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Savvy Wealth, Nitrogen tap veterans for new growth strategies
FINTECH FEB 04, 2025
Savvy Wealth, Nitrogen tap veterans for new growth strategies

The wealth tech platform providers are looking to reach more advisors and firms with key leadership additions to their respective leadership teams.

By Leo Almazora
Silicon Valley special: Wealth managers weigh in on working with tech executives
EQUITIES FEB 04, 2025
Silicon Valley special: Wealth managers weigh in on working with tech executives

Financial advisors often have to deal with tech execs and their concentrated portfolios. Here's what they say about their experiences.

By Gregg Greenberg
Mercer Advisors, EP Wealth unveil Nashville partnerships
RIA NEWS FEB 04, 2025
Mercer Advisors, EP Wealth unveil Nashville partnerships

The giant national RIAs are kicking off their 2025 respective deal calendars, with EP Wealth making a landmark expansion in the Southeast.

By Leo Almazora
Clearstead comes to Chicago with Waveland Family Office deal
RIA NEWS FEB 04, 2025
Clearstead comes to Chicago with Waveland Family Office deal

Acquisition brings the high-net-worth giant's assets up to the $47-billion mark while giving it a fresh foothold in the Illinois market.

By Leo Almazora
US consumers, businesses are more positive on economy, stock market
RIA NEWS FEB 04, 2025
US consumers, businesses are more positive on economy, stock market

Separate polls reveals overall optimism but some major concerns remain.

By Steve Randall
Citizens expands UHNW wealth capabilities by launching Delaware trust company
RIA NEWS FEB 04, 2025
Citizens expands UHNW wealth capabilities by launching Delaware trust company

Experienced leader Jennifer Cuva is heading up the new operation.

By Steve Randall
A clarifying time for sustainable investing
ETFS FEB 03, 2025
A clarifying time for sustainable investing

Big fund companies have backed off of ESG, and US funds have closed amid political pressure and as investors have pulled money from them. The funds that remain reveal which managers are committed.

By Emile Hallez
SEC lawyers will need leadership's green light for formal probes
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 03, 2025
SEC lawyers will need leadership's green light for formal probes

In a move that risks slowing down enforcement, staff must reportedly first get a thumbs up from the commission's newly installed Republican-led leadership before formally undertaking investigations.

By Leo Almazora
iCapital forges alts platform partnership with Apollo
ALTERNATIVES FEB 03, 2025
iCapital forges alts platform partnership with Apollo

Collaboration comes as the alternatives-focused tech provider rolls out other enhancements to its leading portfolio construction tool.

By Leo Almazora
How Merchant Investment Management supports RIAs and their life's work
RIA NEWS FEB 03, 2025
How Merchant Investment Management supports RIAs and their life's work

Co-founder and managing partner Tim Bello offers perspective on RIA deals, Merchant's "lifecycle equity partners" model, and why the industry could see more capital providers come in.

By Leo Almazora
Financial advisors see more trade 'spat' than war, but still prepare for the worst
EQUITIES FEB 03, 2025
Financial advisors see more trade 'spat' than war, but still prepare for the worst

Trump administration tariffs on Mexico and Canada shocked the market, but advisors remain nonplussed for now.

By Gregg Greenberg
B. Riley plans to spin off investment bank taking shape
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 03, 2025
B. Riley plans to spin off investment bank taking shape

“Bryant Riley’s strength is that he’s an amazing dealmaker and originator,” an industry executive said.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL nabs $600M Osaic team to continue recruiting momentum
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 03, 2025
LPL nabs $600M Osaic team to continue recruiting momentum

The broker-dealer giant is pressing on with its strategy to attract advisors as a Connecticut-based team joins its network.

By Leo Almazora
CW Advisors bolsters Boston-area footprint with double acquisition
RIA NEWS FEB 03, 2025
CW Advisors bolsters Boston-area footprint with double acquisition

The $11 billion RIA's latest partnerships add $800 million in assets while widening its national network to include 14 offices.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor AI startup Jump completes $20M Series A funding
FINTECH FEB 03, 2025
Advisor AI startup Jump completes $20M Series A funding

The firm founded by serial fintech entrepreneurs aims to capitalize on its rise to leadership with continued innovation and expanded capacity to meet demand.

By Leo Almazora
As Trump's tariffs take effect, what might it mean for US investors?
RIA NEWS FEB 03, 2025
As Trump's tariffs take effect, what might it mean for US investors?

Inflation is one of the key concerns as major trade partners prepare retaliation.

By Steve Randall
US pension system is among the best in the world, but there are nine better
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 03, 2025
US pension system is among the best in the world, but there are nine better

New analysis of 71 pension systems finds US approach needs some reform.

By Steve Randall
Summit Financial and The Wealth Alliance unveil strategic growth partnerships
RIA NEWS JAN 31, 2025
Summit Financial and The Wealth Alliance unveil strategic growth partnerships

RIA giant Summit is closing in on a $20 billion asset milestone, while the New York-based WA looks to extend its Eastern US ambitions.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor industry bands together for pass-through deduction parity
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 31, 2025
Advisor industry bands together for pass-through deduction parity

FSI, IAA, CFP Board, and other voices have coalesced to help even the playing field on taxes for independent financial professionals.

By Leo Almazora
Record prices forcing advisors to consider gold exposure
EQUITIES JAN 31, 2025
Record prices forcing advisors to consider gold exposure

The yellow metal is shining brightly, hitting new record highs and drawing interest from advisory clients.

By Gregg Greenberg