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Why the US banking industry may be the big opportunity right now
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 30, 2024
Why the US banking industry may be the big opportunity right now

Former Barclays chief Diamond says consolidation is key.

Are put options the new bonds?
EQUITIES OCT 29, 2024
Are put options the new bonds?

"Puts are there to protect you when markets go down fast."

These states have the best 529 college savings plans, Morningstar says
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 29, 2024
These states have the best 529 college savings plans, Morningstar says

Costs have come down, investment options have gotten better, and stewardship by states over 529 college savings programs has improved, says ratings firm.

Decked out as Elvis, LPL Financial’s Steinmeier is in the building
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 29, 2024
Decked out as Elvis, LPL Financial’s Steinmeier is in the building

LPL's new CEO Rich Steinmeier squeezed into an Elvis outfit on Friday to celebrate Halloween.

UBS envisions an eventual US wealth firm acquisition, says Chairman Kelleher
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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.

Time to restore tax deductibility for advice fees
OPINION OCT 29, 2024
Time to restore tax deductibility for advice fees

With the sunsetting of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act at the end of next year, leaders on both sides of the aisle have an opportunity to make a change for the sake of Main Street investors.

Cresset appoints Jessica Malkin to chief growth officer role
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?
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
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?
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
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
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.