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'Not every RIA needs to sell to a big aggregator'
FINTECH JUN 23, 2025
'Not every RIA needs to sell to a big aggregator'

Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk shares insights on the custodial platform's refresh, how it's striking a chord among entrepreneurial advisors, and what's ahead after its latest $152 million funding round.

By Leo Almazora
Northern Trust vows continued independence after BNY report
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 23, 2025
Northern Trust vows continued independence after BNY report

Following Wall Street Journal reporting from unnamed sources, the Chicago-based financial giant stressed its commitment to "delivering long-term value to our stakeholders."

By Bloomberg
Robo platform Wealthfront teases IPO plans
FINTECH JUN 23, 2025
Robo platform Wealthfront teases IPO plans

The digital investment platform's announcement of a confidential submission to the SEC comes amid a broader trend of consumer fintech firms going to market.

By Leo Almazora
Goldman, Citi back NaviPlan architects in fresh bet on AI-powered financial advice
FINTECH JUN 23, 2025
Goldman, Citi back NaviPlan architects in fresh bet on AI-powered financial advice

The Canadian startup's latest funding round, raising $60 million from the banks and other investors, is set to fuel its continued expansion into the US.

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: Carson Group gains strength in Utah, Apollon debuts in Ohio
RIA NEWS JUN 23, 2025
RIA moves: Carson Group gains strength in Utah, Apollon debuts in Ohio

Carson's latest addition in Salt Lake City continues its strategy of buying out successful and growing Carson Wealth locations.

By Leo Almazora
Two US financial services firms in merger talks that could create $3T powerhouse
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS JUN 23, 2025
Two US financial services firms in merger talks that could create $3T powerhouse

Reports of potential combination follow discussions between CEOs, sources say.

By Steve Randall
Judge OKs more than $90 million in settlement money for GWG investors
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 20, 2025
Judge OKs more than $90 million in settlement money for GWG investors

Mayer Brown, GWG's law firm, agreed to pay $30 million to resolve conflict of interest claims.

By Bruce Kelly
Fintech bytes: Orion and eMoney add new planning, investment tools for RIAs
FINTECH JUN 20, 2025
Fintech bytes: Orion and eMoney add new planning, investment tools for RIAs

Orion adds new model portfolios and SMAs under expanded JPMorgan tie-up, while eMoney boosts its planning software capabilities.

By Leo Almazora
Retirement uncertainty cuts across generations: Transamerica
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 20, 2025
Retirement uncertainty cuts across generations: Transamerica

National survey of workers exposes widespread retirement planning challenges for Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers.

By Leo Almazora
Does a merger or acquisition make sense for your firm? Why now is the perfect time to secure your firm’s future
OPINION JUN 20, 2025
Does a merger or acquisition make sense for your firm? Why now is the perfect time to secure your firm’s future

While the choice for advisors to "die at their desks" might been wise once upon a time, higher acquisition multiples and innovations in deal structures have created more immediate M&A opportunities.

By Debra Taylor
Raymond James continues recruitment run with UBS, Morgan Stanley teams
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 20, 2025
Raymond James continues recruitment run with UBS, Morgan Stanley teams

A father-son pair has joined the firm's independent arm in Utah, while a quartet of planning advisors strengthen its employee channel in Louisiana.

By Leo Almazora
Social Security trustees see one less year in insolvency countdown, project shortfall to start 2034
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 18, 2025
Social Security trustees see one less year in insolvency countdown, project shortfall to start 2034

New report shows dimmed outlook for benefits to retirees and disabled Americans, creating further pressure for federal tax hikes or more borrowing.

By Leo Almazora
NY Republican Stefanik presses SEC to probe Harvard bond sale
FIXED INCOME JUN 18, 2025
NY Republican Stefanik presses SEC to probe Harvard bond sale

Open letter to SEC Chair Paul Atkins questions whether the Ivy League university withheld material information prior to its $750 million taxable bond offering.

By Bloomberg
Ex-LPL leader re-emerges at The Wealth Consulting Group
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 18, 2025
Ex-LPL leader re-emerges at The Wealth Consulting Group

The Las Vegas-based hybrid RIA overseeing $8.8 billion in assets has named Andy Kalbaugh president to help scale its advisor platform.

By Leo Almazora
Envestnet extends investment offerings with new alts model portfolios
ALTERNATIVES JUN 18, 2025
Envestnet extends investment offerings with new alts model portfolios

The wealth tech giant – in collaboration with Fidelity, BlackRock, State Street, and Franklin Templeton – is offering its advisor and wealth firm users more ways to diversify.

By Leo Almazora
Just as wealth industry M&A was picking up, economic uncertainty could kill it again
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS JUN 18, 2025
Just as wealth industry M&A was picking up, economic uncertainty could kill it again

Deal volume increased post-election but now caution has taken over.

By Steve Randall
Want to get the most out of alts? You’ll have to do your homework
OPINION JUN 17, 2025
Want to get the most out of alts? You’ll have to do your homework

Advisors who expect an edge from alternatives' illiquidity premium – without understanding the underlying terms and explaining them to clients – have a world of learning to do.

By Eddy Augsten
'Finfluencer' Ponzi scheme defrauds investors of over $20M
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 17, 2025
'Finfluencer' Ponzi scheme defrauds investors of over $20M

The social influencer Tyler Bossetti pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aiding in the filing of false tax documents as a result of the real estate scheme, which ran from 2019 to 2023 and used platforms including Facebook and YouTube.

By Andy Burt
US annuity sales see sixth straight $100B+ quarter
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 17, 2025
US annuity sales see sixth straight $100B+ quarter

The latest LIMRA data release shows continued growth in RILAs, variable annuities, and FRD products, though researchers argue more education is still needed.

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: Thiel's Indivisible welcomes Ride Wealth Partners, $4B Beacon snaps up Astor
RIA NEWS JUN 17, 2025
RIA moves: Thiel's Indivisible welcomes Ride Wealth Partners, $4B Beacon snaps up Astor

Indivisible Partners builds on its strategy to take turf in the independent space with its latest move in Colorado.

By Leo Almazora