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IRS finalizes Roth catch-up contribution rules, clarifies SECURE 2.0 provisions
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 16, 2025
IRS finalizes Roth catch-up contribution rules, clarifies SECURE 2.0 provisions

The final rules around catch-up contributions in Roth retirement accounts, as well as contribution limits, will generally kick in for tax years after December 31, 2026

By Leo Almazora
Morningstar warns Robinhood's new venture fund a potential 'disaster' for investors
WIREHOUSES SEP 16, 2025
Morningstar warns Robinhood's new venture fund a potential 'disaster' for investors

Retail investors are increasingly being pitched alternative investments that focus on private investments.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisor moves: Teams managing more than $2B depart UBS for LPL, Wells Fargo, and Raymond James
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 16, 2025
Advisor moves: Teams managing more than $2B depart UBS for LPL, Wells Fargo, and Raymond James

The latest breakaways, including an elite Colorado group that reported $1.25 billion at UBS, add to the wirehouse's continuing retention woes.

By Leo Almazora
Edward Jones bares plans to expand high-net-worth services
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 16, 2025
Edward Jones bares plans to expand high-net-worth services

The privately held firm is looking to open four new private client hubs, advanced advisor training and support, and expand its investment and tax offerings.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James dukes it out with LPL for Commonwealth financial advisors
OPINION SEP 16, 2025
Raymond James dukes it out with LPL for Commonwealth financial advisors

After finishing second to acquire Commonwealth, Raymond James has come out swinging.

By Bruce Kelly
Osaic CEO Jamie Price: Scale, technology, and generational shifts will define wealth management
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 15, 2025
Osaic CEO Jamie Price: Scale, technology, and generational shifts will define wealth management

The Osaic CEO kicked off ConnectED 2025's conference keynote by providing a state of the industry and where things are headed.

By Andy Burt
Wall Street raises alarm on Trump push to end quarterly earnings
EQUITIES SEP 15, 2025
Wall Street raises alarm on Trump push to end quarterly earnings

Analysts say the president's call for a six-month reporting schedule, which he first suggested in 2018, would increase uncertainty even as it reduces the burden for public companies.

By Bloomberg
Allworth scoops Osaic's Jeffrey Green as new chief people officer
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 15, 2025
Allworth scoops Osaic's Jeffrey Green as new chief people officer

Green is joining the California-based RIA with more than 15 years of experience, including his most recent stint as Osaic's human resources chief.

By Leo Almazora
Corient makes Connecticut debut with $4.5B Northeast Financial Consultants
RIA NEWS SEP 15, 2025
Corient makes Connecticut debut with $4.5B Northeast Financial Consultants

The $260 billion consolidator continues its growth in the family office space with a new stake in New England.

By Leo Almazora
10 best portfolio management software for advisors
TRANSFORMATION SEP 15, 2025
10 best portfolio management software for advisors

Looking for portfolio management software for advisors? Discover the best tools for your firm in this guide

By Mark Rosanes
RIA moves: MAI Capital Management, &Partners expand national platforms
RIA NEWS SEP 15, 2025
RIA moves: MAI Capital Management, &Partners expand national platforms

The two serial acquirers added new partners on separate sides of the map, including a $570 million Bay Area RIA and a $600 million planning-focused firm in Pennsylvania.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors play pivotal role for plan sponsors seeking clarity, Fidelity survey finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 15, 2025
Advisors play pivotal role for plan sponsors seeking clarity, Fidelity survey finds

The firm's 16th annual survey shows nine-tenths of plan sponsors tap advisors to help improve participant outcomes, though fewer believe workers are on track with their retirement saving.

By Leo Almazora
Zocks, Broadridge take on advisor growth challenge with updates
FINTECH SEP 12, 2025
Zocks, Broadridge take on advisor growth challenge with updates

Zocks' expanded platform streamlines the advice and onboarding process, while Broadridge doubles down on digital marketing.

By Leo Almazora
Get out of the office to grow your practice
OPINION SEP 12, 2025
Get out of the office to grow your practice

There's a lot to be gained from hosting an intimate dinner event with clients – but it will require more than a bit of prep time.

By Kristine McManus
RIA moves: Sanctuary adds ex-army veteran advisor from Morgan Stanley
RIA NEWS SEP 12, 2025
RIA moves: Sanctuary adds ex-army veteran advisor from Morgan Stanley

Parkwoods Wealth Partners also extended its reach in Indiana as a $350 million RIA joins the firm.

By Leo Almazora
Stocks hitting new heights but many advisory clients struggle to catch up
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2025
Stocks hitting new heights but many advisory clients struggle to catch up

Wealth managers discuss what they are doing for clients who say their retirement accounts have not benefitted enough from the bull run.

By Gregg Greenberg
Social Security COLA estimate for 2026 still modest following August inflation
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2025
Social Security COLA estimate for 2026 still modest following August inflation

Seniors' advocacy group says its projected adjustment of 2.7% is "better than nothing," but could still leave retirees short.

By Leo Almazora
SEC decision on dual-share class funds nears, with major implications for advisors
ETFS SEP 12, 2025
SEC decision on dual-share class funds nears, with major implications for advisors

Where the federal regulator comes down on ETF share classes in mutual funds could have significant consequences for brokerage firms and RIAs.

By Leo Almazora
Navigating cross-border wealth planning: insights from Bernstein's Shelly Meerovitch
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2025
Navigating cross-border wealth planning: insights from Bernstein's Shelly Meerovitch

Golden visas, shifting tax regimes, and the new global wealth playbook.

By Steve Randall
Rapid growth seen for interval funds: Cerulli 
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 11, 2025
Rapid growth seen for interval funds: Cerulli 

While RIA uptake has been significant, a new Cerulli report asks whether the momentum in interval funds can continue as new entrants go up against ETFs and CITs.

By Leo Almazora