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CFA designation still in demand for hiring as fewer pursue it
RIAS DEC 04, 2024
CFA designation still in demand for hiring as fewer pursue it

The number of CFA test takers has dropped, yet wealth managers still seek out the designation when hiring.

By Gregg Greenberg
Americans plan to reduce debt for new year resolutions: CFP Board
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 04, 2024
Americans plan to reduce debt for new year resolutions: CFP Board

Advisors highlight strategies to help their clients with debt management.

By Josh Welsh
In a win for investors, GPB, at last, to move into receivership.
BROKER DEALERS DEC 04, 2024
In a win for investors, GPB, at last, to move into receivership.

“This is progress for GPB investors and their financial advisors," said one senior brokerage executive.

By Bruce Kelly
Mariner adds $878M in bicoastal double-deal
RIAS DEC 04, 2024
Mariner adds $878M in bicoastal double-deal

The PE-backed RIA colossus with $245 billion in assets under management has just expanded its footprint in Florida and California.

By Leo Almazora
Voya taps Orion for new advisor tech platform
FINTECH DEC 04, 2024
Voya taps Orion for new advisor tech platform

The new partnership promises a unified experience that integrates in-plan and retail solutions with financial planning and other capabilities for Voya's advisor business.

By Leo Almazora
Prudential names new CEO in leadership shakeup
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 04, 2024
Prudential names new CEO in leadership shakeup

The $1.6 trillion financial services giant unveiled several key appointments, including its first global head of insurance and retirement.

By Leo Almazora
$27B Allworth swipes Ryan Wealth Management from Osaic
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 04, 2024
$27B Allworth swipes Ryan Wealth Management from Osaic

The $500 million firm gives the fast-growing national RIA additional footholds in the Northern California and the Pacific Northwest wealth markets.

By Leo Almazora
SageView picks up $400M AUA firm to expand East Coast presence
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 04, 2024
SageView picks up $400M AUA firm to expand East Coast presence

Retirement focused firm provides consultancy for institutions.

By Steve Randall
Home prices have stagnated, but investors in some areas are in luck
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 04, 2024
Home prices have stagnated, but investors in some areas are in luck

While the national picture is subdued, there are pockets of price gains.

By Steve Randall
Advisors who switch firms are overwhelmingly happy about it
RIAS DEC 03, 2024
Advisors who switch firms are overwhelmingly happy about it

A minority say they regret jumping ship, and in either case, their satisfaction has a lot to do with tech and compensation, results of a recent survey show.

$13B hybrid RIA Snowden Lane names new leader to ramp up national recruitment
RIAS DEC 03, 2024
$13B hybrid RIA Snowden Lane names new leader to ramp up national recruitment

The leading independent, advisor-owned firm is sharpening its growth focus by elevating one of its senior partners into an expanded leadership role.

By Leo Almazora
Sound Income Group's David Scranton talks 'eternal income' and retirement planning
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 03, 2024
Sound Income Group's David Scranton talks 'eternal income' and retirement planning

Veteran financial advisor and bestselling author David Scranton offers income-generation strategies for those near or in retirement.

By Gregg Greenberg
Kestra welcomes $427M Arc Private Wealth in Ohio
RIAS DEC 03, 2024
Kestra welcomes $427M Arc Private Wealth in Ohio

Helmed by ex-Edward Jones advisors, the newly launched RIA firm has multiple footholds across Ohio including Oregon, Waterville, and Upper Sandusky.

By Leo Almazora
LPL welcomes back $250M experienced advisor from Centaurus
BROKER DEALERS DEC 03, 2024
LPL welcomes back $250M experienced advisor from Centaurus

After a years-long period of growth, the Arizona-based boomerang advisor based in Arizona is "coming home" to the broker-dealer giant.

By Leo Almazora
$66B Mercer Advisors strikes deal for women-focused Frango Financial
RIAS DEC 03, 2024
$66B Mercer Advisors strikes deal for women-focused Frango Financial

The PE-backed RIA giant's latest partnership gives it additional locations in Washington, DC, Maryland, and South Carolina.

By Leo Almazora
$5.3B VestGen makes RIA platform debut
RIAS DEC 03, 2024
$5.3B VestGen makes RIA platform debut

The firm headed by a 27-year veteran most recently with LPL is launching with 10 partner practices as it takes on advisors' succession challenges.

By Leo Almazora
Miracle Mile bolsters East Coast reach with Offit Advisors
RIAS DEC 03, 2024
Miracle Mile bolsters East Coast reach with Offit Advisors

The growth-focused RIA's latest partnership in Maryland practice boosts it to $7.4 billion in assets under management while continuing its 2024 acquisition strategy.

By Leo Almazora
NewEdge parent company soars to new record $610B assets
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 03, 2024
NewEdge parent company soars to new record $610B assets

EdgeCo Holdings includes several growing business lines.

By Steve Randall
Blackstone appoints new COO for $250B private wealth solutions business
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 03, 2024
Blackstone appoints new COO for $250B private wealth solutions business

Alt asset manager has also hired a 20-year Goldman Sachs veteran.

By Steve Randall
Fee-based model adoption is accelerating among advisors, says Cerulli
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 02, 2024
Fee-based model adoption is accelerating among advisors, says Cerulli

Report finds fee-based assets have grown 169 percent in 10 years, while managed accounts took increasing share across wirehouses, broker-dealers and insurance firms.

By Leo Almazora