Advisor News

Displaying 26598 results
Wealth tech firm Amplify adds $2B Kingswood to platform
FINTECH OCT 30, 2024
Wealth tech firm Amplify adds $2B Kingswood to platform

The fintech provider will provide digital onboarding, reporting, and trading capabilities to drive the independent wealth firm's growth.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors boost workers' 401(k) confidence, finds Pontera
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 30, 2024
Advisors boost workers' 401(k) confidence, finds Pontera

Survey reveals most advised plan members max out their contributions, are more aware of fees, and have greater peace of mind in their retirement planning.

By Leo Almazora
Building a competitive edge: technology as a catalyst for advisor growth
OPINION OCT 30, 2024
Building a competitive edge: technology as a catalyst for advisor growth

Advisors who fear they'll grow obsolete with the rise of apps, AI and algorithms may be missing a future-proofing opportunity.

Annuities' sales growth streak reaches 16th quarter, says Limra
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 30, 2024
Annuities' sales growth streak reaches 16th quarter, says Limra

The latest Q3 figures point to a $331B year-to-date sales bonanza, a new record for RILA sales, and a fresh high for fixed index annuities.

By Leo Almazora
iCapital seals deal to scoop up AltExchange
ALTERNATIVES OCT 30, 2024
iCapital seals deal to scoop up AltExchange

The alts-focused wealth tech giant is looking to ramp up its data management capabilities with an AI-driven solution courtesy of its latest strategic acquisition.

By Leo Almazora
401(k) fee disclosures have improved transparency, though clarity still a concern
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 29, 2024
401(k) fee disclosures have improved transparency, though clarity still a concern

New GAO research reveals DOL regulatory changes have led to lower fees, but retirement savers could still be confused.

By Leo Almazora
Broker who acted as his own lawyer loses $122,000 arbitration claim
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 29, 2024
Broker who acted as his own lawyer loses $122,000 arbitration claim

"Beating up on a broker who is not represented by an attorney is akin to taking candy from a baby,” says one attorney.

By Bruce Kelly
Hybrid RIA network Kestra welcomes Wealth Empowerment Financial Strategies
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 29, 2024
Hybrid RIA network Kestra welcomes Wealth Empowerment Financial Strategies

The $103B independent wealth platform's latest addition in Boca Raton, Florida comes after bolting from embattled firm B. Riley.

By Leo Almazora
Time to restore tax deductibility for advice fees
OPINION OCT 29, 2024
Time to restore tax deductibility for advice fees

With the sunsetting of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act at the end of next year, leaders on both sides of the aisle have an opportunity to make a change for the sake of Main Street investors.

By Dale Brown
RISR-Citadel partnership boosts support for business owner advisors
FINTECH OCT 28, 2024
RISR-Citadel partnership boosts support for business owner advisors

The fledgling fintech firm expands its platform in the Greater Philadelphia area as it makes two key additions to its leadership.

By Leo Almazora
Robinhood wades into event trading with Harris and Trump contracts
ALTERNATIVES OCT 28, 2024
Robinhood wades into event trading with Harris and Trump contracts

The retail trading titan is offering users new ways to trade on the outcome of the hotly contested presidential election.

By Leo Almazora
Calculating the real cost of free: key considerations for RIAs when assessing advisory partner offerings
OPINION OCT 28, 2024
Calculating the real cost of free: key considerations for RIAs when assessing advisory partner offerings

There's a painfully basic reason why firms going for a bargain-priced platform often end up with less than what they bargained for.

Envestnet rolls out customizable options strategy for HNW clients
FINTECH OCT 28, 2024
Envestnet rolls out customizable options strategy for HNW clients

The latest addition to the platform's quantitative portfolio suite aims to help advisors blunt the risks of stock concentration as they are unwound.

By Leo Almazora
GeoWealth forges UMA tie-up with Goldman Sachs
FINTECH OCT 28, 2024
GeoWealth forges UMA tie-up with Goldman Sachs

The agreement with Goldman Sachs Asset Management will expand the TAMP provider's custom portfolio offering for RIAs.

By Leo Almazora
TradePMR taps AI to simplify RIA transitions
FINTECH OCT 25, 2024
TradePMR taps AI to simplify RIA transitions

The fintech provider is looking to shorten the custodian-switching process with an automated data processing tool.

By Leo Almazora
Debt throws most higher-ed workers financially off-balance, finds TIAA Institute research
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 25, 2024
Debt throws most higher-ed workers financially off-balance, finds TIAA Institute research

Study reveals struggles to meet other financial obligations, build emergency savings, and prepare for retirement.

By Leo Almazora
RetireOne bolsters annuity shelf with Gainbridge partnership
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 25, 2024
RetireOne bolsters annuity shelf with Gainbridge partnership

The independent platform provider of fee-based insurance solutions is giving its RIA consumers access to two new annuity offerings, including one industry-leading product.

By Leo Almazora
CogniCor soups up AI platform with exclusive Insights Engine
FINTECH OCT 25, 2024
CogniCor soups up AI platform with exclusive Insights Engine

The fintech provider is enhancing its Wealth Co-Pilot platform to help advisors engage clients better with data-driven personalized insights.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James swipes another billion-dollar advisor from Merrill
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 25, 2024
Raymond James swipes another billion-dollar advisor from Merrill

The latest addition to the firm's employee advisor arm in Fort Worth, Texas comes with roughly four decades of experience.

By Leo Almazora
How advisors can fuel growth with client communication
OPINION OCT 24, 2024
How advisors can fuel growth with client communication

Having a well-defined marketing plan can help focus their strategies and tactics – but that's just the start.

By Kristine McManus