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401(k) panic: Americans confront retirement reckoning amid market mayhem
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 11, 2025
401(k) panic: Americans confront retirement reckoning amid market mayhem

The latest market swings are exposing a truth advisors have long known: the 401(k) alone isn’t a silver bullet.

By Chris Davis
Edward Jones takes second stab at creating its own bank
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 11, 2025
Edward Jones takes second stab at creating its own bank

After a failed 2020 bid, the firm's parent company is once again seeking federal and state approval as it seeks to more fully address clients' needs.

By Leo Almazora
Dynasty's Harris Baltch: LPL's Commonwealth deal is a 'melting ice cube tray'
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 11, 2025
Dynasty's Harris Baltch: LPL's Commonwealth deal is a 'melting ice cube tray'

The $2.7 billion acquisition raises eyebrows over its financial structure—and whether advisors will stick around long enough to justify it.

By Andrew Cohen
Treasuries tumble toward worst selloff since 2019 repo blowout
FIXED INCOME APR 11, 2025
Treasuries tumble toward worst selloff since 2019 repo blowout

A sharp exodus from US 10-year debt raises questions over the continued appeal of the nation's debt for haven-seeking investors.

By Bloomberg
Wealth firms using less tech support than expected in alts push
ALTERNATIVES APR 11, 2025
Wealth firms using less tech support than expected in alts push

Quarterly survey report of finds nearly nine-tenths have alternative asset allocations in client portfolios, but just half use tools to manage those investments.

By Leo Almazora
BlackRock tops $11.5 trillion in assets as deals dent Q1 profit
ALTERNATIVES APR 11, 2025
BlackRock tops $11.5 trillion in assets as deals dent Q1 profit

Inflows top $80 billion as the asset management giant sees the best year start for organic fee growth since 2021.

By Leo Almazora
Americans are concerned about tariff impact, latest inflation stats no relief
RIA NEWS APR 11, 2025
Americans are concerned about tariff impact, latest inflation stats no relief

Consumer polls reveal CPI print is unlikely to have provided hope.

By Steve Randall
First COLA prediction since tariffs is out; is it time to claim Social Security?
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 11, 2025
First COLA prediction since tariffs is out; is it time to claim Social Security?

InvestmentNews gets insights from Johnson Investment Counsel’s Tony Kure.

By Steve Randall
Big broker-dealers making a run at Commonwealth advisors
RIA NEWS APR 10, 2025
Big broker-dealers making a run at Commonwealth advisors

Top firms pursuing Commonwealth's advisors include Raymond James, Kestra and Cetera.

By Bruce Kelly
Wealth managers weigh options after Trump's 90-day tariff pause
EQUITIES APR 10, 2025
Wealth managers weigh options after Trump's 90-day tariff pause

Stocks soared after President Trump delayed his full tariff plan for 90 days leaving financial advisors wondering what to do during the interim.

By Gregg Greenberg
Raymond James nabs breakaway teams from Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 10, 2025
Raymond James nabs breakaway teams from Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley

The broker-dealer giant's latest employee advisor additions in Ohio and Florida collectively managed more than a billion dollars at their former firms.

By Leo Almazora
Flourish, Tifin AG secure new RIA partnerships
RIA NEWS APR 10, 2025
Flourish, Tifin AG secure new RIA partnerships

Flourish is unlocking more organic growth opportunities for Carson, while Tifin AG announces a tie-up with an LA-headquartered independent.

By Leo Almazora
After ending 2024 with $865B, direct indexing has more room to grow
RIA NEWS APR 10, 2025
After ending 2024 with $865B, direct indexing has more room to grow

With just 18 percent of advisors adopting the strategies, Cerulli research says education is key to bridging the gap.

By Leo Almazora
JPMorgan analyst highlights risks of Trump criticism in 'Redacted' report
RIA NEWS APR 10, 2025
JPMorgan analyst highlights risks of Trump criticism in 'Redacted' report

Well-respected senior analyst's loud silence in a commentary on tariffs reflects broader climate of preemptive caution permeating Wall Street.

By Bloomberg
Schwab, State Street unveil new retail private-market offerings
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 10, 2025
Schwab, State Street unveil new retail private-market offerings

The trend to democratize alternative investments is heating up with a new high-net-worth offering from Schwab and State Street's latest twist on target-date funds.

By Leo Almazora
March inflation posts surprise slowdown before tariffs hit
RIA NEWS APR 10, 2025
March inflation posts surprise slowdown before tariffs hit

The latest CPI reading, showing the first decrease in nearly five years, adds to the uncertainty keeping Fed officials in wait-and-see mode.

By Bloomberg
Atria Wealth founders to leave LPL Financial 14 months after acquisition
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 10, 2025
Atria Wealth founders to leave LPL Financial 14 months after acquisition

Duo reflects on ‘incredible journey’ in heartfelt message to team, clients

By Steve Randall
How young advisors are navigating today's market turbulence
EQUITIES APR 10, 2025
How young advisors are navigating today's market turbulence

From conservative investing to tax-savvy client strategies, advisors under 40 take lessons from the 2008 crisis while navigating today's volatility.

By Andrew Cohen
Trump SEC pick Atkins gets senate confirmation
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 10, 2025
Trump SEC pick Atkins gets senate confirmation

New SEC chairman vows "appropriately tailored" regulatory approach amid agency overhaul and market volatility.

By Leo Almazora
After 'liberation day' blockbuster, Trump's sequel is a box office hit
EQUITIES APR 10, 2025
After 'liberation day' blockbuster, Trump's sequel is a box office hit

Investors give it five stars, but Chinese audiences are not impressed

By Steve Randall