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The 'Great Wealth Transfer' tailored for women
NEWS WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY DEC 16, 2024
The 'Great Wealth Transfer' tailored for women

U.S. Bank executive explains how its approaching a monumental shift in wealth.

By Chris Davis
Younger high-net-worth Americans are more likely to prefer living wealth transfers, says Schwab
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 16, 2024
Younger high-net-worth Americans are more likely to prefer living wealth transfers, says Schwab

Survey of US millionaires unpacks demographic divides, with millennials and Gen Xers more than twice as likely as Boomers to share their fortunes while alive.

By Leo Almazora
Start using AI now
NEWS FINTECH DEC 16, 2024
Start using AI now

It takes as little as 10 hours to become proficient at using generative AI, researchers say. Advisors who do that now will be at an advantage as the technology expands.

By Emile Hallez
Will wealthy share their bounty?
NEWS RIAS DEC 16, 2024
Will wealthy share their bounty?

After a record year for charitable giving, advisors look ahead to an uncertain new year.

By Gregg Greenberg
CEO slips RIA into top gear
NEWS RIAS DEC 16, 2024
CEO slips RIA into top gear

On your mark. Get set. Go! Private Advisor Group's Frank Smith sprints into a new year.

By Gregg Greenberg
BlackRock sees wealth management allocations driving private markets' $20T surge
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 16, 2024
BlackRock sees wealth management allocations driving private markets' $20T surge

Asset manager expects real estate rebound, private credit among key drivers.

By Steve Randall
Women in public service significantly more concerned than men about finances
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 16, 2024
Women in public service significantly more concerned than men about finances

Retirement is a particular worry among female employees in government roles.

By Steve Randall
UnitedHealth agrees to pay $69M in 401(k) ERISA class action
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2024
UnitedHealth agrees to pay $69M in 401(k) ERISA class action

The settlement, stemming from accusations of underperforming Wells Fargo target-date fund investments affecting some 300,000 plan participants, is considered among the largest of its kind.

By Leo Almazora
Yet another former Western International broker in hot water with regulators
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 13, 2024
Yet another former Western International broker in hot water with regulators

Western International Securities was acquired by LPL this year.

By Bruce Kelly
$47B Clearstead announces CEO succession
NEWS RIAS DEC 13, 2024
$47B Clearstead announces CEO succession

David Fulton, the RIA giant's decade-long chief executive, is stepping down to be replaced by president Bradley Knapp on Jan. 1 as part of a planned transition.

By Leo Almazora
Cetera, Apella, Perigon announce advisor additions
NEWS RIAS DEC 13, 2024
Cetera, Apella, Perigon announce advisor additions

The firms are extending their footprints with new recruitment moves in Arizona, Massachusetts, and Florida.

By Leo Almazora
Tennessee-based SageSpring drafts NFL veteran Winston Justice as private wealth CEO
NEWS RIAS DEC 13, 2024
Tennessee-based SageSpring drafts NFL veteran Winston Justice as private wealth CEO

The former offensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles is taking charge of the $5.5 billion RIA's strategic growth initiatives.

By Leo Almazora
Gen X retirement crisis: Savings gap leaves millions unprepared
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 13, 2024
Gen X retirement crisis: Savings gap leaves millions unprepared

What are the imminent challenges for the next cohort of retirees?

By Steve Randall
NewEdge Capital Group has beaten its recruitment target in less than 12 months
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 13, 2024
NewEdge Capital Group has beaten its recruitment target in less than 12 months

New assets under management added continues strong gains for firm.

By Steve Randall
Finra arbitrators hit broker with rare penalty in midst of ongoing customer complaint
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 12, 2024
Finra arbitrators hit broker with rare penalty in midst of ongoing customer complaint

“The arbitration panel felt that [the advisor] was disrespecting the process,” the clients' attorney said.

By Bruce Kelly
Hightower, Summit keep growth streak going with latest strategic deals
NEWS RIAS DEC 12, 2024
Hightower, Summit keep growth streak going with latest strategic deals

The RIA acquirers' newest partnerships, involving an $800 million team and a $550 million wealth planning firm, give them additional footholds in Colorado and Illinois.

By Leo Almazora
Financial advisors sound off on their top investments for 2025
NEWS EQUITIES DEC 12, 2024
Financial advisors sound off on their top investments for 2025

Wealth managers may be sad to see 2024 go, but they still see some bright ideas for the coming year.

By Gregg Greenberg
Are we about to see an uptick in US asset and wealth management M&A?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 12, 2024
Are we about to see an uptick in US asset and wealth management M&A?

Challenging conditions have limited deals in 2024 but what about next year?

By Steve Randall
How are financial services firms adapting to communications, AI challenges?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 12, 2024
How are financial services firms adapting to communications, AI challenges?

New report reveals trends and challenges that the sector is facing.

By Steve Randall
Institutional consultant and OCIO snags Envestnet director for wealth business
NEWS RIAS DEC 12, 2024
Institutional consultant and OCIO snags Envestnet director for wealth business

Jean Heath, former principal director of asset management relations, will help Clearstead sell its newly acquired SMA services, a big step the firm has made in the high-end wealth-management business.

By Emile Hallez