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Wealth management must sell itself again
OPINION MAY 01, 2024
Wealth management must sell itself again

We are living in a golden age for our industry, but challenges lie in wait and we must proudly tout the value of our services.

LPL swipes two former Cambridge advisors in Iowa
BROKER DEALERS MAY 01, 2024
LPL swipes two former Cambridge advisors in Iowa

The broker-dealer behemoth’s recruitment drive continues unabated as it welcomes the pair who reported managing around $200M in assets.

Sanctuary obtains tru Independence in Oregon
RIAS MAY 01, 2024
Sanctuary obtains tru Independence in Oregon

The fast-growing RIA giant is bolstering its appeal to breakaway advisors as it absorbs a $12.5B wealth advisory network.

JP Morgan data breach hits 451,000 retirement plan members
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 01, 2024
JP Morgan data breach hits 451,000 retirement plan members

The financial services giant reported a years-long system failure that exposed names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and other sensitive info.

Eton Advisors taps Brian Hughes as new president
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 01, 2024
Eton Advisors taps Brian Hughes as new president

The North Carolina-based multi-family office practice within Focus Financial expects the industry veteran will usher in a new chapter of growth.

Bank of America sounds warning on options-ETF boom
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 01, 2024
Bank of America sounds warning on options-ETF boom

Skeptics says products often fare worse than simpler alternatives.

Avantax strikes deal for $760M wealth business
RIAS MAY 01, 2024
Avantax strikes deal for $760M wealth business

The firm best known for its integrated tax expertise is expanding its book as it snaps up a like-minded practice in Texas.

Fed set to keep rates on hold, delay cuts in the near future
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 01, 2024
Fed set to keep rates on hold, delay cuts in the near future

FOMC will announce rate decision at 2pm ET.

JPMorgan Asset Management’s $169B ETF business chief exits
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 01, 2024
JPMorgan Asset Management’s $169B ETF business chief exits

Global head of ETF solutions, Bryon Lake, has left the firm.

Franklin Templeton wants to transform the industry through Microsoft AI partnership
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 01, 2024
Franklin Templeton wants to transform the industry through Microsoft AI partnership

The collab will use AI to power-up digital transformation at scale.

ESG investors prefer passive as active funds ‘bleed money’
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 01, 2024
ESG investors prefer passive as active funds ‘bleed money’

Morningstar data shows a recalibration of ESG investing space.

FX markets pivot as rate-hikes in some EMs look more likely
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 01, 2024
FX markets pivot as rate-hikes in some EMs look more likely

Buying local currency becomes riskier as rate cut bets fade.

Cetera's Durbin says IPO clock has yet to tick
RIAS APR 30, 2024
Cetera's Durbin says IPO clock has yet to tick

"Every private equity deal we have seen in the brokerage industry has lasted five to seven years," one executive said.

Seven-tenths of aspiring homeowners are waiting for the Fed’s cue, says BMO
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 30, 2024
Seven-tenths of aspiring homeowners are waiting for the Fed’s cue, says BMO

Poll of US adults finds nearly a third dipping into 401(k) retirement plans as cost-of-living concerns and other stressors pile up.

Macro-proof tech trade smashes ETF records
ETFS APR 30, 2024
Macro-proof tech trade smashes ETF records

Tech ETFs have hoovered up some $9B so far this year as investors embrace the idea of megacaps’ endurance through economic cycles.

Kayne Anderson Rudnick deepens San Francisco advisory bench
RIAS APR 30, 2024
Kayne Anderson Rudnick deepens San Francisco advisory bench

The firm strengthens its team in California as it welcomes a new advisor with a background supporting ultra-high-net-worth clients.

Who owns the property in a revocable trust? 
APR 30, 2024
Who owns the property in a revocable trust? 

One of the most important questions when it comes to trusts is: who owns the property in a revocable trust? The answer isn’t so clear cut. Read on to find out

The best investing books: essential reads for every investor 
APR 30, 2024
The best investing books: essential reads for every investor 

What are the best investing books beginning investors should read? Here’s a short list of worthy reads to get started on investments

New Cerulli study sheds light on advisors going independent
RIAS APR 30, 2024
New Cerulli study sheds light on advisors going independent

Cerulli’s study revealed approximately one-third of IBD advisors (32%) have considered opening an RIA in the past year.

EP Wealth scores sports-focused advisors from RBC
RIAS APR 30, 2024
EP Wealth scores sports-focused advisors from RBC

The fee-only RIA’s newest advisors in California cater to high-net-worth individuals and athletes at the pro and college levels.