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Ladenburg Thalmann invests in impact investing startup
ALTERNATIVES AUG 13, 2019
Ladenburg Thalmann invests in impact investing startup

Newday offers low-barrier access to portfolios built around United Nations' sustainability goals.

By Ryan W. Neal
Advisers may not be equipped to help clients navigate private markets
ALTERNATIVES AUG 09, 2019
Advisers may not be equipped to help clients navigate private markets

As SEC moves toward easing rules on unregistered securities, advisers could become gatekeepers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
GPB adds class action lawsuit to list of woes
ALTERNATIVES AUG 06, 2019
GPB adds class action lawsuit to list of woes

Private placement firm's latest hurdle stems from the lack of financial reporting.

By Bruce Kelly
3 tips for the doomsday investor
ALTERNATIVES AUG 02, 2019
3 tips for the doomsday investor

Which investments are likely to underperform as a result of climate change, and which may prosper.

By Andy Penkalski
Lightyear sells Wealth Enhancement Group to TA Associates
RIA NEWS JUL 31, 2019
Lightyear sells Wealth Enhancement Group to TA Associates

Don Marron and the $11.8 billion RIA ride the wave of private-equity ownership.

By Jeff Benjamin
A crisis of confidence surrounds GPB Capital
ALTERNATIVES JUL 30, 2019
A crisis of confidence surrounds GPB Capital

The latest setback is a lawsuit from an auto dealer who sold a majority stake in his company to GPB and accuses the firm of 'a massive securities fraud.'

By Bruce Kelly
New twist on private equity in RIA space: Silent minority ownership
RIA NEWS JUL 29, 2019
New twist on private equity in RIA space: Silent minority ownership

Upstart Kudu Investment Management acquires piece of a second advisory firm.

By Jeff Benjamin
Low-cost gold ETFs introduce new fiduciary challenge
ALTERNATIVES JUL 23, 2019
Low-cost gold ETFs introduce new fiduciary challenge

The arrival of funds offering cheaper access to gold means advisers must weigh liquidity against cost.

By Jeff Benjamin
Top 50 equity mutual funds, second quarter 2019
ALTERNATIVES JUL 20, 2019
Top 50 equity mutual funds, second quarter 2019

A closer look at the numbers.

By Ellie Zhu
Top 50 equity ETFs, second quarter 2019
ALTERNATIVES JUL 20, 2019
Top 50 equity ETFs, second quarter 2019

A closer look at the numbers.

By Ellie Zhu
Nick Schorsch returns to public view, this time to settle up with the SEC
ALTERNATIVES JUL 19, 2019
Nick Schorsch returns to public view, this time to settle up with the SEC

After keeping a low profile for past few years, one-time REIT czar re-emerges to face consequences for past wrongdoing.

By Bruce Kelly
Senate Republicans seek allowances for RIAs to manage pooled crowdfunding money
ALTERNATIVES JUL 19, 2019
Senate Republicans seek allowances for RIAs to manage pooled crowdfunding money

GOP lawmakers also ask SEC to increase number of investors who qualify to buy private placements.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Elizabeth Warren declares war on private equity 'vampires'
ALTERNATIVES JUL 18, 2019
Elizabeth Warren declares war on private equity 'vampires'

The presidential candidate proposes restricting PE firms' ability to pay themselves 'monitoring fees' and dividends, while limiting their ability to use tax breaks for the debt placed on companies they buy

By Bloomberg
Finra panel awards investors $1.16 million over sales of REITs, other complex products
ALTERNATIVES JUL 17, 2019
Finra panel awards investors $1.16 million over sales of REITs, other complex products

Berthel Fisher CEO says firm gives clients 'excellent service and good investment advice'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Schorsch, AR Capital to pay $60 million to settle SEC charges
ALTERNATIVES JUL 16, 2019
Schorsch, AR Capital to pay $60 million to settle SEC charges

The former REIT czar and his firm wrongfully obtained millions linked to REIT mergers.

By Bruce Kelly
Surging demand turns solar panels into the hottest summer investment
RIA NEWS JUL 10, 2019
Surging demand turns solar panels into the hottest summer investment

Tax incentives fuel sales and drive share prices up by double and triple digits.

By Jeff Benjamin
David Lerner Associates' financial condition deteriorates
ALTERNATIVES JUL 10, 2019
David Lerner Associates' financial condition deteriorates

Firm reported 'negative net worth' of $17 million last year in recent SEC filing.

By Bruce Kelly
Embracing the highs and lows of cannabis investing
RIA NEWS JUL 09, 2019
Embracing the highs and lows of cannabis investing

Momentum is on the side of legalization at the federal level

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC commissioner Jackson seeks data on potential harm of easing rules for private placements
ALTERNATIVES JUL 01, 2019
SEC commissioner Jackson seeks data on potential harm of easing rules for private placements

Proponents, however, say products provide portfolio balance for retirement savers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC bars head of terminated RIA, orders $1.3 million in payments
RIA NEWS JUL 01, 2019
SEC bars head of terminated RIA, orders $1.3 million in payments

Kristofor Behn and his firm, Fieldstone Financial Management, charged with fraud.

By InvestmentNews