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The 'magic number' for retirement is down to $1.3M, but Americans are still concerned
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 14, 2025
The 'magic number' for retirement is down to $1.3M, but Americans are still concerned

Northwestern Mutual's latest research finds more than half see a likelihood that they'll outlive their nest egg, with Gen X and Millennials feeling most at risk.

By Leo Almazora
Nasdaq leads futures gains amid new tariff pivot, Apple jumps 6%
EQUITIES APR 14, 2025
Nasdaq leads futures gains amid new tariff pivot, Apple jumps 6%

Meanwhile, gold could reach $4000 next year, Goldman suggests

By Steve Randall
RIA dealmakers favor longer payouts, retention flexibility amid market volatility
RIA NEWS APR 11, 2025
RIA dealmakers favor longer payouts, retention flexibility amid market volatility

Executives from Alaris Acquisitions and Dynasty Financial Partners forecast deal structure adjustments to keep 2025 as another record-year of M&A activity amongst RIAs.

By Andrew Cohen
Suburban St. Louis B-D now facing state regulators' questions
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 11, 2025
Suburban St. Louis B-D now facing state regulators' questions

Moloney Securities has been the target of securities regulators recently for sales of high-risk alternative investment products.

By Bruce Kelly
RIA moves: Perigon advisors earn partnership status as Lenox announces promotions
RIA NEWS APR 11, 2025
RIA moves: Perigon advisors earn partnership status as Lenox announces promotions

Perigon Wealth Management adds four partners through its internal equity track, while Lenox Advisors elevates two experienced leaders amid national expansion plans.

By Leo Almazora
Economists maintain recession alert in spite of Trump pivot
RIA NEWS APR 11, 2025
Economists maintain recession alert in spite of Trump pivot

The gloomy forecasts stayed up even as stock markets rallied on the 90-day pause declared for tariffs excluding China.

By Bloomberg
'Kerfuffle,' 'downturn,' 'pause': how CEOs' tariff talk dominated earnings calls
RIA NEWS APR 11, 2025
'Kerfuffle,' 'downturn,' 'pause': how CEOs' tariff talk dominated earnings calls

JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon, BlackRock's Larry Fink, and Morgan Stanley's Ted Pick share reactions amid continuing trade uncertainty.

By Leo Almazora
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
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS 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
FINTECH 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