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Most Americans financially OK, but worries remain, finds Fed
RIA NEWS MAY 21, 2024
Most Americans financially OK, but worries remain, finds Fed

Annual survey reveals continuing concerns on inflation, the weight of housing expenses, and new data on childcare costs.

By Bloomberg
Orion taps fintech vet Ron Pruitt as new president
RIA NEWS MAY 21, 2024
Orion taps fintech vet Ron Pruitt as new president

The industry veteran brings an extensive wealth of experience built up over 25 years, including a key executive position at Envestnet.

By Leo Almazora
Interactive Brokers latest B-D to report data breach
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 21, 2024
Interactive Brokers latest B-D to report data breach

'Sophisticated hackers for last 10 years have constantly improved their ability to breach systems,' compliance consultant says.

By Bruce Kelly
Nobel laureate Krugman “fanatically confused” on interest rates
RIA NEWS MAY 21, 2024
Nobel laureate Krugman “fanatically confused” on interest rates

With arguments for both sides, the distinguished prizewinner says anyone claiming to know the medium-term direction of borrowing costs “is deluding themselves.”

By Bloomberg
Fairport Wealth extends farewell to industry icon Heather Ettinger
RIA NEWS MAY 21, 2024
Fairport Wealth extends farewell to industry icon Heather Ettinger

The visionary leader and crusader for women’s financial progress has been instrumental in the Ohio-based RIA’s growth since inception.

By Leo Almazora
Waverly snaps up $310M advisory firm in Georgia
RIA NEWS MAY 21, 2024
Waverly snaps up $310M advisory firm in Georgia

The deal gives the growth-focused RIA’s 20th location in the US, and its 14th transaction since receiving a significant equity investment.

By Leo Almazora
Modern Wealth marks first anniversary with twin acquisitions
RIA NEWS MAY 21, 2024
Modern Wealth marks first anniversary with twin acquisitions

The RIA aggregator caps off its first year of strategic growth by snapping up two East Coast firms worth more than $570M in assets combined.

By Leo Almazora
The downside of this business? You attend a lot of funerals
RIA NEWS MAY 21, 2024
The downside of this business? You attend a lot of funerals

InvestmentNews Awards 2024, Advisor of the Year (Midwest region): Tim Rueter, Foundation Wealth Strategies.

By Josh Welsh
Caprock drafts ex-NFL pro to advance growth ambitions
RIA NEWS MAY 21, 2024
Caprock drafts ex-NFL pro to advance growth ambitions

The ultra-high-net-worth RIA is tapping a former wide receiver for the Denver Broncos to advance into new markets.

By Leo Almazora
Amid inflation worries, Americans are ramping up their summer spending plans
RIA NEWS MAY 21, 2024
Amid inflation worries, Americans are ramping up their summer spending plans

New MassMutual research unpacks people’s sentiments on vacation fever, college education regrets, parents’ financial influence, and recession fears.

By Leo Almazora
REITs weather Red Lobster bankruptcy
ALTERNATIVES MAY 21, 2024
REITs weather Red Lobster bankruptcy

Was an all-you-can-eat shrimp promotion to blame?

By Bruce Kelly
Ether ETF hopes boost crypto the most since November 2022
RIA NEWS MAY 21, 2024
Ether ETF hopes boost crypto the most since November 2022

Investors are betting that the SEC will greenlight new funds.

By Bloomberg
Contrary to digital transformation, asset managers find success with ‘old school’ comms
RIA NEWS MAY 21, 2024
Contrary to digital transformation, asset managers find success with ‘old school’ comms

Report reveals how firms are winning in client engagement.

By Steve Randall
What does financial success look like to the average American?
RIA NEWS MAY 21, 2024
What does financial success look like to the average American?

Spoiler alert: It’s not being a millionaire or being able to quit work.

By Steve Randall
CFTC to issue carbon credits rulebook by year end
RIA NEWS MAY 21, 2024
CFTC to issue carbon credits rulebook by year end

Regulator wants to ensure integrity in embattled market.

By Bloomberg
FDIC chair to quit after report reveals stalking, harassment, homophobia at agency
RIA NEWS MAY 21, 2024
FDIC chair to quit after report reveals stalking, harassment, homophobia at agency

Bank regulator leader will go when successor is found.

By Bloomberg
Ivan Boesky, central figure in 1980s insider trading scandal, dies at 87
RIA NEWS MAY 20, 2024
Ivan Boesky, central figure in 1980s insider trading scandal, dies at 87

Exposed and convicted after an SEC investigation, the real-life Gordon Gekko and poster child for Wall Street excess leaves behind a checkered legacy.

By Bloomberg
Why aren't 529 savings plans more popular?
RIA NEWS MAY 20, 2024
Why aren't 529 savings plans more popular?

Edward Jones research highlights gaps in adoption and awareness even as three-fifths of Americans feel they’re falling short on education savings.

By Leo Almazora
JPMorgan unveils AI training push for new hires
RIA NEWS MAY 20, 2024
JPMorgan unveils AI training push for new hires

The transformational technology has permeated the firm and helped cut “no joy work,” says asset and wealth management head.

By Bloomberg
Bitcoin fund behemoth Grayscale announces CEO succession
ALTERNATIVES MAY 20, 2024
Bitcoin fund behemoth Grayscale announces CEO succession

The crypto investment colossus is tapping an asset management veteran with history at Goldman, BlackRock, and Invesco as its next chief executive.

By Leo Almazora