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Understanding Social Security lump sum payments for retirees
JAN 23, 2025
Understanding Social Security lump sum payments for retirees

The Social Security lump sum seems like a good benefit to get when it’s offered. But is it as good as it seems? Here’s an honest look

By Ramon Berenguer
Schwab latest to spiff up financial advisor platform for alts
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 22, 2025
Schwab latest to spiff up financial advisor platform for alts

More than 37 percent of financial advisors who custody assets with Schwab use alternatives.

By Bruce Kelly
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
How the California wildfires have sparked charitable conversations
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 22, 2025
How the California wildfires have sparked charitable conversations

With clients willing and eager to help, advisors are offering guidance on giving strategies and how to make the most meaningful impact.

By Leo Almazora
Revealed: the fastest-growing fee-only RIAs of 2024
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 22, 2025
Revealed: the fastest-growing fee-only RIAs of 2024

InvestmentNews turns the spotlight on 74 independent firms that are making their mark with remarkable growth.

By Leo Almazora
Bogart Wealth eyes more growth with minority staking deal
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 22, 2025
Bogart Wealth eyes more growth with minority staking deal

After quadrupling its assets, the independent firm overseeing $3 billion has struck a strategic PE partnership with Constellation Wealth Capital.

By Leo Almazora
Kingswood, CG Financial announce leadership appointments
RIAS JAN 22, 2025
Kingswood, CG Financial announce leadership appointments

The wealth firms are looking forward to the next phases of their growth stories with C-suite updates.

By Leo Almazora
Investors remain bullish with high expectations for the market this quarter
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 22, 2025
Investors remain bullish with high expectations for the market this quarter

There are still concerns about inflation but new administration less concerning.

By Steve Randall
Shipley takes CIO role as $11B Coldstream expands senior leadership
RIAS JAN 22, 2025
Shipley takes CIO role as $11B Coldstream expands senior leadership

Employee-owned fund management firm grew through merger in 2024.

By Steve Randall
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
It’s a seller’s market for RIAs in 2025, report says
RIAS JAN 21, 2025
It’s a seller’s market for RIAs in 2025, report says

Private equity money is contributing to the good times for RIA owners.

By Bruce Kelly
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
Envestnet taps tech veteran Chris Todd as new CEO
FINTECH JAN 21, 2025
Envestnet taps tech veteran Chris Todd as new CEO

The wealth tech giant's new chief executive brings nearly two decades of experience, most recently at the helm of a privately held software firm.

By Leo Almazora
Hedge fund investors have lost over half their gains to fees, finds study
ALTERNATIVES JAN 21, 2025
Hedge fund investors have lost over half their gains to fees, finds study

Research raises fresh questions as data show a larger chunk of gross profits eaten up than the previous historical average.

By Leo Almazora
SEC rules RIAs need to keep in mind in 2025
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 21, 2025
SEC rules RIAs need to keep in mind in 2025

Experts say RIAs better keep a close eye on their communications, as well as cybersecurity, in the coming year.

By Gregg Greenberg
Mark Uyeda appointed acting SEC chair as Gary Gensler steps down
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 21, 2025
Mark Uyeda appointed acting SEC chair as Gary Gensler steps down

The newly inaugurated Trump White House taps the contrarian commissioner as temporary head amid a slew of walk-outs from the agency.

By Leo Almazora
How do business leaders see the global economy unfolding in 2025?
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 21, 2025
How do business leaders see the global economy unfolding in 2025?

Survey of CEOs at Davos shows expectations for growth.

By Steve Randall
US firms lead ranking of world's most valuable brands, but who's in the top five?
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 21, 2025
US firms lead ranking of world's most valuable brands, but who's in the top five?

Annual top 500 includes 193 American firms

By Steve Randall