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Man denied chance to find $700M bitcoin fortune tossed in the trash by ex
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 10, 2025
Man denied chance to find $700M bitcoin fortune tossed in the trash by ex

Claimant wants to excavate a landfill facility to search for hard drive.

By Steve Randall
Bison Wealth takes 'next natural step' to form $3B firm
RIAS JAN 09, 2025
Bison Wealth takes 'next natural step' to form $3B firm

Merger of two operating companies positions the Atlanta-based RIA for its next phase of continued rapid growth.

By Leo Almazora
UBS reportedly close to settling Credit Suisse tax charges with Justice Department
WIREHOUSES JAN 09, 2025
UBS reportedly close to settling Credit Suisse tax charges with Justice Department

The banking giant is set to pay at least a nine-figure sum over collapsed lender's failure to cooperate with efforts to catch tax-evading clients, according to the Wall Street Journal.

By Leo Almazora
Blackstone’s latest fund rakes in cash, sells more than $1B
EQUITIES JAN 09, 2025
Blackstone’s latest fund rakes in cash, sells more than $1B

It’s the second straight year that Blackstone has launched a new fund in the alternative investment space and had a hit right off the bat.

By Bruce Kelly
Cerity Partners gets boost in Boston with Prio Wealth merger
RIAS JAN 09, 2025
Cerity Partners gets boost in Boston with Prio Wealth merger

The independent wealth giant's latest move in New England gives it an additional $4.1 billion in assets along with a "highly credentialed and experienced team."

By Leo Almazora
Over half of advisors warming up to crypto after Trump's election win, finds survey
ALTERNATIVES JAN 09, 2025
Over half of advisors warming up to crypto after Trump's election win, finds survey

With nearly all poll participants fielding questions from curious clients, the percentage of advisors investing in the asset class has doubled from 2023.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth managers reject bearish arguments as S&P goes for 'three-peat'
RIAS JAN 09, 2025
Wealth managers reject bearish arguments as S&P goes for 'three-peat'

Wall Street may not be expecting an S&P 500 "three-peat" victory in 2025, but that does not mean they are not bullish.

By Gregg Greenberg
Mariner adds $292B with mega-deal for Cardinal Investment Advisors
RIAS JAN 09, 2025
Mariner adds $292B with mega-deal for Cardinal Investment Advisors

The private-equity backed wealth giant is adding two new locations in the Midwest, as well as considerable capabilities for its institutional business.

By Leo Almazora
What fiduciary advisors can learn from Jimmy Carter
OPINION JAN 09, 2025
What fiduciary advisors can learn from Jimmy Carter

The experience of the 39th president, beloved long beyond his term in the Oval Office, sets a high standard of trust for advisors to live up to.

By Knut A. Rostad
Coldstream welcomes Seattle firms on continued Pacific Northwest push
RIAS JAN 09, 2025
Coldstream welcomes Seattle firms on continued Pacific Northwest push

The latest additions, a CPA practice and its sister RIA, boosts Coldstream's to $11.1 billion in advised assets while bolstering its tax capabilities.

By Leo Almazora
Savvy Advisors crosses $1B milestone to close 2024
RIAS JAN 09, 2025
Savvy Advisors crosses $1B milestone to close 2024

Founder and CEO hails industry-beating growth record, sealed by final four advisor additions, as proof of tech-empowered RIA's "belief in the value of human financial advice."

By Leo Almazora
Edward Jones to pay $17M to settle mutual fund fee overcharging probe
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 09, 2025
Edward Jones to pay $17M to settle mutual fund fee overcharging probe

It follows a four year investigation by state regulators.

By Steve Randall
Why some wealthy Americans are looking for new citizenship as Trump 2.0 nears
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 09, 2025
Why some wealthy Americans are looking for new citizenship as Trump 2.0 nears

Concerns around stability have made second citizenships more attractive.

By Steve Randall
Advisors rush to reach clients affected by LA fires
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 08, 2025
Advisors rush to reach clients affected by LA fires

Financial professionals near Malibu sought to ensure people had reached safety as major fires devastated parts of Los Angeles. With almost no containment for the fires as of Tuesday, the idea of rebuilding is far away, and it will be complicated by a lack of insurance.

By Emile Hallez
Liz Miller begins tenure as 2025 CFP Board chair
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 08, 2025
Liz Miller begins tenure as 2025 CFP Board chair

The respected veteran will oversee an ambitious agenda at the professional planning body, including plans to drive more inclusion and help shed insights on AI.

By Leo Almazora
Father-son advisor team finds new home at LPL
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 08, 2025
Father-son advisor team finds new home at LPL

The two advisors, who previously managed $320 million at Osaic, are joining the broker-dealer giant's network in Oregon.

By Leo Almazora
Ads showing dollars on fire lands robo-advisor firm in hot water
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 08, 2025
Ads showing dollars on fire lands robo-advisor firm in hot water

A regulator has banned the Islamic investment firm's campaign calling for a "money revolution" after multiple complaints led to a finding that it caused serious offense.

By Leo Almazora
Analyst cites LPL, Robinhood, Wells Fargo among top picks for 2025.
RIAS JAN 08, 2025
Analyst cites LPL, Robinhood, Wells Fargo among top picks for 2025.

“2024 was a good year for industry, and this year feels like we’re being shot out of a cannon,” one senior brokerage executive said.

By Bruce Kelly
Creative Planning lands $1.3B Wisconsin firm
RIAS JAN 08, 2025
Creative Planning lands $1.3B Wisconsin firm

Kowal Investment Group represents the private equity-backed aggregator's 10th new RIA affiliate in two years.

By Leo Almazora
Closed-end fund investors seeking to build on solid 2024 returns
EQUITIES JAN 08, 2025
Closed-end fund investors seeking to build on solid 2024 returns

Wealth managers see the market setting up nicely for another positive year for closed-end funds and BDCs.

By Gregg Greenberg