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Foundation Source makes acquisition to boost charitable giving solutions suite
FINTECH FEB 13, 2024
Foundation Source makes acquisition to boost charitable giving solutions suite

Technology firm says the deal will help it provide specialized support to advisors, donors, and non-profits.

By Steve Randall
US stock future tumble ahead of crucial CPI data
RIA NEWS FEB 13, 2024
US stock future tumble ahead of crucial CPI data

Markets expect inflation to have eased but may be overpricing Fed cuts.

By Bloomberg
Oil markets should be 'comfortable' in 2024, IEA says
RIA NEWS FEB 13, 2024
Oil markets should be 'comfortable' in 2024, IEA says

Prices should be moderate despite weakening demand.

By Bloomberg
RIAs struggle to keep up with ancillary services that clients want
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 12, 2024
RIAs struggle to keep up with ancillary services that clients want

An insurance brokerage CEO says RIAs' failure to adopt modern technology is causing them to fall behind.

By Josh Welsh
Alex David jumps to Raymond James from Stifel
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 12, 2024
Alex David jumps to Raymond James from Stifel

'This appears to be more of a reflection on Stifel,' one industry recruiter says.

By Bruce Kelly
Does private equity benefit RIAs?
RIA NEWS FEB 12, 2024
Does private equity benefit RIAs?

Michael Kitces, longtime financial planner and blogger, says he’s ‘not a fan.'

By Josh Welsh
Financial wellness benefits a ‘must-have’ work perk: Vestwell
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 12, 2024
Financial wellness benefits a ‘must-have’ work perk: Vestwell

Poll of more than 1,200 workers highlights shifting savings habits, student debt woes, and overwhelming demand for advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Helping advisors build their businesses
RIA NEWS FEB 12, 2024
Helping advisors build their businesses

A combination of obsessive entrepreneurial spirit and a roller-coaster learning curve led William Huston to a unique niche within financial services.

By Emily Douglas
Investing for social justice
RIA NEWS FEB 12, 2024
Investing for social justice

Advisors should ask how and why clients want to address racial equity in their portfolios.

By Emile Hallez
New RIA co-op platform targets diversity gap
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 12, 2024
New RIA co-op platform targets diversity gap

The two female advisors behind independent platform explain residency program that aims to ensure talent funnel of diverse candidates.

By Josh Welsh
Former $335M Wells Fargo team joins Stifel's independent broker-dealer subsidiary
RIA NEWS FEB 12, 2024
Former $335M Wells Fargo team joins Stifel's independent broker-dealer subsidiary

Washington team is the second practice to join the firm so far in 2024.

By Steve Randall
Braxton encourages RIAs to see investing in diversity as a business strategy
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 12, 2024
Braxton encourages RIAs to see investing in diversity as a business strategy

‘If a firm values its human capital, then it will make an investment to make sure that their talent can flourish for the advancement of the bottom line,’ says Lazetta Rainey Braxton, co-CEO of 2050 Wealth Partners.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Bond traders change bets on Fed rate cuts
FIXED INCOME FEB 12, 2024
Bond traders change bets on Fed rate cuts

Markets are now conceding that a slower pace is likely.

By Bloomberg
Economists believe Fed has gone too far in restrictive policy
RIA NEWS FEB 12, 2024
Economists believe Fed has gone too far in restrictive policy

It's the most critical view of the NABE in 13 years.

By Bloomberg
Private equity returns have slumped, says Raymond James
RIA NEWS FEB 12, 2024
Private equity returns have slumped, says Raymond James

Returns to investors are at their worst level since the financial crisis.

By Bloomberg
Janus Henderson index suggests Fed will achieve soft landing
RIA NEWS FEB 12, 2024
Janus Henderson index suggests Fed will achieve soft landing

Credit risk indicators have stopped flashing red for the first time since rate hikes began.

By Bloomberg
Financial infidelity, credit card debt behind one-third of divorces
RIA NEWS FEB 11, 2024
Financial infidelity, credit card debt behind one-third of divorces

A poll of divorced Americans sheds light on the role of debt in separations and the financial fallout for divorcees.

By Leo Almazora
Sustainable investing interest growing globally, Morgan Stanley says
RIA NEWS FEB 09, 2024
Sustainable investing interest growing globally, Morgan Stanley says

International poll shows US investors are allocating more of their portfolios toward sustainability compared to their peers overseas.

By Leo Almazora
Citizens Financial advances high-net-worth ambitions with key hires
RIA NEWS FEB 09, 2024
Citizens Financial advances high-net-worth ambitions with key hires

The bank has recruited two JPMorgan execs to help build out its private banking and wealth management businesses.

By Leo Almazora
Cambridge, Lincoln among firms hit by SEC's $81M fine blitz
RIA NEWS FEB 09, 2024
Cambridge, Lincoln among firms hit by SEC's $81M fine blitz

Text messaging issues at broker-dealers and RIAs could have been avoided with some regulatory guidance, compliance expert says.

By Bruce Kelly