The March testing window drew more than 4,000 candidates, with women and racially and ethnically diverse test-takers also hitting all-time highs.
Trump's Fed pick outlined plans to reshape inflation policy as questions swirled over his divestiture plans and commitment to institutional independence.
The deal will give Citi Wealth clients access to a single account structure combining ETFs, mutual funds, separately managed accounts and alternatives — with BlackRock integration built in.
The new RIA marks the latest episode of departures from Commonwealth Financial Network following its acquisition by LPL.
Meanwhile, Fair Oaks Wealth Management moves $140 million to Ameriprise from Edward Jones, and Prime Capital Financial adds a Fort Worth planning specialist.
Blackstone's latest advisor survey finds nearly all respondents holding or adding to private equity positions, even as redemption gates and AI-driven credit concerns shake the asset class.
A proposed annual surcharge on second homes valued at $5 million or more has united the governor and mayor, while leaving real-estate lobbyists largely on their own to fight back.
The number of sub-$2 billion RIAs getting minority capital nearly tripled in 2025, a trend that has already accelerated in the first quarter of 2026.
With Robinhood building a prediction hub and Schwab signaling caution, wealth firms are confronting potentially blurred lines between investment tools and pure speculation.
Meanwhile, Wealth Enhancement expands its Dallas footprint with a $268 million RIA, and Integrated Partners launches a virtual family office practice targeting ultra-high-net-worth clients.
