Independent Broker Dealers

This viral motivational speaker can also be your Prudential financial advisor

This viral motivational speaker can also be your Prudential financial advisor

Prudential's Jordan Toma is no "Finfluencer," but he is a registered financial advisor with four million social media followers and a message of overcoming personal struggles that's reached kids in 150 school across the US.

Fintech

Fintech bytes: GReminders and Advisor CRM announce AI-related updates

GReminders is deepening its integration partnership with a national wealth firm, while Advisor CRM touts a free new meeting tool for RIAs.

Regulation And Legislation

SEC charges barred ex-Merrill broker behind Bain Capital private equity fraud

The Texas-based former advisor reportedly bilked clients out of millions of dollars, keeping them in the dark with doctored statements and a fake email domain.

Regulation And Legislation

Trump's tax bill passes senate in hard-fought victory for Republicans

The $3.3 trillion tax and spending cut package narrowly got through the upper house, with JD Vance casting the deciding vote to overrule three GOP holdouts.

Independent Broker Dealers

Advisor moves: LPL adds ex-Osaic advisor in Fresno, RBC plants a new stake in Nashville

Meanwhile, a Minnesota-based advisor from Edward Jones has found a new home within Osaic.

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SPONSORED How advisors can build for high-net-worth complexity

Orion's Tom Wilson on delivering coordinated, high-touch service in a world where returns alone no longer set you apart.

SPONSORED RILAs bring stability, growth during volatile markets

Barely a decade old, registered index-linked annuities have quickly surged in popularity, thanks to their unique blend of protection and growth potential—an appealing option for investors looking to chart a steadier course through today's choppy market waters, says Myles Lambert, Brighthouse Financial.

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Powell says tariffs' inflation impact to show this summer
Equities

Powell says tariffs' inflation impact to show this summer

Whether prices will heat up or cool down is the must-watch event for the Federal Reserve and those calling for a July rate cut.

Choreo taps ex-Edelman exec Jason Van de Loo as CEO
RIA News

Choreo taps ex-Edelman exec Jason Van de Loo as CEO

New chief executive expected to lead Choreo’s national expansion as firm doubles down on tax-focused planning for affluent clients.

RIA news: Focus expands down under, Mercer welcomes women-led RIA
RIA News

RIA news: Focus expands down under, Mercer welcomes women-led RIA

Meanwhile, Carson Group extends its acquisition strategy with a Maryland-based advisory practice.

'Independence Series': Staff up before taking off
Practice Management (GoRIA)

'Independence Series': Staff up before taking off

Financial advisor Craig Robson shares the lessons he learned after leaving Merrill Lynch to set up his own practice in the fourth installment of InvestmentNews' new 'Independence Stories' series.

What does a typical financial advisory firm look like today?
Independent Broker Dealers

What does a typical financial advisory firm look like today?

With an aging advisor population, report looks at demographics, structures.

"We're on the precipice of the Fourth Industrial Revolution"
Podcasts

"We're on the precipice of the Fourth Industrial Revolution"

Bruce speaks to Osaic CEO Jamie Price about the long-term outlook driving M&A activity and why financial advisors, it turns out, are the most important part of the equation.

Why PEP growth is a huge opportunity for advisors
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Videos

Why PEP growth is a huge opportunity for advisors

Jim Kais, head of group retirement at Equitable, sits down with InvestmentNews anchor Gregg Greenberg to highlight the growth in PEPs, or pooled employer plans, and why it presents a huge opportunity for financial advisors.

ETF strategies for a softer second half economy
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ETF strategies for a softer second half economy

Mo Haghbin, managing director of strategic ETFs at ProShares, sits down with InvestmentNews anchor Gregg Greenberg to discuss ETF strategies for income investors, or those worried about a softer economy in the second half of 2025.

Hennessy Focus Fund manager highlights his top stocks
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Hennessy Focus Fund manager highlights his top stocks

Brian Macauley, portfolio manager at the Hennessy Focus Fund, sits down with InvestmentNews anchor Gregg Greenberg to name his favorite stocks from his concentrated stock fund.

Bernstein head of private wealth offers pros and cons of alternatives
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Bernstein head of private wealth offers pros and cons of alternatives

Onur Erzan, head of private wealth and global client group at Bernstein, sits down with InvestmentNews anchor Gregg Greenberg to discuss the growth in Bernstein's advisory business, as well as highlight the pros and cons of adding alternatives to client portfolios.

THOR Financial CIO offers a pair of systematic ETFs for a volatile market
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THOR Financial CIO offers a pair of systematic ETFs for a volatile market

Brad Roth, CIO and portfolio manager at THOR Financial Technologies, sits down with InvestmentNews anchor Gregg Greenberg to highlight the systematic approach of his ETFs in a volatile market.

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