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Eton Advisors taps Brian Hughes as new president
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 01, 2024
Eton Advisors taps Brian Hughes as new president

The North Carolina-based multi-family office practice within Focus Financial expects the industry veteran will usher in a new chapter of growth.

By Leo Almazora
Bank of America sounds warning on options-ETF boom
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 01, 2024
Bank of America sounds warning on options-ETF boom

Skeptics says products often fare worse than simpler alternatives.

By Bloomberg
Avantax strikes deal for $760M wealth business
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 01, 2024
Avantax strikes deal for $760M wealth business

The firm best known for its integrated tax expertise is expanding its book as it snaps up a like-minded practice in Texas.

By Leo Almazora
Fed set to keep rates on hold, delay cuts in the near future
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 01, 2024
Fed set to keep rates on hold, delay cuts in the near future

FOMC will announce rate decision at 2pm ET.

By Bloomberg
JPMorgan Asset Management’s $169B ETF business chief exits
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 01, 2024
JPMorgan Asset Management’s $169B ETF business chief exits

Global head of ETF solutions, Bryon Lake, has left the firm.

By Bloomberg
Franklin Templeton wants to transform the industry through Microsoft AI partnership
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 01, 2024
Franklin Templeton wants to transform the industry through Microsoft AI partnership

The collab will use AI to power-up digital transformation at scale.

By Steve Randall
ESG investors prefer passive as active funds ‘bleed money’
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 01, 2024
ESG investors prefer passive as active funds ‘bleed money’

Morningstar data shows a recalibration of ESG investing space.

By Bloomberg
FX markets pivot as rate-hikes in some EMs look more likely
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 01, 2024
FX markets pivot as rate-hikes in some EMs look more likely

Buying local currency becomes riskier as rate cut bets fade.

By Bloomberg
Cetera's Durbin says IPO clock has yet to tick
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 30, 2024
Cetera's Durbin says IPO clock has yet to tick

"Every private equity deal we have seen in the brokerage industry has lasted five to seven years," one executive said.

By Bruce Kelly
Seven-tenths of aspiring homeowners are waiting for the Fed’s cue, says BMO
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 30, 2024
Seven-tenths of aspiring homeowners are waiting for the Fed’s cue, says BMO

Poll of US adults finds nearly a third dipping into 401(k) retirement plans as cost-of-living concerns and other stressors pile up.

By Leo Almazora
Macro-proof tech trade smashes ETF records
INVESTING ETFS APR 30, 2024
Macro-proof tech trade smashes ETF records

Tech ETFs have hoovered up some $9B so far this year as investors embrace the idea of megacaps’ endurance through economic cycles.

By Bloomberg
Kayne Anderson Rudnick deepens San Francisco advisory bench
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 30, 2024
Kayne Anderson Rudnick deepens San Francisco advisory bench

The firm strengthens its team in California as it welcomes a new advisor with a background supporting ultra-high-net-worth clients.

By Leo Almazora
New Cerulli study sheds light on advisors going independent
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 30, 2024
New Cerulli study sheds light on advisors going independent

Cerulli’s study revealed approximately one-third of IBD advisors (32%) have considered opening an RIA in the past year.

By Gregg Greenberg
EP Wealth scores sports-focused advisors from RBC
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 30, 2024
EP Wealth scores sports-focused advisors from RBC

The fee-only RIA’s newest advisors in California cater to high-net-worth individuals and athletes at the pro and college levels.

By Leo Almazora
SEIA eyes expansion with largest-ever acquisition
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 30, 2024
SEIA eyes expansion with largest-ever acquisition

The independent RIA’s deal for a Cleveland-based firm with $2B in assets would mark its maiden expansion into the American Midwest.

By Leo Almazora
Janney expands Eastern US profile with veteran advisors
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 30, 2024
Janney expands Eastern US profile with veteran advisors

Ex-Baird advisor in North Carolina and Wells Fargo alum in Maryland together reported managing more than $600M.

By Leo Almazora
Michael Nathanson named new Focus CEO
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 30, 2024
Michael Nathanson named new Focus CEO

After several months as president, Nathanson is taking over the chief exec position at the wealth advisory giant from Dan Glaser.

By Leo Almazora
Equities on hold as traders await Fed decision
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 30, 2024
Equities on hold as traders await Fed decision

The central bank will announce rates decision Wednesday.

By Bloomberg
Celebrity, charity, diversity: Insights from a ‘financial architect’
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 30, 2024
Celebrity, charity, diversity: Insights from a ‘financial architect’

Angeles Wealth’s Rick Nott shares his career journey working with wealth.

By Steve Randall
Confidence of a better year surges among private equity execs
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 30, 2024
Confidence of a better year surges among private equity execs

The industry is poised for a rise in deals and AI playing a larger role.

By Steve Randall