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Pick to chair Morgan Stanley as Gorman retires from the board
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 25, 2024
Pick to chair Morgan Stanley as Gorman retires from the board

Wall Street firm's chair-elect was anticipated to eventually take the role.

By Steve Randall
Investors' bullish, bearish sentiment returning to historical averages
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 25, 2024
Investors' bullish, bearish sentiment returning to historical averages

Survey also reveals the current most important elements of earnings reports.

By Steve Randall
Metaverse hype may have dulled, but Finra says it may put broker-dealers at risk
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 25, 2024
Metaverse hype may have dulled, but Finra says it may put broker-dealers at risk

Report reveals regulator's research into metaverse usage in financial institutions.

By Steve Randall
Citi looks to boost wealth arm with better lures for advisors
NEWS WIREHOUSES OCT 24, 2024
Citi looks to boost wealth arm with better lures for advisors

The Wall Street giant is reportedly sweetening its recruitment packages for top-gun professionals as it continues to navigate a yearslong compliance cleanup.

By Leo Almazora
At Boeing, pension plan is up in the air, and 401(k) is grounded
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 24, 2024
At Boeing, pension plan is up in the air, and 401(k) is grounded

Union machinists reject an offer from the company that included a 35 percent pay increase and up to a 12 percent annual contribution from the company toward workers' 401(k)s.

By Emile Hallez
Amid ESG backlash, responsible investors are holding on to their commitments
NEWS ESG OCT 24, 2024
Amid ESG backlash, responsible investors are holding on to their commitments

While one-fifth of asset managers have dropped the ESG label, more than half still believe the data has value in mitigating risks and boosting returns.

By Leo Almazora
Dynasty Financial firm Americana Partners gets backing from Lovell Minnick Partners
NEWS RIAS OCT 24, 2024
Dynasty Financial firm Americana Partners gets backing from Lovell Minnick Partners

The $8.5B AUM ultra-high-net-worth firm is looking to its next phase of growth fueled by a strategic private equity investment.

By Leo Almazora
LPL lands $800M advisor group from Osaic
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 24, 2024
LPL lands $800M advisor group from Osaic

The independent broker-dealer's newest affiliate team offers planning and wealth management services to executives, engineers and medical practitioners.

By Leo Almazora
The Trump tax cuts are expiring, so what are advisors saying?
NEWS TAX OCT 24, 2024
The Trump tax cuts are expiring, so what are advisors saying?

Wealth managers discuss their plans for the sunsetting of the 2017 Tax Cuts & Jobs Act.

By Gregg Greenberg
Modern Wealth snaps up $1.4B Petso Financial in biggest-ever transaction
NEWS RIAS OCT 24, 2024
Modern Wealth snaps up $1.4B Petso Financial in biggest-ever transaction

The deal for the Idaho-based RIA vaults Modern Wealth past the $6B mark as it makes its freshman foray into the Pacific Northwest.

By Leo Almazora
Almost half of Americans living paycheck to paycheck resulting in some tough choices
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 24, 2024
Almost half of Americans living paycheck to paycheck resulting in some tough choices

Holiday spending will be reduced for many as belts tighten.

By Steve Randall
Equity-rich homes remain above historic levels, but gains are slowing
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 24, 2024
Equity-rich homes remain above historic levels, but gains are slowing

Report also reveals changes in the number of homes underwater.

By Steve Randall
As Osaic consolidation winds down, are job cuts on the horizon?
NEWS RIAS OCT 23, 2024
As Osaic consolidation winds down, are job cuts on the horizon?

“With this rapid pace of change, there is always the potential for attrition and elimination of duplicative roles as natural outcomes," said Dimple Shah, executive vice president.

By Bruce Kelly
Deficit spending, a boost for AI, and what to expect post-election in the markets
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 23, 2024
Deficit spending, a boost for AI, and what to expect post-election in the markets

The deficit will remain high or increase regardless, and some sectors will benefit from regulation stances more so than others, panelists at Franklin Templeton said.

By Emile Hallez
JPMorgan's Dimon stealthily supports Harris, say insiders
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 23, 2024
JPMorgan's Dimon stealthily supports Harris, say insiders

Reports indicate the iconic Wall Street leader, who sees "almost nil" chance of going into government, would refrain from taking sides publicly on the hotly contested election.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James bags $1B Merrill team
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 23, 2024
Raymond James bags $1B Merrill team

The independent wealth giant's latest addition to its employee advisor channel extends its reach in New York's high-net-worth space.

By Leo Almazora
CFP Board announces new directors to make history as it approaches 40
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 23, 2024
CFP Board announces new directors to make history as it approaches 40

Two new director appointments mean new board sets a new record.

By Steve Randall
Women tend to seek other women's advisor recommendations, Edward Jones finds
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 23, 2024
Women tend to seek other women's advisor recommendations, Edward Jones finds

Report also shows that women increasingly see themselves as the household CFO.

By Steve Randall
Industry, military veteran Fenwick joins LPL from regional brokerage he co-founded
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 23, 2024
Industry, military veteran Fenwick joins LPL from regional brokerage he co-founded

Advisor managing $210M switches as 'industry has shifted' priorities.

By Steve Randall
Student debt a major stressor for US workers
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 22, 2024
Student debt a major stressor for US workers

New research finds nine-tenths of public and private workers with student loans consider it problematic, with over 44 percent saying it's a major problem.

By Leo Almazora