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Rediscovering your passion
OPINION JAN 03, 2024
Rediscovering your passion

The stress and complexity of running a small business can take a toll on financial advisors.

By Scott Hanson
Young Americans expect an average $320K inheritance, but how will they use it?
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 03, 2024
Young Americans expect an average $320K inheritance, but how will they use it?

Using their windfall for investing and saving is a priority, survey shows.

By Steve Randall
Why change an established wealth management brand after 35 years?
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 03, 2024
Why change an established wealth management brand after 35 years?

New year, new name for a national broker-dealer and RIA platform managing $3.3B.

By Steve Randall
JPMorgan shares hit new record high
BROKER DEALERS JAN 03, 2024
JPMorgan shares hit new record high

Wall Street stalwart gained from regional bank collapses but can it maintain momentum?

By Bloomberg
Private equity firm holds talks to buy Fisher Investments
RIAS JAN 02, 2024
Private equity firm holds talks to buy Fisher Investments

Company, which oversees about $236 billion, denies sale is imminent.

By Bloomberg
Industry, investor advocates square off in comment letters about DOL advice rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 02, 2024
Industry, investor advocates square off in comment letters about DOL advice rule

Battle lines drawn again as trade associations call on DOL to withdraw proposal, while proponents say measure fills a regulatory gap.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
'This LPL case is a grab bag,' says industry attorney
ALTERNATIVES JAN 02, 2024
'This LPL case is a grab bag,' says industry attorney

Finra hits LPL, Interactive Brokers with fines as 2023 closes.

By Bruce Kelly
What do regulators have in store for financial services in 2024?
OPINION JAN 02, 2024
What do regulators have in store for financial services in 2024?

With lots of new and existing regulations to deal with, as well as the challenges posed by AI, it's shaping up to be a strenuous year for compliance executives.

By Bill Simpson
5 ways wealth managers can better serve first-time Black investors
OPINION JAN 02, 2024
5 ways wealth managers can better serve first-time Black investors

Meeting the needs of emerging Black investors can be accomplished through incremental changes to client council and outreach.

By Saira Shariff
SEC climate agenda stalls
ESG JAN 02, 2024
SEC climate agenda stalls

The lack of progress is worrying environmental activists given the approach of the US presidential election, which could scuttle the regulator's ESG efforts.

By Bloomberg
Mariner adds $360M California firm
RIAS JAN 02, 2024
Mariner adds $360M California firm

In its 7th acquisition of 2023, Mariner buys Sacramento-based Confluence Financial Planning.

By InvestmentNews
4 key trends that will help advisors grow their firms in 2024
RIAS JAN 02, 2024
4 key trends that will help advisors grow their firms in 2024

Partnerships and organic growth should be advisors’ focus, experts say.

By Josh Welsh
RBC warns US recession risk remains high; equities vulnerable
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 02, 2024
RBC warns US recession risk remains high; equities vulnerable

RBC Global Asset Management economist says positive outcome relies on US soft landing.

By Bloomberg
Cetera CEO sees 'even bigger things' ahead as private equity firm reinvests
BROKER DEALERS JAN 02, 2024
Cetera CEO sees 'even bigger things' ahead as private equity firm reinvests

Genstar Capital made its original investment in the firm in 2018.

By Steve Randall
Small investors remain committed to US home assets, but flipping eases
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 02, 2024
Small investors remain committed to US home assets, but flipping eases

Data reveals that investors make up an increasing share of single-family home buyers.

By Steve Randall
US consumer debt nearing pre-pandemic levels, says Bernstein
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 02, 2024
US consumer debt nearing pre-pandemic levels, says Bernstein

Biden administration economic expert says people's finances are 'in quite good shape' despite cost of debt.

By Bloomberg
Musk back on top as world's wealthiest gain $1.5T
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 02, 2024
Musk back on top as world's wealthiest gain $1.5T

2023 was a good year for the richest on the planet, especially the tech focused.

By Bloomberg
Idaho regulator seeks wide range of input on fintech oversight
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 01, 2024
Idaho regulator seeks wide range of input on fintech oversight

'We will build our own principles-based models best suited to emerging financial technology innovations,' says state's securities regulator.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Lincoln deal caps year of change at Osaic
BROKER DEALERS JAN 01, 2024
Lincoln deal caps year of change at Osaic

But what will the ultimate asking price for Osaic be as the firm moves toward an IPO?

By Bruce Kelly
LPL Financial takes minority stake in Independent Advisor Alliance
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 22, 2023
LPL Financial takes minority stake in Independent Advisor Alliance

IAA founder sees significant development in its growth journey.

By Steve Randall