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Client assets in cash products ended 2023 at twice the normal level: Ameriprise
BROKER DEALERS JAN 25, 2024
Client assets in cash products ended 2023 at twice the normal level: Ameriprise

In its earnings report, the firm cites all-time highs in both advisor productivity and client assets.

By Emile Hallez
Raymond James CEO balks at high price of RIAs
RIAS JAN 25, 2024
Raymond James CEO balks at high price of RIAs

'The biggest change in the competitive landscape has been RIA roll-ups that pay prices that we can't quite figure out,' Paul Reilly says.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC crypto-related enforcements grew exponentially in 2023
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 25, 2024
SEC crypto-related enforcements grew exponentially in 2023

There were more enforcement actions taken last year than ever before.

By Steve Randall
Your clients may be honest about finances, but what about their partners?
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 25, 2024
Your clients may be honest about finances, but what about their partners?

New Bankrate survey reveals high level of 'financial infidelity.'

By Steve Randall
Musk wants a bigger stake in Tesla as earnings miss
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 25, 2024
Musk wants a bigger stake in Tesla as earnings miss

With growth outlook weaker, the billionaire says he needs more influence.

By Bloomberg
Allworth adds two firms with combined $621M in AUM
RIAS JAN 24, 2024
Allworth adds two firms with combined $621M in AUM

Four advisors and three staffers will join Allworth as a result of the acquisitions.

By InvestmentNews
Everything you need to know about backdoor Roth IRAs 
RIAS JAN 24, 2024
Everything you need to know about backdoor Roth IRAs 

Backdoor Roth IRAs come with many advantages, especially for high earners. But there are disadvantages you need to know

By Jonathan Russell
What is the 5-year rule for Roth conversions? 
JAN 24, 2024
What is the 5-year rule for Roth conversions? 

Know more about the 5-Year Rule for Roth conversions to maximize your retirement savings

By Ramon Berenguer
Understanding in-plan Roth conversions 
JAN 24, 2024
Understanding in-plan Roth conversions 

Here are some rules and pointers for in-plan Roth conversions that every financial adviser should know

By Ramon Berenguer
Why the 401(k) is the best investment for employees 
JAN 24, 2024
Why the 401(k) is the best investment for employees 

The 401(k) plan is the retirement plan of choice for employees. Find out why in this article

By Ramon Berenguer
Stifel Financial hits new high in client assets
BROKER DEALERS JAN 24, 2024
Stifel Financial hits new high in client assets

Since 2014, the firm's global wealth management revenue has grown by 150 percent.

By Bruce Kelly
Wirehouse defections far from done, says Verdence Capital CEO
RIAS JAN 24, 2024
Wirehouse defections far from done, says Verdence Capital CEO

'When was the last time you saw an article that said an RIA is going to a wirehouse?' asks Verdence founder Leo Kelly.

By Gregg Greenberg
SEC approves tougher rules for blank-check deals
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 24, 2024
SEC approves tougher rules for blank-check deals

After surging during the pandemic, SPACs have fallen out of favor, and the agency's new rules could further reduce investor interest.

By Bloomberg
Avoiding mental traps when investing
OPINION JAN 24, 2024
Avoiding mental traps when investing

At the root of many investor mistakes are the fears, biases and other common behaviors that undermine sound investing.

By Eric Beyrich
Be the doctor, not the pharmacist
OPINION JAN 24, 2024
Be the doctor, not the pharmacist

Your job is to build deep trust with prospects, and that comes from their feeling you understand their issues at a deep level.

By Ari Galper
MAI acquires $549M 'household name' RIA on the West Coast
RIAS JAN 24, 2024
MAI acquires $549M 'household name' RIA on the West Coast

The deal is the third this year for the 50-year-old wealth management business.

By Steve Randall
Most Americans would rather be happy than rich, study reveals
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 24, 2024
Most Americans would rather be happy than rich, study reveals

Doing a job they love is more important than a higher salary.

By Steve Randall
Financial stress is a major contributor to poor health, say academics
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 24, 2024
Financial stress is a major contributor to poor health, say academics

Worrying about finances can put people at high risk of illnesses.

By Steve Randall
US economy fueled by consumer optimism
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 24, 2024
US economy fueled by consumer optimism

GDP stats due Thursday likely to beat expectations.

By Bloomberg
Finra finds many misleading claims about crypto assets
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 23, 2024
Finra finds many misleading claims about crypto assets

'This happens when there is a new frontier of investment categories,' a compliance expert says. 'A lot of folks get very excited. What that means is [compliance] policies and procedures don’t catch up with the business side.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.