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US maintains position as the world’s private wealth hub
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 21, 2025
US maintains position as the world’s private wealth hub

The country accounts for 37% of the world’s millionaire population.

By Steve Randall
Clients need you to bring your wealth transfer A-game, or they may switch
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 21, 2025
Clients need you to bring your wealth transfer A-game, or they may switch

Most have yet to speak to their advisor about the implications and best strategies.

By Steve Randall
Americans are losing hope of reaching their financial goals
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 21, 2025
Americans are losing hope of reaching their financial goals

Confidence is weakening and retirement savings are lacking.

By Steve Randall
Family caregivers face money setbacks and more: Edward Jones
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 20, 2025
Family caregivers face money setbacks and more: Edward Jones

Survey research shows how caregiving can take a years-long toll on finances, career, and emotions.

By Leo Almazora
Trump loses patience as SALT block stymies GOP tax bill
NEWS TAX MAY 20, 2025
Trump loses patience as SALT block stymies GOP tax bill

The president urged Republicans repping high-tax states including New York to accept a $30,000 deduction cap for now, but the holdouts remain dug in.

By Bloomberg
'Disgruntled' ex-Wells Fargo advisor loses fight with firm over loan money
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAY 20, 2025
'Disgruntled' ex-Wells Fargo advisor loses fight with firm over loan money

An effort by the advisor to move to the bank's independent contractor division proved to be a critical detail to the dispute.

By Bruce Kelly
Ex-Osaic advisor fined over failure to declare $1M bequest
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAY 20, 2025
Ex-Osaic advisor fined over failure to declare $1M bequest

The New York-based advisor, formerly affiliated with Securities America, has also been suspended for failing to disclose his status as a beneficiary.

By Leo Almazora
Are advisors missing retirees' needs in 'fragile decade'?
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 20, 2025
Are advisors missing retirees' needs in 'fragile decade'?

Survey suggests financial professionals are falling behind investors' need for guaranteed income and asset protection in their golden years.

By Leo Almazora
RIA acquirer Bluespring welcomes Georgia-based Clarivise Private Wealth
NEWS RIAS MAY 20, 2025
RIA acquirer Bluespring welcomes Georgia-based Clarivise Private Wealth

The Alpharetta-based advisor ensemble enters a new chapter in its partnership with the Kestra Financial subsidiary.

By Leo Almazora
Bonds are losing their 'shock absorber' status, KKR says
NEWS ALTERNATIVES MAY 20, 2025
Bonds are losing their 'shock absorber' status, KKR says

The global alternatives giant argues a breakdown in government bonds as a hedge and a "structurally" weaker dollar creates new diversification challenges.

By Bloomberg
Advisor moves: LPL adds Ameriprise duo, Janney advisor joins FiNet
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAY 20, 2025
Advisor moves: LPL adds Ameriprise duo, Janney advisor joins FiNet

The newest transitioners bolster LPL and Wells Fargo's talent pool in Texas and North Carolina, respectively.

By Leo Almazora
US stock rally set to stall, European index to outperform in 2025
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 20, 2025
US stock rally set to stall, European index to outperform in 2025

Trade, inflation risks dominate investor concern.

By Bloomberg
Still no agreement on SALT despite Trump tax bill progress
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 20, 2025
Still no agreement on SALT despite Trump tax bill progress

Late night debate failed to reach agreement.

By Bloomberg
Stablecoin moves closer as bill opposition ends
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 20, 2025
Stablecoin moves closer as bill opposition ends

Proposed legislation will now be debated in the Senate.

By Bloomberg
US deficit is bigger issue than trade, says Rubenstein
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 20, 2025
US deficit is bigger issue than trade, says Rubenstein

Carlyle co-founder warns the dollar is at risk without control.

By Bloomberg
Financial stress is rising among American workers, says Morgan Stanley
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 20, 2025
Financial stress is rising among American workers, says Morgan Stanley

Study highlights the importance of employers offering workplace benefits.

By Steve Randall
401(k) savers say retirement income security should be a shared responsibility
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 20, 2025
401(k) savers say retirement income security should be a shared responsibility

Fixed annuity options are of growing interest among employees.

By Steve Randall
Romance scams are on the rise. How one RIA advisor is helping vulnerable clients
NEWS RIAS MAY 19, 2025
Romance scams are on the rise. How one RIA advisor is helping vulnerable clients

As Mental Health Awareness Month puts "sweetheart scams" in focus, Tom West shares hard-won insights on helping clients and their families manage the risks.

By Leo Almazora
Wirehouse advisors lead broker-dealers, RIAs in direct indexing bullishness: survey
NEWS RIAS MAY 19, 2025
Wirehouse advisors lead broker-dealers, RIAs in direct indexing bullishness: survey

Two-thirds of direct indexing users expect to ramp up adoption, particularly in the high-net-worth space, though many still face operational barriers.

By Leo Almazora
What the GOP's MAGA account pitch means for young kids' parents
NEWS TAX MAY 19, 2025
What the GOP's MAGA account pitch means for young kids' parents

Plan would seed accounts with $1,000 for children born between 2025 and 2028, with potential for tax-free investment growth.

By Leo Almazora