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How is AI rewiring financial planning? Global survey sheds light
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 07, 2025
How is AI rewiring financial planning? Global survey sheds light

More than three-quarters of planners believe AI will enhance client service, but call for more training and guidance.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: LPL welcomes women-led B. Riley team as RayJay reels in father-son pair from Wells Fargo
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 07, 2025
Advisor moves: LPL welcomes women-led B. Riley team as RayJay reels in father-son pair from Wells Fargo

Elsewhere, Wells Fargo also recently announced several new hires from Cetera, Merrill Lynch, and JPMorgan.

By Leo Almazora
Changes at Cetera: John Lefferts to lead indie advisor community as Clint Brookshire heads up Avantax
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH MAY 07, 2025
Changes at Cetera: John Lefferts to lead indie advisor community as Clint Brookshire heads up Avantax

The leadership changes are happening just as the firm forges a strategic partnership with AI notetaking leader Jump.

By Leo Almazora
Netflix investors unfazed by new movie tariff threat
INVESTING EQUITIES MAY 07, 2025
Netflix investors unfazed by new movie tariff threat

The streaming giant's bulletproof status against Trump's trade war got hit with a Sunday social media punch, but strategists still have faith.

By Bloomberg
Integrated Partners allies with Carefull against elder fraud
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH MAY 07, 2025
Integrated Partners allies with Carefull against elder fraud

The $21 billion RIA is adding financial safety tools to help advisors support aging clients and strengthen cross-generational ties.

By Leo Almazora
US stock futures rise amid trade talk optimism
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 07, 2025
US stock futures rise amid trade talk optimism

Treasuries, gold move lower while dollar gains slightly.

By Bloomberg
US-China trade talks to start this week
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 07, 2025
US-China trade talks to start this week

Bessent, Greer will head to Switzerland for talks with counterparts.

By Bloomberg
Private credit could see 'golden moment' despite tariff risks
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 07, 2025
Private credit could see 'golden moment' despite tariff risks

Milken Institute conference brings together industry thought-leaders.

By Bloomberg
Just how disruptive are Trump’s tariffs to China's economic plan?
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 07, 2025
Just how disruptive are Trump’s tariffs to China's economic plan?

The reality may pressure Beijing to agree trade deal with US swiftly.

By Bloomberg
Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged; Chair Jerome Powell warns of sustained tariff increases
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 07, 2025
Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged; Chair Jerome Powell warns of sustained tariff increases

The Federal Reserve kept the benchmark interest rate at a range between 4.25% and 4.5%, but noted rising risks of unemployment and inflation.

Raymond James, Janney expand their reach with new advisors
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 07, 2025
Raymond James, Janney expand their reach with new advisors

The firms have added $285M and $400M respectively to their AUM

By Steve Randall
What is Balefire, the new $3.7B RIA firm that wants to 10x AUM in a decade?
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 06, 2025
What is Balefire, the new $3.7B RIA firm that wants to 10x AUM in a decade?

Two legacy teams unite under a new banner with clients in 39 states

By Steve Randall
$4B Dynasty firm Nordwand Capital adds veteran Patrick McGinnis
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 06, 2025
$4B Dynasty firm Nordwand Capital adds veteran Patrick McGinnis

The Radnor, Pennsylvania-based multifamily office is enhancing its offerings for complex client relationships with its newest managing director.

By Leo Almazora
As turmoil mounts, Corporate America plots historic buyback spree
INVESTING EQUITIES MAY 06, 2025
As turmoil mounts, Corporate America plots historic buyback spree

Data show the second-biggest wave of buyback announcements in 40 years, marking a sharp turnaround from companies' muted activity in March.

By Bloomberg
Focus pursues 'strategic approach to organic growth' with new C-suite role
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 06, 2025
Focus pursues 'strategic approach to organic growth' with new C-suite role

The $450 billion RIA behemoth is elevating a veteran executive at its Focus Partners division shortly after a broader expansion in its leadership.

By Leo Almazora
Sales of alternative investments keep booming in 2025
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 06, 2025
Sales of alternative investments keep booming in 2025

Fund flows - meaning sales of products - in March were “surprisingly resilient.”

By Bruce Kelly
Morningstar debuts fund rating framework for semiliquid investments
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 06, 2025
Morningstar debuts fund rating framework for semiliquid investments

The investment research firm's new medalist methodology aims to help bring transparency to increasingly complex product offerings.

By Leo Almazora
LPL rolls out eMoney-powered WealthVision tool for advisors
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH MAY 06, 2025
LPL rolls out eMoney-powered WealthVision tool for advisors

The broker-dealer giant is adding best-in-class software to its tech stack amid increased demand for sophisticated planning solutions.

By Leo Almazora
Two-year yields fall on trade war anxiety
INVESTING FIXED INCOME MAY 06, 2025
Two-year yields fall on trade war anxiety

Record-high trade deficit raises stakes for investors, with the Fed now expected to deliver three quarter-point cuts this year.

By Bloomberg
iCapital, Opto strike new RIA partnerships
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 06, 2025
iCapital, Opto strike new RIA partnerships

The two alts tech platforms are forging new alliances to support evolving portfolio construction and due diligence in private markets.

By Leo Almazora