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What advisors tell clients amid endless data breaches
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 18, 2024
What advisors tell clients amid endless data breaches

Data breaches are so common it's helpful to act as if one's information is already widely available, one advisor warns.

LPL charges that Ameriprise pays 'lip service' to independent advisors in latest lawsuit salvo
NEWS RIAS OCT 18, 2024
LPL charges that Ameriprise pays 'lip service' to independent advisors in latest lawsuit salvo

“These kinds of lawsuits have a chilling effect on the free market,” one attorney notes.

Strong earnings season propels bank stocks beyond 2023 levels
NEWS EQUITIES OCT 18, 2024
Strong earnings season propels bank stocks beyond 2023 levels

A revival in capital markets, the start of Fed rate cutting, and other catalysts are driving a positive inflection in the sector.

Head of Fidelity's family office group splits off over 'strategic direction'
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 18, 2024
Head of Fidelity's family office group splits off over 'strategic direction'

The executive is departing as competition heats up across the broader universe of stealthy ultra-wealth managers.

Rockefeller snares UHNW team from Merrill
NEWS ADVISOR MOVES OCT 18, 2024
Rockefeller snares UHNW team from Merrill

The new 16-person group will enrich the firm's family office presence in Pennsylvania.

CAIS announces new division to support advisors' alternative investment efforts
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 18, 2024
CAIS announces new division to support advisors' alternative investment efforts

The firm will offer customizable model portfolios, advisory services, and a portfolio construction tool as part of its latest alts offensive.

Northern Trust names BofA veteran to lead charitable giving solutions
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 18, 2024
Northern Trust names BofA veteran to lead charitable giving solutions

The firm is bolstering its Foundation and Institutional Advisors practice with an experienced professional at the helm of its DAF and private foundation administration business.

When picking office space, remember this is "your second home"
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 18, 2024
When picking office space, remember this is "your second home"

Advice on how to make the space welcoming and memorable for clients.

Most retail investors feel bullish but concerned about what's to come
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 18, 2024
Most retail investors feel bullish but concerned about what's to come

Two surveys show optimism for equities is continuing for now.

Investing in metals: why silver might be the new gold
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 18, 2024
Investing in metals: why silver might be the new gold

Report highlights silver’s role in technology revolution, wealth protection.

Gold reaches another record high of $2,700
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 18, 2024
Gold reaches another record high of $2,700

Geopolitical tensions continue to boost the metal to new levels.

Goldman, Blackstone partner for new type of bond
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 18, 2024
Goldman, Blackstone partner for new type of bond

Packaging private fund loans into bonds has raised $475M so far.

US high-grade credit spreads fall to 20-year low
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 18, 2024
US high-grade credit spreads fall to 20-year low

Lower spreads reduce potential returns for investors.

Tesla stock seems overvalued given robotaxi concerns
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 18, 2024
Tesla stock seems overvalued given robotaxi concerns

Trading at 75x forward earnings is worrying some investors.

Wells Fargo Advisors keeps advisor pay stable in 2025
NEWS WIREHOUSES OCT 17, 2024
Wells Fargo Advisors keeps advisor pay stable in 2025

“Advisors from the banks are coming to Wells Fargo to find out more," says one well-placed source.

Citizens extends private wealth ambitions with $600M advisor team
NEWS ADVISOR MOVES OCT 17, 2024
Citizens extends private wealth ambitions with $600M advisor team

Led by two experienced advisors, the team brings more than 40 years' combined experience as they enrich the firm's profile in Florida's high-net-worth and UHNW market.

A quarter of advisors don't have their own estate plans
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 17, 2024
A quarter of advisors don't have their own estate plans

Yet vast majority are staunch advocates for estate planning.

StepStone Private Wealth welcomes two industry veterans to lead growth push
NEWS ALTERNATIVES OCT 17, 2024
StepStone Private Wealth welcomes two industry veterans to lead growth push

The fast-growing asset manager specializing in private markets is looking to build on its momentum after achieving a $5B milestone.

Sound Income Strategies makes SMA debut on Orion
NEWS FINTECH OCT 17, 2024
Sound Income Strategies makes SMA debut on Orion

The $3 billion RIA is making three of its income-focused strategies available to the fintech's TAMP users.

Foundation Source acquires fintech powering Charityvest donor-advised funds sponsor
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 17, 2024
Foundation Source acquires fintech powering Charityvest donor-advised funds sponsor

CEO Joseph Mrak shares what it means for his firm with InvestmentNews