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US jobs report likely to mask cooling
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 08, 2024
US jobs report likely to mask cooling

Bureau of Labor Statistics data expected to show concentration in limited sectors.

By Bloomberg
JPMorgan says one market is 'irreplaceable' for asset managers
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 08, 2024
JPMorgan says one market is 'irreplaceable' for asset managers

The Wall Street stalwart sees 'great certainty for growth'

By Bloomberg
Moneta adds to Colorado footprint with latest merger
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 08, 2024
Moneta adds to Colorado footprint with latest merger

The partner-owned national RIA’s merger with a $279M advisor duo marks its first expansion into Boulder.

By Leo Almazora
Modern Wealth enters Eastern US with $1.2B deal
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 07, 2024
Modern Wealth enters Eastern US with $1.2B deal

The RIA is expanding its capabilities in retirement planning by buying with a Rochester, New York-based practice formerly with LPL.

By Leo Almazora
REITs might be right for advisors searching for yield, earnings growth
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 07, 2024
REITs might be right for advisors searching for yield, earnings growth

Office may have issues, but other property sectors have pricing power and can raise rents greater than inflation.

By Gregg Greenberg
FSI sues DOL over independent contractor rule
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 07, 2024
FSI sues DOL over independent contractor rule

The advocacy group for independent financial advisors argues the final 2024 rule is ‘arbitrary and capricious.’

By Leo Almazora
Commonwealth girding for loss of up to $24M in fight with SEC
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 07, 2024
Commonwealth girding for loss of up to $24M in fight with SEC

It's highly unusual in the securities industry for a broker-dealer to put up such resistance to a regulator like the SEC.

By Bruce Kelly
Busting three myths in the $19T private market: Hamilton Lane
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 07, 2024
Busting three myths in the $19T private market: Hamilton Lane

New report provides data-backed analysis of private market investments.

By Steve Randall
Merrill Private Wealth Management chief to lead Citi Private Bank North America
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 07, 2024
Merrill Private Wealth Management chief to lead Citi Private Bank North America

Citibank incumbent is retiring after 22 years with the firm.

By Steve Randall
Higher taxes for the rich, corporations
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 07, 2024
Higher taxes for the rich, corporations

White House to propose higher taxes, including quadrupling share buyback tax.

By Bloomberg
UBS scraps Credit Suisse coal financing rollback
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 07, 2024
UBS scraps Credit Suisse coal financing rollback

Global asset manager will instead detail its own plan for climate change.

By Bloomberg
Tax hike alone won't save Social Security, think tank warns
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 06, 2024
Tax hike alone won't save Social Security, think tank warns

Proposed bill to raise taxes on high earners isn’t enough to fix program's brewing solvency challenge, according to new report.

By Leo Almazora
Wellington-Altus CEO weighs in on Canadian RIA market
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 06, 2024
Wellington-Altus CEO weighs in on Canadian RIA market

Mergers on both sides of the border are being driven by private equity firms pumping money into RIAs.

By Gregg Greenberg
Mariner Wealth linked to American Century’s rigged hiring scheme
GORIA COMPLIANCE MAR 06, 2024
Mariner Wealth linked to American Century’s rigged hiring scheme

The companies 'explicitly agreed not to hire or recruit each other’s asset and wealth management professionals,' according to a lawsuit.

By Bruce Kelly
Price is right for Mesirow as firm names him wealth CEO
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 06, 2024
Price is right for Mesirow as firm names him wealth CEO

After more than a year as its interim head, Brian Price is officially taking charge of the Chicago-based independent’s wealth division.

By Leo Almazora
Father-son duo builds on near-50 year legacy with own RIA
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 06, 2024
Father-son duo builds on near-50 year legacy with own RIA

Based in New Jersey, newly launched Drucker Wealth oversees $750 million in assets for more than 800 clients.

By Leo Almazora
Fed can't cut until it's sure of inflation win, Powell says
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 06, 2024
Fed can't cut until it's sure of inflation win, Powell says

The chair of the Federal Reserve tells lawmakers the central bank will lower rates 'at some point this year.'

By Bloomberg
Deepen your knowledge of charitable strategies to transform your client's philanthropic journey
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 06, 2024
Deepen your knowledge of charitable strategies to transform your client's philanthropic journey

Industry pros host a webinar designed to explain the intricacies of donor-advised funds and other charity vehicles to guide high-net-worth clients through the giving process.

By InvestmentNews
Treasuries retreat as market awaits Fed, labor data
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 06, 2024
Treasuries retreat as market awaits Fed, labor data

Investors will be watching the Fed chair's congressional testimony and the latest jobs data this week for clues about interest-rate cuts.

By Bloomberg
Householder Group makes two acquisitions, reveals $1B in new client assets
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 06, 2024
Householder Group makes two acquisitions, reveals $1B in new client assets

The firm has followed a nonorganic growth strategy over the past five years.

By Steve Randall