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WisdomTree to acquire $1.85B AUM specialist asset manager
ALTERNATIVES AUG 01, 2025
WisdomTree to acquire $1.85B AUM specialist asset manager

The deal marks a strategic entry into private asst markets for the ETP, ETF innovator.

By Steve Randall
Alternative investment winners and losers in wake of OBBBA
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 01, 2025
Alternative investment winners and losers in wake of OBBBA

Changes in legislation or additional laws historically have created opportunities for the alternative investment marketplace to expand.

By Bruce Kelly
Raymond James, Osaic laud new bank partnerships
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 31, 2025
Raymond James, Osaic laud new bank partnerships

A Texas-based bank selects Raymond James for a $605 million program, while an OSJ with Osaic lures a storied institution in Ohio from LPL.

By Leo Almazora
Bessent backpedals after blowback on 'privatizing Social Security' comments
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 31, 2025
Bessent backpedals after blowback on 'privatizing Social Security' comments

The Treasury Secretary's suggestion that Trump Savings Accounts could be used as a "backdoor" drew sharp criticisms from AARP and Democratic lawmakers.

By Leo Almazora
Financial advisors often see clients seeking to retire early; Here's what they tell them
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 31, 2025
Financial advisors often see clients seeking to retire early; Here's what they tell them

Wealth managers highlight strategies for clients trying to retire before 65 without running out of money.

By Gregg Greenberg
Robinhood beats Q2 profit estimates as business goes beyond YOLO trading
FINTECH JUL 31, 2025
Robinhood beats Q2 profit estimates as business goes beyond YOLO trading

Shares of the online brokerage jumped as it reported a surge in trading, counting crypto transactions, though analysts remained largely unmoved.

By Leo Almazora
NASAA moves to let state RIAs use client testimonials, aligning with SEC rule
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 30, 2025
NASAA moves to let state RIAs use client testimonials, aligning with SEC rule

A new proposal could end the ban on promoting client reviews in states like California and Connecticut, giving state-registered advisors a level playing field with their SEC-registered peers.

By Andrew Cohen
Could 401(k) plan participants gain from guided personalization?
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 30, 2025
Could 401(k) plan participants gain from guided personalization?

Morningstar research data show improved retirement trajectories for self-directors and allocators placed in managed accounts.

By Leo Almazora
UBS sees a net loss of 111 financial advisors in the Americas during the second quarter
WIREHOUSES JUL 30, 2025
UBS sees a net loss of 111 financial advisors in the Americas during the second quarter

Some in the industry say that more UBS financial advisors this year will be heading for the exits.

By Bruce Kelly
JPMorgan reopens fight with fintechs, crypto over fees for customer data
FINTECH JUL 30, 2025
JPMorgan reopens fight with fintechs, crypto over fees for customer data

The Wall Street giant has blasted data middlemen as digital freeloaders, but tech firms and consumer advocates are pushing back.

By Bloomberg
The average retiree is facing $173K in health care costs, Fidelity says
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 30, 2025
The average retiree is facing $173K in health care costs, Fidelity says

Research reveals a 4% year-on-year increase in expenses that one in five Americans, including one-quarter of Gen Xers, say they have not planned for.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: NY-based Coastline wealth adds three teams with over $430M in assets
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 30, 2025
Advisor moves: NY-based Coastline wealth adds three teams with over $430M in assets

Raymond James also lured another ex-Edward Jones advisor in South Carolina, while LPL welcomed a mother-and-son team from Edward Jones and Thrivent.

By Leo Almazora
Gen Z is grappling with a financial balancing act, new report reveals
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 30, 2025
Gen Z is grappling with a financial balancing act, new report reveals

Rising costs, low wages are making it hard for young Americans to move ahead.

By Steve Randall
Fintech bytes: Vestwell comes through for underserved savers with multilingual support
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 30, 2025
Fintech bytes: Vestwell comes through for underserved savers with multilingual support

MyVest and Vestmark have also unveiled strategic partnerships aimed at helping advisors and RIAs bring personalization to more clients.

By Leo Almazora
Gates and Buffett’s Giving Pledge is 15 years old, but many signatories are richer than ever
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 30, 2025
Gates and Buffett’s Giving Pledge is 15 years old, but many signatories are richer than ever

New report examines the impact that the initiative has had on philanthropy.

By Steve Randall
Americans stay the course on 401(k) savings despite inflation fears
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 29, 2025
Americans stay the course on 401(k) savings despite inflation fears

Few feel confident that they will meet their retirement goals.

By Steve Randall
What advisors need to know about SECURE 2.0’s impact on retirement income planning
OPINION JUL 29, 2025
What advisors need to know about SECURE 2.0’s impact on retirement income planning

Catch-up contributions, required minimum distributions, and 529 plans are just some of the areas the Biden-ratified legislation touches.

By Aaron Cirksena
EToro to tokenize US stocks on Ethereum network for 24/7 trading
ALTERNATIVES JUL 29, 2025
EToro to tokenize US stocks on Ethereum network for 24/7 trading

Following a similar move by Robinhood, the online investing platform said it will also offer 24/5 trading initially with a menu of 100 US-listed stocks and ETFs.

By Bloomberg
GTCR to acquire FMG Suite, expanding its wealth tech portfolio
FINTECH JUL 29, 2025
GTCR to acquire FMG Suite, expanding its wealth tech portfolio

The private equity giant will support the advisor tech marketing firm in boosting its AI capabilities and scaling its enterprise relationships.

By Leo Almazora
$29B Lido Advisors expands in Utah with Olympus Wealth Management
RIA NEWS JUL 29, 2025
$29B Lido Advisors expands in Utah with Olympus Wealth Management

The privately backed RIA's newest partner firm brings $850 million in assets while giving it a new foothold in the Salt Lake City region.

By Leo Almazora