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Apex inks deal to snap up Fintron
FINTECH OCT 16, 2024
Apex inks deal to snap up Fintron

The Texas-based wealth tech provider is taking another step towards providing a fully integrated, digital-first investing platform for its clients.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors weigh in on the heavyweight battle between Apple and NVDA
EQUITIES OCT 16, 2024
Advisors weigh in on the heavyweight battle between Apple and NVDA

Wealth managers watch as Apple and NVDA battle it out for the title of the world's largest company.

By Gregg Greenberg
Options, margin trading a rising source of income for online brokerages, report suggests
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 16, 2024
Options, margin trading a rising source of income for online brokerages, report suggests

As trading fees are all but extinct, online brokerages have been seeing more business among investors who want to trade options or on margin, data reveals.

By Emile Hallez
Cetera adds "rising star" advisor in Arkansas
BROKER DEALERS OCT 16, 2024
Cetera adds "rising star" advisor in Arkansas

The broker-dealer giant's latest addition in the South is making a move to independence by launching his own firm.

By Leo Almazora
Clarity on roles, C-suite team is "mission critical" to achieve growth
RIAS OCT 16, 2024
Clarity on roles, C-suite team is "mission critical" to achieve growth

Bullish Shannon Spotswood, CEO of RFG Advisory, wants to "flip tables and bars" and upend industry norms.

By Josh Welsh
Investors' risk tolerance is increasing, but slowly due to concerning factors
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 16, 2024
Investors' risk tolerance is increasing, but slowly due to concerning factors

Risk aversity has fallen compared to recent years, new report reveals.

By Steve Randall
Breakaway RIA grows to more than $1B AUM, buys out investor in under five years
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 16, 2024
Breakaway RIA grows to more than $1B AUM, buys out investor in under five years

Firm reunited Stephens Inc. team in independence.

By Steve Randall
SEC fines, censures Ohio RIA for failure to supervise rogue remote-work rep
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 15, 2024
SEC fines, censures Ohio RIA for failure to supervise rogue remote-work rep

The Cincinatti firm reportedly missed multiple signs that the errant advisor misappropriated $728k from clients to fund his gambling, pay personal expenses, and repay other investors.

By Leo Almazora
Bank of America wealth management reports boost in fresh fee-based assets
WIREHOUSES OCT 15, 2024
Bank of America wealth management reports boost in fresh fee-based assets

“There was also cash moving off the sidelines,” one Merrill executive noted.

By Bruce Kelly
Broker-dealer giant Osaic taps Kristy Britt as CFO
BROKER DEALERS OCT 15, 2024
Broker-dealer giant Osaic taps Kristy Britt as CFO

The PE-backed wealth giant is welcoming the veteran with over 20 years of experience to help lead its next phase of growth.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth firms want asset managers to step up specialist support
ALTERNATIVES OCT 15, 2024
Wealth firms want asset managers to step up specialist support

Broadridge industry survey unpacks sentiments and gaps around active ETFs, alts, indexing solutions, and AI adoption.

By Leo Almazora
$117B Kestra wins vote of confidence in new Stone Point deal
BROKER DEALERS OCT 15, 2024
$117B Kestra wins vote of confidence in new Stone Point deal

The independent broker-dealer is getting fresh fuel for its growth efforts as the leading PE player agrees to take a majority stake.

By Leo Almazora
$4B RIA Journey grows further with double addition
RIAS OCT 15, 2024
$4B RIA Journey grows further with double addition

The firm is extending its growth ambitions with a new location in Colorado while welcoming a $750M Schwab advisor.

By Leo Almazora
Carson expands Midwest footprint with $1B deal
RIAS OCT 15, 2024
Carson expands Midwest footprint with $1B deal

The second-largest acquisition in the wealth firm's history adds a 12-person Minnesota team.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors step-up portfolio protection strategies amid client election jitters
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 15, 2024
Advisors step-up portfolio protection strategies amid client election jitters

Nationwide survey reveals rising concerns among investors ahead of November 5.

By Steve Randall
Janney aims for slice of estimated $52B DAF market with new charitable fund
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 15, 2024
Janney aims for slice of estimated $52B DAF market with new charitable fund

Firm launches new fund through collaboration to enhance philanthropic offer.

By Steve Randall
Fidelity faces class action over August data hack
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 14, 2024
Fidelity faces class action over August data hack

Two New York residents are seeking retribution for the retail investment titan's failure to prevent an incident that exposed tens of thousands of its users' sensitive data.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James, hit by two hurricanes, gives assistance to workers
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 14, 2024
Raymond James, hit by two hurricanes, gives assistance to workers

The company has raised funds in both its Friends of Raymond James nonprofit and for community support, following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

By Emile Hallez
Nuveen taps industry veteran Moshe Bajnon in private wealth push
ALTERNATIVES OCT 14, 2024
Nuveen taps industry veteran Moshe Bajnon in private wealth push

The asset management giant is looking to solidify its relationships with wealth platforms, broker-dealers and RIAs through a newly created global leadership role.

By Leo Almazora
A fresh look at high-net-worth spending and saving
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 14, 2024
A fresh look at high-net-worth spending and saving

Survey of younger HNWIs offers insights on spending habits, income sources, and the pursuit of financial independence.

By Leo Almazora