The firm is focusing more resources on the sector as it seeks to double the size of its business.
Financial advisors often recommend REITs as a way to generate income in retirement.
Looser monetary policy bets and hope for spot bitcoin ETF approval are key drivers.
Adoption of emerging structures such as interval funds and BDCs remains low.
The securities industry has a long, sad history of firms going out of business after a product like GWG bonds fails.
Colm Kelleher joins other executives and regulators warning of growing risks in the booming market.
The investment advisory firm is highly diverse and will never need a DEI initiative, co-founder says
'Ironically, I think the redemption issue is the best thing ever happen to nontraded REIT space,' says Kevin Gannon of Stanger.
'The brokers are besides themselves, especially the independent brokers,' one source says.
Half of financial professionals surveyed cite explaining the role of illiquidity within client portfolios as the most difficult client education topic.
Alternatives asset manager says strategy is outdated but CIO argues talk of its demise is premature.
Titan Securities is already among the departed. It's not footing the bill for its own funeral.
"We don’t agree with the decision but, with Finra arbitration, there is no appeal," says William H. McCance, president of Ages Financial Services.
Morgan Stanley's Graystone Consulting shares inaugural institutional investment study.
Bellevue, Washington-based iCap focused on developing apartment buildings and stand-alone real estate.
'The financial advisor recommended he put the entire amount in GWG L bonds,' the claimant's attorney says.
'We are starting to pound the table a little bit about listed REITs,' says Rich Hill of Cohen & Steers.
Innovayte is targeting RIAs with $100 million to $800 million in assets and will be led by Catherine “Cat” Davies, a clearing and custody industry veteran.
Analysts forecast an $8 trillion surge in the next five years.
"It’s frustrating to see Finra charging brokers after the nail is in the coffin of [clients'] portfolios," one attorney says.
