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T. Rowe Price forges 529 alliance with Ascensus
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
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
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
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
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
RIA NEWS MAY 29, 2024
Stocks, bonds decline as US Treasuries fall overnight

Fed comments and inflation data weigh on markets.

By Bloomberg
Hedge funds take Magnificent Seven exposure to record high
RIA NEWS MAY 29, 2024
Hedge funds take Magnificent Seven exposure to record high

Tech mega-caps account for more than 20% of funds' US stock exposure.

By Bloomberg
BlackRock's $20 Billion ETF becomes world’s biggest bitcoin fund
RIA NEWS MAY 29, 2024
BlackRock's $20 Billion ETF becomes world’s biggest bitcoin fund

The firm's offering has nudged ahead of Grayscale.

By Bloomberg
Cathie Wood's $60 Million venture fund backs Elon Musk's AI firm
RIA NEWS MAY 29, 2024
Cathie Wood's $60 Million venture fund backs Elon Musk's AI firm

Ark Venture Fund has also invested in OpenAI recently.

By Bloomberg
Excellence Awardee impacts people in 'big, hairy, audacious ways'
RIA NEWS MAY 28, 2024
Excellence Awardee impacts people in 'big, hairy, audacious ways'

InvestmentNews Awards 2024, Advisor of the Year (Regional - Southwest): Jimmy Williams, Compass Capital Management.

By Josh Welsh
Young advisors face marketing struggles, finalist warns
RIA NEWS MAY 28, 2024
Young advisors face marketing struggles, finalist warns

InvestmentNews Awards 2024, Advisor of the Year (Regional - Southwest): Stephanie Tsang, North Star Resource Group.

By Josh Welsh
Fee compression is a 'real challenge' for the industry
RIA NEWS MAY 28, 2024
Fee compression is a 'real challenge' for the industry

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

By Josh Welsh
'It takes a firm to put financial plans together'
RIA NEWS MAY 28, 2024
'It takes a firm to put financial plans together'

InvestmentNews Awards 2024, Advisor of the Year (Regional - Midwest): Jim Wessels, Vision Financial Group.

By Josh Welsh
Carson Group responds to discrimination lawsuit
RIA NEWS MAY 28, 2024
Carson Group responds to discrimination lawsuit

The company denies allegations that it retaliated against its former chief marketing officer and asked a court to toss her case against it.

By Emile Hallez
Americans looking forward to more student loan relief
RIA NEWS MAY 28, 2024
Americans looking forward to more student loan relief

Federal Reserve Bank survey reveals many have higher hopes for federal student debt forgiveness, particularly older borrowers.

By Bloomberg
The market's 'fear gauge' is hitting rock bottom. Should you be scared?
RIA NEWS MAY 28, 2024
The market's 'fear gauge' is hitting rock bottom. Should you be scared?

The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) has been scraping along historically low levels. When volatility sinks to such depths, it is often a sell signal.

By Gregg Greenberg
Merrill data bungle hits Walmart 401(k) plan
FINTECH MAY 28, 2024
Merrill data bungle hits Walmart 401(k) plan

'We're hearing more horror stories' about clients becoming targets after a data breach, one attorney says.

By Bruce Kelly
Treasury yields tick up following tepid bond sales
RIA NEWS MAY 28, 2024
Treasury yields tick up following tepid bond sales

Markets drift as investors digest surprise in consumer confidence and fresh remarks from a Federal Reserve Bank official.

By Bloomberg
From Superbowl stardom to wealth management boardroom
RIA NEWS MAY 28, 2024
From Superbowl stardom to wealth management boardroom

Bennie Fowler, who won Super Bowl 50 with the Denver Broncos, reflects on his new career as Caprock’s director of strategic relationships.

By Emily Douglas
Steward Partners adds foothold in Florida with $320M ex-Merrill team
RIA NEWS MAY 28, 2024
Steward Partners adds foothold in Florida with $320M ex-Merrill team

The national RIA is getting its first Naples, Florida location with a women-led planning practice headed by a 40-year industry veteran.

By Leo Almazora