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BlackRock-backed Willow wants to help advisors catch the wealth transfer wave
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 03, 2024
BlackRock-backed Willow wants to help advisors catch the wealth transfer wave

With fresh funding, the startup catering to financial advisors is offering new courses geared towards women and NextGen investors.

By Leo Almazora
Fiducient Advisors names new president
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 03, 2024
Fiducient Advisors names new president

The NFP affiliate firm announces industry veteran in a planned succession as its leader of nearly 20 years steps down.

By Leo Almazora
Bridging the wealth gap: The power of financial education
OPINION MAY 03, 2024
Bridging the wealth gap: The power of financial education

By financially empowering underserved communities, advisors can play a crucial part in tackling inequality.

By Kizmet T. Moore
Mastering patience: The timeless wisdom of 'Don't Fight the Fed'
OPINION MAY 03, 2024
Mastering patience: The timeless wisdom of 'Don't Fight the Fed'

It's easy to ridicule the central bank and predict a policy mistake, but history has taught us that doubting its strategy rarely ends well.

By Kevin Philip
Trump Media stock plunges after SEC auditing bombshell
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 03, 2024
Trump Media stock plunges after SEC auditing bombshell

The company’s share price slumped after the federal regulator revealed charges of “massive fraud” against its auditing firm, leading to $14M in penalties.

By Leo Almazora
Consumer watchdog questions the tax benefits of $116B HSAs, industry hits back
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 03, 2024
Consumer watchdog questions the tax benefits of $116B HSAs, industry hits back

CFPB report says fees offset gains, but the ABA says it's inaccurate.

By Steve Randall
Tech stocks gain ahead of US jobs report
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 03, 2024
Tech stocks gain ahead of US jobs report

Labour market data is due at 8.30am ET.

By Bloomberg
Bond traders now think Fed will move faster
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 03, 2024
Bond traders now think Fed will move faster

Yields have fallen since the central bank's latest decision.

By Bloomberg
Gold heading for worst weekly loss since February
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 03, 2024
Gold heading for worst weekly loss since February

Higher-for-longer rates expectation has weakened demand.

By Bloomberg
SVB Financial set to offload VC unit to Pinegrove affiliate
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 03, 2024
SVB Financial set to offload VC unit to Pinegrove affiliate

Brookfield and Sequoia Capital are backing the buyers.

By Bloomberg
How to get sales and compliance on the same page
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 02, 2024
How to get sales and compliance on the same page

There needs to be a healthy working relationship between the powers screaming 'Now!' and those saying, 'Not so fast!'

By Gregg Greenberg
Want to go RIA with annuities? Here’s where to start
RIAS MAY 02, 2024
Want to go RIA with annuities? Here’s where to start

Ditching your legacy annuities when going independent used to be commonplace but there are now more options, says industry insiders.

By Josh Welsh
A look at Schwab's TD migration, 8 months in
RIAS MAY 02, 2024
A look at Schwab's TD migration, 8 months in

The company says it has been working to make former TD RIA clients happy, but smaller alternative custodians say they've been getting a lot of business.

By Emile Hallez
Where will RIA buying be strongest in the next year?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 02, 2024
Where will RIA buying be strongest in the next year?

Inaugural M&A research reveals which wealth firm segment looks sweetest for dealmakers, aggregators, lenders, and consultants.

By Leo Almazora
Barred Texas broker sold GPB fund without a license: SEC
ALTERNATIVES MAY 02, 2024
Barred Texas broker sold GPB fund without a license: SEC

"The only way to really address recidivism is through bringing criminal cases," one attorney said.

By Bruce Kelly
RFG welcomes former Edward Jones advisor in North Carolina
ADVISOR MOVES MAY 02, 2024
RFG welcomes former Edward Jones advisor in North Carolina

The breakaway advisor with 20 years of industry experience is launching his own practice for business owners and high-net-worth individuals.

By Leo Almazora
LPL expands in Michigan with father-son advisor duo
BROKER DEALERS MAY 02, 2024
LPL expands in Michigan with father-son advisor duo

The two breakaway advisors are launching their own independent practice after managing a book of $240M at Ameriprise.

By Leo Almazora
Bluerock invests in Townsend for private wealth expansion as Aon sells firm
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 02, 2024
Bluerock invests in Townsend for private wealth expansion as Aon sells firm

Alternative asset manager and investment firm will target wealthy individuals.

By Steve Randall
Most people overvalue their time, underestimate their retirement savings
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 02, 2024
Most people overvalue their time, underestimate their retirement savings

Empower study reveals people’s perceptions are often way out.

By Steve Randall
Investors are impatient, they want big earnings
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 02, 2024
Investors are impatient, they want big earnings

Lacklustre results from corporates wont cut it after stock rally.

By Bloomberg