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Blackstone’s latest fund rakes in cash, sells more than $1B
NEWS EQUITIES JAN 09, 2025
Blackstone’s latest fund rakes in cash, sells more than $1B

It’s the second straight year that Blackstone has launched a new fund in the alternative investment space and had a hit right off the bat.

By Bruce Kelly
Cerity Partners gets boost in Boston with Prio Wealth merger
NEWS RIAS JAN 09, 2025
Cerity Partners gets boost in Boston with Prio Wealth merger

The independent wealth giant's latest move in New England gives it an additional $4.1 billion in assets along with a "highly credentialed and experienced team."

By Leo Almazora
Over half of advisors warming up to crypto after Trump's election win, finds survey
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JAN 09, 2025
Over half of advisors warming up to crypto after Trump's election win, finds survey

With nearly all poll participants fielding questions from curious clients, the percentage of advisors investing in the asset class has doubled from 2023.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth managers reject bearish arguments as S&P goes for 'three-peat'
NEWS RIAS JAN 09, 2025
Wealth managers reject bearish arguments as S&P goes for 'three-peat'

Wall Street may not be expecting an S&P 500 "three-peat" victory in 2025, but that does not mean they are not bullish.

By Gregg Greenberg
Coldstream welcomes Seattle firms on continued Pacific Northwest push
NEWS RIAS JAN 09, 2025
Coldstream welcomes Seattle firms on continued Pacific Northwest push

The latest additions, a CPA practice and its sister RIA, boosts Coldstream's to $11.1 billion in advised assets while bolstering its tax capabilities.

By Leo Almazora
Savvy Advisors crosses $1B milestone to close 2024
NEWS RIAS JAN 09, 2025
Savvy Advisors crosses $1B milestone to close 2024

Founder and CEO hails industry-beating growth record, sealed by final four advisor additions, as proof of tech-empowered RIA's "belief in the value of human financial advice."

By Leo Almazora
Edward Jones to pay $17M to settle mutual fund fee overcharging probe
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 09, 2025
Edward Jones to pay $17M to settle mutual fund fee overcharging probe

It follows a four year investigation by state regulators.

By Steve Randall
Why some wealthy Americans are looking for new citizenship as Trump 2.0 nears
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 09, 2025
Why some wealthy Americans are looking for new citizenship as Trump 2.0 nears

Concerns around stability have made second citizenships more attractive.

By Steve Randall
Advisors rush to reach clients affected by LA fires
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 08, 2025
Advisors rush to reach clients affected by LA fires

Financial professionals near Malibu sought to ensure people had reached safety as major fires devastated parts of Los Angeles. With almost no containment for the fires as of Tuesday, the idea of rebuilding is far away, and it will be complicated by a lack of insurance.

By Emile Hallez
Liz Miller begins tenure as 2025 CFP Board chair
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 08, 2025
Liz Miller begins tenure as 2025 CFP Board chair

The respected veteran will oversee an ambitious agenda at the professional planning body, including plans to drive more inclusion and help shed insights on AI.

By Leo Almazora
Father-son advisor team finds new home at LPL
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 08, 2025
Father-son advisor team finds new home at LPL

The two advisors, who previously managed $320 million at Osaic, are joining the broker-dealer giant's network in Oregon.

By Leo Almazora
Analyst cites LPL, Robinhood, Wells Fargo among top picks for 2025.
NEWS RIAS JAN 08, 2025
Analyst cites LPL, Robinhood, Wells Fargo among top picks for 2025.

“2024 was a good year for industry, and this year feels like we’re being shot out of a cannon,” one senior brokerage executive said.

By Bruce Kelly
Creative Planning lands $1.3B Wisconsin firm
NEWS RIAS JAN 08, 2025
Creative Planning lands $1.3B Wisconsin firm

Kowal Investment Group represents the private equity-backed aggregator's 10th new RIA affiliate in two years.

By Leo Almazora
Closed-end fund investors seeking to build on solid 2024 returns
NEWS EQUITIES JAN 08, 2025
Closed-end fund investors seeking to build on solid 2024 returns

Wealth managers see the market setting up nicely for another positive year for closed-end funds and BDCs.

By Gregg Greenberg
MetLife to acquire $6B portfolio management teams from Mesirow
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 08, 2025
MetLife to acquire $6B portfolio management teams from Mesirow

Twenty investment specialists are transitioning over to the insurance giant as it looks to strengthen its capabilities in higher-yield strategies.

By Leo Almazora
Merrill sharpens ultra-high-net-worth focus with new advisory group
NEWS WIREHOUSES JAN 08, 2025
Merrill sharpens ultra-high-net-worth focus with new advisory group

Roughly two dozen specialists to support Merrill Wealth Management advisors on alts, custom asset allocation, specialized lending, and more complex services for elite clients.

By Leo Almazora
Sanctuary Wealth welcomes former Truist Wealth advisors as first partners for 2025
NEWS RIAS JAN 08, 2025
Sanctuary Wealth welcomes former Truist Wealth advisors as first partners for 2025

The $50 billion RIA network's latest affiliate joins its international ultra-high-net-worth group with $700 million in assets.

By Leo Almazora
After 15 years of stealthy growth, $47B Benjamin F. Edwards opens 100th location
NEWS RIAS JAN 08, 2025
After 15 years of stealthy growth, $47B Benjamin F. Edwards opens 100th location

With roots going back more than 130 years, the privately held hybrid RIA based in Missouri is looking forward to continued independence.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors 'aggressively' planning to increase use of alts products, report says
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 08, 2025
Advisors 'aggressively' planning to increase use of alts products, report says

Which products are most used now, which are set to see strong growth?

By Steve Randall
AmeriFlex CEO says more advisors seeking support, pushing AUA to new record
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 08, 2025
AmeriFlex CEO says more advisors seeking support, pushing AUA to new record

The firm's advisors now manage more than $14B after record-breaking year.

By Steve Randall