Preliminary data from LIMRA show double-digit growth for registered annuity products amid another record $100 billion-plus quarter.
Lawmakers press the DOL and SEC for answers as they flag risks and ethical concerns for retirement plans investing in private markets and digital assets.
The Wall Street giant’s newest deal, the first under CEO Ted Pick, signals a push to connect clients with private company shares and deepen relationships with high-growth firms.
A $50 million lawsuit from Primerica puts the hybrid RIA giant's latest advisor addition under the spotlight, with both firms disputing the facts.
New data show a 300-deal year comfortably in the cards as private equity, mid-size sellers, and sub-acquisitions emerge as key drivers.
CEO says the firm's national footprint is taking shape with a pipeline of mid-sized RIA acquisitions fueled by Joe Duran's Rise Growth Partners.
Which sectors have the potential to deliver returns to investors through increased scale?
The latest moves include two father-son duos and another advisor parting ways with Commonwealth.
Majority of mass affluent Americans feel ready for retirement, but few have factored in inflation, healthcare costs, or sought professional advice.
As the pace of AI innovation accelerates, Zocks co-founder and CEO Mark Gilbert says his company’s mission is simple: help financial advisors spend less time on tasks — and more time helping clients.
As the broad ecosystem of wealth technology reaches a new maturation point, the industry must once again face up to the challenge of connecting and coordinating capabilities.
Meanwhile, a Minnesota-based team parts ways with Commonwealth after 31 years, and Wells Fargo snags a three-advisor team managing more than $722 million from Merrill.
The six models, offered in partnership with Envestnet, are designed to help advisors manage affluent and institutional client relationships.
Marla Sofer, whose leadership experience includes roles at BlackRock and JPMorgan, explains how gamification and AI can help elevate client engagement and understanding for advisors.
Hayes claims the Swiss banking giant made him a "handpicked scapegoat" to shield executives during the notorious multibillion-dollar Libor scandal.
The buyer, Equitable, is looking to grow right now.
17 years on, fallout from notorious Ponzi scheme scandal continues.
Both brokers faced allegations from regulators they misappropriated client funds.
Dynasty Financial Partners CEO Shirl Penney says investment in stock plan platform will be "of enormous value to the evolution of the independent RIA space."
Firm taps seasoned team from Osaic, boosting institutional capabilities for plan sponsors.
