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Wealth.com strikes partnership with $11.84B RIA Merit Financial Advisors
RIA NEWS NOV 19, 2024
Wealth.com strikes partnership with $11.84B RIA Merit Financial Advisors

The alliance will give advisors at the top-ranked independent access to the fintech provider's estate planning capabilities.

By Leo Almazora
Which are the top new tech solutions for investment professionals?
FINTECH NOV 19, 2024
Which are the top new tech solutions for investment professionals?

InvestmentNews' inaugural report showcases some of the best new portfolio management systems, retirement income planning solutions, and compliance tools.

By Leo Almazora
Where do annuities fit in?
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 19, 2024
Where do annuities fit in?

Our profession must focus more on the distribution phase, says Nate Moody, of Lebel & Harriman Retirement Advisors.

By Chris Davis
Slowly embracing the AI revolution
FINTECH NOV 19, 2024
Slowly embracing the AI revolution

Ivan Illán, of Aligne Wealth Advisors, on the challenges and complexities of this new era.

By Chris Davis
Robinhood ventures into the RIA space with $300M TradePMR deal
RIA NEWS NOV 19, 2024
Robinhood ventures into the RIA space with $300M TradePMR deal

The transaction, set to complete in the first half of next year, will give the online trading giant access to a platform supporting 350 advisory firms managing more than $40 billion in assets.

By Leo Almazora
Nationwide boosts annuity offerings with new index options
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 18, 2024
Nationwide boosts annuity offerings with new index options

The retirement giant is extending its guaranteed income shelf with fixed-income annuity options from Loomis Sayles and Nasdaq.

By Leo Almazora
Envestnet deepens Schwab partnership with beefed-up CRM features
FINTECH NOV 18, 2024
Envestnet deepens Schwab partnership with beefed-up CRM features

The wealth tech giant's latest rollout of much-requested updates will enhance its support for Schwab affiliated advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Broker settles Finra Reg BI allegations involving GWG bond sales
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 18, 2024
Broker settles Finra Reg BI allegations involving GWG bond sales

The broker sold the speculative, illiquid GWG L bonds to four customers, despite the bonds not being suitable for them, Finra stated.

By Bruce Kelly
ICI seeks Trump's support for investment rules revamp
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 18, 2024
ICI seeks Trump's support for investment rules revamp

The lobbying group's regulatory wish list to the president-elect's transition team includes reforms around ETF innovation, private-market products, and slashing regulatory costs.

By Leo Almazora
LPL welcomes 2,800 Prudential advisors with completed integration pact
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 18, 2024
LPL welcomes 2,800 Prudential advisors with completed integration pact

Following a $300 million investment, LPL is set to gain $60 billion in assets from Prudential's broker-dealer and RIA business.

By Leo Almazora
Calm Powell reassures asset managers
FIXED INCOME NOV 18, 2024
Calm Powell reassures asset managers

Federal Reserve Chair was "neutral" in comments after November rate cut – and the election – but was clear that he won’t be pressured to leave his job by Trump.

By Emile Hallez
Advyzon teases new ultra-high-net-worth offering
FINTECH NOV 18, 2024
Advyzon teases new ultra-high-net-worth offering

The fintech giant's upcoming all-in-one solution for UHNW clients and family offices combines portfolio management, performance reporting, and CRM into a unified interface.

By Leo Almazora
A bumpy start to autumn but more positives ahead
OPINION NOV 18, 2024
A bumpy start to autumn but more positives ahead

This season’s market volatility: Positioning for rate relief, income growth and the AI rebound

Cetera extends credit union network with Eglin partnership
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 15, 2024
Cetera extends credit union network with Eglin partnership

The broker-dealer giant's latest partner in Florida represents 125,000 members with over $2.8 billion in assets.

By Leo Almazora
John Wise's Communify Fincentric adds another InvestCloud veteran to C-suite
FINTECH NOV 15, 2024
John Wise's Communify Fincentric adds another InvestCloud veteran to C-suite

The wealth tech firm says new COO will be "invaluable" in addressing firm's rising demand for next-generation portals and AI functionality.

By Leo Almazora
Ex-Miami broker pleads guilty to money laundering charges
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 15, 2024
Ex-Miami broker pleads guilty to money laundering charges

A former Merrill Lynch broker, John Christopher Polit, helped launder bribe money for his father, according to reports.

By Bruce Kelly
Luma expands into life insurance in wealth tech industry first
FINTECH NOV 15, 2024
Luma expands into life insurance in wealth tech industry first

The fintech's move to integrate both life insurance and annuities promises to enable more comprehensive financial planning among advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Most retirees are now carrying credit card debt
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 14, 2024
Most retirees are now carrying credit card debt

Over half of people retire sooner than expected, and rising costs due to inflation, along with unexpected expenses, are leading a growing proportion of retirees to turn to credit cards, EBRI found.

Could private equity be a benefit for DC plans?
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 14, 2024
Could private equity be a benefit for DC plans?

Morningstar Retirement report unpacks the challenges and opportunities from adding private market fund exposure to defined contribution plans.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James nabs more Edward Jones advisors in Washington
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 14, 2024
Raymond James nabs more Edward Jones advisors in Washington

The wealth management giant has bolstered its independent advisor arm again with the latest additions in the Pacific Northwest.

By Leo Almazora