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Fiduciary duty, cybersecurity and AI top SEC's 2025 exam priorities
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 21, 2024
Fiduciary duty, cybersecurity and AI top SEC's 2025 exam priorities

SEC Chair Gary Gensler reaffirms the regulator's role in protecting investors amid perennial and emerging industry risks.

By Leo Almazora
RIA M&A activity cools in Q3, but $1B plus deals are on the rise
RIAS OCT 21, 2024
RIA M&A activity cools in Q3, but $1B plus deals are on the rise

Fidelity's latest industry report shows deal pace slowing to healthier levels, with private equity continuing to play a significant role.

By Leo Almazora
Morgan Stanley's James Gorman to head Disney board
WIREHOUSES OCT 21, 2024
Morgan Stanley's James Gorman to head Disney board

The iconic Wall Street leader will assume the role as the search continues for the global entertainment titan's next chief executive.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James nabs $470M Merrill team
BROKER DEALERS OCT 21, 2024
Raymond James nabs $470M Merrill team

The broker-dealer giant is extending its Midwestern presence as a veteran-led team joins its employee advisor channel.

By Leo Almazora
Hybrid RIA Realta scoops up Cetera leader Abbey Eastham
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 21, 2024
Hybrid RIA Realta scoops up Cetera leader Abbey Eastham

The independent wealth firm is looking to give more advisors a voice through a newly created leadership role.

By Leo Almazora
S&P rally could hit 6,000, but Goldman warns big gains era is over
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 21, 2024
S&P rally could hit 6,000, but Goldman warns big gains era is over

Optimism persists among traders but strategists expect weaker returns ahead.

By Steve Randall
New ETF targets growth in the AI value chain amid predicted exponential growth
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 21, 2024
New ETF targets growth in the AI value chain amid predicted exponential growth

Firms that are essential to the AI market are the focus for the new fund.

By Steve Randall
More financial advisors can yield more financial security for more Americans
OPINION OCT 20, 2024
More financial advisors can yield more financial security for more Americans

With clients suffering from financial anxiety and advisors approaching a demographic cliff of retirement, growing the pipeline of talent for the future is an industry imperative.

intelliflo redblack platform rides the wave of RIA M&A activity
RIAS OCT 18, 2024
intelliflo redblack platform rides the wave of RIA M&A activity

"RIAs want a preferred tech stack," says firm's president of Americas Jennifer Valdez.

By Josh Welsh
North American institutions keeping long-term focus amid near-term noise
ALTERNATIVES OCT 18, 2024
North American institutions keeping long-term focus amid near-term noise

Two-thirds of survey respondents agree upcoming elections a distraction, while three-fourths are prioritizing central bank actions and private market investments.

By Leo Almazora
Most affluent advice seekers want a one-stop wealth shop – but they're still shopping for options
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 18, 2024
Most affluent advice seekers want a one-stop wealth shop – but they're still shopping for options

While nine-tenths are satisfied with their financial advisor and would look to their current provider first for a new service, firms can't let their guard down, says Cerulli.

By Leo Almazora
What advisors tell clients amid endless data breaches
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 18, 2024
What advisors tell clients amid endless data breaches

Data breaches are so common it's helpful to act as if one's information is already widely available, one advisor warns.

By Emile Hallez
LPL charges that Ameriprise pays 'lip service' to independent advisors in latest lawsuit salvo
RIAS OCT 18, 2024
LPL charges that Ameriprise pays 'lip service' to independent advisors in latest lawsuit salvo

“These kinds of lawsuits have a chilling effect on the free market,” one attorney notes.

By Bruce Kelly
Head of Fidelity's family office group splits off over 'strategic direction'
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 18, 2024
Head of Fidelity's family office group splits off over 'strategic direction'

The executive is departing as competition heats up across the broader universe of stealthy ultra-wealth managers.

By Leo Almazora
Rockefeller snares UHNW team from Merrill
ADVISOR MOVES OCT 18, 2024
Rockefeller snares UHNW team from Merrill

The new 16-person group will enrich the firm's family office presence in Pennsylvania.

By Leo Almazora
4 preparation strategies to help clients navigate the 2026 lifetime exemption sunset
OPINION OCT 18, 2024
4 preparation strategies to help clients navigate the 2026 lifetime exemption sunset

Advisors to high-net-worth and UHNW clients would do well to understand the implications and take appropriate steps to safeguard their wealth.

CAIS announces new division to support advisors' alternative investment efforts
ALTERNATIVES OCT 18, 2024
CAIS announces new division to support advisors' alternative investment efforts

The firm will offer customizable model portfolios, advisory services, and a portfolio construction tool as part of its latest alts offensive.

By Leo Almazora
Northern Trust names BofA veteran to lead charitable giving solutions
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 18, 2024
Northern Trust names BofA veteran to lead charitable giving solutions

The firm is bolstering its Foundation and Institutional Advisors practice with an experienced professional at the helm of its DAF and private foundation administration business.

By Leo Almazora
When picking office space, remember this is "your second home"
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 18, 2024
When picking office space, remember this is "your second home"

Advice on how to make the space welcoming and memorable for clients.

By Josh Welsh
Most retail investors feel bullish but concerned about what's to come
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 18, 2024
Most retail investors feel bullish but concerned about what's to come

Two surveys show optimism for equities is continuing for now.

By Steve Randall