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Mutual funds, ETFs are taking a smaller bite out of returns as expense ratios fall
MUTUAL FUNDS MAR 22, 2024
Mutual funds, ETFs are taking a smaller bite out of returns as expense ratios fall

2023 continued a long-term trend of decreasing expense ratios.

By Steve Randall
Former head of BlackRock's $1T US wealth management business joins specialized firm
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 22, 2024
Former head of BlackRock's $1T US wealth management business joins specialized firm

Frank Porcelli has a new role at a private credit and secondaries investment firm.

By Steve Randall
US heavy industries to get billions in decarbonization grants
ESG MAR 22, 2024
US heavy industries to get billions in decarbonization grants

More than $6B could be awarded to projects that cut emissions.

By Bloomberg
Investing in precious metals may not be so safe, regulators warn
ALTERNATIVES MAR 21, 2024
Investing in precious metals may not be so safe, regulators warn

Joint effort by CFTC, NASAA and Finra flags risks and potential fraud, including common falsehoods and scams aimed at IRA investors.

By Leo Almazora
Finra bars former ETrade employee
BROKER DEALERS MAR 21, 2024
Finra bars former ETrade employee

The former rep refused to cooperate with an investigation alleging that he transferred funds from a client account without authorization

By Leo Almazora
All kinds of B-Ds, not just the giants, are making deals
BROKER DEALERS MAR 21, 2024
All kinds of B-Ds, not just the giants, are making deals

'Those offers from smaller firms don’t always get as high as those from the bigger players, but they are pretty darn close,' says a recruiter.

By Bruce Kelly
Social Security backs off tough stance on recouping overpayments
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 21, 2024
Social Security backs off tough stance on recouping overpayments

Commissioner Martin O'Malley, in his early days on the job, said that practices will change next week.

By Emile Hallez
LPL expands in Louisiana with Osaic advisor
BROKER DEALERS MAR 21, 2024
LPL expands in Louisiana with Osaic advisor

The Lafayette-based advisor, who founded his firm in 1984, manages $150 million.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James signs $300M trio from UBS
BROKER DEALERS MAR 21, 2024
Raymond James signs $300M trio from UBS

The firm is expanding its footprint in California as it scoops up another three advisors from UBS.

By Leo Almazora
Osaic adds $280M with father-daughter advisor duo
BROKER DEALERS MAR 21, 2024
Osaic adds $280M with father-daughter advisor duo

The firm is expanding its footprint in North Carolina and Maryland with a multigenerational advisory practice from Valic.

By Leo Almazora
Pensionmark announces strategic partnership to build new wealth management platform
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 21, 2024
Pensionmark announces strategic partnership to build new wealth management platform

The firm is working with Vestmark to help shape the industry's future.

By Steve Randall
Apollo Global reportedly offering $11B for Hollywood studio
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 21, 2024
Apollo Global reportedly offering $11B for Hollywood studio

Private equity firm is said to want Paramount Global's studio operations.

By Bloomberg
Fed 'Goldilocks' strategy still in play, says Goldman Sachs
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 21, 2024
Fed 'Goldilocks' strategy still in play, says Goldman Sachs

Global stocks and bonds gained following the Fed's announcement.

By Bloomberg
Americans still flunking financial literacy
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 20, 2024
Americans still flunking financial literacy

Financial education provider’s latest annual test results show marginal improvement among younger takers, with less than half passing.

By Leo Almazora
Republicans propose raising retirement age
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2024
Republicans propose raising retirement age

The proposal sets the stage for an election-year fight with President Biden, who accused the GOP of going after entitlement programs during his State of the Union address.

By Bloomberg
More clients making wealth transfer plans a family affair
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 20, 2024
More clients making wealth transfer plans a family affair

Edward Jones research gives an advisor-eye view of shifting trends in wealth transfer conversations and clients’ planning priorities.

By Leo Almazora
Performance and returns ‘aren’t everything,’ UBS advisor says
WIREHOUSES MAR 20, 2024
Performance and returns ‘aren’t everything,’ UBS advisor says

Hiring more women, improving accreditation and providing more mentorship for women will help the industry move forward.

By Josh Welsh
Ramapo Wealth Advisors gains strength with Invesco hire
ADVISOR MOVES MAR 20, 2024
Ramapo Wealth Advisors gains strength with Invesco hire

The New Jersey independent’s newest partner and wealth advisor’s history includes stints at UBS and Merrill Lynch.

By Leo Almazora
RIA gold rush fever is over: Report
RIAS MAR 20, 2024
RIA gold rush fever is over: Report

'What’s missing in most cases of deals is that firms aren’t integrating the RIAs they are buying,' Mark Tibergien says.

By Bruce Kelly
Citi taps former UBS exec to head family office unit
BROKER DEALERS MAR 20, 2024
Citi taps former UBS exec to head family office unit

The firm is tapping the veteran business-builder and reshuffling key members of its wealth unit as it looks to bolster its UHNW division.

By Leo Almazora