Survey research reveals just three-tenths trust AI-generated recommendations, bolstering the case for lasting human relationships with advisors.
Advyzon has launched a new hub for professionally managed model portfolios, while SS&C unveiled a unified suite of wealth solutions under the Black Diamond banner.
Former LA-based advisor James Arthur McDonald Jr. is facing federal prison time for defrauding investors out millions of dollars in a Ponzi-like scheme after a failed anti-America bet.
Meanwhile, Ameriprise has lured a 28-year veteran advisor away from Merrill in Pennsylvania, and taken over a bank-based investment program from Osaic in Michigan.
The executive order directed at the Department of Labor and the Securities and Exchange Commission also gives an opening to cryptocurrencies and other alternative investments.
Orion's Tom Wilson on delivering coordinated, high-touch service in a world where returns alone no longer set you apart.
Barely a decade old, registered index-linked annuities have quickly surged in popularity, thanks to their unique blend of protection and growth potential—an appealing option for investors looking to chart a steadier course through today's choppy market waters, says Myles Lambert, Brighthouse Financial.