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$70B Mercer Advisors taps Ted Motheral to co-lead M&A strategy
RIAS MAR 04, 2025
$70B Mercer Advisors taps Ted Motheral to co-lead M&A strategy

The acquisitive mega-RIA expects his legal expertise and deep deal advisory experience will strengthen its efforts to recruit partner advisor-owners.

By Leo Almazora
S&P 500 suffers worst sell-off of the year so far, Trump ignites investor fears
EQUITIES MAR 04, 2025
S&P 500 suffers worst sell-off of the year so far, Trump ignites investor fears

Tariffs go live, while US aid for Ukraine is paused. What's next?

By Steve Randall
Fidelity highlights four trends in women's financial wellness for 2025
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 04, 2025
Fidelity highlights four trends in women's financial wellness for 2025

Whether at work or in retirement, the landscape for women is changing.

By Steve Randall
B. Riley posts latest steer on financials as it tries to rebound
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 04, 2025
B. Riley posts latest steer on financials as it tries to rebound

The firm has reported its fourth quarter earnings.

By Bloomberg
Older Americans most likely to face financial scam, but least likely to lose money
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 04, 2025
Older Americans most likely to face financial scam, but least likely to lose money

Younger generations may be putting their cash at risk, survey reveals.

By Steve Randall
Is clean energy investing dead, at least for now?
ESG MAR 04, 2025
Is clean energy investing dead, at least for now?

Hedge fund manager sees no current gains from transition focused fund.

By Bloomberg
Citi's wealth unit reports $6B near miss in same month as $81T error
WIREHOUSES MAR 04, 2025
Citi's wealth unit reports $6B near miss in same month as $81T error

Firm says tougher checks and balances have been implemented.

By Bloomberg
Social Security Administration cuts are a move toward privatization, Wyden says
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 03, 2025
Social Security Administration cuts are a move toward privatization, Wyden says

With big staff cuts coming to an agency already struggling to provide customer service, Social Security claimants should begin preparing, advisors said.

By Emile Hallez
RIAs offer tips for getting the most from their marketing dollars
RIAS MAR 03, 2025
RIAs offer tips for getting the most from their marketing dollars

Financial advisors explain how to maximize marketing spending from events to swag.

By Gregg Greenberg
Focus, Composition Wealth unveil latest acquisitions
RIAS MAR 03, 2025
Focus, Composition Wealth unveil latest acquisitions

Focus Financial is solidifying its presence in Canada while the RIA formerly known as Miracle Mile Advisors extends its presence in the Pacific Northwest.

By Leo Almazora
UBS on the hook for $92.2 million in damages linked to advisor’s short sales of Tesla
EQUITIES MAR 03, 2025
UBS on the hook for $92.2 million in damages linked to advisor’s short sales of Tesla

The Finra panel found UBS Financial Services liable for $69.1 million in punitive damages.

By Bruce Kelly
US markets tumble as Trump confirms tariffs on Canada, Mexico
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 03, 2025
US markets tumble as Trump confirms tariffs on Canada, Mexico

There's 'no room left' to negotiate, says Trump.

By Matthew Sellers
How RIAs can make women's voices heard in financial conversations
RIAS MAR 03, 2025
How RIAs can make women's voices heard in financial conversations

Two financial leaders weigh in on why women may shrink back from investment and planning discussions and what advisors can do to help bring them in.

By Leo Almazora
Crypto rally proves short-lived as Trump's strategic reserve plan remains short on details
ALTERNATIVES MAR 03, 2025
Crypto rally proves short-lived as Trump's strategic reserve plan remains short on details

A weekend boost for five crypto tokens, courtesy of a social media post from the president, fizzled out by mid-Monday morning.

By Leo Almazora
SEC dangles $50,000 resign-or-retire incentive for employees
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 03, 2025
SEC dangles $50,000 resign-or-retire incentive for employees

A memo from SEC COO Ken Johnson gives staff several weeks to accept a voluntary separation package or early retirement.

By Bloomberg
Loneliness, risk-taking makes older Americans prime fraud targets, Finra says
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 03, 2025
Loneliness, risk-taking makes older Americans prime fraud targets, Finra says

Survey offers a fresh glimpse into the vulnerabilities that scammers exploit, and how targeted strategies against financial illiteracy and isolation could help.

By Leo Almazora
Berkshire Hathaway is piling cash. Advisors say that's not such a bad thing
RIAS MAR 03, 2025
Berkshire Hathaway is piling cash. Advisors say that's not such a bad thing

The company revealed a cash hoard of $334 billion last week. Does this mean CEO Warren Buffett is turning bearish?

By Gregg Greenberg
Trump's gold card visa proposal sparks questions, concerns
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 03, 2025
Trump's gold card visa proposal sparks questions, concerns

The president's recently floated scheme to draw affluent individuals who invest at least $5 million has drawn skepticism from immigration experts and real estate industry representatives.

By Leo Almazora
Analysts speak out against $51B 'buffermania' ETF boom
ETFS MAR 03, 2025
Analysts speak out against $51B 'buffermania' ETF boom

The defined-outcome products, once offered only to institutions, are undergoing increased scrutiny as experts pan questionable hedging benefits and lost upside opportunities.

By Bloomberg
Prime Capital Financial launches UHNW family office
RIAS MAR 03, 2025
Prime Capital Financial launches UHNW family office

The Overland Park, Kansas-based RIA's acquisition of Sinecera Capital gives it a new foothold to service the ultra-affluent.

By Leo Almazora