Andy Burt

Andy Burt is the managing editor of InvestmentNews. In his career in business media, he has had the experience of driving numerous industry verticals, including finance, fintech, supply chain, and banking. 

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LPL Financial bets on Liquidity and Succession program to equip financial advisors to prepare for the future
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 08, 2025
LPL Financial bets on Liquidity and Succession program to equip financial advisors to prepare for the future

"We introduced a program that solves for clients, staff, and the valuation needs of our advisors ... We're protecting the thing that makes our advisors special – that entrepreneurial spirit, that local flavor," Jeremy Holly, LPL's EVP of Business & Lifecycle Solutions, said. 

The Fed faces the challenge of the dual mandate; what happens next?
RIA NEWS AUG 06, 2025
The Fed faces the challenge of the dual mandate; what happens next?

"I think the next durable theme for investors is going to be security: energy security, technology security, defense," Jamie Cox, managing partner at Harris Financial Group, said.

The 2025 InvestmentNews Women to Watch Excellence Awardees revealed
RIA NEWS AUG 04, 2025
The 2025 InvestmentNews Women to Watch Excellence Awardees revealed

Find out who made the final shortlist for top honors at this year's awards, honoring the women and firms blazing new trails in wealth management.

Carson Group acquires 30th wholly-owned office Carson Wealth in Doylestown, PA
RIA NEWS AUG 04, 2025
Carson Group acquires 30th wholly-owned office Carson Wealth in Doylestown, PA

"Becoming a wholly owned Carson Wealth office was a clear and strategic decision for us," managing partner Mick Edwards said.

Fed holds rates steady; economists expect September may be a different story
EQUITIES JUL 30, 2025
Fed holds rates steady; economists expect September may be a different story

"The rate-setting committee has set the stage to take action at the next meeting. If economic conditions weaken, the committee will likely cut rates by a quarter point in September," said Jeffrey Roach, chief economist at LPL Financial.

GDP rises 3.0% in the second quarter, surpassing forecasts
EQUITIES JUL 30, 2025
GDP rises 3.0% in the second quarter, surpassing forecasts

"This report is unlikely to shift the Federal Reserve's stance ... For investors, this reinforces the importance of managing risk and focusing on fundamentals, rather than reacting to headline numbers," said Gina Bolvin, president of Bolvin Wealth Management Group.

Manhattan lone shooter kills 4, including police officer, Blackstone executive
ALTERNATIVES JUL 29, 2025
Manhattan lone shooter kills 4, including police officer, Blackstone executive

The victims at 345 Park Ave, home to the PE firm as well as KPMG and the National Football League, included the CEO of the Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust.

President Trump, Fed Chair Powell in closer alignment amid EU deal
EQUITIES JUL 28, 2025
President Trump, Fed Chair Powell in closer alignment amid EU deal

Even with greater consensus, it is still unlikely rates will be cut on July 30.

One in 10 advisors expect to switch firms in 2025: Cerulli report
RIA NEWS JUL 24, 2025
One in 10 advisors expect to switch firms in 2025: Cerulli report

Unprecedented advisor movement and M&A activity is a challenge for wealth management firms and advisors to preach continuity and progressive client services, according to new research.

President Trump's trade deal with Japan sets new course for global economy
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 22, 2025
President Trump's trade deal with Japan sets new course for global economy

The new deal involves 15% tariffs and $550 billion in Japanese investments in the US.