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‘Sobering’ report shows increasing reach of fintech over traditional firms
RIAS FINTECH FEB 21, 2024
‘Sobering’ report shows increasing reach of fintech over traditional firms

About a quarter of Americans have tried a tech-based savings or investing service, and companies with scale are getting the most business, a report from Hearts & Wallets finds.

By Emile Hallez
Black, Hispanic investors younger, more open to risk: Report
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 20, 2024
Black, Hispanic investors younger, more open to risk: Report

Minority investors are more likely to engage in risky investments such as meme stocks, cryptocurrencies, and options, according to a report from the Finra Investor Education Foundation.

By Bruce Kelly
Number of CFPs hits new global high
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 20, 2024
Number of CFPs hits new global high

The latest numbers point to four booming markets for financial planning professionals, including two double-digit growth hotspots.

By Leo Almazora
Mega-RIAs still winning out amid advisor growth surge: Cerulli
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 20, 2024
Mega-RIAs still winning out amid advisor growth surge: Cerulli

Even as the pace of advisor growth doubled, challenges continued for the overwhelming majority of smaller firms.

By Leo Almazora
LPL is stepping up support for high-net-worth advisors
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 20, 2024
LPL is stepping up support for high-net-worth advisors

New high-net-worth services offering provides access to advisory dream team of attorneys, CPAs, and advanced planning specialists.

By Leo Almazora
Dynasty Financial taps industry veteran Tim Oden
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 20, 2024
Dynasty Financial taps industry veteran Tim Oden

The platform continues to elevate its appeal to RIAs with the appointment of the longtime Schwab executive.

By Leo Almazora
Prospera adds $650M AUM firm in Redlands, California
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 20, 2024
Prospera adds $650M AUM firm in Redlands, California

The team was attracted to the boutique wealth management firm's 'family-like' culture.

By Steve Randall
8 in 10 Americans admit regrets about their financial choices
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 20, 2024
8 in 10 Americans admit regrets about their financial choices

Survey reveals the most common things that people wish they had done.

By Steve Randall
China economy fears outweigh earnings in early trading
INVESTING EQUITIES FEB 20, 2024
China economy fears outweigh earnings in early trading

European and Asian markets started Tuesday in decline.

By Bloomberg
Capital One to pay $35B for Discover in 2024's largest deal so far
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 20, 2024
Capital One to pay $35B for Discover in 2024's largest deal so far

Combined entity will be largest US credit card firm by loan volume.

By Bloomberg
Why are investors souring on Indian equities?
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 20, 2024
Why are investors souring on Indian equities?

Headwinds pose risk to elevated valuations, sparking profit-taking.

By Bloomberg
Stock market firm to boost parental leave to 26 weeks
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 20, 2024
Stock market firm to boost parental leave to 26 weeks

It will escalate benefit for US workers and surpass many industry rivals.

By Bloomberg
Social Security fixes include raising retirement age, taxable income cap: Conference Board
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 19, 2024
Social Security fixes include raising retirement age, taxable income cap: Conference Board

Report from policy think tank details the program's financial problems and suggests a number of reforms.

By Leo Almazora
Has the wealth industry entered a new era of dealmaking?
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 19, 2024
Has the wealth industry entered a new era of dealmaking?

Echelon Partners report shows RIAs continuing to gain market share in 2023, while private equity firms figured in three-fifths of transactions.

By Leo Almazora
A nomination makes someone feel ‘more included,’ manager says
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 16, 2024
A nomination makes someone feel ‘more included,’ manager says

Nominations for the InvestmentNews Awards close on March 1.

By Josh Welsh
Former Northwestern Mutual advisor launches own RIA
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 16, 2024
Former Northwestern Mutual advisor launches own RIA

California-based Greykasell Wealth Strategies provides planning services to high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners.

By Leo Almazora
Trump fined $364M in New York civil fraud trial
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 16, 2024
Trump fined $364M in New York civil fraud trial

The former president was also banned from running any business in the state for three years.

By Bloomberg
Goldman CEO Solomon’s pay surges 24 percent to $31M
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 16, 2024
Goldman CEO Solomon’s pay surges 24 percent to $31M

The board lifted the CEO's pay after the firm's profit tumbled last year.

By Bloomberg
Wealth management division helps propel Empower to new records
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 16, 2024
Wealth management division helps propel Empower to new records

The 10-year-old firm has seen strong growth in its assets, client base, and earnings.

By Steve Randall
Older people lose $28B to scams, maybe due to a more trusting nature
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 16, 2024
Older people lose $28B to scams, maybe due to a more trusting nature

University of Florida research reveals years of experience can be a bad thing.

By Steve Randall