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Schwab study explains forces behind advisor moves to independence
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 30, 2024
Schwab study explains forces behind advisor moves to independence

98 percent of recently independent advisors said the ability to provide more personalized service was a leading motivator for breaking away.

By Gregg Greenberg
Realta Wealth taps industry vet John Barragan to COO role
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 30, 2024
Realta Wealth taps industry vet John Barragan to COO role

The independent wealth platform’s newest leadership hire brings extensive experience from Kestra, Goldman Sachs, and Cetera.

By Leo Almazora
Morgan Stanley helped Musk conceal Twitter stock buying, suit says
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley helped Musk conceal Twitter stock buying, suit says

Oklahoma pension fund alleges the "secret" scheme to consolidate ownership stakes led to almost $1.5M in commissions.

By Bloomberg
Dynasty Financial welcomes breakaway team in Virginia
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 30, 2024
Dynasty Financial welcomes breakaway team in Virginia

The newly launched independent firm, previously managing $750 million at Wells Fargo, extends Dynasty’s reach in the East.

By Leo Almazora
Graduates want a career in finance industry, happy to work with AI
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 30, 2024
Graduates want a career in finance industry, happy to work with AI

CFA Institute study highlights attractiveness of working with wealth.

By Steve Randall
Investor who lost $1.5M uses AI platform to recover $100M for others
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 30, 2024
Investor who lost $1.5M uses AI platform to recover $100M for others

Platform gets backing of experienced investors in $2M seed round.

By Steve Randall
Outsourced trading boosts investment performance for asset managers: State Street
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 30, 2024
Outsourced trading boosts investment performance for asset managers: State Street

Report found widespread performance gains across North America, globally.

By Steve Randall
Record-breaking summer heat set to spark commodities volatility
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 30, 2024
Record-breaking summer heat set to spark commodities volatility

From natural gas to soy, prices are already rising globally.

By Bloomberg
UBS appoints new US business leader, joint head of wealth
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 30, 2024
UBS appoints new US business leader, joint head of wealth

Management shakeup sets up CEO succession plan.

By Bloomberg
Are US banks too exposed to CRE when REITs are considered?
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 30, 2024
Are US banks too exposed to CRE when REITs are considered?

Study suggests regulators may not appreciate the risk.

By Bloomberg
Awaiting a verdict on Trump, market likely to say 'meh'
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 29, 2024
Awaiting a verdict on Trump, market likely to say 'meh'

'Absent Trump being in jail, none of this stuff is going to matter,' says one advisor.

By Emile Hallez
Credit environment strong, inflation decelerating, says Lincoln Financial CIO
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 29, 2024
Credit environment strong, inflation decelerating, says Lincoln Financial CIO

Despite the fact that credit spreads are at historical tights, the technical backdrop is fantastic, says Lincoln CIO Jayson Bronchetti.

By Gregg Greenberg
‘An immense responsibility to serve others’
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 29, 2024
‘An immense responsibility to serve others’

InvestmentNews Awards 2024, Advisor of the Year (Regional - Southwest): Matthew Walker, Fortitude Family Office.

By Josh Welsh
Finalist works to achieve a work-optional lifestyle for clients
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 29, 2024
Finalist works to achieve a work-optional lifestyle for clients

InvestmentNews Awards 2024, Advisor of the Year (Western region): Cody Klein, SageView Advisory Group.

By Josh Welsh
T. Rowe Price forges 529 alliance with Ascensus
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH MAY 29, 2024
T. Rowe Price forges 529 alliance with Ascensus

The retirement industry giant is tapping the leading TPA and recordkeeper to service its state-sponsored 529 plans.

By Leo Almazora
Merrill Lynch agrees to nearly $20M settlement for racial class action
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES MAY 29, 2024
Merrill Lynch agrees to nearly $20M settlement for racial class action

Discriminatory actions at the wirehouse have restricted business opportunities and compensation for African American advisors, alleged four former employees.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth Enhancement Group scores $1.22B Texas RIA
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 29, 2024
Wealth Enhancement Group scores $1.22B Texas RIA

The national independent’s latest acquisition, led by a three-decade industry veteran, marks its fifth deal for 2024.

By Leo Almazora
Stratos Wealth Advisors expands in Ohio
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 29, 2024
Stratos Wealth Advisors expands in Ohio

The national RIA adds a two-advisor wealth planning practice, led by a five-decade industry veteran, that oversees more than $100M in AUM.

By Leo Almazora
American consumers are more confident generally, but finances remain concerning
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 29, 2024
American consumers are more confident generally, but finances remain concerning

Reports from The Conference Board reveal mixed sentiment.

By Steve Randall
Stocks, bonds decline as US Treasuries fall overnight
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 29, 2024
Stocks, bonds decline as US Treasuries fall overnight

Fed comments and inflation data weigh on markets.

By Bloomberg