U.S. economy reclaims post as global growth engine

U.S. economy reclaims post as global growth engine
On Monday's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>, the U.S. economy reclaims the post of global growth engine, though the Federal Reserve remains all quiet on the rate hike front. Plus: How to invest when a rosy jobs report hurts stocks, Goldman picks a list of losers, and millennials go home for financial advice.
JAN 18, 2015

Latest News

Workplace financial education linked to stronger financial habits, but participation remains low
Workplace financial education linked to stronger financial habits, but participation remains low

New EBRI research found workers who participated in employer financial education reported higher confidence, literacy and financial satisfaction.

The rise of the super advisor: How AI is redefining competitive advantage in wealth management
The rise of the super advisor: How AI is redefining competitive advantage in wealth management

Beyond operational excellence, the winning advisors of the future are the ones who can reach across multiple disciplines without discarding specialist skills.

F.L.Putnam buys Seascape Capital, deepens New Hampshire footprint
F.L.Putnam buys Seascape Capital, deepens New Hampshire footprint

Deal marks firm's 11th acquisition, pushes AUM above $11 billion as Seascape's Portsmouth team joins the RIA.

SEC's quarterly reporting retreat meets an investor revolt
SEC's quarterly reporting retreat meets an investor revolt

The Investment Adviser Association, CFP Board, and the CFA Institute warn semiannual filings would widen information gaps and raise costs for advisors and clients.

Advisor moves: FiNet practice Merrit Point tucks in $1B Truist team in Florida debut
Advisor moves: FiNet practice Merrit Point tucks in $1B Truist team in Florida debut

Elsewhere, a Commonwealth team in Massachusetts converts to Cetera, while Janney draws four former Wells Fargo advisors to its Radnor, Pennsylvania office.

SPONSORED Who builds the income when the pension disappears?

Dan Biagini of American Equity says the steady decline of pensions, longer lifespans and a reset in interest rates are rewriting how advisors build retirement income

SPONSORED Why direct indexing stopped being optional

Direct indexing is on pace to outgrow ETFs and mutual funds. Northern Trust's Ken Lassner explains why the advisors who get it wish they had started sooner.