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The scramble for talent at RIAs is just beginning: Schwab
NEWS RIAS DEC 11, 2024
The scramble for talent at RIAs is just beginning: Schwab

RIAs will need to hire more than 70,000 new staff over the next five years, Schwab said. What should RIAs be doing to prepare?

By Josh Welsh
LPL, industry, sanguine about some alternatives in 2025
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 11, 2024
LPL, industry, sanguine about some alternatives in 2025

“Private credit and infrastructure remain attractive," LPL said.

By Bruce Kelly
Some advisors are bullish on commercial real estate. Here's why
NEWS ALTERNATIVES DEC 11, 2024
Some advisors are bullish on commercial real estate. Here's why

Properties seem to have recovered better than expected after the COVID-19 office exodus.

By Gregg Greenberg
SEI eyes UMH leadership with LifeYield acquisition
NEWS FINTECH DEC 11, 2024
SEI eyes UMH leadership with LifeYield acquisition

Deal for Boston-based tech provider opens the door for an industry-first solution with real-time unified managed household and tax capabilities for advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Steward Partners strengthens West Coast presence with Lindsey-Trost Group deal
NEWS RIAS DEC 11, 2024
Steward Partners strengthens West Coast presence with Lindsey-Trost Group deal

The $38 billion RIA's latest merger transaction will create a hybrid branch overseeing $712 million in assets while giving the firm a new foothold in Los Angeles.

By Leo Almazora
Homrich Berg snaps up $6.4B family office WMS
NEWS RIAS DEC 11, 2024
Homrich Berg snaps up $6.4B family office WMS

The RIA giant's first deal since getting an infusion from TPG will lift it past the $24 billion asset mark while expanding its footprint in Maryland.

By Leo Almazora
Ingber joins HSBC to spearhead UHNW push in the US
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 11, 2024
Ingber joins HSBC to spearhead UHNW push in the US

New leader is taking the next step in a 24 year career.

By Steve Randall
Sanctuary Wealth boosts advisors' tech stack with new integration
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 11, 2024
Sanctuary Wealth boosts advisors' tech stack with new integration

What new capabilities does Sanctuary One have?

By Steve Randall
The SEC can limit mandatory arbitration by RIAs. But will it ever?
NEWS RIAS DEC 10, 2024
The SEC can limit mandatory arbitration by RIAs. But will it ever?

“It’s probably the most important issue relating to investor justice,” the SEC's ombudsman said at the Investor Advisory Committee meeting Tuesday.

By Emile Hallez
Building client-centered practices with career changers
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 10, 2024
Building client-centered practices with career changers

Financial advisors who come to the profession later in life have experiences that can help them connect with clients, said the founder of a group that trains career changers.

By Josh Welsh
Insurance salesman raised money for fraudulent oil and gas fund, SEC charges
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 10, 2024
Insurance salesman raised money for fraudulent oil and gas fund, SEC charges

David Underwood sold unregistered Heartland fund securities to 20 clients, including his wife, according to the SEC.

By Bruce Kelly
Modern Wealth adds $500M in AUM with acquisition hat trick
NEWS RIAS DEC 10, 2024
Modern Wealth adds $500M in AUM with acquisition hat trick

The growing RIA tops $6.5 billion in assets while extending its Michigan and Kansas footprints and establishing its first North Carolina location.

By Leo Almazora
AssetMark confirms ex-Carson Group leader Erin Wood as advanced planning architect
NEWS FINTECH DEC 10, 2024
AssetMark confirms ex-Carson Group leader Erin Wood as advanced planning architect

The leading TAMP provider is wading into the deeper end of financial planning with hopes to develop estate planning, retirement, and multi-generational wealth solutions.

By Leo Almazora
CFP exam participation hits all-time high in 2024
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 10, 2024
CFP exam participation hits all-time high in 2024

CFP Board reveals results from November testing wave, with a record number of more than 10,000 candidates looking to earn the mark this year.

By Leo Almazora
$24B Lido Advisors snaps up fellow LA RIA Avitas Wealth Management
NEWS RIAS DEC 10, 2024
$24B Lido Advisors snaps up fellow LA RIA Avitas Wealth Management

The RIA giant's newest partner brings multigenerational wealth expertise while adding more than $1.1 billion in registered assets under management.

By Leo Almazora
PE-backed RIA Merit adds $603M with Trinity Financial Partners
NEWS RIAS DEC 10, 2024
PE-backed RIA Merit adds $603M with Trinity Financial Partners

The deal gives the hybrid RIA with $11.84 billion in assets its third Pennsylvania location as well as its twenty-ninth partnership since receiving a key minority investment.

By Leo Almazora
$37B RIA Beacon Pointe taps ex-Capital Group leader for retirement plan division
NEWS RIAS DEC 10, 2024
$37B RIA Beacon Pointe taps ex-Capital Group leader for retirement plan division

The wealth firm's newest hire brings over a decade of experience in providing fiduciary and investment consulting services to 401(k) and 403(b) plans, endowments, and foundations.

By Leo Almazora
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney fined $15M by SEC for inadequate supervision
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 10, 2024
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney fined $15M by SEC for inadequate supervision

Several of the firm's advisors stole millions of dollars from clients.

By Steve Randall
Credit union managing $9.4B empowers clients with DIY investing
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 10, 2024
Credit union managing $9.4B empowers clients with DIY investing

Tech partner's capabilities will also provide digital wealth advice.

By Steve Randall
Are young Americans falling short on their financial ABCs?
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2024
Are young Americans falling short on their financial ABCs?

Survey findings reveal low levels of financial literacy among high school, college students, and new workers, with just one-fourth reporting high concerns around their ability to retire in their 60s.

By Leo Almazora