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Gen X retirement crisis: Savings gap leaves millions unprepared
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 13, 2024
Gen X retirement crisis: Savings gap leaves millions unprepared

What are the imminent challenges for the next cohort of retirees?

By Steve Randall
NewEdge Capital Group has beaten its recruitment target in less than 12 months
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 13, 2024
NewEdge Capital Group has beaten its recruitment target in less than 12 months

New assets under management added continues strong gains for firm.

By Steve Randall
The case against the basis points tax for advisors
RIAS DEC 12, 2024
The case against the basis points tax for advisors

CEO says that the 'basis points tax' is killing firms’ bottom line.

By Josh Welsh
Finra arbitrators hit broker with rare penalty in midst of ongoing customer complaint
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 12, 2024
Finra arbitrators hit broker with rare penalty in midst of ongoing customer complaint

“The arbitration panel felt that [the advisor] was disrespecting the process,” the clients' attorney said.

By Bruce Kelly
Hightower, Summit keep growth streak going with latest strategic deals
RIAS DEC 12, 2024
Hightower, Summit keep growth streak going with latest strategic deals

The RIA acquirers' newest partnerships, involving an $800 million team and a $550 million wealth planning firm, give them additional footholds in Colorado and Illinois.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James hires $5B duo from Zions Direct as LPL nabs another Osaic team
BROKER DEALERS DEC 12, 2024
Raymond James hires $5B duo from Zions Direct as LPL nabs another Osaic team

While RayJay boosts its presence in Utah with its latest employee advisor additions, LPL is strengthening its ranks in the Northeast.

By Leo Almazora
Financial advisors sound off on their top investments for 2025
EQUITIES DEC 12, 2024
Financial advisors sound off on their top investments for 2025

Wealth managers may be sad to see 2024 go, but they still see some bright ideas for the coming year.

By Gregg Greenberg
Are we about to see an uptick in US asset and wealth management M&A?
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 12, 2024
Are we about to see an uptick in US asset and wealth management M&A?

Challenging conditions have limited deals in 2024 but what about next year?

By Steve Randall
How are financial services firms adapting to communications, AI challenges?
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 12, 2024
How are financial services firms adapting to communications, AI challenges?

New report reveals trends and challenges that the sector is facing.

By Steve Randall
Institutional consultant and OCIO snags Envestnet director for wealth business
RIAS DEC 12, 2024
Institutional consultant and OCIO snags Envestnet director for wealth business

Jean Heath, former principal director of asset management relations, will help Clearstead sell its newly acquired SMA services, a big step the firm has made in the high-end wealth-management business.

By Emile Hallez
The scramble for talent at RIAs is just beginning: Schwab
RIAS DEC 11, 2024
The scramble for talent at RIAs is just beginning: Schwab

RIAs will need to hire more than 70,000 new staff over the next five years, Schwab said. What should RIAs be doing to prepare?

By Josh Welsh
LPL, industry, sanguine about some alternatives in 2025
BROKER DEALERS DEC 11, 2024
LPL, industry, sanguine about some alternatives in 2025

“Private credit and infrastructure remain attractive," LPL said.

By Bruce Kelly
Some advisors are bullish on commercial real estate. Here's why
ALTERNATIVES DEC 11, 2024
Some advisors are bullish on commercial real estate. Here's why

Properties seem to have recovered better than expected after the COVID-19 office exodus.

By Gregg Greenberg
SEC charges alleged Nigerian advisor impostors over $2.9M investment fraud scheme
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 11, 2024
SEC charges alleged Nigerian advisor impostors over $2.9M investment fraud scheme

The three individuals impersonated legitimate financial professionals and used voice-altering technology to deceive at least 28 retail investors, according to a court filing by the regulator.

By Leo Almazora
SEI eyes UMH leadership with LifeYield acquisition
FINTECH DEC 11, 2024
SEI eyes UMH leadership with LifeYield acquisition

Deal for Boston-based tech provider opens the door for an industry-first solution with real-time unified managed household and tax capabilities for advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Steward Partners strengthens West Coast presence with Lindsey-Trost Group deal
RIAS DEC 11, 2024
Steward Partners strengthens West Coast presence with Lindsey-Trost Group deal

The $38 billion RIA's latest merger transaction will create a hybrid branch overseeing $712 million in assets while giving the firm a new foothold in Los Angeles.

By Leo Almazora
Homrich Berg snaps up $6.4B family office WMS
RIAS DEC 11, 2024
Homrich Berg snaps up $6.4B family office WMS

The RIA giant's first deal since getting an infusion from TPG will lift it past the $24 billion asset mark while expanding its footprint in Maryland.

By Leo Almazora
Ingber joins HSBC to spearhead UHNW push in the US
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 11, 2024
Ingber joins HSBC to spearhead UHNW push in the US

New leader is taking the next step in a 24 year career.

By Steve Randall
Sanctuary Wealth boosts advisors' tech stack with new integration
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 11, 2024
Sanctuary Wealth boosts advisors' tech stack with new integration

What new capabilities does Sanctuary One have?

By Steve Randall
The SEC can limit mandatory arbitration by RIAs. But will it ever?
RIAS DEC 10, 2024
The SEC can limit mandatory arbitration by RIAs. But will it ever?

“It’s probably the most important issue relating to investor justice,” the SEC's ombudsman said at the Investor Advisory Committee meeting Tuesday.

By Emile Hallez