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Everything you need to know about backdoor Roth IRAs 
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 24, 2024
Everything you need to know about backdoor Roth IRAs 

Backdoor Roth IRAs come with many advantages, especially for high earners. But there are disadvantages you need to know

By Jonathan Russell
Stifel Financial hits new high in client assets
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 24, 2024
Stifel Financial hits new high in client assets

Since 2014, the firm's global wealth management revenue has grown by 150 percent.

By Bruce Kelly
Wirehouse defections far from done, says Verdence Capital CEO
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 24, 2024
Wirehouse defections far from done, says Verdence Capital CEO

'When was the last time you saw an article that said an RIA is going to a wirehouse?' asks Verdence founder Leo Kelly.

By Gregg Greenberg
Advisors run through tax season checklist  
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 24, 2024
Advisors run through tax season checklist  

Rushing to file early can lead to having to amend tax forms later on, advisors say.

By Josh Welsh
MAI acquires $549M 'household name' RIA on the West Coast
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 24, 2024
MAI acquires $549M 'household name' RIA on the West Coast

The deal is the third this year for the 50-year-old wealth management business.

By Steve Randall
Most Americans would rather be happy than rich, study reveals
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 24, 2024
Most Americans would rather be happy than rich, study reveals

Doing a job they love is more important than a higher salary.

By Steve Randall
Financial stress is a major contributor to poor health, say academics
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 24, 2024
Financial stress is a major contributor to poor health, say academics

Worrying about finances can put people at high risk of illnesses.

By Steve Randall
US economy fueled by consumer optimism
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 24, 2024
US economy fueled by consumer optimism

GDP stats due Thursday likely to beat expectations.

By Bloomberg
SEC bars ex-Morgan Stanley broker who stole from his mother
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES JAN 23, 2024
SEC bars ex-Morgan Stanley broker who stole from his mother

The SEC alleged that Texas broker Doug McKelvey misappropriated more than $1.7 million.

By Bruce Kelly
Minority communities are financially comfortable, Merrill says
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 23, 2024
Minority communities are financially comfortable, Merrill says

Members of the African American and Hispanic communities are more likely to have a financial plan in place than the general population.

By Josh Welsh
UBS recruits $1.6B team of eight from Merrill Lynch
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 23, 2024
UBS recruits $1.6B team of eight from Merrill Lynch

The ultra-high-net-worth-focused team joins UBS in Northbrook, Illinois.

By Steve Randall
How will major investment execs deploy their cash in 2024?
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 23, 2024
How will major investment execs deploy their cash in 2024?

After a tough start, executives share their plans for the year ahead.

By Bloomberg
Hedge fund profits soared in 2023, but which ones did best?
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 22, 2024
Hedge fund profits soared in 2023, but which ones did best?

New analysis shows that funds produced gains of $218B after fees.

By Bloomberg
UBS GWM says China equities need 'punchier' policies
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 22, 2024
UBS GWM says China equities need 'punchier' policies

The wealth manager says Beijing needs to be bolder to revive stocks.

By Bloomberg
Performance-based fees gaining ground among advisors, study says
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 19, 2024
Performance-based fees gaining ground among advisors, study says

But advisors say traditional AUM fees are still the primary model.

By Josh Welsh
Nominations are open for inaugural InvestmentNews Awards
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 19, 2024
Nominations are open for inaugural InvestmentNews Awards

Do you have what it takes to make the prestigious list?

By Josh Welsh
Wall Street adopts new defense against attacks on ESG
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 19, 2024
Wall Street adopts new defense against attacks on ESG

Climate alliances are changing their language to counter GOP allegations that climate alliances represent a form of collusion that warrants antitrust lawsuits.

By Bloomberg
Want to make a 'few billion dollars'? Entrepreneur explains how
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 19, 2024
Want to make a 'few billion dollars'? Entrepreneur explains how

Billionaire Brad Jacobs offers tips from his experience founding seven billion-dollar companies.

By Gregg Greenberg
Bullishness is rising with rate cut expectations, reveals Morgan Stanley poll
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 19, 2024
Bullishness is rising with rate cut expectations, reveals Morgan Stanley poll

Investors have increased confidence in rate cuts, soft landing for the US economy.

By Steve Randall
Citi launches $2B private lending solution with LuminArx Capital
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JAN 19, 2024
Citi launches $2B private lending solution with LuminArx Capital

The two firms' capabilities aim to provide a differentiated offering.

By Steve Randall