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Advisors optimistic even as election worries, wealth tsunami pose challenges
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 16, 2024
Advisors optimistic even as election worries, wealth tsunami pose challenges

Natixis survey unpacks how advisors are using model portfolios, relationship-building, and other strategies to navigate their way to growth.

By Leo Almazora
Why the US lags globally in retirement security
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 16, 2024
Why the US lags globally in retirement security

It's not just about the shift from pensions to 401(k)s, as highly rated countries offer higher contribution limits and more flexibility to workers.

By Emile Hallez
Morgan Stanley latest wirehouse to reel in bundle of fresh client assets
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 16, 2024
Morgan Stanley latest wirehouse to reel in bundle of fresh client assets

"It is clear that the industry is benefiting from strong tailwinds," one analyst notes.

By Bruce Kelly
Pathstone asserts UHNW dominance in mega-deal for $45B Hall Capital Partners
NEWS RIAS OCT 16, 2024
Pathstone asserts UHNW dominance in mega-deal for $45B Hall Capital Partners

The blockbuster transaction is expected to turn the New Jersey-based advisory giant into a $160B AUA colossus.

By Leo Almazora
AlphaCore strengthens Colorado presence with All Season merger deal
NEWS RIAS OCT 16, 2024
AlphaCore strengthens Colorado presence with All Season merger deal

The PE-backed RIA's newly announced Western US transaction adds roughly $200M in AUM.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James extends Nevada presence with $1.1B powerhouse team
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 16, 2024
Raymond James extends Nevada presence with $1.1B powerhouse team

The firm is enhancing its employee advisor channel as a quartet of experienced professionals from RBC join its Las Vegas branch.

By Leo Almazora
Beacon Pointe expands with $1B Landmark acquisition
NEWS RIAS OCT 16, 2024
Beacon Pointe expands with $1B Landmark acquisition

The RIA's fifth deal for 2024 gives it a foothold in Minnesota with a 33-person planning and investment superteam.

By Leo Almazora
Apex inks deal to snap up Fintron
NEWS FINTECH OCT 16, 2024
Apex inks deal to snap up Fintron

The Texas-based wealth tech provider is taking another step towards providing a fully integrated, digital-first investing platform for its clients.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors weigh in on the heavyweight battle between Apple and NVDA
NEWS EQUITIES OCT 16, 2024
Advisors weigh in on the heavyweight battle between Apple and NVDA

Wealth managers watch as Apple and NVDA battle it out for the title of the world's largest company.

By Gregg Greenberg
Options, margin trading a rising source of income for online brokerages, report suggests
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 16, 2024
Options, margin trading a rising source of income for online brokerages, report suggests

As trading fees are all but extinct, online brokerages have been seeing more business among investors who want to trade options or on margin, data reveals.

By Emile Hallez
Cetera adds "rising star" advisor in Arkansas
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 16, 2024
Cetera adds "rising star" advisor in Arkansas

The broker-dealer giant's latest addition in the South is making a move to independence by launching his own firm.

By Leo Almazora
Clarity on roles, C-suite team is "mission critical" to achieve growth
NEWS RIAS OCT 16, 2024
Clarity on roles, C-suite team is "mission critical" to achieve growth

Bullish Shannon Spotswood, CEO of RFG Advisory, wants to "flip tables and bars" and upend industry norms.

By Josh Welsh
Investors' risk tolerance is increasing, but slowly due to concerning factors
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 16, 2024
Investors' risk tolerance is increasing, but slowly due to concerning factors

Risk aversity has fallen compared to recent years, new report reveals.

By Steve Randall
Breakaway RIA grows to more than $1B AUM, buys out investor in under five years
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 16, 2024
Breakaway RIA grows to more than $1B AUM, buys out investor in under five years

Firm reunited Stephens Inc. team in independence.

By Steve Randall
Bank of America wealth management reports boost in fresh fee-based assets
NEWS WIREHOUSES OCT 15, 2024
Bank of America wealth management reports boost in fresh fee-based assets

“There was also cash moving off the sidelines,” one Merrill executive noted.

By Bruce Kelly
Broker-dealer giant Osaic taps Kristy Britt as CFO
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 15, 2024
Broker-dealer giant Osaic taps Kristy Britt as CFO

The PE-backed wealth giant is welcoming the veteran with over 20 years of experience to help lead its next phase of growth.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth firms want asset managers to step up specialist support
NEWS ALTERNATIVES OCT 15, 2024
Wealth firms want asset managers to step up specialist support

Broadridge industry survey unpacks sentiments and gaps around active ETFs, alts, indexing solutions, and AI adoption.

By Leo Almazora
$117B Kestra wins vote of confidence in new Stone Point deal
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 15, 2024
$117B Kestra wins vote of confidence in new Stone Point deal

The independent broker-dealer is getting fresh fuel for its growth efforts as the leading PE player agrees to take a majority stake.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors step-up portfolio protection strategies amid client election jitters
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 15, 2024
Advisors step-up portfolio protection strategies amid client election jitters

Nationwide survey reveals rising concerns among investors ahead of November 5.

By Steve Randall
Janney aims for slice of estimated $52B DAF market with new charitable fund
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 15, 2024
Janney aims for slice of estimated $52B DAF market with new charitable fund

Firm launches new fund through collaboration to enhance philanthropic offer.

By Steve Randall