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Beyond the junk label: mastering high-yield bonds to deliver client value
OPINION JAN 28, 2025
Beyond the junk label: mastering high-yield bonds to deliver client value

From seeing past credit ratings to selecting the right vehicle and educating clients, advisors who strategically use high-yield fixed income can build credibility and confidence.

By Mike Kurz
Osaic bolsters credit union presence with Navy Federal partnership
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 28, 2025
Osaic bolsters credit union presence with Navy Federal partnership

The investment advisory giant's latest collaboration expands its institutional platform with 69 financial advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Andrew Left calls for SEC clarity on public investor statements
ALTERNATIVES JAN 27, 2025
Andrew Left calls for SEC clarity on public investor statements

A petition by the famed short seller argues recent enforcement actions "create a chilling effect on free speech and market participation" in stock trading.

By Leo Almazora
Despite market selloff DeepSeek won't deep-six the bulls, analysts say
EQUITIES JAN 27, 2025
Despite market selloff DeepSeek won't deep-six the bulls, analysts say

A new AI competitor is making waves on Wall Street, but Street strategists say it won't kill the long term bull market.

By Gregg Greenberg
Orion doubles down on data with Snowflake partnership
FINTECH JAN 27, 2025
Orion doubles down on data with Snowflake partnership

The wealth tech giant is rolling out access to the industry-leading cloud data platform for advisors at select firms in the second quarter.

By Leo Almazora
Arax, LPL announce billion-dollar additions
RIA NEWS JAN 27, 2025
Arax, LPL announce billion-dollar additions

The PE-backed wealth platform is expanding across Colorado and Idaho while broker-dealer giant LPL welcomes a multigenerational advisor pair from UBS.

By Leo Almazora
New role for Miller as Janney announces major leadership change
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 27, 2025
New role for Miller as Janney announces major leadership change

$150B firm welcomes back former CEO Tim Scheve to its board of managers.

By Steve Randall
Six in 10 people think they need to save 30 annual salaries for retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 27, 2025
Six in 10 people think they need to save 30 annual salaries for retirement

Is it any wonder so many Americans feel unprepared to retire?

By Steve Randall
Fintech firms wealth.com, Vanilla announce key updates
FINTECH JAN 24, 2025
Fintech firms wealth.com, Vanilla announce key updates

The estate planning-focused platforms are reinforcing their leadership with an executive hire and a new AI-powered capability.

By Leo Almazora
New Hampshire seeks to penalize New England B-D over private placement sales
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 24, 2025
New Hampshire seeks to penalize New England B-D over private placement sales

The state's order is a step in negotiating a potential fine with the firm.

By Bruce Kelly
Capital Group expands retirement planning services for financial advisors
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 24, 2025
Capital Group expands retirement planning services for financial advisors

The firm is adding another solution that can be offered to small businesses.

By Steve Randall
Net flows are key to value
OPINION JAN 24, 2025
Net flows are key to value

Wealth firms that can demonstrate growth outside the rising tide of markets can command a premium price.

By Scott Hanson
SEC bars faith-based advisor who sold phony promissory notes
RIA NEWS JAN 23, 2025
SEC bars faith-based advisor who sold phony promissory notes

The advisor “failed to disclose multiple conflicts of interest and misappropriated client assets," the SEC said.

By Bruce Kelly
Retirement conundrum: crippling health care costs or start dumping assets?
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 23, 2025
Retirement conundrum: crippling health care costs or start dumping assets?

Investors fearing unaffordable healthcare may spend-down assets, study reveals.

By Steve Randall
SCOTUS hears Cornell case with potential consequences for retirement plan litigation
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 23, 2025
SCOTUS hears Cornell case with potential consequences for retirement plan litigation

"Whatever we decide, someone's going to be potentially unfairly treated," Justice Sonia Sotomayor said during oral arguments Wednesday.

By Emile Hallez
T. Rowe Price: Income solutions, emergency savings in retirement spotlight in 2025
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 22, 2025
T. Rowe Price: Income solutions, emergency savings in retirement spotlight in 2025

An aging workforce and stubborn inflation will have plan sponsors focusing on income and emergencies in the coming year.

By Gregg Greenberg
Trump's executive orders no golden ticket for energy stocks
EQUITIES JAN 21, 2025
Trump's executive orders no golden ticket for energy stocks

While promising to halt offshore wind projects, open up wild lands for drilling, and cull incentives for electric vehicles, Trump's first round of actions may not necessarily boost energy companies or hold back renewables, observers said.

By Emile Hallez
LPL doubles down on advisor growth with digital platform boost
FINTECH JAN 21, 2025
LPL doubles down on advisor growth with digital platform boost

The broker-dealer giant aims to help advisors engage both their clients and prospects further with its latest enhancements.

By Leo Almazora
Retire on your terms: take control with a continuity plan
OPINION JAN 21, 2025
Retire on your terms: take control with a continuity plan

Going beyond succession, retiring advisors should prioritize building a safety net to protect their practice, staff, and clients against unforeseen circumstances.

By Delaney Metcalf
Mark Uyeda-led SEC launches crypto task force
ALTERNATIVES JAN 21, 2025
Mark Uyeda-led SEC launches crypto task force

The group led by Commissioner Hester Peirce will take input from within and outside the agency to create a clear regulatory framework for crypto assets.

By Leo Almazora