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Wealth firms’ war for wallet share fuels consolidation, says Cerulli
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 09, 2024
Wealth firms’ war for wallet share fuels consolidation, says Cerulli

Report reveals how top firms are taking more assets through M&A as they look to assimilate technology and service offerings.

By Leo Almazora
Concurrent bolsters Arizona presence with new independent practice
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 09, 2024
Concurrent bolsters Arizona presence with new independent practice

With a complex merger deal culminating in a $500M book of assets, the hybrid RIA welcomes three ex-Raymond James advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Most Americans have modest savings goals, but do they meet them?
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 09, 2024
Most Americans have modest savings goals, but do they meet them?

New survey also reveals disconnect between intention and action for tax refunds.

By Steve Randall
Military households more likely to suffer financial challenges, study reveals
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 09, 2024
Military households more likely to suffer financial challenges, study reveals

NFCC report shows requirement for financial advice is strong.

By Steve Randall
US sees uptick of homes 'seriously underwater'
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 09, 2024
US sees uptick of homes 'seriously underwater'

Around 1 in 37 have loan balances at least 25% more than their value.

By Bloomberg
Wheat concerns as weather, geopolitics weaken stockpiles
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 09, 2024
Wheat concerns as weather, geopolitics weaken stockpiles

US government reports on outlook as futures gain.

By Bloomberg
Has the bitcoin rebound peaked?
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 09, 2024
Has the bitcoin rebound peaked?

The crypto is headed for its longest losing streak since October.

By Bloomberg
Hipgnosis song fund set to be acquired by Blackstone
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 09, 2024
Hipgnosis song fund set to be acquired by Blackstone

Concord has said it will not raise its bid any further.

By Bloomberg
Blackstone REIT in media cross hairs over valuation
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 08, 2024
Blackstone REIT in media cross hairs over valuation

Sketchy math dogs private market investments sold to retail investors.

By Bruce Kelly
The RIA M&A trend started off strong in Q1 2024
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 08, 2024
The RIA M&A trend started off strong in Q1 2024

Devoe & Company research reveals uptick in transactions as succession challenges, quest for talent, and growth ambitions persist.

By Leo Almazora
Price tag for Trump tax cuts swells to $4.6T
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 08, 2024
Price tag for Trump tax cuts swells to $4.6T

Estimates from Congressional Budget Office project renewed fiscal measures will more than double the cost of the original 2017 cuts.

By Bloomberg
Financial advisors pipe up on private credit allocations
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 08, 2024
Financial advisors pipe up on private credit allocations

Advisors say private credit is a great way to add to diversification to a client portfolio, despite often lacking liquidity.

By Gregg Greenberg
Wealthspire to snap up all-women practice in Ohio
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 08, 2024
Wealthspire to snap up all-women practice in Ohio

The New York-based RIA is extending its Midwestern presence with plans to acquire the $420M independent serving multigenerational clients.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James boosts Northeast presence with $800M team
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 08, 2024
Raymond James boosts Northeast presence with $800M team

The five-advisor group based in Massachusetts has joined the firm’s independent advisor unit after being affiliated with Commonwealth.

By Leo Almazora
AdvicePay eyes next growth chapter with new president
RIAS FINTECH MAY 08, 2024
AdvicePay eyes next growth chapter with new president

The fintech platform catering to fee-for-service financial planners has elevated a key team member to its executive leadership.

By Leo Almazora
LPL completes deal for Crown Capital’s $5B wealth business
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 08, 2024
LPL completes deal for Crown Capital’s $5B wealth business

The deal for the Orange County, California-based firm’s wealth business is set to add around 125 advisors to LPL.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth Enhancement Group adds $809M California advisor team
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 08, 2024
Wealth Enhancement Group adds $809M California advisor team

Fourth firm to join WEG this year takes its total AUM to near $83B.

By Steve Randall
'Federal law is not a suggestion' CFPB warns as fintech to pay $4.55M
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 08, 2024
'Federal law is not a suggestion' CFPB warns as fintech to pay $4.55M

The agency has issued a stark warning to financial firms.

By Steve Randall
FTX victims could recoup total losses plus interest
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 08, 2024
FTX victims could recoup total losses plus interest

Collapsed crypto exchange has more cash than it needs for creditors.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley cautious about China stock rally
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 08, 2024
Morgan Stanley cautious about China stock rally

Wall Street strategists favor individual, thematics rather than index.

By Bloomberg