Tony Esses and a team of advisers managing $800 million at Wells Fargo in Coral Gables, Florida, have moved to Snowden Lane Partners, a New York-based hybrid.
With the move, Snowden Lane, which has 12 offices and 116 employees, will manage more than $8 billion.
Esses and his advisers specialize in serving the needs of Argentinian investors. Before joining Wells Fargo in 2014, Esses was with Barclays and Republic National Bank of New York.
As SECURE 2.0 and state mandates drive micro 401(k) plan adoption, advisors are set to play a bigger role in helping small businesses navigate retirement solutions.
More than three-fifths of surveyed advisors see generative AI as an efficiency booster, though many are still concerned about data privacy and lack of tech integration.
The new offerings, including managed options on Franklin's canvas platform, come as managed account assets surge in the US to hit $13.7 trillion.
Meanwhile, Raymond James bolstered its employee advisor arm with an industry veteran who previously oversaw $750 million at Stifel.
Staffing shortfalls, new policies, and increased demand for clarity create potential speed bumps for tax planning and compliance.
Orion's Tom Wilson on delivering coordinated, high-touch service in a world where returns alone no longer set you apart.
Barely a decade old, registered index-linked annuities have quickly surged in popularity, thanks to their unique blend of protection and growth potential—an appealing option for investors looking to chart a steadier course through today's choppy market waters, says Myles Lambert, Brighthouse Financial.
