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Prime Capital Financial taps 'visionary leader' Jania Stout to head retirement practice
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 04, 2024
Prime Capital Financial taps 'visionary leader' Jania Stout to head retirement practice

The firm's latest executive hire comes with nearly three decades of experience, including stints at OneDigital and Fidelity.

For some advisors, the expiring Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is the biggest issue going into the election
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 04, 2024
For some advisors, the expiring Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is the biggest issue going into the election

If given the power to change a single industry issue, addressing the expiring Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 is what wealth managers said they would do, along with fixing regulatory burdens. Meanwhile, tariffs are a worry for some.

Western Asset's flagship bond fund sinks below $10B amid investor panic
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 04, 2024
Western Asset's flagship bond fund sinks below $10B amid investor panic

The Franklin Templeton subsidiary's key fixed income fund has bled $11.1 billion in assets year-to-date amid a federal investigation of the firm's star trader and CIO Ken Leech.

$28.9B EP Wealth extends 2024 deal count with twin acquisitions
RIAS NOV 04, 2024
$28.9B EP Wealth extends 2024 deal count with twin acquisitions

With its latest partners in Maine and Texas, the fee-only RIA and financial planning firm has officially completed seven acquisitions for the year.

Envestnet extends integration network with Axos Clearing and Pontera
FINTECH NOV 04, 2024
Envestnet extends integration network with Axos Clearing and Pontera

The fintech behemoth's latest tie-ups bolster its footprint in the managed accounts and 401(k) spaces.

Aspen Standard Wealth makes dealmaking debut with Summitry acquisition
RIAS NOV 04, 2024
Aspen Standard Wealth makes dealmaking debut with Summitry acquisition

The New York-based firm billing itself as a "long-term partner for successful RIAs" has snapped up the $2.8 billion boutique firm in San Francisco.

Wilmington Trust elevates industry veteran Lisa Roberts as new wealth head
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 04, 2024
Wilmington Trust elevates industry veteran Lisa Roberts as new wealth head

The firm's new leadership appointment comes with 30 years of experience, including tenures at Citi, BofA, and Wells Fargo.

Wealth, asset management titans team up for UHNW private markets venture
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 04, 2024
Wealth, asset management titans team up for UHNW private markets venture

Joint venture brings together $72B wealth manager with global asset manager.

MMA athlete endorsements lead $523M RIA to lose fight with SEC
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 04, 2024
MMA athlete endorsements lead $523M RIA to lose fight with SEC

Firm settles charges relating to SEC Marketing Rule compliance.

Markets brace for coin-toss election result
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 04, 2024
Markets brace for coin-toss election result

From equities to crypto, investors are holding their breath.

Dollar, Treasuries move amid Trump Trade doubts
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 04, 2024
Dollar, Treasuries move amid Trump Trade doubts

Some investors have cut back exposure due to close-call polling.

More woes for B. Riley as Franchise Group files Chapter 11
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 04, 2024
More woes for B. Riley as Franchise Group files Chapter 11

Brand owner could hand control to lenders.

Blackstone said to be about to buy US shopping center business
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 04, 2024
Blackstone said to be about to buy US shopping center business

Reuters says the investment firm is in advanced talks with property owner.

Why requesting referrals for business growth is "a terrible idea"
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 01, 2024
Why requesting referrals for business growth is "a terrible idea"

Advisors argue that there are other means to drive growth than requesting referrals.

Flourish bolsters RIA support with Salesforce integration
FINTECH NOV 01, 2024
Flourish bolsters RIA support with Salesforce integration

The partnership, which extends to CRM leaders Practifi, XLR8, and Salentica will give advisors a smoother path toward managing their clients' held-away cash assets.

Janney adds $1.1B with ex-Kestra, LPL, and RayJay teams
BROKER DEALERS NOV 01, 2024
Janney adds $1.1B with ex-Kestra, LPL, and RayJay teams

The BD giant's latest eight-advisor recruitment burst gives it additional footholds in Ohio and Florida.

B. Riley keeps indy reps after selling employees to Stifel for far less than expected
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 01, 2024
B. Riley keeps indy reps after selling employees to Stifel for far less than expected

The price tag for the 40 to 50 financial advisors is up to $35 million.

BlackRock gets in line for the elusive ETF share class
ETFS NOV 01, 2024
BlackRock gets in line for the elusive ETF share class

The giant asset manager's "timing is interesting", says analyst as State Street goes the other way, seeking approval for mutual fund share classes of existing ETFs.

Net-negative jobs report keeps Fed on rate-cut track
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 01, 2024
Net-negative jobs report keeps Fed on rate-cut track

A markdown in August and September hiring, along with a muted increase in nonfarm payrolls, gives central bankers reason to keep tapping the monetary policy brake.

Focus continues M&A strategy with Homan-Buckingham deal
RIAS NOV 01, 2024
Focus continues M&A strategy with Homan-Buckingham deal

The PE-backed RIA giant is building on its wealth hub strategy with its first external acquisition in Omaha.