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Biden's budget proposal would hike taxes on investors, businesses
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 11, 2024
Biden's budget proposal would hike taxes on investors, businesses

The president wants to raise the capital gains tax rate to a base of 39.6 percent, up from 20 percent, and establish a minimum tax rate of 25 percent on households worth at least $100 million.

Morgan Stanley wealth unit unveils plan to hit growth target
WIREHOUSES MAR 11, 2024
Morgan Stanley wealth unit unveils plan to hit growth target

Jed Finn begins his reign as head of wealth management by outlining focus on fees, alternatives, and banking.

RayJay snaps up ex-Citi muni execs to bolster growth efforts
BROKER DEALERS MAR 11, 2024
RayJay snaps up ex-Citi muni execs to bolster growth efforts

The brokerage giant is strengthening its public finance division’s presence in key markets including Seattle and Los Angeles.

RFG Advisory aims to be a leading name for independent advisors
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 11, 2024
RFG Advisory aims to be a leading name for independent advisors

Hybrid firm adds trio to executive leadership team.

Compound Planning adds six advisors to its digital family office
ADVISOR MOVES MAR 11, 2024
Compound Planning adds six advisors to its digital family office

Advisor recruiting at the firm has already surpassed last year's total.

US futures retreat ahead of data-heavy week
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 11, 2024
US futures retreat ahead of data-heavy week

Investors are awaiting US CPI stats Tuesday among other releases.

Bond investors want more EU debt amid Russia tensions
FIXED INCOME MAR 11, 2024
Bond investors want more EU debt amid Russia tensions

Higher defense spending is on the agenda to boost AAA-rated bonds.

Opaque SEC sends a clear message: Stop texting
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 11, 2024
Opaque SEC sends a clear message: Stop texting

Critical issue represents the latest meeting point of two pressures weighing heavily on advisors.

The intricacies of integrating RIAs
TECHNOLOGY MAR 11, 2024
The intricacies of integrating RIAs

Dave Welling, Mercer Advisors’ CEO, says the key to succeeding at RIA M&A is what happens after the deal has been struck.

K-12 financial education has grown stronger
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 10, 2024
K-12 financial education has grown stronger

Biennial research reveals ‘banner two years’ as wave of legislation drives personal finance and economics courses in high schools.

Fidelity to cut about 700 jobs
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 08, 2024
Fidelity to cut about 700 jobs

The move affects less than 1% of the workforce, according to a Fidelity spokesperson.

How much do wirehouse advisors hate selling for the bank?
BROKER DEALERS MAR 08, 2024
How much do wirehouse advisors hate selling for the bank?

Financial advisors simply can't stand conflicts that mix banking and financial advice.

Hightower CEO says RIA acquisition prices remain reasonable
RIAS MAR 08, 2024
Hightower CEO says RIA acquisition prices remain reasonable

'There's more net new RIAs being created every year, so consolidation is still a long way from playing out,' Bob Oros says.

BlackRock buying SpiderRock to expand customized investing strategies
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 08, 2024
BlackRock buying SpiderRock to expand customized investing strategies

The deal will increase BlackRock's ability to offer tax-efficient investment services, especially those relying on options trading, the company said.

NewEdge Securities fined over bond pricing shortfalls
BROKER DEALERS MAR 08, 2024
NewEdge Securities fined over bond pricing shortfalls

The brokerage firm violated Finra rules by failing to ensure fair pricing in corporate and muni bond transactions.

Sanctuary lands $1B team from Stifel
RIAS MAR 08, 2024
Sanctuary lands $1B team from Stifel

The Indianapolis advisory practice, which includes a five-decade industry veteran, is Sanctuary's third big firm in the area.

An RIA by women for women (and everyone)
RIAS MAR 08, 2024
An RIA by women for women (and everyone)

Expressive Wealth, led by women, takes an approach that includes having a clinical psychologist on staff.

UBS shares surge on Morgan Stanley upgrade
WIREHOUSES MAR 08, 2024
UBS shares surge on Morgan Stanley upgrade

The wirehouse's stock hit its highest level since 2008 after an analyst upgraded it to overweight, predicting a revival in deal-making.

Bluespring Wealth Partners creates $1.4B Florida hub
RIAS MAR 08, 2024
Bluespring Wealth Partners creates $1.4B Florida hub

Two partner firms combine to provide enhanced services for clients and team.

US homeowners have increased equity by $1.3T: CoreLogic
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 08, 2024
US homeowners have increased equity by $1.3T: CoreLogic

Fewer homeowners are in negative equity as prices rise nationwide.