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Annuity customers less satisfied as survey reveals advisors must try harder
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 29, 2025
Annuity customers less satisfied as survey reveals advisors must try harder

New study highlights a 6-point drop in customer contentment.

By Steve Randall
US billionaires tighten their grip on global wealth, hitting $5.8 trillion
EQUITIES OCT 29, 2025
US billionaires tighten their grip on global wealth, hitting $5.8 trillion

Tech rebound and private assets drive fortunes, new edition of annual report reveals.

By Steve Randall
Mass affluent Americans confident about retirement, but few have a plan: Prudential
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 28, 2025
Mass affluent Americans confident about retirement, but few have a plan: Prudential

Majority of mass affluent Americans feel ready for retirement, but few have factored in inflation, healthcare costs, or sought professional advice.

By Leo Almazora
Research pegs Trump tariffs as largest tax increase since 1993
EQUITIES OCT 28, 2025
Research pegs Trump tariffs as largest tax increase since 1993

Analysts from the Tax Foundation also found retail prices picked up by 4.9% from trade levies, with even more price hikes expected into next year.

By Leo Almazora
Amazon layoffs: A taste of AI's impact on jobs and the Fed?
FIXED INCOME OCT 28, 2025
Amazon layoffs: A taste of AI's impact on jobs and the Fed?

The retail giant's move to slash 14,000 roles offers an early case of how AI could reshape the workforce – and how that could test monetary policy.

By Leo Almazora
Cetera debuts model portfolios for affluent to HNW clients
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 28, 2025
Cetera debuts model portfolios for affluent to HNW clients

The six models, offered in partnership with Envestnet, are designed to help advisors manage affluent and institutional client relationships.

By Leo Almazora
Have we reached peak Berkshire Hathaway?
EQUITIES OCT 28, 2025
Have we reached peak Berkshire Hathaway?

We may be witnessing the end of an era.

Fed preview: More cuts likely despite data blackout
FIXED INCOME OCT 27, 2025
Fed preview: More cuts likely despite data blackout

Would a lengthy government shutdown potentially put the brakes on a December rate cut?

Vanguard extends fixed income reach with new model portfolios for advisors
ETFS OCT 27, 2025
Vanguard extends fixed income reach with new model portfolios for advisors

Vanguard's latest launches, focused on after-tax returns and higher yields for clients, reflect a broader industry shift as advisors seek streamlined, diversified bond strategies.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors not hindered by lack of government economic data - yet
EQUITIES OCT 27, 2025
Advisors not hindered by lack of government economic data - yet

Wealth managers celebrated a better-than-expected inflation report Friday, but are worried about flying blind in the future.

By Gregg Greenberg
Private equity drives annuity growth
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 27, 2025
Private equity drives annuity growth

Annuity sales are at record highs, nearly doubling since 2020. Private equity, shifting advisor fee models and an evolving regulatory landscape, are reshaping how insurers and distributors keep pace.

By Andrew Cohen
Big Tech earnings incoming as investors weigh risks of an AI bubble
EQUITIES OCT 27, 2025
Big Tech earnings incoming as investors weigh risks of an AI bubble

With record spending on AI infrastructure and rising valuations, market observers weigh parallels to the dot-com era and the possibility of overhyped expectations.

By Leo Almazora
Much-awaited September CPI comes in above Fed target, below forecasts
FIXED INCOME OCT 24, 2025
Much-awaited September CPI comes in above Fed target, below forecasts

Softer-than-expected CPI data eases concerns about price pressures, but policymakers remain cautious ahead of the Fed’s meeting.

By Leo Almazora
Where do bad brokers work and live?
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 24, 2025
Where do bad brokers work and live?

Cockroach advisors like the warm weather, according to a new study from the Journal of Financial Economics.

By Bruce Kelly
Should advisors ride the foreign stock rally?
EQUITIES OCT 24, 2025
Should advisors ride the foreign stock rally?

Wealth managers are finally giving international equities a second look.

By Gregg Greenberg
As more investors shun 60/40 the role of advisors becomes more essential, study reveals
EQUITIES OCT 23, 2025
As more investors shun 60/40 the role of advisors becomes more essential, study reveals

Diversification remains key as investors lose faith in a traditional portfolio mix

By Steve Randall
Goldman launches ETF designed to mimic private equity returns
ALTERNATIVES OCT 23, 2025
Goldman launches ETF designed to mimic private equity returns

The debut puts the Wall Street giant in line with a growing list of managers looking to reach investors who want PE without the operational headaches.

By Bloomberg
Blackstone’s sees profit surge in Q3 as deal activity rebounds, inflows hit $54B
ALTERNATIVES OCT 23, 2025
Blackstone’s sees profit surge in Q3 as deal activity rebounds, inflows hit $54B

Third-quarter results show strong fundraising and deal activity, with executives highlighting resilience in private credit despite recent high-profile defaults.

By Leo Almazora
Portland Trail Blazers head coach, Miami Heat player arrested in FBI gambling probe
ALTERNATIVES OCT 23, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers head coach, Miami Heat player arrested in FBI gambling probe

Billups and Rozier were among 34 total people arrested, according to FBI director Kash Patel.

By Andy Burt
Financial advice cockroaches have plenty of life selling insurance
OPINION OCT 23, 2025
Financial advice cockroaches have plenty of life selling insurance

Bruce Kelly analyzes new 'bad broker' report and concludes that the states' insurance commissioners need a better brand of bug spray.

By Bruce Kelly