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Bank of America wealth management reports boost in fresh fee-based assets
WIREHOUSES OCT 15, 2024
Bank of America wealth management reports boost in fresh fee-based assets

“There was also cash moving off the sidelines,” one Merrill executive noted.

By Bruce Kelly
Broker-dealer giant Osaic taps Kristy Britt as CFO
BROKER DEALERS OCT 15, 2024
Broker-dealer giant Osaic taps Kristy Britt as CFO

The PE-backed wealth giant is welcoming the veteran with over 20 years of experience to help lead its next phase of growth.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth firms want asset managers to step up specialist support
ALTERNATIVES OCT 15, 2024
Wealth firms want asset managers to step up specialist support

Broadridge industry survey unpacks sentiments and gaps around active ETFs, alts, indexing solutions, and AI adoption.

By Leo Almazora
$117B Kestra wins vote of confidence in new Stone Point deal
BROKER DEALERS OCT 15, 2024
$117B Kestra wins vote of confidence in new Stone Point deal

The independent broker-dealer is getting fresh fuel for its growth efforts as the leading PE player agrees to take a majority stake.

By Leo Almazora
$4B RIA Journey grows further with double addition
RIAS OCT 15, 2024
$4B RIA Journey grows further with double addition

The firm is extending its growth ambitions with a new location in Colorado while welcoming a $750M Schwab advisor.

By Leo Almazora
Carson expands Midwest footprint with $1B deal
RIAS OCT 15, 2024
Carson expands Midwest footprint with $1B deal

The second-largest acquisition in the wealth firm's history adds a 12-person Minnesota team.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors step-up portfolio protection strategies amid client election jitters
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 15, 2024
Advisors step-up portfolio protection strategies amid client election jitters

Nationwide survey reveals rising concerns among investors ahead of November 5.

By Steve Randall
Janney aims for slice of estimated $52B DAF market with new charitable fund
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 15, 2024
Janney aims for slice of estimated $52B DAF market with new charitable fund

Firm launches new fund through collaboration to enhance philanthropic offer.

By Steve Randall
Fidelity faces class action over August data hack
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 14, 2024
Fidelity faces class action over August data hack

Two New York residents are seeking retribution for the retail investment titan's failure to prevent an incident that exposed tens of thousands of its users' sensitive data.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James, hit by two hurricanes, gives assistance to workers
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 14, 2024
Raymond James, hit by two hurricanes, gives assistance to workers

The company has raised funds in both its Friends of Raymond James nonprofit and for community support, following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

By Emile Hallez
Nuveen taps industry veteran Moshe Bajnon in private wealth push
ALTERNATIVES OCT 14, 2024
Nuveen taps industry veteran Moshe Bajnon in private wealth push

The asset management giant is looking to solidify its relationships with wealth platforms, broker-dealers and RIAs through a newly created global leadership role.

By Leo Almazora
A fresh look at high-net-worth spending and saving
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 14, 2024
A fresh look at high-net-worth spending and saving

Survey of younger HNWIs offers insights on spending habits, income sources, and the pursuit of financial independence.

By Leo Almazora
Indiana-based hybrid Thurston Springer inks acquisition deal
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 14, 2024
Indiana-based hybrid Thurston Springer inks acquisition deal

The firm's definitive agreement to snap up a financial services firm and its subsidiaries will add 120 financial advisors to its network.

By Leo Almazora
Stifel’s star Miami broker in structured note cases misled via text, attorney claims
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 14, 2024
Stifel’s star Miami broker in structured note cases misled via text, attorney claims

“How can a firm supervise a broker when he’s got numerous text communications that have no visibility?” Jeff Erez asked.

By Bruce Kelly
Female CEOs have flipped the script on the gender pay gap
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 14, 2024
Female CEOs have flipped the script on the gender pay gap

Conference Board analysis finds female chief executives at public firms have passed their male counterparts, but still lag in other ways.

By Leo Almazora
B. Riley confirms Oaktree deal for Great American Group
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 14, 2024
B. Riley confirms Oaktree deal for Great American Group

The embattled financial services giant's agreement with the $193B alts giant marks a crucial step in its ongoing debt struggles.

By Leo Almazora
LPL extends Florida presence with former Synovus advisor
BROKER DEALERS OCT 14, 2024
LPL extends Florida presence with former Synovus advisor

The wealth giant's latest addition is joining the firm's Miami operation through an existing affiliate.

By Leo Almazora
IRS announces relief for taxpayers hit by Helene and Milton
TAX OCT 14, 2024
IRS announces relief for taxpayers hit by Helene and Milton

Those impacted by the devastating hurricanes may be eligible for extensions, special deductions and other forms of assistance.

By Leo Almazora
B. Riley said to have agreed sale of business unit
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 14, 2024
B. Riley said to have agreed sale of business unit

Financial services firm has been looking at options to reduce debt.

By Steve Randall
Inflation remains a key risk and consumers still say it’s their biggest challenge
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 14, 2024
Inflation remains a key risk and consumers still say it’s their biggest challenge

Middle income personal finances continue to be under pressure.

By Steve Randall