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LPL Financial beats expected earnings helped by record $26B recruitment assets
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 30, 2024
LPL Financial beats expected earnings helped by record $26B recruitment assets

The firm reported record advisor count, strong organic growth.

By Steve Randall
YieldStreet, investors, reach $6.2 million settlement over sunken ship scrap deal
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 30, 2024
YieldStreet, investors, reach $6.2 million settlement over sunken ship scrap deal

“YieldStreet raised money and some of the ships disappeared,” one attorney says.

By Bruce Kelly
The election is just one of several key investor concerns, says Janus Henderson
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 30, 2024
The election is just one of several key investor concerns, says Janus Henderson

A shift away from equities, the rise of AI, and too-good news on financial literacy should catch advisors' attention, says the global asset manager.

By Leo Almazora
Homeowners look at refinancing to ease monthly mortgage payment struggles
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 30, 2024
Homeowners look at refinancing to ease monthly mortgage payment struggles

Millennials are most likely to say payments are impacting their personal finances.

By Steve Randall
NFL's Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins in reported talks with investment firms
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 30, 2024
NFL's Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins in reported talks with investment firms

NFL owners voted in August for private equity funds to own minority stakes.

By Steve Randall
Retirement income plans lacking for most Americans, reveals Allianz Life
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 30, 2024
Retirement income plans lacking for most Americans, reveals Allianz Life

Turning retirement savings into retirement income is the big challenge.

By Steve Randall
Are put options the new bonds?
NEWS EQUITIES OCT 29, 2024
Are put options the new bonds?

"Puts are there to protect you when markets go down fast."

By Josh Welsh
These states have the best 529 college savings plans, Morningstar says
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 29, 2024
These states have the best 529 college savings plans, Morningstar says

Costs have come down, investment options have gotten better, and stewardship by states over 529 college savings programs has improved, says ratings firm.

By Emile Hallez
Decked out as Elvis, LPL Financial’s Steinmeier is in the building
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 29, 2024
Decked out as Elvis, LPL Financial’s Steinmeier is in the building

LPL's new CEO Rich Steinmeier squeezed into an Elvis outfit on Friday to celebrate Halloween.

By Bruce Kelly
Waverly Advisors bolsters Colorado presence with Mueller partnership
NEWS RIAS OCT 29, 2024
Waverly Advisors bolsters Colorado presence with Mueller partnership

The PE-backed RIA's second location in the state bolsters its $14.4B AUM enterprise with a HNW tax and retirement planning practice.

By Leo Almazora
$245B Mariner gets capital infusion from Neuberger Berman
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 29, 2024
$245B Mariner gets capital infusion from Neuberger Berman

The national wealth advisory firm is continuing to pursue its growth goal to reach 5,000 advisors with a fresh shot of capital and strategic support.

By Leo Almazora
Broker who acted as his own lawyer loses $122,000 arbitration claim
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 29, 2024
Broker who acted as his own lawyer loses $122,000 arbitration claim

"Beating up on a broker who is not represented by an attorney is akin to taking candy from a baby,” says one attorney.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisors sunny on the economy and active ETFs
NEWS ETFS OCT 29, 2024
Advisors sunny on the economy and active ETFs

Financial professionals told InvestmentNews they see the US economy performing better and the S&P 500 going up over a year, but that doesn't mean they're putting more money into US stocks.

By Emile Hallez
To be a fiduciary, or not to be a fiduciary?
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 29, 2024
To be a fiduciary, or not to be a fiduciary?

Survey reveals unsurprising support from fee-only advisors but CEO of Finseca says restricting yourself to one fee model is "just plain stupid."

By Josh Welsh
Hybrid RIA network Kestra welcomes Wealth Empowerment Financial Strategies
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 29, 2024
Hybrid RIA network Kestra welcomes Wealth Empowerment Financial Strategies

The $103B independent wealth platform's latest addition in Boca Raton, Florida comes after bolting from embattled firm B. Riley.

By Leo Almazora
$156B RIA Hightower keeps deal train chugging with Wisconsin-based FPIS
NEWS RIAS OCT 29, 2024
$156B RIA Hightower keeps deal train chugging with Wisconsin-based FPIS

The wealth giant's strategic investment for the $1.1B multi-generational advisory practice marks its fifth acquisition for the year while expanding its Midwest presence.

By Leo Almazora
Cresset appoints Jessica Malkin to chief growth officer role
NEWS RIAS OCT 29, 2024
Cresset appoints Jessica Malkin to chief growth officer role

The top-ranked RIA's new growth leader is taking on the role as part of an expanded mandate.

By Leo Almazora
Will new wealth management solution for digital wallets lead to DIY investing surge?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 29, 2024
Will new wealth management solution for digital wallets lead to DIY investing surge?

Growth of the digital wallet space makes it ripe for wider range of financial services.

By Steve Randall
FreeWill launches new platform to expand advisors' estate services offering
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 29, 2024
FreeWill launches new platform to expand advisors' estate services offering

Solution comes amid huge intergenerational wealth transfer.

By Steve Randall
Who are the wealthiest people in the fast-growing creator economy?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 29, 2024
Who are the wealthiest people in the fast-growing creator economy?

Forbes survey reveals who's cashing in from content creation.

By Steve Randall