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Envestnet extends investment offerings with new alts model portfolios
ALTERNATIVES JUN 18, 2025
Envestnet extends investment offerings with new alts model portfolios

The wealth tech giant – in collaboration with Fidelity, BlackRock, State Street, and Franklin Templeton – is offering its advisor and wealth firm users more ways to diversify.

By Leo Almazora
Just as wealth industry M&A was picking up, economic uncertainty could kill it again
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS JUN 18, 2025
Just as wealth industry M&A was picking up, economic uncertainty could kill it again

Deal volume increased post-election but now caution has taken over.

By Steve Randall
Want to get the most out of alts? You’ll have to do your homework
OPINION JUN 17, 2025
Want to get the most out of alts? You’ll have to do your homework

Advisors who expect an edge from alternatives' illiquidity premium – without understanding the underlying terms and explaining them to clients – have a world of learning to do.

By Eddy Augsten
'Finfluencer' Ponzi scheme defrauds investors of over $20M
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 17, 2025
'Finfluencer' Ponzi scheme defrauds investors of over $20M

The social influencer Tyler Bossetti pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aiding in the filing of false tax documents as a result of the real estate scheme, which ran from 2019 to 2023 and used platforms including Facebook and YouTube.

By Andy Burt
US annuity sales see sixth straight $100B+ quarter
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 17, 2025
US annuity sales see sixth straight $100B+ quarter

The latest LIMRA data release shows continued growth in RILAs, variable annuities, and FRD products, though researchers argue more education is still needed.

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: Thiel's Indivisible welcomes Ride Wealth Partners, $4B Beacon snaps up Astor
RIA NEWS JUN 17, 2025
RIA moves: Thiel's Indivisible welcomes Ride Wealth Partners, $4B Beacon snaps up Astor

Indivisible Partners builds on its strategy to take turf in the independent space with its latest move in Colorado.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: LPL adds $425M Evermark Investment Partners, $300M Merril Lynch group hops to Ameriprise
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 17, 2025
Advisor moves: LPL adds $425M Evermark Investment Partners, $300M Merril Lynch group hops to Ameriprise

LPL's latest addition, a San Diego team defecting from RBC, represents a milestone for the broker-dealer giant's Strategic Wealth model for wirehouse breakaways.

By Leo Almazora
Senate tax bill stalls as hardliners balk at changes
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 17, 2025
Senate tax bill stalls as hardliners balk at changes

The new legislative proposal, which includes more aggressive cuts to Medicaid and a lower SALT cap, threatens a goal of passing President Trump's tax-cut legislation by July 4.

By Bloomberg
Osaic snaps up $13.5B CW Advisors
RIA NEWS JUN 17, 2025
Osaic snaps up $13.5B CW Advisors

The deal for the Audax-backed RIA based in Boston gives Osaic a strategic foothold to attract more advisors and clients across the wealth spectrum.

By Leo Almazora
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 17, 2025
Senate wants changes to Trump’s tax bill; here’s what’s expected

‘Revenge tax’ on foreign investors could be scrapped in new version.

By Bloomberg
CFTC’s regulatory pioneer Bagley dies aged 96
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 17, 2025
CFTC’s regulatory pioneer Bagley dies aged 96

Veteran legislator helped set the standard for derivatives regulation.

By Bloomberg
Getting your head around AI when compliance is a big concern
FINTECH JUN 17, 2025
Getting your head around AI when compliance is a big concern

As industry edges closer to the technology, an expert explains the options.

By Steve Randall
Advisor headcount down at Bank of America, Osaic and UBS so far in 2025, Wolfe Research analyst says
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS JUN 16, 2025
Advisor headcount down at Bank of America, Osaic and UBS so far in 2025, Wolfe Research analyst says

Counting advisor moves in and out of firms requires some art as well as science.

By Bruce Kelly
Carson Group's M&A head sees '10-to-15 year bull market' for RIAs
RIA NEWS JUN 16, 2025
Carson Group's M&A head sees '10-to-15 year bull market' for RIAs

"I'm just a big believer that based on demographics alone, we are looking at a 10-to-15 year bull market in M&A in the RIA and independent wealth space," said Michael Belluomini, SVP of M&A at Carson Group.

By Andrew Cohen
Nationwide finds Medicare myth on long-term care could cost Americans dearly
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 16, 2025
Nationwide finds Medicare myth on long-term care could cost Americans dearly

As a tsunami of retirees comes crashing in, three-fifths of those surveyed believe – wrongly – that the federal safety net will cover their LTC needs.

By Leo Almazora
Fintech bytes: Orion, Altruist unveil new RIA-focused integrations
FINTECH JUN 16, 2025
Fintech bytes: Orion, Altruist unveil new RIA-focused integrations

Orion's latest update, a partnership with 11th.com, focuses on an underserved area of compliance for advisors and wealth firms.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James reels in advisors managing $1B+ in Colorado
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 16, 2025
Raymond James reels in advisors managing $1B+ in Colorado

The latest arrivals, including a 10-advisor ensemble from Ameriprise, bolster the firm's independent contractor and employee advisor channels.

By Leo Almazora
Shakeup at Athene as insurer names veteran Grant Kvalheim CEO
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 16, 2025
Shakeup at Athene as insurer names veteran Grant Kvalheim CEO

The firm has also appointed Mike Downing and Sean Brennan as co-presidents to its US operations as it looks to proceed with an ambitious five-year growth plan.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: RBC reels in $1.1B UBS megateam as UBS deepens Texas presence
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 16, 2025
Advisor moves: RBC reels in $1.1B UBS megateam as UBS deepens Texas presence

Meanwhile, Kestra partner Coastline Wealth Management passes a milestone in its geographic expansion with a former Ameriprise team in New York.

By Leo Almazora
Health savings account contributions, investments can be boosted by one key thing
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 16, 2025
Health savings account contributions, investments can be boosted by one key thing

New research also reveals that one third of HSA holders withdrew more than they put in.

By Steve Randall