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Captrust adds nearly $2B in assets in latest double-deal
RIAS DEC 19, 2024
Captrust adds nearly $2B in assets in latest double-deal

The private equity-backed RIA aggregator has expanded its footprint with two new acquisitions in Minnesota and Virginia.

By Leo Almazora
Orion set to snap up RIA tech provider Summit Wealth Systems
FINTECH DEC 19, 2024
Orion set to snap up RIA tech provider Summit Wealth Systems

The strategic acquisition, expected to close early next year, will also see 25-year fintech veteran Reed Colley take on a top leadership role.

By Leo Almazora
Edward Jones’ effort to go upscale means more – lots more – CFPs
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 19, 2024
Edward Jones’ effort to go upscale means more – lots more – CFPs

“I would hang my hat on this if I were Edward Jones,” said one industry executive.

Concurrent taps OneDigital's David Montgomery to lead retirement business
RIAS DEC 19, 2024
Concurrent taps OneDigital's David Montgomery to lead retirement business

The hybrid RIA is going all in on the retirement plan advisory space with its latest veteran hire.

By Leo Almazora
How advisors can help clients navigate a divorce during the holidays
RIAS DEC 19, 2024
How advisors can help clients navigate a divorce during the holidays

Divorce during the holidays is tough enough. Financial advisors can help their clients make it easier.

By Gregg Greenberg
CFP Board floats changes to competency standards
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 19, 2024
CFP Board floats changes to competency standards

The credential-granting body for financial professionals is proposing a raft of adjustments, including more CE hours and new rules to count work experience.

By Leo Almazora
Another intra-network RIA merger at Focus Financial
RIAS DEC 19, 2024
Another intra-network RIA merger at Focus Financial

Two of its Connecticut-headquartered partner firms are planning to join forces in a transaction set to close in the first quarter of 2025.

By Leo Almazora
Kingswood US rounds up 2024 with 28 advisors, $1.4B AUM recruited
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 19, 2024
Kingswood US rounds up 2024 with 28 advisors, $1.4B AUM recruited

The firm has more than 200 advisors under its Kingwood Wealth Advisors brand.

By Steve Randall
Industry veteran Meehan to spearhead recruitment at Berthel Fisher
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 19, 2024
Industry veteran Meehan to spearhead recruitment at Berthel Fisher

Former Arete Wealth business development exec joins ahead of milestone year.

By Steve Randall
Were Wall Street traders caught out by Fed's tone?
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 19, 2024
Were Wall Street traders caught out by Fed's tone?

Stocks, bonds tumbled as rate cut expectations weakened.

By Bloomberg
Human capital report reveals concerning setbacks for RIAs
RIAS DEC 18, 2024
Human capital report reveals concerning setbacks for RIAs

DeVoe & Company survey suggests RIAs will have their work cut out for them around talent management. What should RIAs be focused on?

By Josh Welsh
How do CFA pros see AI, ESG, and the value of the CFA mark?
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 18, 2024
How do CFA pros see AI, ESG, and the value of the CFA mark?

Pulse survey of charterholders and candidates reveals four-fifths have felt AI's impact, while views on ESG investing remain mixed.

By Leo Almazora
Alternatives still in the mix for advisors in 2025, despite bull run
EQUITIES DEC 18, 2024
Alternatives still in the mix for advisors in 2025, despite bull run

Wealth managers are not giving up on private equity heading into the new year, even as publicly traded stocks soar.

By Gregg Greenberg
Fed unveils December rate decision to cap off 2024
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 18, 2024
Fed unveils December rate decision to cap off 2024

The central bank makes its last policy move for the year amid lingering uncertainty on inflation, jobs, and economic growth outlook.

By Leo Almazora
Ex advisor gets two years in prison for running fraudulent auto fund
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 18, 2024
Ex advisor gets two years in prison for running fraudulent auto fund

David Braeger is at least the second former advisor from Wisconsin this year to face prison time.

By Bruce Kelly
How do your clients judge you?
OPINION DEC 18, 2024
How do your clients judge you?

Think of all the ways your clients interact with you - are you excellent in all these areas?

By Scott Hanson
New year, new ways to track success
OPINION DEC 18, 2024
New year, new ways to track success

From AUM growth to client retention, acquisition, and NIGO rates, it takes a clear-eyed look at the past year's record for advisors to set smart 2025 goals.

By Kristine McManus
Raymond James bags $995M breakaway trio from Merrill
BROKER DEALERS DEC 18, 2024
Raymond James bags $995M breakaway trio from Merrill

The elite veteran-led team brings together more than 150 years of collective experience to RayJay's employee advisor arm in Ohio.

By Leo Almazora
Summit lands minority staking deal with $1.3B Gordon Asset Management
RIAS DEC 18, 2024
Summit lands minority staking deal with $1.3B Gordon Asset Management

The serial RIA acquirer's latest partner deepens its presence in North Carolina as well as its capabilities in the qualified retirement plan space.

By Leo Almazora
Most asset managers still rosy on sustainable investing
ESG DEC 18, 2024
Most asset managers still rosy on sustainable investing

Fewer are calling their strategies "ESG," but fund companies and institutional investors told US SIF they see the category growing over the next couple years.

By Emile Hallez