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Kamala Harris takes softer stance on capital gains tax
TAX SEP 05, 2024
Kamala Harris takes softer stance on capital gains tax

The vice president's latest proposal splits from the Biden administration with a more modest hike for million-dollar earners, plus incentives for small businesses.

By Leo Almazora
AssetMark taps industry veteran Lou Maiuri in new growth chapter
FINTECH SEP 05, 2024
AssetMark taps industry veteran Lou Maiuri in new growth chapter

After the completion of its $2.7B take-private deal with GTCR, the fintech firm is looking forward to a new era of strategic expansion helmed by the former State Street leader.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth Enhancement Group scoops up $1.3B hybrid RIA
RIAS SEP 05, 2024
Wealth Enhancement Group scoops up $1.3B hybrid RIA

The deal for Levy Wealth Management in Philadelphia marks its ninth Pennsylvania location and vaults it past the $90B AUM mark.

By Leo Almazora
Baird boosts Virginia presence with Edelman alum
BROKER DEALERS SEP 05, 2024
Baird boosts Virginia presence with Edelman alum

With nearly 25 years of experience, the employee-owned firm's latest hire in Fairfax reportedly managed over $293M in assets.

By Leo Almazora
Trump tax cut costs could outstrip all federal agencies combined
TAX SEP 05, 2024
Trump tax cut costs could outstrip all federal agencies combined

The assortment of tax proposals from the Republican presidential nominee would add up to as much as $10.5T, according to preliminary estimates.

By Bloomberg
WFA drafts professional sports vets to champion financial literacy for young athletes
RIAS SEP 05, 2024
WFA drafts professional sports vets to champion financial literacy for young athletes

The two new hires, including a seven-year pro football veteran from the Cincinatti Bengals, add to the Louisiana-based planning team's bench of specialists for professional athletes.

By Leo Almazora
SEC rules will make Treasuries market safer, but may cut trading volumes as costs rise
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 05, 2024
SEC rules will make Treasuries market safer, but may cut trading volumes as costs rise

Market participants give view on fast-approaching mandatory central clearing.

By Steve Randall
What does it actually feel like to be wealthy? Millionaires says its not about being rich
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 05, 2024
What does it actually feel like to be wealthy? Millionaires says its not about being rich

Study shows that having money is only part of financial security.

By Steve Randall
Stocks steady as all eyes are on US jobs data
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 05, 2024
Stocks steady as all eyes are on US jobs data

Friday's stats will help inform Fed's upcoming rates decision.

OPEC+ set to postpone oil supply hike as prices slide
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 05, 2024
OPEC+ set to postpone oil supply hike as prices slide

Cartel was due to increase output in October.

BofA's investment in e-trading for bonds is paying off
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 05, 2024
BofA's investment in e-trading for bonds is paying off

Wall Street bank is seeing strong trading volumes in Europe.

Morgan Stanley pulls back on plastic pollution targets
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 05, 2024
Morgan Stanley pulls back on plastic pollution targets

Bank no longer has a specific goal for this area of sustainable financing.

Banks are ceding their wealth funnel advantage, says Cerulli
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 04, 2024
Banks are ceding their wealth funnel advantage, says Cerulli

A growing gap between clients' use of traditional deposit accounts and wealth management services hints at an untapped opportunity.

By Leo Almazora
Post CEO role, 'Omani' Carson talks psychedelics and sustainability
RIAS SEP 04, 2024
Post CEO role, 'Omani' Carson talks psychedelics and sustainability

Ron Carson, who goes by Omani outside of financial services, is holding spiritual retreats and wants to build an intentional community called "Omya." He also recently became part owner of a soccer team.

By Emile Hallez
SEC's battle for hedge fund fee transparency dies in Supreme Court
ALTERNATIVES SEP 04, 2024
SEC's battle for hedge fund fee transparency dies in Supreme Court

The federal securities regulator earns praise from industry groups as its legal battle for private fund disclosure requirements comes to an end.

By Bloomberg
Barred B-D owner back in hot water with SEC in alleged healthcare fraud
BROKER DEALERS SEP 04, 2024
Barred B-D owner back in hot water with SEC in alleged healthcare fraud

"These types of brokers and executives are the scourge of the industry," said one plaintiff's attorney.

By Bruce Kelly
Cetera expands in Texas with veteran husband-wife duo
RIAS SEP 04, 2024
Cetera expands in Texas with veteran husband-wife duo

Leading a seven-person team, the advisor couple with 60 years of combined experience provide comprehensive planning for roughly 500 clients in Houston.

By Leo Almazora
Bluespring taps M&A veteran Jayaraman as its new president
RIAS SEP 04, 2024
Bluespring taps M&A veteran Jayaraman as its new president

The veteran closer and leader is expected to drive further growth as he brings a record of dealmaking success from Focus and Goldman Sachs.

By Leo Almazora
LPL seals deal for $9B hybrid RIA
BROKER DEALERS SEP 04, 2024
LPL seals deal for $9B hybrid RIA

The definitive agreement to acquire The Investment Center, based in New Jersey, will add 240 financial advisors into LPL's network.

By Leo Almazora
The ultra-rich will control $9.5T by 2030, says Deloitte
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 04, 2024
The ultra-rich will control $9.5T by 2030, says Deloitte

The consultancy's bullish forecast, driven by an acceleration in family offices, predicts a 73 percent jump in UHNW wealth in the coming years.

By Bloomberg