New Cerulli study sheds light on advisors going independent
Cerulli’s study revealed approximately one-third of IBD advisors (32%) have considered opening an RIA in the past year.
EP Wealth scores sports-focused advisors from RBC
The fee-only RIA’s newest advisors in California cater to high-net-worth individuals and athletes at the pro and college levels.
SEIA eyes expansion with largest-ever acquisition
The independent RIA’s deal for a Cleveland-based firm with $2B in assets would mark its maiden expansion into the American Midwest.
Janney expands Eastern US profile with veteran advisors
The ex-Baird advisor in North Carolina and the Wells Fargo alum in Maryland, who together reported managing more than $600M.
Michael Nathanson named new Focus CEO
After several months as president, Nathanson is taking over the chief exec position at the wealth advisory giant from Dan Glaser.
Equities on hold as traders await Fed decision
The central bank will announce rates decision Wednesday.
Celebrity, charity, diversity: Insights from a ‘financial architect’
Angeles Wealth’s Rick Nott shares his career journey working with wealth.
Confidence of a better year surges among private equity execs
The industry is poised for a rise in deals and AI playing a larger role.
Momentum traders to buy equities even if market drops: Goldman
Momentum traders to buy equities even if market drops: Goldman.
Treasury issuance will keep yields elevated, says Barclays
Even if the Fed starts rate cuts, long-term yields are likely to stay high.
Unwanted crypto gifts a headache for bitcoin ETF firms
Handcuffed by regulation, crypto ETF issuers are stuck with virtual assets that inadvertently made their way into their wallets.
Are advisors operating ‘above or below the line’?
CEO of GYL outlines how advisors can stay fresh and relevant.
Freestone strengthens San Francisco office with veteran hire
The advisor joins the independent in California with 30 years of industry experience, including tenures at Goldman Sachs and UBS.
Majority of women agree a retirement storm is brewing
Faced with rising living costs and debt, majority of women call for immediate action on Social Security and pension plans.
Advisors weigh in on the future of the Magnificent Seven
The "Mag 7" collectively represent a weighting of more than 27% of the S&P 500, so they will have an outsized impact on the broader market whatever they do.
Jackson spices up RILA suite with new add-on
The leading annuity provider’s new income option allows investors added flexibility in building guaranteed lifetime income.
Gold in flux as investors await Fed meeting
Following a 13 percent advance this year, the price of the yellow metal wavered as traders weigh the odds of harmful rate hikes.
Finra bars ex-Wells Fargo broker firm accused of theft
“We’ve done scores of theft cases over the years and it’s a cancer," said one attorney.
Hedge funds ramp up tech allocations, says Goldman
Data show amped-up net buying in sector through long positions and short-covering even amid a slide in S&P 500 IT index.
