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Senate Majority Leader pushes full repeal of estate tax
RIA NEWS MAR 26, 2025
Senate Majority Leader pushes full repeal of estate tax

The Republican leader's call to end the death tax, part of a long and growing wish list of cuts and reductions, would offer relief to a small but important sliver of America's wealthiest taxpayers.

By Bloomberg
Wall Street bonuses surged 32% to $47.5B last year, NY comptroller says
RIA NEWS MAR 26, 2025
Wall Street bonuses surged 32% to $47.5B last year, NY comptroller says

The 2024 bump in bonuses made for the largest total pool in records going back to 1987, but economic uncertainty and federal changes weigh on this year's outlook.

By Leo Almazora
Dynasty forges RIA custody partnership with Goldman Sachs
RIA NEWS MAR 26, 2025
Dynasty forges RIA custody partnership with Goldman Sachs

The collaboration gives Dynasty's $105 billion network of over 500 advisors access to new custodial services, asset management, and lending expertise.

By Leo Almazora
Investors turn cold on hottest emerging-market ETF as China back in favor
EQUITIES MAR 26, 2025
Investors turn cold on hottest emerging-market ETF as China back in favor

Record redemptions from the ex-China strategy came as money managers consider Beijing's latest stimulus push and Chinese AI optimism.

By Bloomberg
BlackRock boosts private market ambitions with new model portfolios
ALTERNATIVES MAR 26, 2025
BlackRock boosts private market ambitions with new model portfolios

The "first of its kind" customizable portfolios, offered through a UMA, blend the giant asset manager's private strategies with public market access.

By Leo Almazora
Consumers are turning increasingly gloomy, that's bad for business
RIA NEWS MAR 26, 2025
Consumers are turning increasingly gloomy, that's bad for business

Most CFOs see a US recession within the next year or two.

By Steve Randall
Clients want more advice on savings, but are you giving them enough?
RIA NEWS MAR 26, 2025
Clients want more advice on savings, but are you giving them enough?

Survey suggests the use of digital advice sources may have plateaued.

By Steve Randall
Which US fund brands are the best performers in 2025?
RIA NEWS MAR 26, 2025
Which US fund brands are the best performers in 2025?

Third-part asset managers assessed in annual ranking.

By Steve Randall
Americans' affordability concerns cut across all income levels: Equitable
RIA NEWS MAR 25, 2025
Americans' affordability concerns cut across all income levels: Equitable

Four-fifths of quarterly survey respondents are worried about the costs of living, with inflation emerging as the top financial pain point.

By Leo Almazora
Wells Fargo keep hiring senior executives for its RIA business
RIA NEWS MAR 25, 2025
Wells Fargo keep hiring senior executives for its RIA business

The financial advice industry has waited for years to see if the wirehouse would embrace RIAs.

By Bruce Kelly
Sen. Elizabeth Warren presses Trump SEC Chair nominee Atkins ahead of confirmation hearing
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 25, 2025
Sen. Elizabeth Warren presses Trump SEC Chair nominee Atkins ahead of confirmation hearing

Paul Atkins pledges to address potential conflicts as the Democratic firebrand's open letter, along with filings around his financial interests, raises questions.

By Leo Almazora
Should advisors be preparing for next week's 'Liberation Day'?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 25, 2025
Should advisors be preparing for next week's 'Liberation Day'?

President Trump dubbed April 2 as 'Liberation Day' when all his tariff plans will be revealed. Advisors offer their views on the market's latest make-or-break date.

By Gregg Greenberg
Trump's Social Security pick vows to protect agency from DOGE
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 25, 2025
Trump's Social Security pick vows to protect agency from DOGE

Fintech exec and JPMorgan alum Frank Bisignano dismisses privatization talk, commits to "meet beneficiaries where they want to be met."

By Bloomberg
CW Advisors, Waverly unveil Northeast acquisitions
RIA NEWS MAR 25, 2025
CW Advisors, Waverly unveil Northeast acquisitions

Double deal pushes CW Advisors past the $12 billion barrier as Waverly debuts in the Maryland and Virginia markets.

By Leo Almazora
Majority of polled financial pros agree annuities make client relationships stickier
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 25, 2025
Majority of polled financial pros agree annuities make client relationships stickier

Market volatility, product complexity, and rampant misinformation all drive the case for advisors helping clients get much-needed lifetime income.

By Leo Almazora
Wall Street strategists say the worst is over on stock selloff
EQUITIES MAR 25, 2025
Wall Street strategists say the worst is over on stock selloff

Analysts at JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley point to seasonal factors and investor sentiment as they forecast a period of calm.

By Bloomberg
Wealth firms still going for growth amid market disruption, Natixis finds
RIA NEWS MAR 25, 2025
Wealth firms still going for growth amid market disruption, Natixis finds

Poll of firms across RIAs, wirehouses, and private banks offers fresh insights around ETFs, alternative investments, and AI adoption.

By Leo Almazora
Former Morgan Stanley breakaway family joins Commonwealth
RIA NEWS MAR 25, 2025
Former Morgan Stanley breakaway family joins Commonwealth

Founder of $213M AUM firm says wirehouse advisors should take the leap.

By Steve Randall
Almost one third of financial firms embrace AI for communications compliance
RIA NEWS MAR 25, 2025
Almost one third of financial firms embrace AI for communications compliance

Report highlights concern amid $8B SEC fines in 2024.

By Steve Randall
Judge accused of bias in discrimination case by ex-life insurance employee
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 24, 2025
Judge accused of bias in discrimination case by ex-life insurance employee

My employer was biased – and the judge and magistrate are being unfair says ex-employee

By Matthew Sellers