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RIAs’ economic optimism holds steady, but concerns are brewing
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 11, 2024
RIAs’ economic optimism holds steady, but concerns are brewing

Quarterly index research reveals heightened worries over inflation, politics, and market turbulence in the next 12 months.

By Leo Almazora
Ex-Edward Jones trio unveils RIA platform for breakaways
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 11, 2024
Ex-Edward Jones trio unveils RIA platform for breakaways

The veteran-founded firm officially launches its “Bridge Builder to Independence” model with the arrival of a former $275 million wirehouse advisor.

By Leo Almazora
Baird adds to Ohio presence with Wells Fargo hire
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 11, 2024
Baird adds to Ohio presence with Wells Fargo hire

The employee-owned wealth firm’s latest addition previously managed north of $185M at the wirehouse.

By Leo Almazora
Modern Wealth tops $4B AUM with C&J Wealth Advisors deal
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 11, 2024
Modern Wealth tops $4B AUM with C&J Wealth Advisors deal

The RIA aggregator’s ninth acquisition in 14 months also represents its first foray into the South as it gains a foothold in Tennessee.

By Leo Almazora
Broad cooling in inflation bolsters case for Fed rate cuts
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 11, 2024
Broad cooling in inflation bolsters case for Fed rate cuts

Core CPI's smallest monthly advance since August 2021, led by cheaper gasoline, adds to evidence of downward inflation trend.

By Bloomberg
North America drives global net wealth to $477 trillion after 2023 rebound
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 11, 2024
North America drives global net wealth to $477 trillion after 2023 rebound

But what does continued opportunity mean for the wealth management industry?

By Steve Randall
Gen Z concerned about reaching financial goals without parental support
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 11, 2024
Gen Z concerned about reaching financial goals without parental support

Most of the generation are getting help from the bank of mom & dad.

By Steve Randall
Is big tech spending too much on AI? Goldman strategists think so
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 11, 2024
Is big tech spending too much on AI? Goldman strategists think so

Megacap firms will eventually have to prove they made the right moves.

By Bloomberg
Will inflation data endorse bond investors Treasury bet?
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 11, 2024
Will inflation data endorse bond investors Treasury bet?

Markets will be looking for deceleration in Thursday's stats.

By Bloomberg
EM stocks hit two-year high, currencies gain amid rate cut bets
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 11, 2024
EM stocks hit two-year high, currencies gain amid rate cut bets

Expectation rising for easing monetary policies.

By Bloomberg
Robertson Stephens breaks another billion-dollar barrier with RIA partnership
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 10, 2024
Robertson Stephens breaks another billion-dollar barrier with RIA partnership

The national RIA has officially exceeded $6B in advisory assets while gaining its first foothold in Oregon.

By Leo Almazora
Pensionmark enters a new era with World Investment Advisors rebrand
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 10, 2024
Pensionmark enters a new era with World Investment Advisors rebrand

After two years of supercharged growth, the RIA aggregator is refreshing its brand to entice more independent wealth practices.

By Leo Almazora
S&P 500 reaches all-time high as big tech rallies over Powell testimony
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 10, 2024
S&P 500 reaches all-time high as big tech rallies over Powell testimony

The Federal Reserve chair's remarks to Congress have not dissuaded market hopes of a September rate cut.

By Bloomberg
Roaring Kitty’s $211M GameStop stake poses a mathematical mystery
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 10, 2024
Roaring Kitty’s $211M GameStop stake poses a mathematical mystery

The magnitude of Keith Gill’s recently revealed meme stock positions has investing leaders and experts scratching their heads.

By Leo Almazora
Trade-secrets lawsuit over HSBC's SVB hires gets watered down
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 10, 2024
Trade-secrets lawsuit over HSBC's SVB hires gets watered down

California judge dismisses most claims from $1B lawsuit alleging that the bank snapped up employees to mine confidential information.

By Bloomberg
Advisors witness ‘osmosis effect’ at inaugural InvestmentNews Awards
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 10, 2024
Advisors witness ‘osmosis effect’ at inaugural InvestmentNews Awards

Winners revel in being recognized by top-performing peers.

By Josh Welsh
National independent advisory firm hires RBC estate planning veteran
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 10, 2024
National independent advisory firm hires RBC estate planning veteran

New hire will strengthen holistic wealth management and family office framework.

By Steve Randall
Business owner clients consider succession, but that may not include the family
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 10, 2024
Business owner clients consider succession, but that may not include the family

Edward Jones report finds that financial advisors are seeing another route.

By Steve Randall
Financial industry confidence in stopping transfer scams is worryingly low
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 10, 2024
Financial industry confidence in stopping transfer scams is worryingly low

Firms are fighting the scammers, but LexisNexis report shows it's tough.

By Steve Randall
M&A outlook improves but the next few months looks uneven across industries
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 10, 2024
M&A outlook improves but the next few months looks uneven across industries

BCG report reveals slower pace of recovery than expected so far in 2024.

By Steve Randall