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Active asset allocation may cost you in more ways than one
OPINION OCT 25, 2023
Active asset allocation may cost you in more ways than one

Firms that use a third party that actively allocates investments to the point of market timing can see tremendous attrition when their returns are negative and not aligned with the market.

By Scott Hanson
Emotions will rule client decisions. Here's what advisors can do
OPINION OCT 25, 2023
Emotions will rule client decisions. Here's what advisors can do

Clients must be reminded to focus on what’s important — staying the course for the long haul, avoiding emotional decisions and maintaining long-term plans through portfolio rebalancing.

By Patrick Hynes
BlackRock agrees to pay $2.5M to settle SEC probe into entertainment investments
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 25, 2023
BlackRock agrees to pay $2.5M to settle SEC probe into entertainment investments

Wealth management titan charged with failing to accurately describe investments.

By Steve Randall
LPL’s employee channel gains $200M Stifel advisor to launch new office
ADVISOR MOVES OCT 25, 2023
LPL’s employee channel gains $200M Stifel advisor to launch new office

Advisor and client services associate are focused on complex needs of HNW clients.

By Steve Randall
US stocks slide after mixed tech earnings, but is a rally ahead?
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 25, 2023
US stocks slide after mixed tech earnings, but is a rally ahead?

Microsoft and Alphabet were the big reports pre-market, with Amazon and Meta ahead.

By Bloomberg
Mideast war may harm foreign investment in wider region says IMF
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 25, 2023
Mideast war may harm foreign investment in wider region says IMF

Israel-Hamas conflict could have greater financial implications for the region.

By Bloomberg
Big banks face enhanced regulations on redlining
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 25, 2023
Big banks face enhanced regulations on redlining

The updated rules include online and mobile banking services.

By Bloomberg
Money market traders signal China stimulus is not enough
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 25, 2023
Money market traders signal China stimulus is not enough

More cash will be required to boost liquidity in the economy’s lending market.

By Bloomberg
From $42B to less than $1B: How Asia’s once richest man lost it all
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 25, 2023
From $42B to less than $1B: How Asia’s once richest man lost it all

Evergrande’s Hui Ka Yan has lost most of his fortune and his freedom.

By Bloomberg
No jerks and lots of capital: M&A tips at Schwab Impact
RIAS OCT 24, 2023
No jerks and lots of capital: M&A tips at Schwab Impact

'It takes a lot of capital to do this,' Captrust's Rush Benton said in Philadelphia Tuesday.

By Bruce Kelly
An unexpected place to find life’s fulfillment: Talking to an advisor
OPINION OCT 24, 2023
An unexpected place to find life’s fulfillment: Talking to an advisor

People who work with an advisor have significantly higher levels of confidence across a range of areas, and those areas extend beyond the financial realm.

By Tim Gerend
Wall Street outlook sours for global economy
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 24, 2023
Wall Street outlook sours for global economy

Top bankers are concerned about several headwinds.

By Bloomberg
Kaufman Hall acquires $1B RIA firm in Tennessee
RIAS OCT 24, 2023
Kaufman Hall acquires $1B RIA firm in Tennessee

The firm provides investment management services to institutions.

By Steve Randall
Modern Wealth Management acquires father-son business in fifth deal
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 24, 2023
Modern Wealth Management acquires father-son business in fifth deal

The deal adds tax strategy and preparation team to the national RIA firm.

By Steve Randall
Envestnet sets up RIA for new embedded investment solution for financial institutions  
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 24, 2023
Envestnet sets up RIA for new embedded investment solution for financial institutions  

New platform aims to help banks fight back against disruptive digital investment platforms.

By Steve Randall
Wall Street outlook on global economy sours
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 24, 2023
Wall Street outlook on global economy sours

Top bankers are concerned about several headwinds.

By Bloomberg
Bonds rebound, equity traders await tech earnings
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 24, 2023
Bonds rebound, equity traders await tech earnings

It’s a bus week for US and global data, major earnings reports.

By Bloomberg
Bitcoin at $35,000 as investors keep ETF dream alive
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 24, 2023
Bitcoin at $35,000 as investors keep ETF dream alive

It’s the highest point for the cryptocurrency since May 2022.

By Bloomberg
State Street CEO says 10-year yields should top out at 5%
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 24, 2023
State Street CEO says 10-year yields should top out at 5%

Ron O’Hanley says we have probably seen yields at their peak.

By Bloomberg
Federal auto-IRA would crowd out private-sector plans, critics say
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 23, 2023
Federal auto-IRA would crowd out private-sector plans, critics say

'Why would any business owner maintain a retirement plan if the federal government is going to take over all the costs and responsibility of providing retirement benefits?' says the CEO of a trade group representing plan sponsors.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.