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Carson Group strikes latest buyout deal in Marquette, Michigan
RIA NEWS APR 08, 2025
Carson Group strikes latest buyout deal in Marquette, Michigan

The Omaha-based RIA's strategy of supportive partnership continues with a new wholly owned $314 million Carson Wealth location.

By Leo Almazora
Fed watchers expect no intervention for now as tariff detox continues
RIA NEWS APR 08, 2025
Fed watchers expect no intervention for now as tariff detox continues

Prominent strategists say ongoing inflationary pressure hamstring's central bank's ability to support convulsing markets.

By Bloomberg
LPL taps JPMorgan exec as chief data and AI officer
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 08, 2025
LPL taps JPMorgan exec as chief data and AI officer

Vaughn Harvey brings more than 25 years of experience in enterprise data strategy as LPL doubles down on advisor-facing AI strategy.

By Leo Almazora
Wall Street braces for more tariff chaos — but one CIO says 'don't panic'
EQUITIES APR 08, 2025
Wall Street braces for more tariff chaos — but one CIO says 'don't panic'

'This too will pass': Politically driven volatility nothing new, he says.

By Chris Davis
US stock futures up around 1% as China vows to fight extra 50% tariff threat
EQUITIES APR 08, 2025
US stock futures up around 1% as China vows to fight extra 50% tariff threat

But rumors of a tariff pause are dismissed as ‘fake news’ by Trump team

By Steve Randall
NASAA members vote to prohibit misleading use of advisor title
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 07, 2025
NASAA members vote to prohibit misleading use of advisor title

Conduct Rule will now more closely align with SEC's Reg BI

By Steve Randall
Prospera acquires $2B boutique broker-dealer with 35 year history
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 07, 2025
Prospera acquires $2B boutique broker-dealer with 35 year history

Team of 40 advisors, 12 employees will remain with the firm

By Steve Randall
Raymond James welcomes $325M AUM advisor, team from Edward Jones
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 07, 2025
Raymond James welcomes $325M AUM advisor, team from Edward Jones

Broker-dealer has acquired more than $2B AUM in the past week

By Steve Randall
Muni bonds draw investors amid market downturn
FIXED INCOME APR 07, 2025
Muni bonds draw investors amid market downturn

As investors flee equities in the wake of Trump’s tariff plans, municipal bonds are viewed as a haven with yields dropping and demand rising.

By Andrew Cohen
Waverly bolsters Florida footprint with Fiduciary Wealth Advisors
RIA NEWS APR 07, 2025
Waverly bolsters Florida footprint with Fiduciary Wealth Advisors

The WPCG-backed RIA is continuing its acquisition streak in the East Coast.

By Leo Almazora
Should Robinhood's robo play be a concern for TradePMR's RIAs?
RIA NEWS APR 07, 2025
Should Robinhood's robo play be a concern for TradePMR's RIAs?

While Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev paints the low-cost offering as a challenge to traditional advisors, a look under the hood shows a slightly different picture.

By Leo Almazora
Credit spreads set to widen most since 2020, UBS says
FIXED INCOME APR 07, 2025
Credit spreads set to widen most since 2020, UBS says

Economic slowdown risks could drive the added yield premium of corporate bonds over Treasuries to levels last seen during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to strategists.

By Bloomberg
Big banks' earnings in focus as recession fears swirl
EQUITIES APR 07, 2025
Big banks' earnings in focus as recession fears swirl

A slate of forthcoming reports from JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, and Morgan Stanley are expected to provide valuable clues on how lenders view tariffs' impact.

By Leo Almazora
LPL inks deal for First Horizon's broker-dealer business
RIA NEWS APR 07, 2025
LPL inks deal for First Horizon's broker-dealer business

The strategic agreement will see the regional bank transfer over support of its financial advisory business to LPL and its institutional services platform.

By Leo Almazora
Women to Watch Awards 2025: Nominations now open
RIA NEWS APR 07, 2025
Women to Watch Awards 2025: Nominations now open

Annual awards return to celebrate the women professionals driving progress in the financial advice industry. Submissions are open until June 13.

By InvestmentNews
Fidelity expands ETF shelf with muni bond strategies
ETFS APR 07, 2025
Fidelity expands ETF shelf with muni bond strategies

The new municipal debt offerings build on a growing trend of ETF use among advisors while tapping into investors' growing need for safety amid volatility.

By Leo Almazora
Jamie Dimon urges quick resolution to tariff turbulence
RIA NEWS APR 07, 2025
Jamie Dimon urges quick resolution to tariff turbulence

The JPMorgan CEO has joined a chorus of concerned voices speaking out on the risk of retaliation and other knock-on effects.

By Leo Almazora
S&P 500 swings wildly amid swirl of headlines
EQUITIES APR 07, 2025
S&P 500 swings wildly amid swirl of headlines

Index spirals 20 percent below its record high before rebounding as uncertainty grips investors.

By Bloomberg
Bessent claims retirees not worried market rout will decimate their savings
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 07, 2025
Bessent claims retirees not worried market rout will decimate their savings

But they were worried even before equities dropped sharply

By Steve Randall
After Friday’s market slump, things can't be any worse today can they?
RIA NEWS APR 07, 2025
After Friday’s market slump, things can't be any worse today can they?

Monday morning blues for wealth managers as tariff woes deepen

By Steve Randall