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Are put options the new bonds?
EQUITIES OCT 29, 2024
Are put options the new bonds?

"Puts are there to protect you when markets go down fast."

By Josh Welsh
These states have the best 529 college savings plans, Morningstar says
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 29, 2024
These states have the best 529 college savings plans, Morningstar says

Costs have come down, investment options have gotten better, and stewardship by states over 529 college savings programs has improved, says ratings firm.

By Emile Hallez
Decked out as Elvis, LPL Financial’s Steinmeier is in the building
RIA NEWS OCT 29, 2024
Decked out as Elvis, LPL Financial’s Steinmeier is in the building

LPL's new CEO Rich Steinmeier squeezed into an Elvis outfit on Friday to celebrate Halloween.

By Bruce Kelly
Waverly Advisors bolsters Colorado presence with Mueller partnership
RIA NEWS OCT 29, 2024
Waverly Advisors bolsters Colorado presence with Mueller partnership

The PE-backed RIA's second location in the state bolsters its $14.4B AUM enterprise with a HNW tax and retirement planning practice.

By Leo Almazora
$245B Mariner gets capital infusion from Neuberger Berman
RIA NEWS OCT 29, 2024
$245B Mariner gets capital infusion from Neuberger Berman

The national wealth advisory firm is continuing to pursue its growth goal to reach 5,000 advisors with a fresh shot of capital and strategic support.

By Leo Almazora
Broker who acted as his own lawyer loses $122,000 arbitration claim
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 29, 2024
Broker who acted as his own lawyer loses $122,000 arbitration claim

"Beating up on a broker who is not represented by an attorney is akin to taking candy from a baby,” says one attorney.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisors sunny on the economy and active ETFs
ETFS OCT 29, 2024
Advisors sunny on the economy and active ETFs

Financial professionals told InvestmentNews they see the US economy performing better and the S&P 500 going up over a year, but that doesn't mean they're putting more money into US stocks.

By Emile Hallez
To be a fiduciary, or not to be a fiduciary?
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 29, 2024
To be a fiduciary, or not to be a fiduciary?

Survey reveals unsurprising support from fee-only advisors but CEO of Finseca says restricting yourself to one fee model is "just plain stupid."

By Josh Welsh
Hybrid RIA network Kestra welcomes Wealth Empowerment Financial Strategies
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 29, 2024
Hybrid RIA network Kestra welcomes Wealth Empowerment Financial Strategies

The $103B independent wealth platform's latest addition in Boca Raton, Florida comes after bolting from embattled firm B. Riley.

By Leo Almazora
$156B RIA Hightower keeps deal train chugging with Wisconsin-based FPIS
RIA NEWS OCT 29, 2024
$156B RIA Hightower keeps deal train chugging with Wisconsin-based FPIS

The wealth giant's strategic investment for the $1.1B multi-generational advisory practice marks its fifth acquisition for the year while expanding its Midwest presence.

By Leo Almazora
Cresset appoints Jessica Malkin to chief growth officer role
RIA NEWS OCT 29, 2024
Cresset appoints Jessica Malkin to chief growth officer role

The top-ranked RIA's new growth leader is taking on the role as part of an expanded mandate.

By Leo Almazora
Will new wealth management solution for digital wallets lead to DIY investing surge?
RIA NEWS OCT 29, 2024
Will new wealth management solution for digital wallets lead to DIY investing surge?

Growth of the digital wallet space makes it ripe for wider range of financial services.

By Steve Randall
FreeWill launches new platform to expand advisors' estate services offering
RIA NEWS OCT 29, 2024
FreeWill launches new platform to expand advisors' estate services offering

Solution comes amid huge intergenerational wealth transfer.

By Steve Randall
Who are the wealthiest people in the fast-growing creator economy?
RIA NEWS OCT 29, 2024
Who are the wealthiest people in the fast-growing creator economy?

Forbes survey reveals who's cashing in from content creation.

By Steve Randall
Out with the old and in with the new: a 50% private markets portfolio
RIA NEWS OCT 29, 2024
Out with the old and in with the new: a 50% private markets portfolio

A great man died recently, but this did not make headlines. In fact, it barely even made the news. Maybe it’s because many have already mourned the departure of his greatest legacy: the 60/40 portfolio.

Bitcoin surge has advisors once again answering questions
ALTERNATIVES OCT 28, 2024
Bitcoin surge has advisors once again answering questions

Clients are starting to take notice as the cryptocurrency flirts with record highs.

By Gregg Greenberg
Alvarez & Marsal enters the ultra-high-net-worth RIA arena
RIA NEWS OCT 28, 2024
Alvarez & Marsal enters the ultra-high-net-worth RIA arena

The firm's is wooing mega-affluent clients in New York, California and other wealth hubs with experienced leaders from top financial firms.

By Leo Almazora
Trump's social media stock surges 20 percent as campaign makes late-inning New York stop
EQUITIES OCT 28, 2024
Trump's social media stock surges 20 percent as campaign makes late-inning New York stop

Trump Media shares have rallied as political betting markets show higher odds of the Republican candidate's victory on November 5.

By Leo Almazora
MAI Capital welcomes $528M Hyperion Partners
RIA NEWS OCT 28, 2024
MAI Capital welcomes $528M Hyperion Partners

The $28B AUM RIA is extending its reach in Pennsylvania with an advisory team to high-net-worth individuals and business owners.

By Leo Almazora
Homrich Berg bolsters Florida footprint with new Tampa office
RIA NEWS OCT 28, 2024
Homrich Berg bolsters Florida footprint with new Tampa office

The $18B RIA's newest location in the Southeast will be headed by a veteran professional coming back from a two-year retirement.

By Leo Almazora