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What are the biggest challenges for family offices in 2024?
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 22, 2024
What are the biggest challenges for family offices in 2024?

Deloitte report shines light on the concerns and opportunities for firms.

By Steve Randall
Cybercrime on the rise as account takeovers become leading method
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 22, 2024
Cybercrime on the rise as account takeovers become leading method

Clients must ensure that all accounts are secure amid surging fraud.

By Steve Randall
Goldman says greenback could be stronger for longer
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 22, 2024
Goldman says greenback could be stronger for longer

Strategists mull Fed holding steady while peers begin cuts.

By Bloomberg
Is work from home ending for brokerage employees?
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 22, 2024
Is work from home ending for brokerage employees?

New Finra rules will add extra burden on firms.

By Bloomberg
What's worrying advisors as bull market rolls on
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 21, 2024
What's worrying advisors as bull market rolls on

If there was one thing that could turn all those bullish smiles into bearish frowns, what might it be?

By Gregg Greenberg
44 years in the industry ... and no plans to retire
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 21, 2024
44 years in the industry ... and no plans to retire

InvestmentNews Awards 2024, Advisor of the Year (Regional - West): Wanda Delgado, Insight Financial Advisors.

By Josh Welsh
'There's not enough planners in this world, let alone in the United States'
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 21, 2024
'There's not enough planners in this world, let alone in the United States'

InvestmentNews Awards 2024, Advisor of the Year (Midwest region): Stoy Hall, Black Mammoth.

By Josh Welsh
Most Americans financially OK, but worries remain, finds Fed
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 21, 2024
Most Americans financially OK, but worries remain, finds Fed

Annual survey reveals continuing concerns on inflation, the weight of housing expenses, and new data on childcare costs.

By Bloomberg
Orion taps fintech vet Ron Pruitt as new president
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 21, 2024
Orion taps fintech vet Ron Pruitt as new president

The industry veteran brings an extensive wealth of experience built up over 25 years, including a key executive position at Envestnet.

By Leo Almazora
Interactive Brokers latest B-D to report data breach
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 21, 2024
Interactive Brokers latest B-D to report data breach

'Sophisticated hackers for last 10 years have constantly improved their ability to breach systems,' compliance consultant says.

By Bruce Kelly
Nobel laureate Krugman “fanatically confused” on interest rates
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 21, 2024
Nobel laureate Krugman “fanatically confused” on interest rates

With arguments for both sides, the distinguished prizewinner says anyone claiming to know the medium-term direction of borrowing costs “is deluding themselves.”

By Bloomberg
Fairport Wealth extends farewell to industry icon Heather Ettinger
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 21, 2024
Fairport Wealth extends farewell to industry icon Heather Ettinger

The visionary leader and crusader for women’s financial progress has been instrumental in the Ohio-based RIA’s growth since inception.

By Leo Almazora
Waverly snaps up $310M advisory firm in Georgia
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 21, 2024
Waverly snaps up $310M advisory firm in Georgia

The deal gives the growth-focused RIA’s 20th location in the US, and its 14th transaction since receiving a significant equity investment.

By Leo Almazora
Modern Wealth marks first anniversary with twin acquisitions
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 21, 2024
Modern Wealth marks first anniversary with twin acquisitions

The RIA aggregator caps off its first year of strategic growth by snapping up two East Coast firms worth more than $570M in assets combined.

By Leo Almazora
The downside of this business? You attend a lot of funerals
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 21, 2024
The downside of this business? You attend a lot of funerals

InvestmentNews Awards 2024, Advisor of the Year (Midwest region): Tim Rueter, Foundation Wealth Strategies.

By Josh Welsh
Caprock drafts ex-NFL pro to advance growth ambitions
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 21, 2024
Caprock drafts ex-NFL pro to advance growth ambitions

The ultra-high-net-worth RIA is tapping a former wide receiver for the Denver Broncos to advance into new markets.

By Leo Almazora
Amid inflation worries, Americans are ramping up their summer spending plans
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 21, 2024
Amid inflation worries, Americans are ramping up their summer spending plans

New MassMutual research unpacks people’s sentiments on vacation fever, college education regrets, parents’ financial influence, and recession fears.

By Leo Almazora
REITs weather Red Lobster bankruptcy
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 21, 2024
REITs weather Red Lobster bankruptcy

Was an all-you-can-eat shrimp promotion to blame?

By Bruce Kelly
Ether ETF hopes boost crypto the most since November 2022
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 21, 2024
Ether ETF hopes boost crypto the most since November 2022

Investors are betting that the SEC will greenlight new funds.

By Bloomberg
Contrary to digital transformation, asset managers find success with ‘old school’ comms
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 21, 2024
Contrary to digital transformation, asset managers find success with ‘old school’ comms

Report reveals how firms are winning in client engagement.

By Steve Randall