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Wealth management firms start off 2024 with M&A bang
NEWS RIAS FEB 14, 2024
Wealth management firms start off 2024 with M&A bang

A January wave of consolidation sees $32 billion in assets purchased across 23 deals, Fidelity reports.

By Leo Almazora
How does the work and pay picture look for financial professionals?
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 14, 2024
How does the work and pay picture look for financial professionals?

Data from College for Financial Planning reveal views on compensation, career development, and workforce challenges.

By Leo Almazora
Twenty Four Wealth boosts $814M practice with acquisition
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 14, 2024
Twenty Four Wealth boosts $814M practice with acquisition

Connecticut firm has acquired a $150M firm in New Hampshire.

By Steve Randall
How getting in touch with your emotions can lead to better market trading
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 14, 2024
How getting in touch with your emotions can lead to better market trading

New study reveals how emotions are impacted by challenging market conditions.

By Steve Randall
5-Star Financial Planning Software and 5-Star CRM Platforms ending soon
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 13, 2024
5-Star Financial Planning Software and 5-Star CRM Platforms ending soon

Search for the best financial planning software and CRM platform ends this Friday.

By InvestmentNews
Commonwealth sees second year of record recruiting results
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 13, 2024
Commonwealth sees second year of record recruiting results

The firm welcomed nearly $16B of new client assets in 2023 and 292 advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Ex-Oppenheimer advisor sentenced to 8 years for $50M Ponzi scheme
NEWS BROKER DEALERS FEB 13, 2024
Ex-Oppenheimer advisor sentenced to 8 years for $50M Ponzi scheme

The disgraced advisor fleeced more than 400 investors in a fraudulent 'private equity' fund over a 13-year period.

By Leo Almazora
Edward Jones leads the way in adding CFPs
NEWS BROKER DEALERS FEB 13, 2024
Edward Jones leads the way in adding CFPs

Other firms that saw big increases in the number of CFP professionals in 2023 included Charles Schwab and Northwestern Mutual.

By Leo Almazora
Higher-than-expected inflation reading hits hopes of Fed rate cuts
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 13, 2024
Higher-than-expected inflation reading hits hopes of Fed rate cuts

The core consumer price index, excluding food and energy costs, rose 0.4% in January, which was more than expected and the most in eight months.

By Bloomberg
LPL snaps up 2,400 advisors, $100B in assets with Atria acquisition
NEWS BROKER DEALERS FEB 13, 2024
LPL snaps up 2,400 advisors, $100B in assets with Atria acquisition

LPL's equity purchase of Atria will cost the firm at least $805 million.

By Bruce Kelly
Morningstar Wealth strengthens its SMA shelf
NEWS ALTERNATIVES FEB 13, 2024
Morningstar Wealth strengthens its SMA shelf

Advisors on the platform now have more options and flexibility to build customized portfolios for clients.

By Leo Almazora
Foundation Source makes acquisition to boost charitable giving solutions suite
NEWS FINTECH FEB 13, 2024
Foundation Source makes acquisition to boost charitable giving solutions suite

Technology firm says the deal will help it provide specialized support to advisors, donors, and non-profits.

By Steve Randall
US stock future tumble ahead of crucial CPI data
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 13, 2024
US stock future tumble ahead of crucial CPI data

Markets expect inflation to have eased but may be overpricing Fed cuts.

By Bloomberg
Oil markets should be 'comfortable' in 2024, IEA says
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 13, 2024
Oil markets should be 'comfortable' in 2024, IEA says

Prices should be moderate despite weakening demand.

By Bloomberg
Alex David jumps to Raymond James from Stifel
NEWS BROKER DEALERS FEB 12, 2024
Alex David jumps to Raymond James from Stifel

'This appears to be more of a reflection on Stifel,' one industry recruiter says.

By Bruce Kelly
Does private equity benefit RIAs?
NEWS RIAS FEB 12, 2024
Does private equity benefit RIAs?

Michael Kitces, longtime financial planner and blogger, says he’s ‘not a fan.'

By Josh Welsh
Financial wellness benefits a ‘must-have’ work perk: Vestwell
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 12, 2024
Financial wellness benefits a ‘must-have’ work perk: Vestwell

Poll of more than 1,200 workers highlights shifting savings habits, student debt woes, and overwhelming demand for advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Bond traders change bets on Fed rate cuts
NEWS FIXED INCOME FEB 12, 2024
Bond traders change bets on Fed rate cuts

Markets are now conceding that a slower pace is likely.

By Bloomberg
Economists believe Fed has gone too far in restrictive policy
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 12, 2024
Economists believe Fed has gone too far in restrictive policy

It's the most critical view of the NABE in 13 years.

By Bloomberg
Private equity returns have slumped, says Raymond James
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 12, 2024
Private equity returns have slumped, says Raymond James

Returns to investors are at their worst level since the financial crisis.

By Bloomberg