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The next big challenge advisors face
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 15, 2024
The next big challenge advisors face

'This war of human capital isn't going to get better, it's going to get worse in my opinion,' RIA exec says.

By Josh Welsh
Citizens Financial taps Morgan Stanley exec for wealth business
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 15, 2024
Citizens Financial taps Morgan Stanley exec for wealth business

Paul Casey is joining to head the bank’s wealth management arm, with a mandate that spans from mass affluent to ultra-high-net-worth clients.

By Leo Almazora
Virtual course for financial planners enters its fifth year
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 15, 2024
Virtual course for financial planners enters its fifth year

With 700 people already on the wait list, the online program to train aspiring college students and new advisors is now open for registration.

By Leo Almazora
Schwab Q1 revenue tops estimates
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 15, 2024
Schwab Q1 revenue tops estimates

The firm reported $4.74 billion in net revenue for the three months through March, topping analysts’ estimates of $4.71 billion.

By Bloomberg
Apex declares liftoff for new ACATS protocol
RIAS FINTECH APR 15, 2024
Apex declares liftoff for new ACATS protocol

Fintech hails landmark transaction’s potential to create ‘more efficient, flexible account transfer services’ as key deadline looms.

By Leo Almazora
Modern Wealth hires former Goldman leader to drive growth initiatives
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 15, 2024
Modern Wealth hires former Goldman leader to drive growth initiatives

Industry veteran Jason Del Col joins the $3 billion firm as head of advisory.

By Steve Randall
Clean energy investors won't be impressed by G-20 nations' inaction
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 15, 2024
Clean energy investors won't be impressed by G-20 nations' inaction

Even the leading countries' climate ambitions have stalled.

By Bloomberg
Stability, finally, at Wells Fargo Advisors?
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 12, 2024
Stability, finally, at Wells Fargo Advisors?

'We’re back to more normal, or maybe slightly below normal, attrition levels across the [financial advisor] business, which is good,' says CEO Charles Scharf.

By Bruce Kelly
Biden takes another $7.4B step in fight to tame student debt
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 12, 2024
Biden takes another $7.4B step in fight to tame student debt

The latest move covers almost 280,000 borrowers in the SAVE, income-driven replacement, and public service loan forgiveness programs.

By Leo Almazora
Empower settles with former advisors in poaching case
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 12, 2024
Empower settles with former advisors in poaching case

The suit involved 13 advisors, all of whom joined Empower via its acquisition of Personal Capital, who departed to establish a rival advisory firm.

By Leo Almazora
Carson Group hires former Envestnet, LPL executives to bolster growth strategy
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 12, 2024
Carson Group hires former Envestnet, LPL executives to bolster growth strategy

Dani Fava is joining the firm as its chief strategy officer.

By Steve Randall
Choreo names new chief investment officer, bolsters senior leadership team
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 12, 2024
Choreo names new chief investment officer, bolsters senior leadership team

A total five new leaders have been appointed at the $24.6B firm this month.

By Steve Randall
Cathie Wood's $54B ARK VC fund buys into ChatGPT owner
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 12, 2024
Cathie Wood's $54B ARK VC fund buys into ChatGPT owner

The asset manager has acquired a stake in OpenAI.

By Bloomberg
Brookfield said to be weighing private credit firm stake
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 12, 2024
Brookfield said to be weighing private credit firm stake

Asset manager is reportedly in talks with Castlelake.

By Bloomberg
RIAs’ outlook on economy lukewarm, survey shows
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 11, 2024
RIAs’ outlook on economy lukewarm, survey shows

Inaugural study finds more than two-thirds expect at least mild growth in the stock market, while nine-tenths brace for continued volatility.

By Leo Almazora
Poor REIT sales signal potential cuts in valuations
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES APR 11, 2024
Poor REIT sales signal potential cuts in valuations

'The problem is, when an NAV gets shaved, advisors and investors get pissed off,' one executive says.

By Bruce Kelly
Arax adds $9B with Texas acquisition
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 11, 2024
Arax adds $9B with Texas acquisition

The wealth platform dramatically expands its capabilities with deal for a Houston-based firm catering to HNW and UHNW clients.

By Leo Almazora
Changing the narrative for women in wealth
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 11, 2024
Changing the narrative for women in wealth

‘Wealth-building is the final frontier of feminism,’ says Hilary Hendershott of Hendershott Wealth Management

By Emily Douglas
Keeping families together
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 11, 2024
Keeping families together

The psychological aspect of wealth transfer is just as important as the financial aspect, if not more so, advisor says.

By Emily Douglas
Diversify scores fourth 2024 acquisition with $645M firm
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 11, 2024
Diversify scores fourth 2024 acquisition with $645M firm

The Delaware-based fee-only practice, led by a veteran with 25 years of experience, is joining the RIA’s partner platform.

By Leo Almazora