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William Blair taps former Raymond James executive to lead investment management business
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 11, 2025
William Blair taps former Raymond James executive to lead investment management business

Robert D. Kendall brings decades of experience, including roles at DWS Americas and a former investment unit within Morgan Stanley, as he steps into a global leadership position.

By Leo Almazora
Fintech bytes: Pontera and Opto Investments expand RIA reach with new tech partnerships
FINTECH JUL 11, 2025
Fintech bytes: Pontera and Opto Investments expand RIA reach with new tech partnerships

Snowden Lane taps Pontera for held-away retirement account management, while Opto Investments enhances an Indiana-based independent RIA's private markets offering.

By Leo Almazora
Credent Wealth Management debuts in Detroit with TFG Advisors deal
RIA NEWS JUL 11, 2025
Credent Wealth Management debuts in Detroit with TFG Advisors deal

The $420 million RIA in Auburn Hills and Ann Arbor gives Credent its second and third Michigan locations while pushing it closer to $4 billion in AUM.

By Leo Almazora
Investor anxiety hits six-year high amid market turmoil, Allianz finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 11, 2025
Investor anxiety hits six-year high amid market turmoil, Allianz finds

New survey reveals heightened investor concern over market volatility, retirement readiness, and the impact of tariffs on living costs.

By Leo Almazora
Stifel star broker, Chuck Roberts, leaves firm under cloud of investor complaints
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 11, 2025
Stifel star broker, Chuck Roberts, leaves firm under cloud of investor complaints

Stifel – so far - is on the hook for more than $166 million in damages, legal fees and settlements in investor complaints involving Roberts, a 35-year industry veteran.

By Bruce Kelly
RIA moves: The Mather Group, Brand Asset Management announce deals
RIA NEWS JUL 11, 2025
RIA moves: The Mather Group, Brand Asset Management announce deals

Consolidation continues in US wealth management industry.

By Steve Randall
US broker-dealer fintech aims for global footprint as it acquires international firm
FINTECH JUL 10, 2025
US broker-dealer fintech aims for global footprint as it acquires international firm

Tech company democratizes access to US trading infrastructure.

By Steve Randall
Advisor moves: RBC swipes $1.7B UBS team, Baird duo departs for LPL's Linsco channel
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 10, 2025
Advisor moves: RBC swipes $1.7B UBS team, Baird duo departs for LPL's Linsco channel

RBC Wealth Management's latest move in New York adds an elite eight-member team to its recently opened Westchester office.

By Leo Almazora
iCapital secures $820M in latest funding, hits $7.5B
FINTECH JUL 10, 2025
iCapital secures $820M in latest funding, hits $7.5B

The giant alt investments platform's latest financing led by T. Rowe Price and SurgoCap Partners, along with State Street, UBS, and BNY, will fuel additional growth on multiple fronts.

By Leo Almazora
Merrill Lynch on the hook for $3.7M after clients claimed sale of unsuitable private equity
WIREHOUSES JUL 10, 2025
Merrill Lynch on the hook for $3.7M after clients claimed sale of unsuitable private equity

Some investors recently have seen million dollar plus decisions by FINRA arbitration panels involving complex products decisions go their way.

By Bruce Kelly
What does it take to feel 'financially comfortable' or 'wealthy' in 2025?
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 10, 2025
What does it take to feel 'financially comfortable' or 'wealthy' in 2025?

New report shines a light on how Americans view wealth today.

By Steve Randall
Retirement delays, Social Security fears prompt advisors to rethink income strategies
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 09, 2025
Retirement delays, Social Security fears prompt advisors to rethink income strategies

Concerns about outliving savings and healthcare costs are reshaping how "Peak 65" Americans and advisors approach income planning.

By Leo Almazora
Barred ex-Merrill Lynch advisor arrested in alleged $2.6M theft of former Miami Dolphin Pro Bowler
WIREHOUSES JUL 09, 2025
Barred ex-Merrill Lynch advisor arrested in alleged $2.6M theft of former Miami Dolphin Pro Bowler

Former advisor Isaiah Williams allegedly used the stolen funds from ex-Dolphins defensive safety Reshad Jones for numerous personal expenses, according to police and court records.

By Bruce Kelly
RIA moves: Modern Wealth tops $8.5B AUM as Aspen expands in Connecticut
RIA NEWS JUL 09, 2025
RIA moves: Modern Wealth tops $8.5B AUM as Aspen expands in Connecticut

Modern Wealth's latest deal for a California-based fee-only RIA marks its fourth acquisition of 2025.

By Leo Almazora
Empower defends private market access in 401(k)s in response to Warren scrutiny
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 09, 2025
Empower defends private market access in 401(k)s in response to Warren scrutiny

Sen. Warren has warned of private market investment risks due to opacity, illiquidity, and past regulatory issues.

By Leo Almazora
AI is gaining traction with buy-side equity traders and may be an unstoppable force
FINTECH JUL 09, 2025
AI is gaining traction with buy-side equity traders and may be an unstoppable force

Use of the technology is growing and asset managers see transformative benefits.

By Steve Randall
One in five Americans expect an inheritance. Are too many relying on it?
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 08, 2025
One in five Americans expect an inheritance. Are too many relying on it?

Research reveals expectation could be replaced by disappointment.

By Steve Randall
Farther debuts AI investment proposal tool for advisors to win clients
FINTECH JUL 08, 2025
Farther debuts AI investment proposal tool for advisors to win clients

"Im glad to see that from a regulatory perspective, we're going to get the ability to show we're responsible [...] we'll have a little bit more freedom to innovate," Farther co-founder Brad Genser told InvestmentNews in light of relaxed AI regulations from the SEC.

By Andrew Cohen
Are you optimally efficient?
OPINION JUL 08, 2025
Are you optimally efficient?

Taking a systematic approach to three key practice areas can help advisors gain confidence, get back time, and increase their opportunities.

By Jeff Thorsteinson
Advisor moves: Father-son duo leaves Raymond James for LPL, RayJay adds Merrill Lynch alum in Florida
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 08, 2025
Advisor moves: Father-son duo leaves Raymond James for LPL, RayJay adds Merrill Lynch alum in Florida

Meanwhile, Osaic lures a high-net-worth advisor from Commonwealth in the Pacific Northwest.

By Leo Almazora