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Which are the top new tech solutions for investment professionals?
FINTECH NOV 19, 2024
Which are the top new tech solutions for investment professionals?

InvestmentNews' inaugural report showcases some of the best new portfolio management systems, retirement income planning solutions, and compliance tools.

By Leo Almazora
Helping advisors "break through the glass ceiling"
RIAS NOV 19, 2024
Helping advisors "break through the glass ceiling"

"Our differentiation is that the financial advisor is the one who’s special," says Neil Turner, of NewEdge Advisors.

Taking headlines out of clients' heads
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 19, 2024
Taking headlines out of clients' heads

How financial planner is taking advantage of interest rate trends without taking undue investment risk.

By Chris Davis
Where do annuities fit in?
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 19, 2024
Where do annuities fit in?

Our profession must focus more on the distribution phase, says Nate Moody, of Lebel & Harriman Retirement Advisors.

By Chris Davis
Slowly embracing the AI revolution
FINTECH NOV 19, 2024
Slowly embracing the AI revolution

Ivan Illán, of Aligne Wealth Advisors, on the challenges and complexities of this new era.

By Chris Davis
Robinhood ventures into the RIA space with $300M TradePMR deal
RIAS NOV 19, 2024
Robinhood ventures into the RIA space with $300M TradePMR deal

The transaction, set to complete in the first half of next year, will give the online trading giant access to a platform supporting 350 advisory firms managing more than $40 billion in assets.

By Leo Almazora
Investors go for gold with allocations, prices set to rise
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 19, 2024
Investors go for gold with allocations, prices set to rise

Gold features in more portfolios and sentiment is high.

By Steve Randall
Gen Z buying power has risen with investing, job-hopping growing wealth
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 19, 2024
Gen Z buying power has risen with investing, job-hopping growing wealth

Youngest cohort of American adults are focused on financial security.

By Steve Randall
The benefits of equity model partnerships for RIAs
RIAS NOV 18, 2024
The benefits of equity model partnerships for RIAs

"There's no better way than having true financial alignment through equity partnership," one CEO said.

By Josh Welsh
Broker settles Finra Reg BI allegations involving GWG bond sales
BROKER DEALERS NOV 18, 2024
Broker settles Finra Reg BI allegations involving GWG bond sales

The broker sold the speculative, illiquid GWG L bonds to four customers, despite the bonds not being suitable for them, Finra stated.

By Bruce Kelly
$3.4B RIA growth platform Elevation Point expands leadership
RIAS NOV 18, 2024
$3.4B RIA growth platform Elevation Point expands leadership

The independent firm launched by ex-Sanctuary CEO Jim Dickson has tapped veterans from Summit Financial and BNY Pershing as it transitions an "oversubscribed pipeline" of advisor teams.

By Leo Almazora
Listings down and election over, advisors see opportunity in VC funds
EQUITIES NOV 18, 2024
Listings down and election over, advisors see opportunity in VC funds

Now that the election is in the rearview mirror, wealth managers see a potential step-up in IPOs and M&A benefiting venture investors.

By Gregg Greenberg
Ex-Osaic CFO Jon Frojen resurfaces at $37B Beacon Pointe
RIAS NOV 18, 2024
Ex-Osaic CFO Jon Frojen resurfaces at $37B Beacon Pointe

The industry veteran brings nearly 40 years of experience, including more than a decade in the CFO role, as the leading RIA continues to grow and enhance its operations.

By Leo Almazora
ICI seeks Trump's support for investment rules revamp
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 18, 2024
ICI seeks Trump's support for investment rules revamp

The lobbying group's regulatory wish list to the president-elect's transition team includes reforms around ETF innovation, private-market products, and slashing regulatory costs.

By Leo Almazora
LPL welcomes 2,800 Prudential advisors with completed integration pact
BROKER DEALERS NOV 18, 2024
LPL welcomes 2,800 Prudential advisors with completed integration pact

Following a $300 million investment, LPL is set to gain $60 billion in assets from Prudential's broker-dealer and RIA business.

By Leo Almazora
Back to the future for regulators
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 18, 2024
Back to the future for regulators

With former president Donald Trump taking office again next year, regulatory overhaul will almost certainly be a priority, and that will affect financial advice.

By Emile Hallez
Calm Powell reassures asset managers
FIXED INCOME NOV 18, 2024
Calm Powell reassures asset managers

Federal Reserve Chair was "neutral" in comments after November rate cut – and the election – but was clear that he won’t be pressured to leave his job by Trump.

By Emile Hallez
A career dedicated to helping others
RIAS NOV 18, 2024
A career dedicated to helping others

Dr. Carolyn McClanahan, the 2024 InvestmentNews Women to Watch Lifetime Achievement recipient, has forged a stellar reputation educating people at the intersections of health and finance.

By Gregg Greenberg
Fifth Third expands further in North Carolina with $1.8B Truist team
RIAS NOV 18, 2024
Fifth Third expands further in North Carolina with $1.8B Truist team

The firm's newest advisor additions in the Southeast come with 55 years of collective experience in the industry.

By Leo Almazora
Homeowners stay put as lower rates offer wealth building, debt consolidation
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 18, 2024
Homeowners stay put as lower rates offer wealth building, debt consolidation

Those who have bought a home in the past decade focus on financial security.

By Steve Randall