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Newcomer RIA Serenus goes bicoastal with New York City office
NEWS RIAS DEC 05, 2024
Newcomer RIA Serenus goes bicoastal with New York City office

The independent high-net-worth RIA's inaugural East Coast location will be headed by a new partner previously from Merrill Lynch.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James’ Paul Reilly sells shares as he heads for the exit
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 05, 2024
Raymond James’ Paul Reilly sells shares as he heads for the exit

"The company has reached new highs by every measure under his leadership,” one recruiter said.

By Bruce Kelly
Nominations to the first-ever 5-Star Financial Planners now open
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 05, 2024
Nominations to the first-ever 5-Star Financial Planners now open

InvestmentNews begins its search for the best financial planners in the industry

Orion taps Envestnet vet Chris Shutler as head of strategy
NEWS FINTECH DEC 05, 2024
Orion taps Envestnet vet Chris Shutler as head of strategy

Meanwhile, Orion's former COO and wealth division president has emerged to become CEO of wealth technology consultancy firm F2 strategy.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James firms up CEO succession plans for 2025
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 05, 2024
Raymond James firms up CEO succession plans for 2025

The firm said in May that current leader Paul Reilly would be stepping down.

By Steve Randall
Choreo empowers advisors, CPAs with new tax planning solution
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 05, 2024
Choreo empowers advisors, CPAs with new tax planning solution

Firm says automated tool aims to solve a gap in the marketplace.

By Steve Randall
Advisor sells $300M firm after 22 years to return to where she started her career
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 05, 2024
Advisor sells $300M firm after 22 years to return to where she started her career

Beverly Hills firm serves clients including those in entertainment industry.

By Steve Randall
Active ETFs are turning a lot of advisors' heads
NEWS ETFS DEC 04, 2024
Active ETFs are turning a lot of advisors' heads

More than 40 percent of advisors surveyed by InvestmentNews say they are likely to bump up their use of active ETFs over the coming year.

By Emile Hallez
CFA designation still in demand for hiring as fewer pursue it
NEWS RIAS DEC 04, 2024
CFA designation still in demand for hiring as fewer pursue it

The number of CFA test takers has dropped, yet wealth managers still seek out the designation when hiring.

By Gregg Greenberg
Americans plan to reduce debt for new year resolutions: CFP Board
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 04, 2024
Americans plan to reduce debt for new year resolutions: CFP Board

Advisors highlight strategies to help their clients with debt management.

By Josh Welsh
In a win for investors, GPB, at last, to move into receivership.
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 04, 2024
In a win for investors, GPB, at last, to move into receivership.

“This is progress for GPB investors and their financial advisors," said one senior brokerage executive.

By Bruce Kelly
Mariner adds $878M in bicoastal double-deal
NEWS RIAS DEC 04, 2024
Mariner adds $878M in bicoastal double-deal

The PE-backed RIA colossus with $245 billion in assets under management has just expanded its footprint in Florida and California.

By Leo Almazora
Voya taps Orion for new advisor tech platform
NEWS FINTECH DEC 04, 2024
Voya taps Orion for new advisor tech platform

The new partnership promises a unified experience that integrates in-plan and retail solutions with financial planning and other capabilities for Voya's advisor business.

By Leo Almazora
Prudential names new CEO in leadership shakeup
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 04, 2024
Prudential names new CEO in leadership shakeup

The $1.6 trillion financial services giant unveiled several key appointments, including its first global head of insurance and retirement.

By Leo Almazora
$27B Allworth swipes Ryan Wealth Management from Osaic
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 04, 2024
$27B Allworth swipes Ryan Wealth Management from Osaic

The $500 million firm gives the fast-growing national RIA additional footholds in the Northern California and the Pacific Northwest wealth markets.

By Leo Almazora
SageView picks up $400M AUA firm to expand East Coast presence
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 04, 2024
SageView picks up $400M AUA firm to expand East Coast presence

Retirement focused firm provides consultancy for institutions.

By Steve Randall
Home prices have stagnated, but investors in some areas are in luck
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 04, 2024
Home prices have stagnated, but investors in some areas are in luck

While the national picture is subdued, there are pockets of price gains.

By Steve Randall
Advisors who switch firms are overwhelmingly happy about it
NEWS RIAS DEC 03, 2024
Advisors who switch firms are overwhelmingly happy about it

A minority say they regret jumping ship, and in either case, their satisfaction has a lot to do with tech and compensation, results of a recent survey show.

$13B hybrid RIA Snowden Lane names new leader to ramp up national recruitment
NEWS RIAS DEC 03, 2024
$13B hybrid RIA Snowden Lane names new leader to ramp up national recruitment

The leading independent, advisor-owned firm is sharpening its growth focus by elevating one of its senior partners into an expanded leadership role.

By Leo Almazora
Sound Income Group's David Scranton talks 'eternal income' and retirement planning
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 03, 2024
Sound Income Group's David Scranton talks 'eternal income' and retirement planning

Veteran financial advisor and bestselling author David Scranton offers income-generation strategies for those near or in retirement.

By Gregg Greenberg