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Wells Fargo team with $350 million moves to Raymond James
BROKER DEALERS JUL 06, 2023
Wells Fargo team with $350 million moves to Raymond James

Managing partner at Keybridge Wealth Management says team will now have 'complete freedom to advise clients.'

Why bonds are shaping up to be the new alternative investment
RIAS JUL 06, 2023
Why bonds are shaping up to be the new alternative investment

As the recession outlook moves further down the road, advisors see the Fed keeping rates higher for longer, boosting the appeal of fixed income.

BlackRock wants to slash costs of trading bitcoin
ALTERNATIVES JUL 06, 2023
BlackRock wants to slash costs of trading bitcoin

But will the SEC agree that the asset manager’s refiled application will facilitate the democratization of crypto trading?

Cerity Partners merges with UHNW-focused AJ Wealth
RIAS JUL 06, 2023
Cerity Partners merges with UHNW-focused AJ Wealth

AJ Wealth was founded by two former Goldman Sachs wealth managers and serves family offices of ultra-high-net-worth clients.

Advisor satisfaction with firms hinges on time spent with clients: J.D. Power
BROKER DEALERS JUL 05, 2023
Advisor satisfaction with firms hinges on time spent with clients: J.D. Power

Annual survey reveals highest and lowest scoring firms, while one advisor questions work ethic of some peers.

401(k) lawsuit over ESG is a sign of the times
OPINION JUL 05, 2023
401(k) lawsuit over ESG is a sign of the times

A plaintiff alleges that ESG led to lower returns, but the case brought against American Airlines' defined-contribution plan might be more political than substantive.

How to fire problem clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 05, 2023
How to fire problem clients

Acquiring clients can be costly but having the 'confidence and conviction' to let a bad fit go is vital.

Financial Professionals Coalition seeks to help ‘disenfranchised’ financial advisors
RIAS JUL 05, 2023
Financial Professionals Coalition seeks to help ‘disenfranchised’ financial advisors

Former Finra board member Stephen Kohn set up the group to help advisors who are looking for a new job, seeking to address a customer complaint on their record, or need help with a range of other issues.

Advisors prep clients for recession everyone anticipates but nobody can see
RIAS JUL 05, 2023
Advisors prep clients for recession everyone anticipates but nobody can see

Consensus estimates are that the US economy will dip into recession later this year or early next year.

How tuck-ins help advisory firms grow effectively
CUSTODIAN JUL 05, 2023
How tuck-ins help advisory firms grow effectively

The approach, which is commonly part of an independent advisor's succession plan, also offers smaller firms the chance to scale quickly and efficiently.

Mercer Global Advisors adds $400 million in first deal since latest recapitalization
RIAS JUL 05, 2023
Mercer Global Advisors adds $400 million in first deal since latest recapitalization

The founder of Macon, Georgia-based Day & Ennis, a 35-year-old RIA, cited the need to scale as a driving force behind the deal.

Finra dings Hightower with $353,000 penalty over alt sales
RIAS JUL 05, 2023
Finra dings Hightower with $353,000 penalty over alt sales

Both GPB private placements and the LJM mutual fund were widely sold by brokerage firms prior to 2018.

Global wealth slips for first time in 15 years but set for rebound
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 05, 2023
Global wealth slips for first time in 15 years but set for rebound

Interest rates, inflation, poor equity performance, and geopolitical risk all impacted wealth — and asset manager profits — in 2022.

Clients want market protection as hit from rate hikes revealed
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 05, 2023
Clients want market protection as hit from rate hikes revealed

An Allianz Life study highlights the pain Americans are suffering from tighter monetary policy, as well as their fears of a major recession.

How tax refunds can kickstart clients' retirement plans
OPINION JUL 05, 2023
How tax refunds can kickstart clients' retirement plans

There are many ways for clients to make sound investment decisions with their tax refunds, but it's important to understand their entire financial picture before giving advice.

Finra posts net loss of $218.1 million for 2022
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 03, 2023
Finra posts net loss of $218.1 million for 2022

The broker-dealer regulator's revenue fell as a result of a decline in the market transactions on which Finra charges fees.

Employee, heal thyself! The financial wellness trend will only get hotter
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 03, 2023
Employee, heal thyself! The financial wellness trend will only get hotter

More than 83% of human resource leaders worry employees’ financial issues could impact their productivity, while 66% of employees agree financial stress is negatively affecting their work and personal life.

Strong first half for markets forces advisors to defend pessimistic outlooks
RIAS JUL 03, 2023
Strong first half for markets forces advisors to defend pessimistic outlooks

The broad markets are climbing a wall of worry, although that's been overshadowed by the triple-digit returns of tech sector highfliers.

Stocks can't continue to ignore recession risk
EQUITIES JUL 03, 2023
Stocks can't continue to ignore recession risk

Despite the recent surge in equities, most market watchers expect stocks to finish the year flat or down from current levels.

More summer reading recommendations
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 03, 2023
More summer reading recommendations

If you’re looking for something to read this holiday, here are suggestions of both fun and serious books from friends and colleagues across the wealth management industry.