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Massachusetts and Galvin may be looking at broker-dealers’ cash sweep programs
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 07, 2024
Massachusetts and Galvin may be looking at broker-dealers’ cash sweep programs

Morgan Stanley reported this week that a state securities regulator has been seeking information from the firm.

By Bruce Kelly
Fed unveils November rate decision
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 07, 2024
Fed unveils November rate decision

Policymakers at the Federal Reserve opted to lower the benchmark rate by a quarter of a percent.

By Leo Almazora
The 2024 InvestmentNews Women to Watch winners revealed
NEWS WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY NOV 07, 2024
The 2024 InvestmentNews Women to Watch winners revealed

Leading women in the financial advisory profession came together in New York City last night to honor and celebrate achievement and resilience.

By Manal Ali
Wealth Enhancement Group snaps up $536M M&R Capital Management
NEWS RIAS NOV 07, 2024
Wealth Enhancement Group snaps up $536M M&R Capital Management

The RIA aggregator's latest deal gives it a sixth New Jersey location while pushing its assets managed to $96.6 billion.

By Leo Almazora
How could SEC priorities shift for investment managers post-election?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 07, 2024
How could SEC priorities shift for investment managers post-election?

Regulation experts warn day-to-day operations could be impacted.

By Steve Randall
Healthcare focused RIA extends reach with new practice group
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 07, 2024
Healthcare focused RIA extends reach with new practice group

Florida based financial advisory firm is addressing unique industry challenges.

By Steve Randall
Broker-dealer index takes off post-election
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 06, 2024
Broker-dealer index takes off post-election

The results of Tuesday’s election create tailwinds for the wealth management industry.

By Bruce Kelly
Trump re-inherits Social Security's problems, and another chance to fix them
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 06, 2024
Trump re-inherits Social Security's problems, and another chance to fix them

The next president has proposed cutting Social Security benefits taxes, which would deplete the system faster. Bipartisan support is needed to pass reforms, observers say.

By Emile Hallez
Harris paid the price for inflation. Now, advisors explain how to get ahead of it.
NEWS EQUITIES NOV 06, 2024
Harris paid the price for inflation. Now, advisors explain how to get ahead of it.

Wealth managers offer strategies for portfolio protection against the scourge of inflation.

By Gregg Greenberg
Trump wins… now what? Women advisors on calming clients and steering strategy
NEWS WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY NOV 06, 2024
Trump wins… now what? Women advisors on calming clients and steering strategy

The morning after election night, panelists at the InvestmentNews 2024 Women Advisors Summit talk about cooling emotions and staying steady for clients.

By Manal Ali
What Trump could mean for equities and fixed income
NEWS EQUITIES NOV 06, 2024
What Trump could mean for equities and fixed income

Donald Trump will again be president next year, and with Republican majorities in Congress, some industries stand to benefit from regulatory cuts.

By Emile Hallez
RIA M&A hits all-time high in October Surprise
NEWS RIAS NOV 06, 2024
RIA M&A hits all-time high in October Surprise

Devoe's latest tracking of deal activity for the month shows 39 record-breaking transactions, including four-fifths that featured private equity.

By Leo Almazora
S&P 500 futures, dollar, Bitcoin surge as Trump declares victory
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 06, 2024
S&P 500 futures, dollar, Bitcoin surge as Trump declares victory

Trump Trades gain as Republicans win swing states, US Senate.

By Steve Randall
Residential real estate prices have slowed again, and it's likely to get worse
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 06, 2024
Residential real estate prices have slowed again, and it's likely to get worse

Potential returns from investing in homes set to be restrained for some time.

By Steve Randall
Interactive Brokers election bettors give Trump the edge
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 05, 2024
Interactive Brokers election bettors give Trump the edge

For what it's worth, snapshot of contracts taken on polling day gives the former president a roughly six-to-four advantage over Vice President Kamala Harris.

By Leo Almazora
Thiel, Casady latest executives to keep grinding, investing, earning
NEWS RIAS NOV 05, 2024
Thiel, Casady latest executives to keep grinding, investing, earning

“They have the skills to run huge companies, so why not focus on a start up?" one senior executive said.

By Bruce Kelly
The bulls keep charging despite election uncertainty
NEWS EQUITIES NOV 05, 2024
The bulls keep charging despite election uncertainty

With the election result in doubt, financial advisors discuss whether the market still hates uncertainty.

By Gregg Greenberg
How an anti-terrorism law is hurting auto IRAs
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 05, 2024
How an anti-terrorism law is hurting auto IRAs

Nearly half of workers eligible for auto IRAs can't be verified, under requirements of the 2001 USA Patriot Act, the Bipartisan Policy Center found.

By Emile Hallez
Make client problems your problems, Merit Financial Advisors CEO says
NEWS RIAS NOV 05, 2024
Make client problems your problems, Merit Financial Advisors CEO says

"Solve their problem for them right away," Merit CEO Rick Kent said, reflecting on building relationships and growing the RIA.

By Josh Welsh
Dynasty Financial firm Cyndeo Partners makes milestone hire in Florida
NEWS RIAS NOV 05, 2024
Dynasty Financial firm Cyndeo Partners makes milestone hire in Florida

The RIA with $2.4 billion in assets is boosting its Central Florida strategy with the seasoned ultra-high-net-worth planning expert from Bison Wealth

By Leo Almazora