."

Hybrid RIA network Kestra welcomes Wealth Empowerment Financial Strategies
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 29, 2024
Hybrid RIA network Kestra welcomes Wealth Empowerment Financial Strategies

The $103B independent wealth platform's latest addition in Boca Raton, Florida comes after bolting from embattled firm B. Riley.

$156B RIA Hightower keeps deal train chugging with Wisconsin-based FPIS
NEWS RIAS OCT 29, 2024
$156B RIA Hightower keeps deal train chugging with Wisconsin-based FPIS

The wealth giant's strategic investment for the $1.1B multi-generational advisory practice marks its fifth acquisition for the year while expanding its Midwest presence.

Cresset appoints Jessica Malkin to chief growth officer role
NEWS RIAS OCT 29, 2024
Cresset appoints Jessica Malkin to chief growth officer role

The top-ranked RIA's new growth leader is taking on the role as part of an expanded mandate.

Will new wealth management solution for digital wallets lead to DIY investing surge?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 29, 2024
Will new wealth management solution for digital wallets lead to DIY investing surge?

Growth of the digital wallet space makes it ripe for wider range of financial services.

FreeWill launches new platform to expand advisors' estate services offering
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 29, 2024
FreeWill launches new platform to expand advisors' estate services offering

Solution comes amid huge intergenerational wealth transfer.

Who are the wealthiest people in the fast-growing creator economy?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 29, 2024
Who are the wealthiest people in the fast-growing creator economy?

Forbes survey reveals who's cashing in from content creation.

Goldman CEO expects soft landing for economy, more deals
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 29, 2024
Goldman CEO expects soft landing for economy, more deals

But David Solomon is concerned about the Middle East conflict.

Corporate America earnings may have reached the bottom
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 29, 2024
Corporate America earnings may have reached the bottom

Word mentioned in results more than last year, better times may be ahead.

Gold close to new high ahead of key data releases
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 29, 2024
Gold close to new high ahead of key data releases

US inflation and payroll stats are due this week.

Out with the old and in with the new: a 50% private markets portfolio
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 29, 2024
Out with the old and in with the new: a 50% private markets portfolio

A great man died recently, but this did not make headlines. In fact, it barely even made the news. Maybe it’s because many have already mourned the departure of his greatest legacy: the 60/40 portfolio.

Bitcoin surge has advisors once again answering questions
NEWS ALTERNATIVES OCT 28, 2024
Bitcoin surge has advisors once again answering questions

Clients are starting to take notice as the cryptocurrency flirts with record highs.

Consumers just modestly confident in Fed's economic management, finds survey
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 28, 2024
Consumers just modestly confident in Fed's economic management, finds survey

Research reveals limited trust in the central bank, with sentiment levels split across political lines.

Alvarez & Marsal enters the ultra-high-net-worth RIA arena
NEWS RIAS OCT 28, 2024
Alvarez & Marsal enters the ultra-high-net-worth RIA arena

The firm's is wooing mega-affluent clients in New York, California and other wealth hubs with experienced leaders from top financial firms.