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After Bluerock falls short of investor votes to list fund, CEO asks for more
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 04, 2025
After Bluerock falls short of investor votes to list fund, CEO asks for more

The problem that Bluerock is facing in getting shareholder approval, according to industry observers, is that the fund, after a listing, could trade below its net asset value.

By Bruce Kelly
Citi taps BlackRock to manage $80B in wealth assets, deepen tech partnership
ALTERNATIVES SEP 04, 2025
Citi taps BlackRock to manage $80B in wealth assets, deepen tech partnership

The bank's alliance with the asset management behemoth will see Citi unveil a new customized portfolio offering for clients across nearly 100 countries.

By Leo Almazora
Goldman Sachs to acquire $1B stake in T. Rowe Price, plots joint private-market offerings for retirement clients
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 04, 2025
Goldman Sachs to acquire $1B stake in T. Rowe Price, plots joint private-market offerings for retirement clients

The deal announced Thursday will see the firms offering target-date strategies, model portfolios, and other vehicles with a dose of private investment exposure.

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: Corient acquires Breed's Hill Capital, continues M&A streak
RIA NEWS SEP 04, 2025
RIA moves: Corient acquires Breed's Hill Capital, continues M&A streak

Aspen Wealth's New England Private Wealth Advisors has also snapped up a $1.6 billion firm in New Hampshire.

By Leo Almazora
401(k) millionaires reach new high as retirement account balances rebound in Q2
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 04, 2025
401(k) millionaires reach new high as retirement account balances rebound in Q2

Fidelity's latest quarterly retirement analysis data show sustained plan contributions, with account balances rebounding from a brief dip.

By Leo Almazora
More workers look to employers for help with financial stress, BofA poll reveals
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 04, 2025
More workers look to employers for help with financial stress, BofA poll reveals

Employers are starting to take notice, but there is still some way to go

By Steve Randall
Wealthspire to be acquired by Chicago PE firm as Aon divests most of its NFP wealth business
RIA NEWS SEP 03, 2025
Wealthspire to be acquired by Chicago PE firm as Aon divests most of its NFP wealth business

The deal is expected to be worth $2.7 billion when it closes, likely in Q4 2025

By Steve Randall
How OBBBA changes have made QSBS more interesting for business owners
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 03, 2025
How OBBBA changes have made QSBS more interesting for business owners

For eligible entrepreneurs, new provisions for qualified small business stock widen the potential for capital gains tax exclusions.

By Leo Almazora
Yieldstreet pockets $5M from ship-scrapping settlement to cover legal fees
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 03, 2025
Yieldstreet pockets $5M from ship-scrapping settlement to cover legal fees

"The settlement proceeds are being used to reimburse outstanding legal and other third-party expenses in accordance with the funds’ governing investment documents, not as corporate profit," a company spokesperson told InvestmentNews.

By Bruce Kelly
Sandwich generation faces mounting financial strain as retirement savings take a back seat
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 03, 2025
Sandwich generation faces mounting financial strain as retirement savings take a back seat

Americans paying the caregiving tax – including members of Gen X and Millennials – are sacrificing long-term security.

By Leo Almazora
Ex-Hightower CEO Bob Oros joins PPB Capital's board
ALTERNATIVES SEP 03, 2025
Ex-Hightower CEO Bob Oros joins PPB Capital's board

Wealth.com and Shaping Wealth have also tapped other industry heavyweights to beef up their own advisory boards.

By Leo Almazora
Ex-Archegos risk head who testified against Hwang avoids prison
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 03, 2025
Ex-Archegos risk head who testified against Hwang avoids prison

The presiding judge stressed his "gravely serious" acts contributing to the far-reaching fraud at the family office but credited him for cooperating with US authorities.

By Bloomberg
Stifel taps Launny Steffens for new vice chairman role
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 03, 2025
Stifel taps Launny Steffens for new vice chairman role

The veteran who built Merrill Lynch's retail business from the ground up will bring that experience to support growth across Stifel's advisory, asset management, and investment banking businesses.

By Leo Almazora
State Street takes minority stake in Apex Fintech
FINTECH SEP 03, 2025
State Street takes minority stake in Apex Fintech

The partnership aims to develop a globally scalable custody and clearing solution for advisors and the clients they serve.

By Leo Almazora
Job openings little changed in July as soft labor market paves way for rate cut
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 03, 2025
Job openings little changed in July as soft labor market paves way for rate cut

Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic published an essay on inflation risk and said that evidence of a weaker labor market warrants a single quarter-point rate cut this year.

By Andy Burt
Target date funds continue to grow, new data shows assets total $4.7T
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 03, 2025
Target date funds continue to grow, new data shows assets total $4.7T

Report reveals increased focus on funds with built-in income features.

By Steve Randall
A 'just right' moment for munis
OPINION SEP 02, 2025
A 'just right' moment for munis

After a two-year period of inversion, the muni yield curve is back in a more natural position – and poised to create opportunities for long-term investors.

By Kim Olsan
Advisor moves: UBS exodus continues as Merrill makes additions in California, Texas
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 02, 2025
Advisor moves: UBS exodus continues as Merrill makes additions in California, Texas

Meanwhile, an experienced Connecticut advisor has cut ties with Edelman Financial Engines, and Raymond James' independent division welcomes a Washington-based duo.

By Leo Almazora
Osaic ponies up $9.8M to settle clients' lawsuit involving real estate, alternatives
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 02, 2025
Osaic ponies up $9.8M to settle clients' lawsuit involving real estate, alternatives

Osaic has now paid $17.2 million to settle claims involving former clients of Jim Walesa.

By Bruce Kelly
RIA giant Mercer matches 2024 deal count, lays groundwork for Idaho expansion
RIA NEWS SEP 02, 2025
RIA giant Mercer matches 2024 deal count, lays groundwork for Idaho expansion

Oregon-based Eagle Wealth Management and Idaho-based West Oak Capital give Mercer 11 acquisitions in 2025, matching last year's total. 

By Andrew Cohen