Market strategists unbowed

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Wall Street observers' resolve likely to be tested today, plus what could lift stocks out of their funk, solid earnings from Goldman Sachs and Janet Yellen's puzzle.
OCT 15, 2014

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RIA moves: Aspen Standard adds $1.1B Boston RIA, Ashton Thomas enters Hawaii market
RIA moves: Aspen Standard adds $1.1B Boston RIA, Ashton Thomas enters Hawaii market

Meanwhile, Merchant is continuing to expand its support for RIAs by partnering with a South Dakota-chartered trust company.

Savant Wealth targets Silicon Valley with Parkworth acquisition
Savant Wealth targets Silicon Valley with Parkworth acquisition

With Parkworth Wealth Management and its Silicon Valley tech industry client base now onboard, Savant accelerates its vision of housing 10 to 12 specialty practices under its national RIA.

Younger Americans want advisors who know AI – but still want the human touch
Younger Americans want advisors who know AI – but still want the human touch

Human guidance still wins over AI alone according to new report.

How firms can support advisors during difficult market times
How firms can support advisors during difficult market times

For service-focused financial advisors who might take their well-being for granted, regular check-ins and active listening from the top can provide a powerful recharge.

RIA moves: PE-backed Arax strengthens Midwestern presence with Summit Wealth Strategies
RIA moves: PE-backed Arax strengthens Midwestern presence with Summit Wealth Strategies

Meanwhile, $34 billion independent First Manhattan welcomed New Jersey-based Roanoke Asset Management, an RIA firm with more than 40 years of history.

SPONSORED How advisors can build for high-net-worth complexity

Orion's Tom Wilson on delivering coordinated, high-touch service in a world where returns alone no longer set you apart.

SPONSORED RILAs bring stability, growth during volatile markets

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.