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Leave 401(k)s alone, ICI report urges policymakers
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 31, 2025
Leave 401(k)s alone, ICI report urges policymakers

Investment Company Institute issues call to protect DC plans' tax perks and other benefits for American retirement savers.

By Leo Almazora
LPL, Raymond James report strong growth in last three months of 2024
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 31, 2025
LPL, Raymond James report strong growth in last three months of 2024

Broker-dealers also optimistic that gains will be seen in current quarter.

By Steve Randall
Alts shops have their eyes on advisors
RIA NEWS JAN 30, 2025
Alts shops have their eyes on advisors

An increasing proportion of alternatives, from fully liquid to illiquid, will be sold in the wealth management channel in the coming years, according to Fuse Research. Traditional asset managers are cranking out products, and PE firms are warming up to advisors.

By Emile Hallez
Orion, Pontera strike new integration partnership
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 30, 2025
Orion, Pontera strike new integration partnership

The collaboration, billed as an industry first, will streamlines advisors' ability to manage 401(k)s, 403(b)s, and other held-away retirement accounts.

By Leo Almazora
Southwest Airlines hit with ERISA class action over alleged 401(k) fund mismanagement
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 29, 2025
Southwest Airlines hit with ERISA class action over alleged 401(k) fund mismanagement

The lawsuit filed in Texas says the carrier's failure to remove an underperforming fund option, which holds over $2 billion in assets, has cost plan members millions.

By Leo Almazora
$1B Salient Wealth Planning Group joins LPL from Osaic
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 29, 2025
$1B Salient Wealth Planning Group joins LPL from Osaic

The broker-dealer titan is expanding its footprint in the West Coast with a veteran-founded high-net-worth practice.

By Leo Almazora
Annuity sales surged to a $432.4B high in 2024
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 28, 2025
Annuity sales surged to a $432.4B high in 2024

Limra figures reveal third straight year of record sales, with demand for fixed-rate deferred annuities declining and robust momentum in RILAs.

By Leo Almazora
KKR hires exec to focus on 401(k) market
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 28, 2025
KKR hires exec to focus on 401(k) market

The firm in December brought on its first head of defined contribution, signifying a focus to get into 401(k)s and other plans meaningfully.

By Emile Hallez
Beyond the junk label: mastering high-yield bonds to deliver client value
OPINION JAN 28, 2025
Beyond the junk label: mastering high-yield bonds to deliver client value

From seeing past credit ratings to selecting the right vehicle and educating clients, advisors who strategically use high-yield fixed income can build credibility and confidence.

By Mike Kurz
Osaic bolsters credit union presence with Navy Federal partnership
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 28, 2025
Osaic bolsters credit union presence with Navy Federal partnership

The investment advisory giant's latest collaboration expands its institutional platform with 69 financial advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Andrew Left calls for SEC clarity on public investor statements
ALTERNATIVES JAN 27, 2025
Andrew Left calls for SEC clarity on public investor statements

A petition by the famed short seller argues recent enforcement actions "create a chilling effect on free speech and market participation" in stock trading.

By Leo Almazora
Despite market selloff DeepSeek won't deep-six the bulls, analysts say
EQUITIES JAN 27, 2025
Despite market selloff DeepSeek won't deep-six the bulls, analysts say

A new AI competitor is making waves on Wall Street, but Street strategists say it won't kill the long term bull market.

By Gregg Greenberg
Orion doubles down on data with Snowflake partnership
FINTECH JAN 27, 2025
Orion doubles down on data with Snowflake partnership

The wealth tech giant is rolling out access to the industry-leading cloud data platform for advisors at select firms in the second quarter.

By Leo Almazora
Arax, LPL announce billion-dollar additions
RIA NEWS JAN 27, 2025
Arax, LPL announce billion-dollar additions

The PE-backed wealth platform is expanding across Colorado and Idaho while broker-dealer giant LPL welcomes a multigenerational advisor pair from UBS.

By Leo Almazora
New role for Miller as Janney announces major leadership change
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 27, 2025
New role for Miller as Janney announces major leadership change

$150B firm welcomes back former CEO Tim Scheve to its board of managers.

By Steve Randall
Six in 10 people think they need to save 30 annual salaries for retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 27, 2025
Six in 10 people think they need to save 30 annual salaries for retirement

Is it any wonder so many Americans feel unprepared to retire?

By Steve Randall
Fintech firms wealth.com, Vanilla announce key updates
FINTECH JAN 24, 2025
Fintech firms wealth.com, Vanilla announce key updates

The estate planning-focused platforms are reinforcing their leadership with an executive hire and a new AI-powered capability.

By Leo Almazora
New Hampshire seeks to penalize New England B-D over private placement sales
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 24, 2025
New Hampshire seeks to penalize New England B-D over private placement sales

The state's order is a step in negotiating a potential fine with the firm.

By Bruce Kelly
Capital Group expands retirement planning services for financial advisors
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 24, 2025
Capital Group expands retirement planning services for financial advisors

The firm is adding another solution that can be offered to small businesses.

By Steve Randall
Net flows are key to value
OPINION JAN 24, 2025
Net flows are key to value

Wealth firms that can demonstrate growth outside the rising tide of markets can command a premium price.

By Scott Hanson