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Is Stifel the right fit for B. Riley’s advisors?
BROKER DEALERS SEP 23, 2024
Is Stifel the right fit for B. Riley’s advisors?

“With Alex David leaving Stifel, what does that say about the independent brokerage business there,” asks one brokerage executive.

By Bruce Kelly
New inflation study shows where retirees are feeling pinched
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2024
New inflation study shows where retirees are feeling pinched

A newly released survey digs deeper into how retirees are responding to higher prices.

By Gregg Greenberg
Seven-tenths of households are in poor financial health
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2024
Seven-tenths of households are in poor financial health

Pulse survey paints picture of declining finances, with a stark divide between credit card-indebted households and those with investments.

By Leo Almazora
Annuities are changing, and so are advisors' attitudes
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 23, 2024
Annuities are changing, and so are advisors' attitudes

Those who hate annuities are shortchanging clients, says advisor.

By Josh Welsh
Best-interest annuity rule gains ground in Louisiana
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2024
Best-interest annuity rule gains ground in Louisiana

Industry groups hail the move in the Pelican State as another win for consumers in need of lifetime income.

By Leo Almazora
RIA Valuations: Take a "look under the hood"
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 23, 2024
RIA Valuations: Take a "look under the hood"

Earn CE credits by attending Tuesday's free virtual event which hones in on the key factors affecting the valuation of an RIA firm.

RIA Activate comes to San Diego: Book your seat today
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 23, 2024
RIA Activate comes to San Diego: Book your seat today

Event will empower RIA business owners and senior advisors.

An extra $1 million in retirement savings or 5 more healthy years? It's a coin flip for Americans
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2024
An extra $1 million in retirement savings or 5 more healthy years? It's a coin flip for Americans

New Edelman survey reveals continuing concerns over debt, inflation, and daily expenses, with six in 10 believing they need a six-figure income to avoid financial worries.

By Leo Almazora
Indie RIA Crusonia Wealth Advisors debuts in Colorado
RIAS SEP 23, 2024
Indie RIA Crusonia Wealth Advisors debuts in Colorado

The Denver-based firm, led by three industry professionals, is looking to shake up the high-net-worth wealth space with its model for advisor independence.

By Leo Almazora
$23.6B RIA MAI strengthens C-suite with former Merit exec
RIAS SEP 23, 2024
$23.6B RIA MAI strengthens C-suite with former Merit exec

The Cleveland, Ohio-headquartered firm welcomes two new leadership additions as it looks to continue on its strategic growth path.

By Leo Almazora
Firm “uniquely situated” to be a one-stop shop for business owners
RIAS SEP 23, 2024
Firm “uniquely situated” to be a one-stop shop for business owners

New leader takes the reins at Oregon-based RIA and vows to cement status as the leader in its field.

By Josh Welsh
Stifel mulls acquisition of embattled investment bank B. Riley Financial's wealth unit
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 23, 2024
Stifel mulls acquisition of embattled investment bank B. Riley Financial's wealth unit

Riley is under pressure with high debt burden, SEC scrutiny.

By Steve Randall
How finances of women over 50 may prove critical in presidential election
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 23, 2024
How finances of women over 50 may prove critical in presidential election

Majority of this cohort believe they are ignored by officials, poll reveals.

By Steve Randall
Post-Fed stock rally could fuel 'ugly market events'
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 23, 2024
Post-Fed stock rally could fuel 'ugly market events'

Gains made since last week's 50bps cut could spark sell off.

US asset manager said to be weighing $5B stake in Intel
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 23, 2024
US asset manager said to be weighing $5B stake in Intel

Chipmaker's shares have slumped recently but has turnaround plan.

Take profits on defensive stocks, says Morgan Stanley
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 23, 2024
Take profits on defensive stocks, says Morgan Stanley

Michael Wilson advises action before next jobs report.

How do Fed rate cuts change Wall Street traders' playbook?
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 23, 2024
How do Fed rate cuts change Wall Street traders' playbook?

New strategy is required, history won't help much.

Bible-themed ETFs weren’t faithful to investment process, SEC says
ETFS SEP 20, 2024
Bible-themed ETFs weren’t faithful to investment process, SEC says

Inspire Investing's ETFs and SMAs held companies that supported causes counter to the biblical values the products advertised, the regulator said in a settlement Thursday.

By Emile Hallez
For all the attention on the Fed, don't forget Congress and fiscal policy counts too
FIXED INCOME SEP 20, 2024
For all the attention on the Fed, don't forget Congress and fiscal policy counts too

All eyes have been on Fed Chairman Powell lately but Congressional spending affects inflation as well.

By Gregg Greenberg
Insurance money tapped out for lead seller of bankrupt GWG L bonds
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 20, 2024
Insurance money tapped out for lead seller of bankrupt GWG L bonds

“Insurance is paramount in the broker-dealer industry, but you have to have insurance that pays,” a plaintiff's attorney said.

By Bruce Kelly