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Trump wins… now what? Women advisors on calming clients and steering strategy
WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY NOV 06, 2024
Trump wins… now what? Women advisors on calming clients and steering strategy

The morning after election night, panelists at the InvestmentNews 2024 Women Advisors Summit talk about cooling emotions and staying steady for clients.

By Manal Ali
What Trump could mean for equities and fixed income
EQUITIES NOV 06, 2024
What Trump could mean for equities and fixed income

Donald Trump will again be president next year, and with Republican majorities in Congress, some industries stand to benefit from regulatory cuts.

By Emile Hallez
RIA M&A hits all-time high in October Surprise
RIAS NOV 06, 2024
RIA M&A hits all-time high in October Surprise

Devoe's latest tracking of deal activity for the month shows 39 record-breaking transactions, including four-fifths that featured private equity.

By Leo Almazora
S&P 500 futures, dollar, Bitcoin surge as Trump declares victory
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 06, 2024
S&P 500 futures, dollar, Bitcoin surge as Trump declares victory

Trump Trades gain as Republicans win swing states, US Senate.

By Steve Randall
Residential real estate prices have slowed again, and it's likely to get worse
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 06, 2024
Residential real estate prices have slowed again, and it's likely to get worse

Potential returns from investing in homes set to be restrained for some time.

By Steve Randall
Interactive Brokers election bettors give Trump the edge
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 05, 2024
Interactive Brokers election bettors give Trump the edge

For what it's worth, snapshot of contracts taken on polling day gives the former president a roughly six-to-four advantage over Vice President Kamala Harris.

By Leo Almazora
Thiel, Casady latest executives to keep grinding, investing, earning
RIAS NOV 05, 2024
Thiel, Casady latest executives to keep grinding, investing, earning

“They have the skills to run huge companies, so why not focus on a start up?" one senior executive said.

By Bruce Kelly
The bulls keep charging despite election uncertainty
EQUITIES NOV 05, 2024
The bulls keep charging despite election uncertainty

With the election result in doubt, financial advisors discuss whether the market still hates uncertainty.

By Gregg Greenberg
How an anti-terrorism law is hurting auto IRAs
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 05, 2024
How an anti-terrorism law is hurting auto IRAs

Nearly half of workers eligible for auto IRAs can't be verified, under requirements of the 2001 USA Patriot Act, the Bipartisan Policy Center found.

By Emile Hallez
Make client problems your problems, Merit Financial Advisors CEO says
RIAS NOV 05, 2024
Make client problems your problems, Merit Financial Advisors CEO says

"Solve their problem for them right away," Merit CEO Rick Kent said, reflecting on building relationships and growing the RIA.

By Josh Welsh
Dynasty Financial firm Cyndeo Partners makes milestone hire in Florida
RIAS NOV 05, 2024
Dynasty Financial firm Cyndeo Partners makes milestone hire in Florida

The RIA with $2.4 billion in assets is boosting its Central Florida strategy with the seasoned ultra-high-net-worth planning expert from Bison Wealth

By Leo Almazora
Father-son advisor duo launch $750M indie firm
RIAS NOV 05, 2024
Father-son advisor duo launch $750M indie firm

The practice driven by a CIBC Private Wealth veteran with over three decades of experience has made its debut in Chicago's high-net-worth market.

By Leo Almazora
LPL nabs advisor teams from Canter Wealth, Cambridge
BROKER DEALERS NOV 05, 2024
LPL nabs advisor teams from Canter Wealth, Cambridge

The broker-dealer giant's latest additions to strengthening its Colorado and California.

By Leo Almazora
State Street is in the market for a private credit manager
ALTERNATIVES NOV 05, 2024
State Street is in the market for a private credit manager

The money manager is looking to get a foothold in the private debt or infrastructure space in a race for a share in the rapidly growing alternative asset space.

By Leo Almazora
Focus Financial announces another firm has joined The Colony Group, adding $6.6B
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 05, 2024
Focus Financial announces another firm has joined The Colony Group, adding $6.6B

The deal is the second major announcement for the firm in the last week.

By Steve Randall
Schwab clients continued to focus on tech equities, sold gains on some financials
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 05, 2024
Schwab clients continued to focus on tech equities, sold gains on some financials

The firm's trading index shows activity remains muted by historic standards.

By Steve Randall
How to suspend Social Security benefits: what every retiree should know
NOV 05, 2024
How to suspend Social Security benefits: what every retiree should know

If you've reached FRA and want to change you claiming decision, this guide on how to suspend Social Security benefits can prove useful

By Mark Rosanes
Over half of clients don’t want to fire their advisor
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 04, 2024
Over half of clients don’t want to fire their advisor

Fifty-two percent of investors have only ever had a relationship with one advisor, a survey from Dynasty Financial Partners found. "Clients are the advisor's employer," one advisor said.

By Josh Welsh
Are financial firms exposing themselves to AI compliance risks?
FINTECH NOV 04, 2024
Are financial firms exposing themselves to AI compliance risks?

Survey research points to concerning gaps in governance and cybersecurity, with nine-tenths of respondents lacking policies around AI use by third parties.

By Leo Almazora
Miracle Mile targets HNW tech opportunity with new Chicago location
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 04, 2024
Miracle Mile targets HNW tech opportunity with new Chicago location

The national RIA managing $6.5 billion is bolstering its appeal to advisors and clients with an additional foothold in the Midwest.

By Leo Almazora