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Holiday travel plans impacted by inflation for most people, survey reveals
RIA NEWS OCT 22, 2024
Holiday travel plans impacted by inflation for most people, survey reveals

But most people will take on extra debt to pay for their travel.

By Steve Randall
Rich Steinmeier confirmed as LPL's new CEO
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 21, 2024
Rich Steinmeier confirmed as LPL's new CEO

The broker-dealer giant's board finalized Steinmeier's chief executive appointment while elevating Matt Audette to president role.

By Leo Almazora
Hightower to become majority owner of $1.66T firm NEPC
RIA NEWS OCT 21, 2024
Hightower to become majority owner of $1.66T firm NEPC

The leading RIA's combination with the Boston-based OCIO giant is projected to represent $1.8T in AUA and $258B in AUM.

By Leo Almazora
'You broke my heart': Accountant allegedly swindled Pacino out of $50M
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 21, 2024
'You broke my heart': Accountant allegedly swindled Pacino out of $50M

Entertainment niche advisor says key to clients not becoming victims of fraud is the "separation of church and state."

By Josh Welsh
SEC gives nod to options trading for spot bitcoin ETFs
ETFS OCT 21, 2024
SEC gives nod to options trading for spot bitcoin ETFs

The regulator approved amended requests for rule changes by CBOE and NYSE American to allow options trade for several spot bitcoin ETFs.

$24B RIA Lido Advisors snaps up Pegasus Partners
RIA NEWS OCT 21, 2024
$24B RIA Lido Advisors snaps up Pegasus Partners

The deal for the $3B Wisconsin-based wealth firm will strengthen Lido's profile in the Midwestern ultra-high-net-worth space.

By Leo Almazora
Financial sentiment dominated by 'cautious optimism' ahead of election, advisors say
RIA NEWS OCT 21, 2024
Financial sentiment dominated by 'cautious optimism' ahead of election, advisors say

Clients remain positive but anxious before the election, according to an informal InvestmentNews wealth manager survey.

By Gregg Greenberg
RIA M&A activity cools in Q3, but $1B plus deals are on the rise
RIA NEWS OCT 21, 2024
RIA M&A activity cools in Q3, but $1B plus deals are on the rise

Fidelity's latest industry report shows deal pace slowing to healthier levels, with private equity continuing to play a significant role.

By Leo Almazora
Morgan Stanley's James Gorman to head Disney board
WIREHOUSES OCT 21, 2024
Morgan Stanley's James Gorman to head Disney board

The iconic Wall Street leader will assume the role as the search continues for the global entertainment titan's next chief executive.

By Leo Almazora
Hybrid RIA Realta scoops up Cetera leader Abbey Eastham
RIA NEWS OCT 21, 2024
Hybrid RIA Realta scoops up Cetera leader Abbey Eastham

The independent wealth firm is looking to give more advisors a voice through a newly created leadership role.

By Leo Almazora
S&P rally could hit 6,000, but Goldman warns big gains era is over
RIA NEWS OCT 21, 2024
S&P rally could hit 6,000, but Goldman warns big gains era is over

Optimism persists among traders but strategists expect weaker returns ahead.

By Steve Randall
New ETF targets growth in the AI value chain amid predicted exponential growth
RIA NEWS OCT 21, 2024
New ETF targets growth in the AI value chain amid predicted exponential growth

Firms that are essential to the AI market are the focus for the new fund.

By Steve Randall
intelliflo redblack platform rides the wave of RIA M&A activity
RIA NEWS OCT 18, 2024
intelliflo redblack platform rides the wave of RIA M&A activity

"RIAs want a preferred tech stack," says firm's president of Americas Jennifer Valdez.

By Josh Welsh
North American institutions keeping long-term focus amid near-term noise
ALTERNATIVES OCT 18, 2024
North American institutions keeping long-term focus amid near-term noise

Two-thirds of survey respondents agree upcoming elections a distraction, while three-fourths are prioritizing central bank actions and private market investments.

By Leo Almazora
Most affluent advice seekers want a one-stop wealth shop – but they're still shopping for options
RIA NEWS OCT 18, 2024
Most affluent advice seekers want a one-stop wealth shop – but they're still shopping for options

While nine-tenths are satisfied with their financial advisor and would look to their current provider first for a new service, firms can't let their guard down, says Cerulli.

By Leo Almazora
What advisors tell clients amid endless data breaches
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 18, 2024
What advisors tell clients amid endless data breaches

Data breaches are so common it's helpful to act as if one's information is already widely available, one advisor warns.

By Emile Hallez
LPL charges that Ameriprise pays 'lip service' to independent advisors in latest lawsuit salvo
RIA NEWS OCT 18, 2024
LPL charges that Ameriprise pays 'lip service' to independent advisors in latest lawsuit salvo

“These kinds of lawsuits have a chilling effect on the free market,” one attorney notes.

By Bruce Kelly
Head of Fidelity's family office group splits off over 'strategic direction'
RIA NEWS OCT 18, 2024
Head of Fidelity's family office group splits off over 'strategic direction'

The executive is departing as competition heats up across the broader universe of stealthy ultra-wealth managers.

By Leo Almazora
Rockefeller snares UHNW team from Merrill
RIA NEWS OCT 18, 2024
Rockefeller snares UHNW team from Merrill

The new 16-person group will enrich the firm's family office presence in Pennsylvania.

By Leo Almazora
CAIS announces new division to support advisors' alternative investment efforts
ALTERNATIVES OCT 18, 2024
CAIS announces new division to support advisors' alternative investment efforts

The firm will offer customizable model portfolios, advisory services, and a portfolio construction tool as part of its latest alts offensive.

By Leo Almazora