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Former Vanguard consultant launches new firm to support RIAs
RIAS AUG 07, 2024
Former Vanguard consultant launches new firm to support RIAs

“By supporting our RIA partners, we can help them differentiate themselves and drive growth.”

By Josh Welsh
Osaic hybrid adds Fidelity's National Financial as custodian
BROKER DEALERS AUG 07, 2024
Osaic hybrid adds Fidelity's National Financial as custodian

The activity at Osaic comes as the wealth management market waits to see if an IPO is in the firm's future.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra dings Pershing over fractional share trade reporting
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 07, 2024
Finra dings Pershing over fractional share trade reporting

Such trades were underreported since 1997, the regulator said.

By Emile Hallez
Blackstone setting sights on affluent investors with infrastructure fund
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 07, 2024
Blackstone setting sights on affluent investors with infrastructure fund

Regulatory filing teases the private investment giant's plans to attract a higher stratum of accredited investors than its rivals.

By Leo Almazora
CFP Board bars ex-advisor in New Hampshire over risky real estate investments
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 07, 2024
CFP Board bars ex-advisor in New Hampshire over risky real estate investments

The former advisor reportedly placed his clients, including many retirees, in a leveraged product that led to $3.4M in losses.

By Leo Almazora
Apollon seals deal for DeHollander Financial Group
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 07, 2024
Apollon seals deal for DeHollander Financial Group

The fee-based advisory services provider is extending its reach into South Carolina as it acquires a veteran-led planning team.

By Leo Almazora
Stocks climb worldwide as Bank of Japan issues dovish signal
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 07, 2024
Stocks climb worldwide as Bank of Japan issues dovish signal

US stock benchmarks extend their gains as the Japanese central bank offers reassurance on future rate moves.

By Bloomberg
Journey expands to Florida with $200M LPL advisor
RIAS AUG 07, 2024
Journey expands to Florida with $200M LPL advisor

The national RIA’s addition in Tampa, led by a 24-year industry veteran, pushes its AUM up to $3.7B.

By Leo Almazora
LPL nets $725M tennis pro-turned-advisor from Bank of America
ADVISOR MOVES AUG 07, 2024
LPL nets $725M tennis pro-turned-advisor from Bank of America

The broker-dealer giant’s latest addition is breaking away from his private banking roots to join LPL’s HNW employee advisor division.

By Leo Almazora
Fiduciary Trust taps 30-year veteran to New York office
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 07, 2024
Fiduciary Trust taps 30-year veteran to New York office

The $102B global wealth manager and Franklin Templeton subsidiary’s latest hire brings a solid record and expertise in multi-generational relationships to his role.

By Leo Almazora
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 07, 2024
Market volatility to add additional pressure on Fed to ease

Policymakers are juggling several concerns in decision making.

By Bloomberg
How are investment firms complying with SEC Marketing Rule?
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 07, 2024
How are investment firms complying with SEC Marketing Rule?

IAA, CFA Institute joint survey reveals common practices.

By Steve Randall
Flourish expands annuities marketplace though new partnership
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 07, 2024
Flourish expands annuities marketplace though new partnership

The firm launched its annuities platform for RIAs earlier this year.

By Steve Randall
Investing in a home today will mean disappointing returns in a year
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 07, 2024
Investing in a home today will mean disappointing returns in a year

US home prices continue to slow with only one state seeing double digits.

By Steve Randall
More Americans are unlocking home equity lines of credit
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 07, 2024
More Americans are unlocking home equity lines of credit

HELOCs are being used to pay down other debts, pay large expenses.

By Bloomberg
Hedge funds buy the dip in tech mega-caps
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 07, 2024
Hedge funds buy the dip in tech mega-caps

Goldman Sachs data reveals change in direction for funds.

By Bloomberg
Just a quarter of Americans expect to leave a financial inheritance, says Northwestern Mutual
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 06, 2024
Just a quarter of Americans expect to leave a financial inheritance, says Northwestern Mutual

Latest annual research offers a glimpse into the expectations, values, and other undercurrents driving the $90T wealth wave across generations.

By Leo Almazora
Optimism reigns among advisors with most betting on further S&P 500 gains
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 06, 2024
Optimism reigns among advisors with most betting on further S&P 500 gains

Polling of nearly 500 advisors from IBDs, RIAs, and other firms finds four-fifths forecasting at least a 5 percent advance this year.

By Leo Almazora
SEC looks at Morgan Stanley's cash in advisory accounts
BROKER DEALERS AUG 06, 2024
SEC looks at Morgan Stanley's cash in advisory accounts

Meanwhile, Wells Fargo is attempting to close the books on the SEC's investigation.

By Bruce Kelly
More advisors offer advice for keeping cool in a market storm
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 06, 2024
More advisors offer advice for keeping cool in a market storm

It's been a nerve jangler of a week, so how can wealth managers handle investor anxiety?

By Gregg Greenberg