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B. Riley faces investors after deals, profits, stock go sour
BROKER DEALERS DEC 14, 2023
B. Riley faces investors after deals, profits, stock go sour

Its shares have plunged by more than half since mid-July, driven by the falling value of its investment holdings and weak M&A markets that led to a $75.8M quarterly loss.

By Bloomberg
Edelman buys $1.5B New England retirement firm
RIAS DEC 14, 2023
Edelman buys $1.5B New England retirement firm

The deal for New England Pension Plan Systems is the third acquisition for Edelman Financial Engines this year.

By Josh Welsh
Tax-focused advisor says 'most' broker-dealers 'don't understand' his business  
BROKER DEALERS DEC 14, 2023
Tax-focused advisor says 'most' broker-dealers 'don't understand' his business  

$100M California-based team switches to Avantax from Crown Capital Securities.

By Steve Randall
Kudu takes stake in $23B investment manager Sage Advisory Services
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 14, 2023
Kudu takes stake in $23B investment manager Sage Advisory Services

The investment will support the fast-growing firm's expansion plans.

By Steve Randall
Goldman now expects faster and deeper Fed rate cuts
BROKER DEALERS DEC 14, 2023
Goldman now expects faster and deeper Fed rate cuts

Economists believe core inflation will return to target by end of 2024.

By Bloomberg
IEA says oil demand is slowing sharply
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 14, 2023
IEA says oil demand is slowing sharply

Agency says key countries are showing signs of economic slowdown.

By Bloomberg
Arkadios adds two firms from Triad
BROKER DEALERS DEC 13, 2023
Arkadios adds two firms from Triad

Atlanta-based Peachtree Wealth Advisors and Arizona-based RBG Capital have combined assets totaling more than $600 million.

By InvestmentNews
DOL hearing parses intersection of ‘best interest’ and annuity sales
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2023
DOL hearing parses intersection of ‘best interest’ and annuity sales

'It’s crystal clear for the prospective client that the insurance producer is selling,' says an insurance industry representative.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Merrill again faces client complaint over yields on cash
WIREHOUSES DEC 13, 2023
Merrill again faces client complaint over yields on cash

Merrill has consistently been the brokerage firm paying the lowest rates on swept cash, according to a suit filed by Merrill Edge client.

By Bruce Kelly
Fed opens the door to rate cuts
FIXED INCOME DEC 13, 2023
Fed opens the door to rate cuts

After a relentless stock rally, central bank makes its final policy announcement of 2023.

By InvestmentNews
Citi offers to pay partial bonuses to encourage departures
BROKER DEALERS DEC 13, 2023
Citi offers to pay partial bonuses to encourage departures

The bank's offers to a limited number of staff are part of the Wall Street giant's continued restructuring efforts.

By Bloomberg
How to build a solid estate planning strategy 
DEC 13, 2023
How to build a solid estate planning strategy 

In this article, we’ll go over the steps in estate planning, the 5x5 rule, and common mistakes people make when creating an estate planning strategy.

By Jonathan Russell
What is a Roth IRA? 
DEC 13, 2023
What is a Roth IRA? 

The Roth IRA as part of your retirement strategy: is it a good plan?

By Ramon Berenguer
Are we nearing the end of the inverted yield curve?
FIXED INCOME DEC 13, 2023
Are we nearing the end of the inverted yield curve?

Survey reveals most advisors think 2-year US Treasury has peaked as clients shift more assets into fixed income.

By InvestmentNews
NewEdge Capital hails record year for recruiting advisors, adds almost $10B AUM
RIAS DEC 13, 2023
NewEdge Capital hails record year for recruiting advisors, adds almost $10B AUM

The firm has seen exponential growth and expanded its footprint.

By Steve Randall
Does COP28 deal mean the end of fossil fuels?
ESG DEC 13, 2023
Does COP28 deal mean the end of fossil fuels?

In theory there will be a shift, but don’t expect it to happen fast.

By Bloomberg
Even the world's No. 1 ESG fund has boosted oil, gas exposure
ESG DEC 13, 2023
Even the world's No. 1 ESG fund has boosted oil, gas exposure

$5T fund has made a significant increase in fossil fuels since new regs were introduced.

By Bloomberg
Apollo hires BlackRock veterans for wealth, insurance units
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 13, 2023
Apollo hires BlackRock veterans for wealth, insurance units

The firm is targeting $1 trillion in assets by 2026.

By Bloomberg
House passes bill to halt 'bureaucratic' agency rulemaking
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 12, 2023
House passes bill to halt 'bureaucratic' agency rulemaking

The legislation is unlikely to get the president's signature, and it probably couldn't stop the DOL's fiduciary rule.

By Emile Hallez
3 things to consider when selecting a niche
OPINION DEC 12, 2023
3 things to consider when selecting a niche

Devise a strategy to help you capture business from a market segment you want to serve.

By Kristine McManus