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Asset managers have re-focused their investment priorities amid AI surge
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 30, 2025
Asset managers have re-focused their investment priorities amid AI surge

Survey reveals a rising priority driven by the rise in tech potential.

By Steve Randall
Finra reports rising risks from AI, cybersecurity, investment fraud
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 30, 2025
Finra reports rising risks from AI, cybersecurity, investment fraud

Regulatory oversight report highlights third-party risk landscape.

By Steve Randall
Trump in Schwab tie-up for $250m financial services offering
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 29, 2025
Trump in Schwab tie-up for $250m financial services offering

“American patriots can protect themselves from the ever-present threat of cancellation, censorship”

By Matthew Sellers
Southwest Airlines hit with ERISA class action over alleged 401(k) fund mismanagement
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 29, 2025
Southwest Airlines hit with ERISA class action over alleged 401(k) fund mismanagement

The lawsuit filed in Texas says the carrier's failure to remove an underperforming fund option, which holds over $2 billion in assets, has cost plan members millions.

By Leo Almazora
Nominations for the first $100M Club: Top Female Advisors now open
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 29, 2025
Nominations for the first $100M Club: Top Female Advisors now open

InvestmentNews begins the inaugural search for the Top Female Advisors in the industry

By InvestmentNews
Federal Reserve reveals first rate decision for 2025
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 29, 2025
Federal Reserve reveals first rate decision for 2025

Following a widely-held hold prediction, the FOMC dropped more hints on its inflation concerns while apparently maintaining distance from President Donald Trump.

By Leo Almazora
Financial advisors weigh rebound in REITs after lackluster year
NEWS EQUITIES JAN 29, 2025
Financial advisors weigh rebound in REITs after lackluster year

Wealth managers see a potential rebound in REITs after a disappointing 2024, but only if interest rates cooperate.

By Gregg Greenberg
Why advisors may be falling short of clients' planning expectations
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 29, 2025
Why advisors may be falling short of clients' planning expectations

Cerulli research reveals over half of households value a written financial plan, but just 25 percent of advisor practices meet the standard for comprehensive planning.

By Leo Almazora
Dynasty welcomes ex-Goldman Sachs team in Washington, DC
NEWS RIAS JAN 29, 2025
Dynasty welcomes ex-Goldman Sachs team in Washington, DC

The breakaway advisor team is making a return to independence with the launch of their own RIA firm through the Dynasty network.

By Leo Almazora
$1B Salient Wealth Planning Group joins LPL from Osaic
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 29, 2025
$1B Salient Wealth Planning Group joins LPL from Osaic

The broker-dealer titan is expanding its footprint in the West Coast with a veteran-founded high-net-worth practice.

By Leo Almazora
Sequoia secures first stake in Minnesota with $3.8B Carlson Capital Management
NEWS RIAS JAN 29, 2025
Sequoia secures first stake in Minnesota with $3.8B Carlson Capital Management

The acquisition, which represents its largest by number of employees, further enhances the $22.6 billion RIA giant's tax planning and compliance capabilities.

By Leo Almazora
New Edge Wealth, EP Wealth announce managing director hires
NEWS RIAS JAN 29, 2025
New Edge Wealth, EP Wealth announce managing director hires

Firms' appointments expand reach and capabilities for UHNW clients.

By Steve Randall
What are the key trends that JPMorgan sees for alternatives in 2025?
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JAN 29, 2025
What are the key trends that JPMorgan sees for alternatives in 2025?

Report highlights opportunities for alts investors across asset classes.

By Steve Randall
How consumers are using their credit cards suggests elevated financial stress
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 29, 2025
How consumers are using their credit cards suggests elevated financial stress

New report shows rising levels of delinquencies.

By Steve Randall
Changes in fees are coming for advisors. What will that look like?
NEWS RIAS JAN 28, 2025
Changes in fees are coming for advisors. What will that look like?

The traditional asset-based fee advisors charge clients "is going by the wayside," one executive said.

By Bruce Kelly
KKR hires exec to focus on 401(k) market
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 28, 2025
KKR hires exec to focus on 401(k) market

The firm in December brought on its first head of defined contribution, signifying a focus to get into 401(k)s and other plans meaningfully.

By Emile Hallez
Leaked HSBC memo shows bank making huge cuts in UK and US to focus on Asia
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 28, 2025
Leaked HSBC memo shows bank making huge cuts in UK and US to focus on Asia

Job losses and another blow to London as a financial hub as major lender “simplifies its business.”

By Matthew Sellers
Dynasty welcomes $6.4B SageSpring Wealth Partners from Raymond James
NEWS RIAS JAN 28, 2025
Dynasty welcomes $6.4B SageSpring Wealth Partners from Raymond James

In one of the biggest leaps in recent years, the Nashville-based firm with a next-gen focus is embracing full RIA independence.

By Leo Almazora
Carson Group widens California footprint
NEWS RIAS JAN 28, 2025
Carson Group widens California footprint

The acquisitive wealth giant is extending its presence in Sacramento as it welcomes a $365 million advisor duo.

By Leo Almazora
Mission Wealth expands in Texas with Logic Capital merger
NEWS RIAS JAN 28, 2025
Mission Wealth expands in Texas with Logic Capital merger

The deal extends Mission Wealth's footprint into Houston while boosting it to $10.6 billion in assets under management.

By Leo Almazora